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to hear that all were well and enjoying life. I am back to the Co. hearty and well, the Sergt. has just said to me that when I felt able I could go on duty, need not go 'till then. I shall commence lightly to-morrow, shall not attempt to do too much at first.

 

            I found everything in the best of shape about our Co. quarters and the boys all well and enjoying themselves, living high as usual of late, the oven is now heating for our puddings for breakfast.

 

            It is somewhat warmer here than at Beaufort but not so warm as you might imagine, about like your July weather. We are allowed more privileges here than we are when with the Regt., if we are here when wanted for duty no questions are asked.

 

            I have not time to notice your letter much to-night but will write again some day. I hope you / you will write a little oftener, you do very well but I never tire of reading your letters. Can Homer read? you can read it for him if he cannot so I will see if I can write to him next time. Tell Willie that I am looking for a letter from him. Is George in the land of the living? I conclude not.

 

            The talk is that we are to be paid off in a few days, I still have a little change on hand, enough to stand me a month longer I guess. Love to all. I found about a doz. papers here. Of course we are all rejoicing over the good war news.

                                                                                   

Your brother

Charles.

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