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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 anybody 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

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