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March, Tuesday, 17, 1863 Quiet pleasant day. The water has been running strong like a torrent all day & the roar of the current is now distinct. Papers to day but no news of importance. Cannonading was heard last night & rumors are current to day. Citizens are coming in to escape the water

Wednesday,18. Pleasant again. Still no excitement & no news. Read some. played a great deal. Steam unclear opposite the door. 2 Brigade moved this side Bayou Tensas No boats from above or below. Mrs. Desson & ladies were in town.

Thursday,19. Cool & pleasant. Mail & papers but no letters for me & no news for an ybody Rode out in the evening down the river as far as the Banas place. very pleasant down that way. Played unclear to day. Return at 11 o'clock