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[printed:]
The U.S. Christian Commission
sends this as the soldier's messenger to his home.
Let it hasten to those who wait for tidings.

"Fight the good fight of Faith."

[written:]
Port Royal. May 31st 1864

My dear Mother:

I steal a
few moments from the
fatigue of the road to in-
form you of my present
position. We left
Annapolis on last Fifth,
staid at Washington over-
night at Alexandria, one,
on the Transport, two, ar-
riving at this Port. last
evening. We are to march
from here to the Front,
fifty-five miles, it is said.
I anticipate some fatigue
but feel very strong, for
it: have not felt better
since leaving Rich-
mond.