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Big Shanty Ga June 17, 1864 W.A. Willard Peoria Ills My Beloved Brother your letter bearing date June 5th is recd and perused with a great deal of pleasure. it was the first line I had receaved from anyone at Home since I left there. you must know it was very precious to me. I am feeling the affects of the exposures of this Campaign considerable. am up a great deal nights but my general