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Nashville Tenn June 12th 1865

My dear Parents

A [portion?] of the battery and among them myself arrived in Nashville by rail on the 8th [illegible]. The Guns, [Caissons?], [illegible] and Postillions came through by rail from Chattanooga Tenn. while the [illegible] will arrive day after tomorrow, Coming through with the horses. I am very busy now all the time the last 2 or 3 days have been working on the Muster Out Rolls, and now they are [finished?]. We Expect to turn over Everything tomorrow or next day, and be in Chicago on the 20th or 25th The battery is in good health and Spirits and [are?] anxious to get home. Excuse the hasty lines and Sending my love to all I Remain Your Loving Son John C. Fleming Although you may expect us home very soon now, do not [stop?] [writing?] yet Jn.C.Fl. Received Mothers letter written on Communion Sabbath yesterday.