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it. I should like very much to attend the S. S. picnic on the 13th of June but as they lay circumstances over which I have no controll [second l crossed out] prevent me. No furloughs are granted in the army if the Cumberland except in cases of sickness and indeed I am no anxious to go home, till my Country's difficulties are settled and when we do go back [crossed out] then we will not have to return. Nearly a year of my time is up now it being 10 months tomorrow since we were sworn with the service, and although it is a long time not to see our friends, the time has flew quickly by. My love to all write soon Your loving brother John C Flemming Acquaintances in the battery are all well. Address as formerly J.C.F.