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engaged in a wholy cause, more wholy even, than that in which our forefathers were engaged, & in so doing we are throwing off a despotism unegualed by that of Louis 14th. I tried to get off with the boys, but Maj. Watts compelled me to remain with the sick of several Battallions, Being in a great hurry I will for The present conclude — So know, if your please, & let me know you do know, that my letters to Miss Sallie have all been destroyed — My kindest regards to your Pa, & family — Hop-eing to see you all at the expiration of three years — I suscribe myself Your sincere friend (_)"
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We have just received orders to go to Hernando to join our army — we will be there a long time I recon
