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[begin inverted writing] Send me some Cayenne Pepper as I am almost out, also some yarn to darn sock's with. In my last I told you that I sent a piece of a rebel flag, but forgot to put it in the letter [inverted writing end]

Miligins Bend Jan. 21st 63, Dear Sister, I am feeling very badly from the effects of a cold. On Sunday I was detailed to go with a squad of men from the regiment, to cut wood for a comissary boat, supposing it was only for the day, but was obliged to stay two days, I had neither overcoat or blanket, the next morning could not speak above a whisper it is with the greatest exertion that I can do any more