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Phiney J. Barr's Store Carrie asked me who wrote the letter to the Alton Telegraph about the 97, we can not find out, but think it was the Chaplain. Our Company is now divided into two Messes. I am in with Beam, Barr, Smith, Rowe, McCork, Whipple, Stanton, and several others which I do not associate with. We number now here Officers and Men 30 and three or four of those are on the sick list. Report says that Dr. Willard has sent in his resignation and that it has been accepted. Rumor is again around that Pay Day is near. I am now getting nearly rid of my hoarseness, and feel first rate. Write and tell me all about the horses, how much the Hos weighed, and every thing about the farm. With much love to you all I remain your affectionate Brother, Carlie