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Camp Lander, St. Joseph, Mo. Aug 16th 1861, Dear Brother, I received your letter dated Lake Huron this morning. It had been missent to Cameron Ill. I am now in camp with my company. The officers are G. K. Donnelly Capt., O. P. Newberry 1st Lieut. J. W. Singleton 2nd Lieut. E. W. Lunderson orderly. We are in the U.S. Service and are the 13th regiment Missouri Volunteers. Lizzie was here yesterday to see me. My sword is as nice as any in the regiment. Will you send me on sett of Captain's and one set of 2nd Lieut.s shoulder straps. Write as soon as you can. I want some money to leave Lizzie but I have the notes in my own hands. You must in case I fall follow the directions you will find in my will which I will send you soon. Rest assured that I