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and write to me imediately after
the reason why. I write this is that
I did not know but you might not
have got my letters if you have you should
have writen to me and let me know it
We have received glorious
news to day that is the capture of
fort Donelson and 15 thousand prisoners
you have probably heard of it ere this.
Joseph Conent was in our camp I
was quite surprised to see him here in
dixy the boys are so elated on account
of the news that they are fireing their
revolvers and [Barlies?] artillery is fireing
and other big guns at the forts the bands
are playing in all directions I can
hear the boys cheering from many
regments it is half past seven PM
the regaments of infantry are paraded
and fireing their pieces. if can get
the countersign I will go over to their