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and sends his best respects, and is anxious to see = Yous all" { a Southern phrase, he also send respect to all, and hope soon to receive your letter. It is too hot to write sleep talk or anything else in the country. You must excuse the penmanship of this for I write fast so as to get through. Quick to keep from wetting the paper for the perspiration which flows from my hands and face. You need not answer this for I will be home before it could reach me. Give my love to all friends and hoping soon be homeward bound. I will bid you bye bye. I am as ever your Brother, James Rowe Hosp. Stewd. 97th Ill. Vol.