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been raining most of the time and is very mudy but this morning the sun has come out and it is rather plesant. I think of Home and friends continualy and of the time when I shall once more be amongst them for this is anything but a plesant life no comforts whatever. I have no ideas this war will be of long duration now and God grant it may be brought speadily to a close I have not receaved a letter since I left Peoria and am getting anxious to hear from you, please excuse this writing for I am sitting on the ground and holding the paper on my knee. Ever your affc Son L.S. Willard