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the killed in Company I in a letter and His name was in it with six others including Lieut Johnson. Jonathan Lee is the only one from near Bonaparte besides James that is killed, the Captain was wounded in the leg not dangerously however. The news here is that Gen banks has possession of Richmond may God speed the right and bring this war to an end soon is my prayer. I do not feel like writing much so no more until the next time I am as well as usual direct to Springfield Mo General central Hospital may God bless you all good bye Henry Patterson (P S) leave the regiment & co off in directing your letter