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it seems like no christmas at all here the weather is delightful not being too cold to go out in your shirt sleeves Gen Schofield is here now and he has authority to discharge the sick soldiers in the Hospitals they are sending a great many home but I dont expect any I think it will not be long until I go to the regiment but I hardly feel like going there it will seem so lonely and desolate with out Brother Jim I do hope I will get a letter from you before I write again and also one from the regiment you will direct to Springfield Mo General Central Hospital