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April, Tuesday, 7. 1863 Nothing new to to day Took tea at Capt Powells. feasted on fish & had a good pleasant visit. His wife is pretty & interesting.

Wednesday, 8. Pleasant today. Adjt Genl Thomas came today & the Division was called together to hear the policy of the administration indicated as to the negroes. The meeting was very enthusiastic Wrote a letter to Sherman to send by Armstrong

Thursday, 9. Engaged to day in preparing the orders unclear of the Negro Regiment. Had a meeting of the officers. a fine set on men. Organisation completed & sent to Adjt Genl Thomas