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they are very large guns will thew [6 4?] llbs shell 32 llb round shot 100 llb [anisle] solid shot they are both spiked and the carages burnt the [L] had strong hear it is not far in front of us where [McPherson] had that fight on the 22 of July and was kild and the nation lost one of its ablest Generals. Well I don't feel like writing at all and can't think of any thing to write so I guess I have better just I am as [Mike] have Gen. in partnership with Hall [Gilman] and as you have [fesure?] in [] I guess we won't quarrel much Mike can't very well [??] so we are both poorly cross. the mail is going out Twelve so I will close for this time I hope I will get a Letter from you tonight your letter of Sept 4 I got last Thursday if you haven't sent the tobacco as the money you needn't as we will get some pay I think Soon I will send you some money as soon as I get paid off keep up good courage [don't/didn't] get the blues that [stars?] I [want/meant] you to send to me I want it to put on my hat I presume I shall trouble you [ocus] only for some little thing but you must be patient with me. I want a little thread and that Watch chain hook [and?] stars so see what else if you can and [becrecy closure] in a letter I want a time to see him I don't think of any thing else. Well give my respects to all friends and pray Bless you my Dear -- is the [praise?] of Your ever affectionate husband good [bye?] With much love [Franny Dear?] Otis

To Fanny