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of it I went up to the Captain and asked him if he knew any of the particulars of his death. He said he did not he supposed he had a poor physician, and died through neglect. He said also he would write to his father this morning. So that another one of our battery, one who has always been a good soldier, performing his duty faithfully, has gone from among us, to his long home, reminding us to live well while [illegible] here below, for we must follow him shortly. As I said before we are under marching orders with 10 days rations and I should judge from preparations