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� 68 March 26 Camp Franklin.

They have had a battle at Winchester and we have gained another victory. Shields is the hero. We still remain here and undoubtedly shall continue to remain until some new event occurs.

I hardly know whether we are destined to go down the river. The whole thing looks strangely to me. We shall see however in a few days.

Lizzie's transcript reached me this morning with a very pretty piece in it by "Iss. O. Hale." Good. I am pleased. I was not mistaken in Lizzie's capabilities. But here's so much beyond my expectations. She is gaining laurels at home while I reap an occasional one abroad. Good, say I, once more. Yes, and better still. It is grand.