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Jan 31st Dear Brother I have just posted my one Oclock A.M. relief. of guards, and all is quiet, save the sentinals steady tramp on the pavement outside, and a few snoreing ones in the room adjoining. I will try to scratch a few lines to you, for there is but very little disturbance as a general thing after this time of night. Your letter dated Jan. 3rd and mailed the 9th I received yesterday with Photograph inclosed. I think that it is a splendid picture and am much obliged to you for sending it, now I want the pictures of the rest