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[stationery header: Head-Quarters Department and Army of the Tennessee] Near Chattaouchee River July 10 " 1864 My Dear Mother I have a few moments before dinner and cannot spend them more pleasantly than by writing a few lines to you. my health is good better than I expected this excessive warm weather, the health of the Army is generaly good. but the men are very much fategued with the arderous campaign and need rest badly but cannot expect it for the