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October, Thursday, 1. 1863. Mrs. Grove came this morning & so did the Medical inspector. A large portion of the Genls Staff ordered back to Regts Regiments. Good trial coming. Rode out with Lieut Col Peebles to the Harding plantation returning about noon—cleared off pleasant. The General & his staff all drunk I understand. Sent over by QM Qurter Master 3 [unclear] for Whiskey which did not get. The Devil to pay over them. Friday 2 Cool pleasant day & no news__ called upon Mrs Grove_The General has moved & she is now alone__ No orders or communications from there_ Expedition returned Remained in camp all day _ Recd paper of 25th_ Gave Mrs Grove five dollars Thursday _ Dels__ X 1--

Saturday 3

Pleasant day __ All quiet __ Mr. Merancy Called on his way from G. Landing__ Rode out down to the [unclear] Place & plucked some very fine roses _ Capt Bankes returned bringing a letter from Col Chipman No news from above or below__ Mrs Grove came over at night per a guard_ Payed Whist