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Memphis Tenn March 17th 1865 Dear Mother I now seat my self to answer your letter which I received to day Stating that you had sent my box I was at the Express office to day but it had not come I look for it the next time there is any Express comes from Cairo when the box comes I will let you know I am well now. I had a letter from Jennie to day she is well now she has a new [medalion?] that her father gave her I will not write any more this time From John, Beach