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a very suitable officer for the position. Game is very dense the country being so poor as to hardly afford enough grass or food for Jack Rabbits. A few Catfish have been caught by the Soldiers & Lieut Smither distinguishing himself by catching a soft shelled turtle which of course was soon made into soup. The man we have cooking for us does tolerably well but does not come up to Wiggins - & we miss the latter very much. The command is much in need of fresh meat. & we hope soon to be where we can exchange bacon for fresh beef. Some of the Company Commanders asked my permission to kill some cattle & then settle unclear after with the unclear - but I will not suffer