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Wm Floyds death. but such are the fortunes of war and it teaches us that we should always be ready. I do not know when I will have an opportunity to mail this but I am going to wait patiently for a chance. Tell Father and brother Isaac that I will answer their letters in a few days. tell mother that I am in splendid health and spirits and when she does not hear from me for two or 3 weeks at a time not to worry herself but infer that I am well but have no chance to write if anything should happen me she will be sure to hear of it from some of the battery. On our way to Chattanooga we camped one night near the celebrated Nickajack cave and next morning [Jim Comssany] with several of the boys explored the cave about one mile by the aid of candles. wrote our names on the rocks and brought out some shells as relics these I will send home the first opportunity to you. no more at present. Give my love to all. Your Brother, John C. Fleming C.B.T.B. Please send me a few postage stamps in your next as I am about out. J.C.F.