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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 .Fescue 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
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 [unclear]. 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
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

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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