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all the time. I hear also that Strickland is to be discharged. Sam. Stewart is acting Sargeant Major of a Cavalry regiment, the rank is the same as that of Ordly Sargeant, the position is a little better for he belongs to the regimental non commissioned Officers Staff, he is very persevering for an office surely. Monday afternoon have just received your letter dated the 3rd of Nov. but have not received the one that you and Carrie wrote the day before was glad to hear from home as I am not very well, I am having one of my of fashioned sore throat. You complain of my not writing more this is the sixth letter I have written since we left Covington. Order were read on parade last night that Mr. Somebody I do not know who was appointed in place of Dan Merrell deserted. Corporal Baker (not Colby) has been reduced to the ranks, he and the Capt. had quite a row in which the latter called him a liar three times. Baker reported him to the Col. I do not expect he will get a hearing. If this does not go soon it will not go in to days mail. In my last I told you to direct to Lexington to be forewarded to the regiment. Love and kises to all from your love Brother Carlie. Squad G 97 Reg. Ills. Vol. Nicholasville, Ky.