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pose the 52nd will soon be at home, I should like much to be there and rejoice with you over Seth's return, for I have heard nothing but what he is [well?] of late, But Providence wills it otherwise and I will rejoice when I hear the news. It does seem that the rebellion is getting its death blows now (the words "Lee defeated" inserted above) the Miss. opened, Bragg retreating, and will probably make no stand at Chatanooga, may God speed the right. Will you ask [Ellridge?] if he got that book I sent for, if not, tell him he need not, as it is doubtful about its coming through. I have had two [illegible] writing this letter, this forenoon, and now it is about six p.m. You must excuse the writing under the circumstances, Give my love to all; I have not seen James since we started. Accept from, Your Nephew. E.W. Curtis Write soon

Write soon.