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every one was in gust for nothing I expect Geo Entler & [Luith?] D have their own pleasure at home the great boobies I dont wonder that they are ashamed to be seen I forgot to tell you I got those stamps you sent me. when you write tell me whether there is a county bounty voted to volunteers as I can send written authority signed by the captain for any one to draw it I expect we will be swindled out of that township bounty Jim wrote a letter to John but got no answer yet, maybe we can get a furlough if we get to St Louis and be all home at once that would be to nice wouldent it give my compliments to all friends. Harry Patterson [upside down writing start] Jim is going on picket so he cant write any now my love to you all. Bully for old daddy B it will save me 3 cts once in a while Harry [upside down writing end]