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November, Tuesday, 24. 1863. Cool but pleasant day. No remarkable incidents. Cannonading heard in the middle of the day. Troops arrived last night from Natchez .Forage came in steamer Sultana I am informed. Read paper of the 16th—no remarkable news. Heavy rain last night. Camp dry however today | November, Tuesday, 24. 1863. Cool but pleasant day. No remarkable incidents. Cannonading heard in the middle of the day. Troops arrived last night from Natchez. Forage came in steamer Sultana I am informed. Read paper of the 16th—no remarkable news. Heavy rain last night. Camp dry however today Have not been up town for some days for the reason that I would not ride a starving horse | ||
Wednesday, 25. Pleasant day. Capt McAlherry returned to day. Cannonading heard to day | |||
Thursday 26 | Wednesday, 25. Pleasant day. Capt McAlherry returned to day. Cannonading heard to day - though only a few shots. Rec'd late papers but little news Genl Thomas is in town again. Old Anthony received a rebuff from the General who told him he had "nothing for him"— Good! Maj on Board of Survey. | ||
Thanksgiving | |||
Thursday, 26. Thanksgiving day. Celebrated in the eating of a turkey. Capts Picket & Banks ate with us. Rode up town & called on Col Lieb & Capt Boyleson. Wished to see Genl Thomas but was unable to do so. Called at the picture gallery & bought some pictures. Very little news & but few rumors. Pleasant day | |||
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November, Tuesday, 24. 1863. Cool but pleasant day. No remarkable incidents. Cannonading heard in the middle of the day. Troops arrived last night from Natchez. Forage came in steamer Sultana I am informed. Read paper of the 16th—no remarkable news. Heavy rain last night. Camp dry however today Have not been up town for some days for the reason that I would not ride a starving horse
Wednesday, 25. Pleasant day. Capt McAlherry returned to day. Cannonading heard to day - though only a few shots. Rec'd late papers but little news Genl Thomas is in town again. Old Anthony received a rebuff from the General who told him he had "nothing for him"— Good! Maj on Board of Survey.
Thursday, 26. Thanksgiving day. Celebrated in the eating of a turkey. Capts Picket & Banks ate with us. Rode up town & called on Col Lieb & Capt Boyleson. Wished to see Genl Thomas but was unable to do so. Called at the picture gallery & bought some pictures. Very little news & but few rumors. Pleasant day