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44 Troops were paid after muster. Had my Co. books inspected by Col. Merrill. He paid me a very good compliment on my business in general. Lieuts Cahill & Steel came up with a drove of cattle for the Commissary. The Inspectors and Paymaster all pulled out on the Creek (Kinney's Fork) intending to make an early start in the morning. Nov 1st and 2nd Nothing new. The mountains are covered with snow and there is a little in the valley but it will not remain long. Nov 3rd I am 26 years old today, if all reports are correct. I begin to feel as if I was getting old. Nov 4th The court martial which had adjourned from the 30th unclear of which I am J.A. met today and tried the men. Nov 5th. Court in session