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[Slack?] tryed to get a chance to take him home but no one was allowed to go until they were mustered in. Mr. [Sinnett?] is well all but his eyes- they are quite weak so that he had to stop cooking. I havn't had a chance to get my picture taken yet. there is an artist in camp now but ain't anything extra If I can get a pass I will get one in the City. That $5.00 comes all right- I havn't used any of it yet & don't Know as I will need to- but Keep it to fall back on. All is such an excitement I can't hardly write anything right- So I will put off the rest until I am mustered in I guess. Remember me to all. Your Brother Henry Rice