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but as yet have not seen him. All the rebel prisoners that we sent up red river to be exchanged have returned for some reason the exchange could not be affected. Gen Banks is greatly sencured for his management of the late fight. Gen. McClernand has gone to the front and the supesition here is that he will take command do hope it may be so for he is a man that our troops have confidence in Our old Division has been nearly annihilated, several of my acquaintances are among the missing. On Saturday last I sent by Adams Express a package to your address Express Charges paid, presume it will be there as soon as this letter