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My kind regards to all inquires. Tell Annie that I will write to her when we get into camp. When Mr Lanford returns I wish you would send me a pair of slippers [illegible] 7s. Its a pity I [haven't?] a Mary Ann to make me a pr but as I [illegible] you will please send them. Send good substantive ones. I am detailed on a [illegible] [illegible] which will probably wreck as soon as we get into Camp and my time will be soon [illegible] occupied with this for some weeks. Mr. S. will probably return about the 5th of jany. A merry Christmas and a happy New Year and while enjoying your feasts think of we who would be glad to be with you. Your affect Brother John