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in Chicago.

      I have not met any of my friends, outside of the battery for 3 or 4 weeks.  When I saw Frank Miller last.  Johnny had not got back from Nashville. 
   From what I have heard I have concluded that Johnny Miller rather [showed?] the white feather during the battle. 
   He made very good time back to Nashville complaining that he was very sick.   
       You inquired in one of your letters about our deserters.  I believe there are 3 names stricken from the roll now as deserters Vis Ias. H. Hildreth, Chas, W. Johnson, and S. M. Andrews.   The first one Hildreth has turned up in Chicago.  Lieut Robinson is to bring him back if possible when he returns.  I do not know what has become of Johnson. Andrews went on a foraging expedition  outside of our lines and then left the wagons and sneaked off. The latter had, just recovered from 3 or 4  weeks of [illegible]. 
    Remember me kindly to Mr. Stewart, Father, Mother, Isaac, Uncle [Shogra?], Aunt Margaret, [illegible], James and wife, the Pallins and indiscriminately all inquiring friends.  Your affectionate brother

John C. Fleming P.S. All is well. J.C.F.