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and only need to learn to take a little more interest beyond the mere present. Matters are a little uprorious just now owing to the Christmas time. Nearly all are engaged in the accustomed hilarity of the season exhibiting the ordinary extravagance and recklessness with regard to expenditures. Intemperance is general for the time, but peace and jolity prevail. 

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
Marcus S. Hopkins
Bt. Maj & A.S.A.C.
1" D. 4" S.D. Va

Gen. O. Brown
A. Comm Va

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