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although the flying visit I paid you a short time since done me much good I do not feel as though it was any visit I am heartily sick of this war and long to be at Home once more with Friends, persuing the civil avocations of life. it makes me feel Sad to think how long it may be before I shall enjoy this privilage hope is a great thing I do not dispair of the ultimate success of our arms, and again enjoying the privilages of a United Country. am well pleased with my position think Genl McPherson is a rising man he possesses much energy is a thourough disciplinarian, and is fighting to put down this Rebellion with a will