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Jan the 30 _ _ 1863

Dear wife,

It is with pleasure that i take this opportunity to let you know that I am well at present hoping these few lines will find you all well we are camped near Memphis Tenn we have been here 12 days I cant tell how long we will stay nor where we will go when we leave here I received a letter from you yesterday and was glad to hear from you this is the eight letter that i have wrote to you and have received only three I will try rite once a week whether I get your letters or not as I am satisfied I do not get all your letters.