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August, Tuesday, 11. 1863. An order came in the [morning?] 11th La Reg. to leave for Transylvania and they left about 11 PM __ All quiet during the day and no news__ Saw Mr. Buckman [unclear] in the morning__ Bro in law to Frank Blair_- Lost $300,000 by the rebellion and not through yet. Called at the Merancy house- Mr. Merancy came in __ released his stock__ Dr. Anders and family still there. Del _ X - Wednesday 12

[Negroes?] came to lines and reported that the rebels were in the vicinity of Richmond and threatened an attack  Sent out scouts_ saw a few but reports contradictory __Rec'd letter from Sherman__ Lient Thomas came up today __ Dr. Fitch came last night __ No important news from any quarter.

Thursday 13 Very hot until just at night when the {unclear..] change__ Everything quiet today __Fleetwood died to day Had in his possession money belonging to Mr. Walker Lesser of plantation which was delivered to me $3000.00 and a little small money beside Fleetwood had Silver $3570, Green Back $11.00 Confed $478.00 which was left with the man who was with him.