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1866 Wednesday January 10 Spent the day on the steamboat working and [trifling?] – Arrived at Vicksburg about 5 ON + went to the Wash. hotel – Met Col Young + Dr Davis – [Young Morarty?] + I spent a pleasant evening + called early upon my old friend _____ + spent the night There are those who are glad to me – This seems to be quite a lively place just now though it looks the same old place – Capt Banks + [Marsha?] + Picket + wife stop with me at the hotel – The day has been cold with indications of a coming storm
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