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of either of them. In your letter mother you inquire very minutely with my wants. Having received the pair of good shirts and socks which you sent me by Winslow I am very well prepared for winter. During the summers March my overcoat becomes rather a nuisance. I threw it away but I have managed to get another better one so that I am again all right. I have a pretty good pair of [buskers?] gloves, but as they will not last all winter I would like you to send me a good [sevicable?] pair when you have an opportunity. The boys in the battery are in good spirits. they have plenty to eat and hear some good news every day. Johnny Hall and Wm Eakins are well and as it is about bed-time I must quit for the present. My love to all. I remain your loving Son John C. Fleming Chicago Bd of Trade Battery

Continue to address as formerly

[vertical text begin] Mr. Winslow got his leg broken this morning while tearing down some old buildings to build stables. He will probably be back in Chicago before long

P.S. Wednesday AM I received two copies of a [newspaper?] from Sister Sarah this morning [vertical text end]