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1866 Thursday January 11 Slept away from the hotel last night returning in time for a late breakfast – Windy + an unpleasant day Saw Genl Osterhuisn Genl [Amish] Cols Lieb Compton Young + [unclear] Compton [unclear] at night + spent a pleasant hour Sat for my picture At night called upon my friend – + remained until a late hour + then returned to the hotel where there was so much noise that sleep was difficult though to me not impossible Vicksburg is much theplace it was – Genl Osterhuis is a Dutchman but a pleasant one Dined with friend Barber + lady