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Winchester Tenn. Sabbath eve Aug 9th/63

My Dear Mother

   I wrote to brother Isaac this afternoon, but very unexpectedly Mr. C. A Winslow a member of our squad, has obtained a sick furlough for 20 days and has kindly offered to deliver a few lines to you.   I am going to direct to the house, and not to the store, so he will be sure to see you.  He starts for Chicago in the morning, and I hope you will have a chat with him.   He is a fine man, and can answer all of your questions in regard to me.   Inclosed I send you $10-,  I