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is on the left of the senter, and at prese-
nt we are in the advance. Two great ar-
mies are thus close, and it is matter of wo-
nder to many, why a general engagem-
ent does not occur, But and some a ensure
the commanding general for his in inact-
ion, as they stile it. But knowing that
such people have little or no reason
in military matters, we pay the sensu-
res no heed. I venture to say that
Gen. Halleck knows what he is about,
and, content with this belief, I pati-
ently await the the result. Let not you --
professors of military knowledge sensure
the army to which I belong; for we hate
to hear those sensure who enjoy the
exquisite pleasures home, where they while we
are fighting for our country. We cons-
ider such as vain, wishing to sensure
where naught but worthy actions are
performed. Do not be understand me
to hint that all our men should
be in the battle field, for I do not