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Murfreesboro March 23rd, 1863

Dear Uncle

Your kind letter of the 3rd inst. was duly received.

    I can offer no apology for not writing to some of my numerous friends in Bloom, since enlisting, unless lazinefs is neglect. 
   We have occupied our present camp about 2 mile from Murfreesboro, now over two months, and from all appearances, may remain here during the entire war.
   We have grubbed out old stumps, cleared a parade ground, built small shantees, to be used as cook houses, and in short, made every preparation necessary for quite a long stay.   But the soldiers life is uncertain, no matter what