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Shipman July 15th 1865 Dear Son I have been so buisy that I have let more time slip by without writing than aught to have but I hope you will pardon the unintentional neglect and write immediately for the time seems long I know you have been looking for a letter from home I am truly sorry that you have been disappointed I think I Shruely will will not delay so again, well I seen the 4th go by with out bringing the Soldier boy home the Captain never called on us I was down to Frosts last week beek says any trifling pup that no body wants to see can get a chance to come home most any time but you that we want to see so bad have to stick right there William Henry has got his visits home