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a Soldier has to carry a Canteen full of water, a Haversack with Rations to eat for two or three days, a Gun and Cartridge Box making as some of the boys do a full Mule load. We are having delightfull warm and pleasant weather. The grass is looking as green, and the birds sing as gaily as they do in April with you. I have no news to tell you, nor anything to write about that will interest you that I can think of so you will have to excuse me for not writing a more interesting letter Now Carrie you must write me and tell me how you are getting along with your studies and whether Marshall learns as fast as ever or not I am expecting to be greatly astonished when I come home after seven months more service to find how much progress you have made in your studies so do not let me be disapointed! Will you? I wrote to your Papa one day last week. Give my love and kises to all, without forgetting to throw in several extra kises to Marshal, and Charlie I Remain ever Your loving Uncle Carlie