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April, Tuesday, 28. 1863. Took in the unclear of our loads & went down the river-arrived at Lake Providence about noon.Reported-went down to Hearns? place & unloaded. Took supper with Some ladies-The Misses & Mrs Dunlap. Spent the evening pleasantly. Was up until late watching proceedings Wednesday, 29. Muster? the Negroes & spent this morning & so did Wilson at Lunch. Got the men aboard after some difficulty & returned to camp.Everything quiet & pleasant Wrote a letter to Sherman Thursday, 30. Pleasant day-all quiet. Called on Genl Recd to the boats again go up the river this evening. Compton gave Wilson unclear clothing & c. for the men. Unclear with the boats. Had an unpleasant altercation with Peebles. X $1