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Mother wanted to know my position on the gun. Since leaving Louisville I have turned Postillion for a number of reasons, one is I never have to walk never have to stand guard and so have all night to sleep and I have 2 horse blankets at night which I find very comfortable along with my own government blanket. I need not go foraging unless I wish to, and besides all I have the best team in the battery, and I have learned how to take care of them. I find I did not half take care of our mare at home ( My team is the one which John Nourse used to have, that large team which I often pointed out to you up at camp, belonging to our gun. Johnny Nourse has another team with a lighter harness) The Capt always notices them in particular on review or inspection. According to your account I suppose you had a rather splendid time at the annual soire, having quite a number of the distinguished men of our army there also [illeg] like to have [illeg] you, but mayb I will [remember] Christmas at home. You wanted to know if I had read as you advised me to in Samnel. I have read some, and intend to more and more as I have an opportunity but when I came from home I only brought a new-testament with me and have accordingly to borry a Bible when I have time to use it from some of the others. I will let you know when I have finished it. My letter of the 9th inst, which I hope you will receive, I promised to give you a rude sketch of the late battle field and for this reason I have written closely to have room for it on the inside. It will give you but a sent of idea of our position and that of the rebels which may not be disinteresting. I have finished my sketch and I think by a little attention and referring to my letter of the 9th you may gain a slight idea of our position. When I have [illeg] I will endeavor to give you a more thorough sketch. Additionally ground I have shown you [illeg in the crease] of us was occupied by the rebels. We drove there from next the river on Friday afternoon. I have not seen Willie Christian since we came to Murfreesboro, I saw him though after the battle he was well. No more at present. Write often and I will do so when I have opportunity. Send papers as often as possible.

          Remember me to all
                Your affectionate Son, 
                          John C. Fleming
                                   CBOTB

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