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our rations and knapsacks, [crossed out] which [end crossed out] the former came up and were divided out, about twelve last night; I think we shall "make a go" of it this time, but may not. I hope we may for I want to be moving, and doing, whilst the weather remains tolerable. I received your letter containing a paper yesterday, and a paper, (I suppose from you) the day before, and was very much interested in the papers, I was pained to hear of the death of George P., but at the same time glad to hear that he had held fast the hope and confidence of his Christian experience; may all thus remain steadfast amid the temptations and excitements of a soldier's life. Pray for me, that I may,