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did not charge but acted as a support to another portion of the brigade. That night at about midnight we were relieved. And nothing of interest transpired untill yesterday afternoon when there was a sessation of hostilities to bury the dead. One poor fellow from the [99?] Ills was found still alive shot through the legs. He had laid 76 hours without food [crossed out words] or water [crossed otu words end] Our Regiments loss since the fight at Port Gibson is 40 wounded and three killed. Since comeing in this state we have captured 75 pieces of Artillery, and 15 are prisoners. I have been in good health, but I think that I have lost twenty pounds in weight since leaving the [illegible]. I got badly [fouled?] on one of those cans you sent me in that box. It was pears, after carrying it for two days, on opening it, found them all spoiled. Give my respects to Mrs. Hemenway. Although I am not personally acquainted with her I know her, for any body that cheers you at home interests me. Remember me at neighbors and friends. With love and kises for you all. I am your affectionate Brother Carli P.S. J. Beem has just received a letter from his Brother, a Lieut in the Army at Corinth, saying that he has sent him a letter containing the oppinions of the highest military authorities