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of the city about 2 miles, to a new camping ground, followed by the whole brigade, who have camped all around our battery. I got a Louisville Journal this morning from a news boy, containing most [illegible] news, which of course you will hear.

    At roll call last night the Capt praised us as to the [illegible] mentioning some of the remarks which were passed upon us during review, but I through modesty will not repeat them.   Capt Stakes has been appointed Chief of the Artillery, belonging to our brigade, but this does not at all interfere  with his connection with us.  We go out frequently on foraging expeditions and I'll warrant you we return heavily loaded with sweet potatoes, apples, milk and anything we can rake up.  On Saturday some of the