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of the same company had that morning drowned himself. I met the orderly Serjt (Adam Cullen) walking in the veranda. We talked about it - & he said “you will have anor make away with himself before night.” Hopkins then joined us, and I asked who was meant – One of the 2 (I think Cullen) replied Middleditch. I aid you jest. He replied (or they replied) that it was earnest. I asked why he shod make away with himself? They answd he is out of his senses.” I doubted that & sd They asserted that he really was and pointed him out to me. he was then coming out at the door.