.NTQy.OTMz

that the Snails were alive, and that they had done all the mischief, by moving from their proper positions. Dr. Smith has in front of his tent a miniature Fort built in the shape of a Star, it mounts eight Guns which are nothing more than Ale bottles. The Parapet is covered with Green moss it is built so styleish as to attract the attention of every passer by for every thing about it is perfect eaven to a small Flag flying over it. Some of the boys in the Regt. got some red berries and placed them on the sand in the shape of letters, and wrote out the words Fort Smith. In the 76 Illinois they have a representation of an Eagle made in the sand, and the name of the Colonel with the number of the Regt written with the red berries. In the 24 Indiana nearly every Officer has some fancy ornimental work in front of his quarters, such as hearts, diamonds, Cannon, Morters. It is rearly worth ones while to spend an hour in roaming around through the different camps, to see the ornamental works which is equal to any ornamental Garden. But enough, Am nearly at the bottom of the page so Good bye Give lots of kises to Marshal and Charlie and lots of love to all I am your loving Uncle Carl