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It is now noon, and the Sabbath; and I can, in my thoughts, look in upon you as you sit, in your accustomed quiet, undisturbed by the conflict that is trying the foundations of out civil and religious liberties. Undisturbed! did I say, nay; for, if I can rightly divine, there are anxious thoughts for one who's place is made temporarily vacant through a desire to ensure to you that quiet which is not known within the military lines. I need not say that I should not but love once more to spend this day with you, and yours. I have written to Seth twice, and received one from him, the last of last month; he expected to join his regiment soon. I am on duty from the 12 to 4, day and night; from 12 to 2 I am with a little party (3 more) on reserve, the other two hours I am sentinel to look out for any approaching enemy.