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fights are of a frequent occurrence. Some of the Maine troops are doing provost duty in the city and they are rather set [previous word underlined] up because they have the authority, this is the cause of a great deal of contention generaly ending in a fight, and a complete cleaning out of the eastern boys. Most of the furlough men of the Reg. have returned, do not think any more furloughs will be granted for the present, as we are under marching orders. It is useless to try to ship any apples to me as transportation is so uncertain that they would spoil before I could get them, I have just received a letter from Lucy, of rather an old date Aug. 11th She reports all well. I am writing with feverish anxiety to hear of the fall of Charlston. Kiss the children and let them kiss you for Carlie sake