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the means were wanting to obtain them, as, most of the soldiers had had no pay for months previous to the reception of your gift. I hope you will not be sorry that your charity found such a subject, if so I can only say that I am glad, as I have the article in question as a memento of benevolence of friends to the soldiers, making it personal through its bestowment by yourself. Now, then, having disposed of the gift and somewhat so of the recipient, permit me to notice a few things in yours, which, though it may have been intended for another than a "Chaplain", yet, done the one in such a capacity - as much good, perhaps, as though another than a minister had received it. You may have forgotten what you wrote but, it is before me; it reads as follows, "I have just been reading the 4th Chap of Colossians, and was so impressed with the 13th verse that I feel constrained to write it for you. It is this "I can do all things through Christ which strenghteneth me". From this assertion, (as I suppose you endorse the truth) I take you to be a christian. I do not say an Episcopalian, Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, or of any other sect or party but, simply a christian, not that all or either of these should be discarded if honestly adhered to, but, I think you are, or wish to be numbered with those who believe the word of God to feel called upon to live a life of faith in the son of God. If this is so as I do not doubt, then you must believe the quotation or passage above given in Colossians, Premising that you consent, with all your heart to the sentiment, as well as truthfulness of that passage, may I ask, if you can be made, or, make yourself holy now, through Christ! If you hesitate & begin to make excuses, I fear there is a lack of faith on your part, and you let unbelief rob you of trying to see what you can do through Christ!! Now, then, if you can do all