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is on the wrong side, and always was so (but dont tell Sara so) and as for Fremont he has stooped beneath the notice of a dog, because he could not get promotions and have everything his own way. But enough of this, for you know that I never was much of a political man, so it is useless, for me to think of interesting you by writing on the subject. I am anxious to hear from you to know what your opinions are on the prospects of the war the election, the sympathies of the Neighborhood etc. How is Mr. Merriman? does he have much sympathy for the rebelious States? And Uncle George? does he talk as much as ever? General Canby is entirely renergiseing this Department. Gen. Reyenolds has been relieved from the command of the Defences of N.O. and T. W. Sherman takes his place. The 13th A.C. has been split to pieces and is to formed into the 16th & 19 Corps. Gen. C. as ordered an investigation of all men in the Dept. sentenced to imprisonment which will relieve hundreds of good men Stamps has been ordered back to the Company. And Pete Baker is daily expected. No Judge can imprison a man now. He mus be tried by