Ralph E. Stout writes to his friend Olivia detailing that Albert has returned from Louisville. Stout writes that last week he was gone for four days guarding 500 Rebels on the train. He notes that the troops are currently under marching orders, and that they may start for the front this week. Stout details that during the last engagement many were killed and wounded, including two of Mr. Laird's sons. Stout writes that the enemy had five men to their one, and that the 22nd Michigan fought bravely alongside them. Stout concludes by noting that he hopes this war will end soon.
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