...indeed was it not for the fun in camp it would be a dull life to lead. but so many men together from all parts of the world makes it quite pleasant and the time passes by pretty unnoticed but when we lay down... /

 

            The news in the Army is unimportant and but little going on save cooking and eating. Thousands of recruits are coming to the Army and we will have a strong force by spring. we look for active operations to commence as soon as the roads...

 

...destinies of all nations and he will soon bless us with a peace I hope a lasting peace.

 

I must now close. the bugle has sounded its last note my comrades all have gone to sleep. no doubt many are dreaming of loved ones at home which they never more will [torn away]

 

[overleaf]

 

J. C. Morgan

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