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salute (34 guns) at sunrise this morning. Rosecrans army is fast gaining ground and seems confident of success. You must excuse this apology for a letter, as it is only written to relieve your anxiety you may receive it in a week and may not in a month.

  I borrowed the pencil - paper and envelope and kind of [shorte?] the time.   I have not seen Johnny Hall for a week.   He was well then.   

Not knowing when I shall have another opportunity to write I remain

      Your Affectionate Son
           John C. Fleming

My love to all and address as formerly,

    J.C.F.