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mail, to the Care of Col Yard, at Fort Davis, and have telegraphed him to look after it. The Colonel wishes me to say that this is not yet perfect that he intends material to be a little heavier, etc. He is still confined to his quarters. I just received your kind letter, and know that you have your hands full. You must not hesitate to send anything to me that I can do. I am always willing and ready, and wish I was with you to share any dangers that you may encounter, and whenever you feel that I can be of service there, send me word and I will come, if I have to walk all the way. I want to do, and be where I can be of the most service. We have a bouncing little girl, and I tell you, it is a whopper for such a little mother, they are both doing nicely, tell Robert [underlined]] I recognize his hand writing in many papers, and he must be of a great deal of assistance to you & Best Regards to all. - please let me know if you receive