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I would like to hear from you as soon as consistent[?], and know the probabilities as to the return of Doct. Allen, or[?] whether it will be desirable for me to remain here any considerable length of time in case she should not return I have not changed my position in[?] one[?] aspect at all and think I shall not at present – That[?] is I am willing to stay here if I can be useful or willing to go home if another can be induced to come who would do better – you get all the general news sooner than I could give it to you – The [?] men[?] in this[?] vicinity[?] think we[?] are[?] [?] to have a fight any day – Picket guards are being shot down frequently, and the Regts stationed near the forts[?] have been sleeping upon their arms for the last two or three nights – But lest I [?] you – I forbear[?]

Very truly

S.B. Morrison

Hon. I. Washburn Jr.

P.S.

Doct. H[?] fully concurs in what I have written as to supplies for Hospital & informs me that he has used all the effort in his power to have them[?] prescribed before – S. B. M.

2nd P.S. I have read most of the accompanying to Col. Roberts and he fully approves, but suggests it would be better for you to order the articles purchased here – The Col. wishes me to say to you that the Knapsacks provided have not arrived, but are much needed. He read to me a copy of his letter to you of Augt 15, but says that now every thing is right, and going along well – S.B.M.