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among others of Capt Louis Hamilton one of my Leavenworth acquaintances. Met Col. Townsend, the new Major. Dec 4-12 Snowing and blowing most of the time. There is about 2 feet snow on the ground and excellent sleighing. Have been to the city several times. My old Lieut Thomas of the 32nd came up to see me. He is in business in the city. Dec 13th Received leave of absence for 20 days with permission to apply for an extension of forty. Dec 15th Left on my leave at 11 am, crossing Missouri on ice. Dec 16th Arrived at Chicago and saw Genl Bradley, Major Burt & Len Eget?, and Lt Murray?. Attended the Banquet in the evening where 1200 officers of the armies of the Tenn. Counterland