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[begin inverted writing] Love to all from Carlie [inverted writing end] Thursday Noon Have just come in from a shoping expedition when I found a package awaiting me from home, the letter was very acceptable as I had not had any for several days Am very thankfull for the Diary, Handkerchiefs etc. all of which came through safely. I think now with white Handkerchiefs, Starch collar and fine Gaiters that I can put on as much style as in nessary for a thirteen dollar target or all most as much as any of the 19th Army Corps. Why I have got so that I comb my hair twice a week and black my shoes once. You spoke of sending me