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May, THURSDAY, 7. 1863. Am still felling quite unwell. Weather cool but not unpleasant. Wrote a letter to Bro William. Everything moving along smoothly in camp and out so far as I can learn. No papers and no mail and no very reliable reports from [UNCLEAR] But everything believed to be in a fine condition. FRIDAY, 8. Was sent for this morning by Genl Reed learned he had sent a unclear for many words had crossed and found more opposition than they had expected and sent back for reinforcements which were being sent. Continued? to be on the alert. Had a dress parade for the first time at night__ made requests? for supplies [about?] sending to St, Louis and Memphis. Recd a letter from Mrs. [unclear] SATURDAY, 9. Pleasant day __ am not quite well yet though feeling better No news and every thing very dull. We had a dress parade last night for the first time another to night. Everything encouraging.