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Il Soldiers last iettcr.--Theresi is much of sad
and touching interest, says an exchange papcr. as
well us Judlclous counsel. in the fol owins extrals
published the Alton Telegraph. from letter writ
ten on the eve of the battle Of Buena Vista, bv
Lieut.. Fletcher, of the Illinois Volunteers. WHO
telLon The next day IN tho glorious fight


Dear Oi.--Io-morrow, we expect to have n u
engagement with superior Mexican force; and.
on the eve Of the affair, have believd it proper
te address you few lines. As you are well aware.
the object nearest my heart is the welfare of my
little child: aud 50 far as | have been able,
have provided for her.


Should full, leave her entirely with YOU and
g0ur wite; but have written to my brother. re-
guessing him to throw his brotherlv protection
over her: and If at any time, yon think fit to
send her to him, he will her as his ow child. and
protect her such. Should she remain with YOU.
| wish that she should receive as good an educa-
tiOn the lIlte means left her will afford: and
above all things, teach her that truth and virtue
are TO woman, what the soul is to bodv--the life
of its life. Teach her to be inst to a-ln thought
in word-in deed, is truo, the great aim Of ii good
mind; and those who strive 10 accomplish that
purpose. seldom fail to live at peace with the
world, and accomplish the Great Destiny for
which they are created.