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yet come round. The 75 cts. came at the right time for I was entirely "out." As to clothing we have plenty of opportunities for drawing it of the government at the following prices, over-coat $7.20; Frock-coat, 6.70; Blanket, 2.50; Pants, 3.00; Blouse, 2.00 Shoes, 2.00; or boots 3.25; Shirts, 80c.; Drawers 50c; Socks 30c; Cap, 75c; and you can have them charged and it comes out of the yearly allowance of $42 for clothing, and if over that amount the balance is taken from the wages, but if less the balance is added to the wages. The rubber blanket which I sent to [limle?] E. for has been of great service to me to lay on the damp ground to sleep on as well as to shed rainy