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Andrew F. Davis papers, January-October 1863

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me when I come provided he does not get lost before that time.  He is all white but one half of his head which is black and is as playful as a Kitten and She could have Some jolly old times with him.  I Say bully for Ell.  I suppose She will go into the recruiting Service now.  I would like to Know who the lucky man is. Well no doubt but in one week from this time you will Know the result of the all important question with you and myself whether I am to be called home or not.  I have not heard a word in regard to the matter Since the 15 ult, only that you wrote to me.  Part was the last one I got a letter from and he gave me good encouragement.  The letter you Speak of H. Husted writing to me never reached here, consequently I am entirely in the dark as to how the Campaign is progressing.  I do not Know even who is on the ticket with Dawson.  Therefore I am unable to judge of the Strength of the opposition.  But of one thing I am quite confident of that is that he (Dawson) is the Strongest man that they could bring against me and I shall not be at all Surprised if he beats me, but Still I hope for the best.  You wanted to Know how many months was due us from the Goverment.  We have

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me when I come provided he does not get lost before that time. He is all white but one half of his head which is black and is as playful as a Kitten and She could have Some jolly old times with him. I Say bully for Ell. I suppose She will go into the recruiting Service now. I would like to Know who the lucky man is. Well no doubt but in one week from this time you will Know the result of the all important question with you and myself whether I am to be called home or not. I have not heard a word in regard to the matter Since the 15 ult, only that you wrote to me. Part was the last one I got a letter from and he gave me good encouragement. The letter you Speak of H. Husted writing to me never reached here, consequently I am entirely in the dark as to how the Campaign is progressing. I do not Know even who is on the ticket with Dawson. Therefore I am unable to judge of the Strength of the opposition. But of one thing I am quite confident of that is that he (Dawson) is the Strongest man that they could bring against me and I shall not be at all Surprised if he beats me, but Still I hope for the best. You wanted to Know how many months was due us from the Goverment. We have