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�to have sent it by Express then I should had it long ago I do not think much of that Sanitary Commision this maine regerment say they have not received as much as a pair of stockins or mittens from them since they have been out here but so it goes I sent a knife by Edward Tobie to Charly for the ax he sent me tell him to keep it as long as he can my box did not come untill the next day after he left so I could not send you word by him I wrote to Biny to send me some good ink if she could get it she can send it by Edward when he comes back I am glad to know you have got the house painte it cost more than I expected but it will cost no less very soon and I am glad you have