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finger was swollen so large I thought it would burst. It kept awake all of one night and the next day I had it lanced to the bone and burnt out with the nitrate of silver. It is now entirely well.

   The doctor called it a a felon but I don't think it was, nor does any one else it only pained me one day and night.  While sore I was unable to write. 
     Please tell mother I would like her to send me the first opportunity she has 2 of the best shirts she can procure.   Dark blue color strongly made and large and long.  
    The government shirts are valued at $1.65 and are worth nothing.  My love to all
           Your Son
     Jno. C. Fleming
P.S.  Send me also some postage stamps as they cannot be procured here.   

I enclose $10.00. If received safe please acknowledge it.

                      Jno. C.F.