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�35 that we have three cheers for the last of the week. These were given with a will. Three more cheers and then the band play "Yankee Doodle". Everyone felt cheerful and many were the congratulations that officers showered upon their brothers. This morning, we have heard nothing but firing of cannons in every direction. They will have grand times in Washington tonight. Am going to try and be there. Have sent up for a pass to General Franklin, and am hoping to get it.
It is now that an end has virtually been made to the war.