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The boys are in fine spirits with their green backs, and the prospect of leaving. I have just got my shoulder straps on [previous word underlined] in the shape of two stripes across the arm, in other words second corporal. I received Sara letter yesterday but have not time to answer it now. The men leav before we get our bounty, so I shall not send any to day. Lieut. Davis says that we can express our money in one package to the Alton Bank, and they will deliver it free of charge. I will write again soon. With much love to all from your Brother, Carlos