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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