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casimer shirt that I wore through the battle of Lexington and wore it through this battle. A coincidence certainly. I have some trophies of the field among which is a revolver, a lance etc. Some small things that if I live that I want to give my children. I had forgotten to say that we went into battle with 825 men of our regiment and came out with only 441, officers not included. About that daughter I have never seen her but Lizzie writes me that she is pretty. She has asked me to name it but I had written her to name it what she pleased. The name you have selected is a very pretty one all but that Perry however I am more than satisfied. If Providence spares my life my children shall be well reared and cared for. Educations I can give them any way and they shall have it. Lizzie makes a good mother and she will see that the girls are smart and I will take care of Walt. He is my pet. Mother I am tiring you already and I will close this meaningless scrawl. I have plenty of work to do to-morrow for I am acting Brigade Quarter Master and have to draw provisions for some 3000 men and feed for 400 mules and horses. You see that they confidence in me. However I shall be relieved in a few days. Give my respects to Mr. & Mrs. Webster and all who enquire. Write me often. The sesesh can't kill me so do not worry. As ever, Perry