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look brighter now and the union men are confident in the power of the federal Government to protect us. Not a Union man has flinched as yet in assisting the troops with horses & with teams to make their marches. I have not been called on as yet by may be at any moment. Excuse bad writing etc. Give my love to mother when you write. Lizzie sends love and the little ones also. Nellie is a fine girl and learns easy. Walter is pretty and very bright. In haste, Perry