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grounds when soon out with orders to remain in in our present Camp till further orders. How long we will remain here Id'a not know, but presumed we will not be here (in this camp) next Sabbath. Col Stanley (acting Brig gen'l) has command of a large force of cavalry and I expect our battery will be attached to them for scouting purposes. The boys all seem to like it, as they are tired of lying in camp, and expect by going with cavalry to have a good time. During the past week, we have went out nearly every morning a couple of miles and took our dinners with us, to graze the horses, returning about 5 o'clock in the evening. Such trips are like northern picnics and are much appreciated by all. We go down every Saturday