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I did not have my hospital cot

swung on deck last night for

it would have been in the way in

case of action, but it is so hot

in the cabin that I shall have it

swung if it dont cool off fast;

for I have not slept a wink to-

day.

     I wish you to give my best

wishes to all our folks, and

not to forget to give me theirs to

me when you write.

    I now kiss you all, with

innumerable loves all round.

            Your affectionate husband

                               A.S. Heath

Friday morning Aug 9th

     The only news I have is that

the Rebels are encamped two miles

from Hampton in strong force,

and that the fired all the houses

but only part of them were

burned.  The frigate Savannah came

up last night, and this morning

a [?] of light artillery, so

that an attack will probably not

be made.  I will wait to see if

I get letters, so that I can acknowledge

their receipt in a few words.