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Ark. Post, Jan. 12/62, Dear Sister, Veni Vidi Visi Without a scratch, (Did I quote it right), but Alass; I fear death has come in to the Company. Sam Mathews was wounded in the head in the first of the engagement, and was carried off the field and has not been found since. Also Capt. Trible received a ball in the leg just below the knee, at first he thought aputation would have to take place, but the latest accounts are more favorable. The battle commenced Saturday eve