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1866 Friday January 5 Baton Rouge La At about 10.30 am was with the Regt mustered out of the service by Lieut M L Mitchell + Lieut 1st [unclear] mustering officer Made the necessary affidavits + received my papers which will I hope enable me to get my pay - Part of the 46th Regt came to day - Dined with Mr [Elom] in company with the Adjt and the Doctor - Clear cool fine day - 9:30 PM sit in my tent while some colored men in Adjt's tent are playing the violin and [unclear] just played [unclear] while I stood by the chimney looking in – Nothing new to day – I fear we will not be paid tomorrow not until Sunday