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know what the next move will be but
I am inclined to think that there will be
nothing done until we get reinforcements
from the North. so hurry up your cakes. you had
ought to see Emm Dier skedaddle I believe she
has gone home I met a woman that has been
with the 6th regt. tramping through the mud
she said she wisht she was in Vermont and
I did not shame her. tell Katey I wish I
was sitting down to some of her griddle cakes
after that I would not mind swinging her
all day. you have no idea how hot it is here
it almost melts a feller. Luke is the most
sensible man I know of I hope he will continue
to be so and stop home where every sensible
man ought to be. but if he had got verry
patriotic tell him I will change places with
him. I have just been detailed for guard
so I must bid you good bye. my love
to all

Hammond

P S direct as before
I forgot to say that Hiram Baily is all right