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� 193 July 27 Sunday 1862 Harrison Landing.
Today Genl. Slocum received notification that the sickness of Maj. Genl. Franklin he is placed temporarily in command of the Corps.
Last evening received a letter from father and today I forward him my reply. Strange that I don't receive letters from the rest of my friends.
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Am going to try and get a leave of absence now.