of our efforts, in behalf of our country. News from Sherman to day is that Hoods army are deserting by scores & coming over to our lines. I hope the whole of them will either do so or be anihilated. I think the S.C. will colapse with a crash. the people - not Jeff. or his leaders, will take the rule - We are much disappointed that the draft has failed to come uppon the 5th,  Lincoln will loose votes by it whether he is right or not
