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expect it will be so I can come Home this Spring probably not before another fall or winter with out the General should be orderd to a command with Grant in Tenn then I possiably might run home for a day, we have been quite busy of late and tonight I am quite tired but my health is excellent and can stand a great deal of work. I hope you will make up your mind to come and see me you would like to see the Army, and if the weather is plesant you will enjoy the trip I want to see you very much there are many things to talk about [vertical writng starts] Remember me to all and please excuse this hurried letter your affc Brother L.S. Willard [vertical writing ends]