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September, Friday, 4. 1863. Warm but pleasant. The General spent a part of the forenoon and then came with his friends to see the Drill & to Parade. Pay M. came to day & will pay tomorrow. Struck one of the men to-day for insolence. Found that movement? through the lines last night. Unclear & Retd Returned today Saturday, 5. All quiet today except the trouble the Genl fears & [unclear]. Was at the house at night to meet the Genl in council. Oh Bosh!! Rec'd a letter from Mrs. Chilcote late least night. P. Master paid the Regiments to-day -Maj Dickey Sunday, 6. Warm. Genl made a Sunday inspection of the camp with all his squad & with men [unclear ] there & ever saw a Genl nicer before No news. Genl Rode out returning late. Was at the house until [unclear] had not returned at that time. 12 men came in to-day to escape conscription.