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it is headed the defenders of the Monroe Doctrine. Miller and Cushing have been released on parole. It is not generally believed that the former was implicated in it, in the least. There is to be big Glorys in town tomorrow so shall have to put off finishing this until I can get more news to tell. So Good night! Monday eve. This has been the dulest fourth of July that I ever spent. I went this morning to Lafayette Square where they had a musical entertainment accompanied by Artillery firing, and speaking by Genl's Sickels, Canby, Banks, Governor Hahn and others, but others was a little to much of negro equality as suit my Northern principals [crossed out text begin] as suit my Northern[crossed out text end] so left without hearing the speaking. Gen. Banks has got so that he can do nothing without having his beloved pets the Niggers to come in for their full share of enjoyment. The black schools all turned out in mass and for the edification of those who would listen or that had to do so; they sang John Brown, Battle Cry of Freedom Foot Ball, and etc. When it comes to that, and a Soldier to go out, has to mingle in it, I think I can enjoy myself better in quarters. I was always taught to respect a Negro in his place but to associate with them, and bring them on an equal with me is more than I can swallow. The evening salute of thirty four guns is just being fired, also the ringing of the Church bells. Do not think that I shall go uptown this evening to see the fire works, as my finances are rather low, and it cost money to ride on the cars. And as for walking am to lazy to walk three miles to see all that is to be seen. It is getting so dark that I shall have to quit or light a candle so think had better do the former. Love and kisses to all from your loving Brother Carl