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October, Thursday, 1. 1863. Mrs. Grove came this morning & so did the Medical inspector. A large portion of the Genls Staff ordered back to Regts Regiments. Good trial coming. Rode out with Lieut Col Peebles to the Harding plantation returning about noon—cleared off pleasant. The General & his staff all drunk I understand. Sent over by QM Quarter Master 3 [unclear] for Whiskey which did not get. The Devil to pay over them. Friday, 2. Cool pleasant day & no news. Called upon Mrs Grove. The General has moved & she is now alone. No orders or communications from there. Expedition returned Remained in camp all day. Recd papers of 25th. Gave Mrs Grove five dollars Thursday- Dele X 1— Saturday, 3. Pleasant day. All quiet. Mr. Merancy Called on his way from G.Goodrich Landing. Rode out down to the [Meaghe ?] Place & plucked some very fine roses. Capt Banks returned bringing a letter from Col Chipman No news from above or below. Mrs Grove came over at night for a guard. Payed Whist