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1866. Monday, January 8. Baton Rouge La

Genl Daublorre? illegible of the 461t came today. Beautiful day Been all day trying to sell my horse and been foiled in every attempt. Never was so much annoyed in any undertaking. The Mayor deceived me once or twice when I had relied upon him to take it. Tonight am as mad as a wet hen for I will not be able to leave tomorrow morning as I had fondly expected. Must stay now another day Exchanged my small bills for a $1000.00 bill at the bank here Walked around the town to night looking for the soldier who talked last night of taking the horse.