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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.
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