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Genl's Hooker and Grant are both at Chattanooga I believe and Genl Thomas is in Command of Kosey's army The latter having gone to Washington under arrest. They had better keep their fingers off our old Rosey. his soldiers wont allow him to be abused by Even Lincoln himself. I have not heard from any of my friends in the army since the battle through I presume you have at home. Charlie Garnsey and Wm Tinsley we heard were slightly wounded at the fight at Farmington-Tenn. You know three of our guns Chased the rebel Cavalry that made a raid in our rear a few weeks since. The rebs got decidedly the worst of it what was left of them crofsing below Huntsville Ala. Give my best love to all and remember me to inquiring friends I Remain Your loving brother John C. Fleming Chicago Board of Trade Battery in good health and fine spirits Eakin and Johnnie Hall are well