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I had just closed this letter, and was going to put it in the mail bag when the mail came in and I received yours dated the 14th. Am glad to hear that you have got a boarder for this winter, hope she will be good company for you. What is [illegible] Brother's name that is in the 8 Mo. they are going down the river with us, they were paid off yesterday, and raised old Ned in particular in the city last night. Our encampment was about two miles from the city. My fingers are so cold I can hardly