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not have to go to Texas but that Genl. Curby Smith will surrender, for surely he must see the hopelessness of his cause and know should our army have to fight him it will not spare anything in the state of Texas, & doubtedlessy will take no prisoners. I heard last eve. that he was assinated & that Genl. Buckner had surrendered the forces. I hope it is true. If so we will be home soon and then what joyous times I will experience. Mobile is a very pretty city. I have not been through it only as we marched out to camp. Should we remain here two or three days and if possible I will go purposely to see the city and how it is situated. Dcc Taylors forces have all been paroled and quite a number are on their road home. Some have reached their destination. Last week, two gun boats & several transports came down & surrendered, thus finishing