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Dear family,

I haven't been getting altot of sleep because it is really cold in our tent. I've gotten to eat some cof the worst things such as shoe leather and squirrel. I wish I could come home to eat some of your food which is a lot better and healthier for me to eat than this food. I can barely remember the warmth and the love I felt when I was home. My uniform is somewhat comfortable except the burlap pants. I've gotten to shoot a musket even though it was really hard to load each time I took a shot. We didn't have any training because they could already tell that I was gonna be a good soldier. I got to fight in the Battle of Saratoga. It was a really quick battle. My living conditions are pretty good to keep the snow off of us but the tents are really cold. I'm fighting for my country unlike the mercenaries the are only doing it for the pay. I was wondering how are the kids? I hope they are doing well and keeping out of trouble. How are they doing in school? Are they getting good grades. I hope they are please write back whenever you get a chance.

Love, Matthew