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command given among the boys to strike tents, and it was amediately obeyed. In one direction dressed in Ghost uniform you would see a man running after a stray hat or coat, or eaven pants, but thanks to the Engineering skill that put up our tent, it stood fast, and we consolled ourselves by singing "Oh stand the Storm it wont be long" Connected with the Storm I will give you a little incident of our General four of our boys were standing guard front of Landrum's quarters. He made them all come into his tent and stay, till after the storm abated. Such Shoulder Strap-acracy is rarely found in the Army. Gen. McClernands wife is here. She is quite hansome, or at least that is what the boys think that saw hir, brehaps we are not a good judge as it has been so long since we have seen any ladies. I am nearly to the bottom of this sheet so will bring the to a close while there is room to sign my name and send love and kisses to you all From your Aff. Brother Carlos W. Colby