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October, Monday, 19. 1863. Pleasant day. Went down town. Met Lieut Thomas. Saw Col Lieb-drank? heavily Visited the picket line. Took dinner at Genl McArthurs. Ret'd to camp in the afternoon with Capt McLean. At night went to Genl McArthur's & accompanied them to the Theatre. Met Dr Kellogg. Play "Honey mine" not very well done. Felt quite unwell & returned. Went to bed nearly sick Tuesday, 20. Pleasant morning. In all day Spent the whole day in the camp of the Regiment doing little or nothing. Feeling much better to day Nice! They [unclear] last night of [unclear] Capt James of 72 Ia took dinner with us Expedition returned from the Big Black. Wednesday, 21. Cloudy & threatening a storm Rode down town with Col Peebles Called on the General at his business Hd Qrs. Called on Capt [unclear..] & took dinner with him & his lady. At night spent the evening with the Genl & Dr. Kellogg. Pleasant visit. Made written appreciation to have the Regiment moved to this place Recd a letter from sister Libbie