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Camp Near Falmoth, Va Dec 26 Dear Farther and Mother I got the Girls letter to day and was glad to hear from home

the Girls wanted to know 

abought the battle I see enought to sicken a horse Farther what do you think

of this cused ware  Farther
I have got that box of butter 

you sent me but [scratched out]

   have not got the gloves nor 
   the Mittens yet  Farther 
  what [scratched out] be you 
 
  A dowing this Cold winter 
     be you to work in the 
      shop for your self or 
       be you to work out