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Harrison’s Landing Gen. Slocum has
been appointed by the President
a Major. Gen. of Volunteers. The stringent order of Halleck
I am afraid will keep me from
making my anticipated visit home.
We shall see though. Am getting
along pretty well. _________,,_________ Have been studying De Haat
lately, and the General has promised
to give me a chance at the courts
soon. _________,,_________Send and receive letters daily.