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9 1st

Camp Butler, Springfield Nov 1st, Dear sister, I take my pencil in hand sharpen it and place my self in close proximity with a small box containing the necessary material on which to write a letter, by which means I desire to inform ("the folks at home") that Wm and I are both blessed with good health and by the same means (by letter) we express the hope that these lines will find the "folks at home" in the enjoyment of the same favor. We received your letter in due cource of time and it is unnecessary for me to say that we were glad to hear from you as you will be willing to admit without my asserting it. If you will continue to do the same with the same punctuality we will not complain. I have delayed answering your letter longer than would be excusable under