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June, Saturday, 6. 1863. Capt Bishop died this morning-bled to death from his wound. Rec'd orders from Col Wood to prepare to move. called on him. He wishes My Rgt to go to Goodrich Landing. Col Peebles has gone down to see Troops passed down last night

Sunday, 7. Heavy firing in direction of Vicksburg this morning. Had an inspection of Regiment under arms this morning Passed off well though very hot. Capt. Bishop buried this evening. Rec'd order to send 4 companies to Goodrich Landing Companies were sent under Major Compton. Rec'd letter from Sister Lib & wrote a reply. Have some fear of attack

Monday, 8. All quiet Rec'd letters from home and one from Mrs. Chilcote. Wrote to Coz? [[Meggin?] Jones to Genl Thayer and to Miss Eliza Hempsted about her sweetheart I think who she thinks killed at Ft Donelson Was up town but got no news have concluded to move camp to town to morrow. Forenoon very warm. Some little apprehension of a raid