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It is a mistake in regard to Sam. Glen's being in this company if I said so I can think of nothing more to night so will close perhaps I can think of something by morning if so will write if there is time. From your Affectionate Brother, Carlie, Co. G. 97 Ills. Vol. Ky. Thursday Morn. we have every packed ready ot start with two days rations in the haversack and three in the wagon's, we expect to go towards Lexington which one hundred miles from here. Mrs. Armstrong the woman that has done our washing in camp returns to Upper Alton to day she is well acquainted with Wm. Long. She offered to take this letter for me [vertical writing begin] Write after Direct to 97 Ky. from your loving brother Carlie [vertical writing end]