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Dear, M. and D's Hen is writing and I believe I will try and write some too, I tell you I was somewhat disappointed this morning when the mail was cauled off, and I reed no letter. It seems a long time since we heared from home. I want you to be punctual in writing, are getting down in Dixie shure. I am as hearty as you please and agree camp life agree's with me firstrate. We are encamped now in a little field of three or four acres on a beautiful stream