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"Camp Rolla" Rolla Mo. Dec 6th 61. Dear Brother & Sister: I recd your letter a few days since. I was glad to hear from you. Our cavalry have recently had a skirmish at Salem. The particulars will be given you by the papers. Aside from that there is nothing of particular interest here. The troops all remain here with no better prospect of going away: We have all been looking anxiously