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Genl Hurlbut Comdg Major Genl Sherman command the Expidition we march without tents or baggage, will probably go as far as the the Tombigbee River and expect to meet the Enemy in force at a number of points expect to be back by the 23" Feby, should be glad to have you come down and see me at that time or about the first of March, will try and make it as plesant as possiable do not know whather we shall remain here long or not upon our return but hope it will be but a short time do not