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[begin vertical writing] I am well and hope this will find you all the same. Love to all from your Aff Brother Carlie [vertical writing end] Head quarters 97th Reg. Millikins Bend La. Mar. 26th 1863, Dear Sallie, I have been anxiously looking for Capt. Ocherbach's return to the Reg., thinking that he would bring some news from home, but as yet he has not made his appearance. Although I have sent two letters before this week, I write to send by private convayance, every time I have a chance. This time it is by another membre of Comp. G. discharged D. D. White his trouble