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Lentz did go home, he went home as a U. S. Marshall with wearing citizens dress so he would not be taken and sent back he had papers for some deserter I felt glad that he had a chance for his sake and his wifes sake he said he did not know wether he should git to Mayfield or not, but would try hard his time being short he said 10 days

 

That tree on [?] I wrote to have sold at that [?] do as you think best

 

I saw Jacob of which you wrote in your letter he is stout and well thinks he will write William a letter before long Mother I improve the moments as they fly I notice the popcorn would have better sent unpoped we have good chances to pop it. if my box is not sent put in my Old silk pocket handchief. I have got my drawers now shall through away my old black pants or /

 

make gun cleaners and pockets in my overcoat the mayfield boys are well and in good spirits J. B. G. is not very well

 

Orvin Gates has to say that he can come down on us all for haveing long letters but last night I told him he would have to give up and he did when I showed him your letter to him

 

My feet are getting real cold so I close for this time

 

My Dear do as you think best about letting others read this letter I dont care who see’s it of our folks

 

                                                From your most affectonate

                                                                        Husband

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