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Providence La April 7 1863 Beloved Brother one year ago yesterday and to day the Ever to be remembered battle of Shiloh was fought so far the hardest battle of the Rebellion and I beleave the hardest one that will be fought during the war. I cannot Keep it out of my mind am constently thinking of some poor fellow that ended his days in that fearfull Struggle. you speak of my Promotion and tender your services I am very much obliged indeed for the interest you have taken but do not think it would be best for you to write General McPherson nor any one else. I have never asked for anything nor never will. not that I do not care on the contrary I am ambitious and beleave that I am justly intitled