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That little Girls name was Emma that is all I know, I expect she is Secesh, as nearly every body here is. You must learn to read and write as fast as you can, so that you can write me a letter yourself. Kiss mamma for me and tell hir she must get well as fast as possible. With lots of kises for your self and Marshall I remain your loveing Uncle Carlie. The City of Alton made the trip from Memphis here, in 22 hours includeing six hours stoping. The distance is 400 miles. She brought male's four days old from Cairo that is the quickest yet. About 10 oclock last night the Reg made a desent upon the Q. M. demanding more rations. All they succeeded in getting was promises, when they left and started for the Sutler the Officers then interfered and ordered the men to their quarters [begin vertical writing] The Reg. except for the Officers (for they are bought) are down on the Sutler I think the result will be clearing him out. [vertical writing end]