Tell Frank he may plant a whole acre of them.

They will require considerable care, but even in a pecuniary way they will pay.

The price has considerably advanced since the war began, on account of the large army demand, and will doubtless increase more.
"As to our military exercises, drill, etc., we have enough to occupy our time well.

I see the advantage of enlisting in a veteran regiment.
I find myself improving very rapidly.

Besides my public company drill, I am getting my young comrade, Frank Grover, who has been in the service six months, to give me some private lessons.