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December, Sunday, 6. 1863. Cleared off very pleasant. Am feeling finely to day. Review took place at 3 PM by Genl McArthur Good many present. Did not pass off as well all thing considered as I could have wished The Major became very mad at one of the officers who made a mistake No papers. No news Monday, 7. Pleasant day but it is raining to night. Rec'd papers of the 1st but no additional news. There is a rumor that a portion of Longstreets command has been captured. So make? it be! Recd a letter from Bro Davies & I answered it by enclosing him $20.00 & promised to give him the position of [unclear] Steward-- Disappointed !!! Tuesday, 8. Cool rain & unpleasant. No rain to day though it rained the greater part of the night. Spent an unpleasant night. Got up and arrested two men for having fires in their tents. Col Young of the [111?]th called on me. No news. Have papers of the 2nd