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January, Thursday, 1. 1863.

Pleasant day - Spent in the office in Moscow? -- Nothing new of any kind

Friday, 2. Mild pleasant day with unclear of a coming storm Still at Moscow. Read in room until late at night. Room in a widow's house. Thereby hangs a tail --

Saturday, 3. Rained last night a good deal & is very muddy today. Nothing new. Another raid is expected from Van Dorn & we are warned to build block houses & be prepared.