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� 1 January Camp Franklin, Me. 10..

Rained yesterday and so today we have had to wade through mud ankle deep to pay for it. Stayed in doors nearly all the time. Sang a few hymns with J.A.A.P. like -- "A charge to keep I have."

Also tried to sing with small success that stirring piece, commencing: -- "Who are there in bright array" -- Couldn't think as I did about the claims of Spiritualism and the views of "Tom Paine" -- Give me Pauls view of Christ and Him crucified -- Then I can be happy. Otherwise only miserable.

This evening wrote something to L. and mother. Also studied tactics somewhat.

Am thinking of home and when I probably shall visit it again.