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1866. Tuesday, January 2. Baton Rouge La

Cleared off this morning & the mud dried during the day. To night it is clear & cold. T he river has risen 20 inches I am told & some of the guns at the landing near under water. Have not spent much time at the office. Surgeon McConihe ? ordered in arrest by Genl Canby. No news. Have spent the evening with the Mayor Mr. Elam playing cards &c Saw the dress parade of the 65th to night. Col Crandell ? complained that his Regt had no wood &c. Spent some time cleaning my carbines