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Geo Throop is an old school mate of mine and is well known in our battery. He left Chicago as 3rd gun Sergt. and was afterwards promoted to Lieut. He was one of the best young men I ever was acquaint with and I sympathize with his poor parents at their great lofs.

Things in our battery move on as usual. The weather is rather disagreeable raining almost every day.

I attended the Presbyterian Church in this place last Sabbath morning and heard a good sermon and intend to improve the opportunity as long as we remain here.

Sending my love to all

I remain Your Son John C. Fleming C. B. T. B. Columbus Tenn.