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Monday Afternoon It has been raining all day. I have delayed sending this, for Ms. Preston from Alton is here and shall send it by him. We have received orders to hold our selves in readiness to march at a minutes warning. One of the 14th Ills men is getting his desert for deserting. he is sent into hard work for six months, with a ball and chain on his leg, and all his pay during that time [to?] go to his family. Write Often To Your Brother Carlos