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Sergt Wm B. Stevens 4th Vt East Montpliar
List of Effects
1 Gold Det. Lever Watch 1 Gold Masonic Breast pin $6.25 notes $1.36 Silver 1 pen knife 1 needlecase 1 minnie ball 1 book with Letter & Photograph 1 Comb 1 buch Keys 1 book Mnemonics 1 Masonic book 21 cts Postage Stamps
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H'd Qrs Hosp. Depot- 2nd div. 6th C.
June 9th 1864
My dear Friend
Once more "smiling on my back" I greet you. My third day's duty in the comp. sends me here with slight wound. Two hours ago some of my rebel friends sent a minnie ball through the fleshy part of my thigh- it is only severe and painful; not dangerous. I was able to walk from the field. Do not fear for me: I was on duty and this leaves me no fear for the result, be what it may.
My bed is the ground, my shelter the Canopy: but my pillow is softened by a clear conscience, I shall most likely be in Vt in a weeks time
Even as ever Yours