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all the men. We have reced. the news that Rosencrants has whipped Bragg, hope it is true, if so the war will not last much longer. Oh I long for the time to come when I can return home in peace. I presume this will be the last chance I will have to write. I may have time to write but no mail will be sent back when we can for all communication will be cut off. But I hope err long to be again in a place so I can receive letters. May God bless you and keep you safe till I return home is the prayer of your Son, James Rowe, H. S.