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�Head Quarters Detachment of the 8 maine Reg Dawfur[?] Island Feb 28 1862

Dear Friend

I have just received your [?] letter dated Feb 7th was very glad to hear from you to know that all are well + happy. You will see by the heading that I am not a Hilton Head. The reason is this fine Com were detached to build Batteries for the purpose of cutting of communication Fort Pollox [?] Com. H was not included in this number, but still remain at the Head -- which is the head Quarters of the Reg so presently I am for the purpose of collecting a few debts shall return or the [?] somewhere last Fry day one [?] ago to day the detachment th[?] [?] here about a fornight, This is one of the