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was, a kind, affectionate
sister. I mourn your loss
in the home circle, but knowi-
ng that such is the destiny of
mortals, as to [illegible] themse-
lves [illegible in join holy matr-
imony for mutual prote-
ction. I congratulate you
on your marriage. May
you never rue the step you
are about to take. If there is
mututal love between you, I
shaul not object to your pla-
ns.

Yesterday Sam and
I were to see William
Rea, in the 30th Indiana
which is about half a
mile from this place. Bill
looks well, and so good
health. He does not li-
ke soldiering, as is the case
with most of us. He expe-
cts to get a letter from John
one these days. He says
Amen and Add as at Jo-
hn's, and they are all we-
ll.
Aust is at Ste phe venson,
a small town behind
us about 13 miles. I wrote
him a letter the other day
and soon expect an answer.

Nothing, more at pres-
ent.

Robert Allen