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1866. Thursday, January 11. Slept away from the hotel last night returning in time for a late breakfast. Windy & an unpleasant day Saw Genl' T Osterhaus Gilchrist, Cols Lieb, Compton, Young &c et cetera Called on Col Compton & [?] at night & spent a pleasant hour. - Sat for my picture At night called upon my friend ____ & remained until a late hours & then returned to the hotel where there was so much noise that sleep was difficult though to me not impossible Vicksburg is much the place it was. Genl Osterhaus is a Dutchman but a pleasant one. Dined with friend Borbun & lady