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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 things considered as I could have wished T he 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 Longstreet's command has been captured. So unclear it be! Recd a letter from Bro Darius & I answered it by enclosing him $20.00 & promised to give him the position of First? 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 11th called on me. No news. Have papers of the 2nd