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August, Sunday, 2. 1863. Very warm until afternoon when we had a shower-slight Regimental Monthly inspection in evening. Later four or 5 men deserted from our company & sent squad in pursuit_ Do not feel quite as well as unit No news-a few boats have passed but none have landed Monday, 3. Another very warm day Passed very quietly. No boats landed during the day. Wrote a letter to Bro Davies. Wrote a communication to Rawlins complaining of Genl Reed. Rode out in the evening. [Nurses?] were away with ambulance. [unclear] X 1- Tuesday, 4. Warm as usual. Several boats came. Fanny Bullitt went down. Recd late papers-28th. Very little news. Capt Wilsen gone recruiting. Anthony came. Sent him to Genl Grant under suspicion Did very little to-day. Called on Dr Anders in at Mr Maroneys? Fine old man. Going to Vicksburg.