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came to break ranks and hold ourselves
in readiness for the next call, so heer I am
writing in harness, not knowing if we shall
drill or not, but sutch is sogering. its nothing
new for us to have orders countermanded.
I suppose some of them at home, are wonder-
ing why the army dont move, if they should
ask you tell them you dont know, and
you'll be sure to tell the truth. as I should
if they were to ask me. And I dont believe
any body does know, unless [its?] Hooker & God
they may posiblely though I rather doubt it.
But I must wate till the mail comes in before
I finish this as I am in hopes to hear from
you. I received a Lynn Reporter from
you I supose yesterday but no letter.
Drum beat and had to go out on
brigade drill, which lasted two and
one half hours, and then Undress
Parade. then Supper of Dough nuts and
coffee, Went out and see the boys play
base ball untill the Mail come by