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   Every man has also ben armed with a Sam Colts best 8 [inch?] revolver so that big things will now be expected of The Chicago Board of Trade Battery. 
   While in the Cavalry service we will probably never get in a regular battle, but will be in frequent small skirmishing where no body is hurt. 
   It is rumored in camp today that [illegible] occupies Fredricksburg.  I hope he will go on and accomplish something.  Our news from Vicksburg is rather slim. 
   I received a Journal this morn of May 29th.  No more at present    My love to all
                          Your Son
                          John C. Fleming

C.B.T.B. Address as formerly.