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February, Monday, 9, 1863. Started this morning up the river. Nothing exciting occurred. Arrived at dusk at Lake Providence. Saw Col. Deiteler & learned from him the prospect of success. Mild pleasant day. Nothing of interest occurred. Again same as last night. Tuesday, 10. Warm. No fire needed. Tried over HdQrs - the Gen'l was out into the country. Quite a severe skirmish had. 1 killed & several wounded. Near 24 prisoners. They bring in Indian arrows as trophies. But think they have been only used for shooting fish. Cold X Wednesday, 11. Warm pleasant day. Moved to our new quarters in the town. The General is away. Rode out with Col. Crocket to the camp of his Brigade in the lake Shannon place. Nothing of interest occured to day. Gen'l returned at night, having explored "Old River". Busy in the office the greater part of the day