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what was to be seen A big fire on the corner of fourth and chestnut was all that was to be seen worthy of note; but as I had nothing at stake for or against the fire it did not interest me much. I called at Winter St. Barracks to see Charlie and was there informed that the 144th had been ordered to Springfield for [illegible] that was the first indication I had of it. Your letter was recd, the money with the Furlough, and Medical Directors order all safe. I was not expecting your letter before Wednesday morn as I thought it would come down by Tuesdays Mornings Mail and be distributed here the nest morning, so was agreably disapointed