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August, Saturday, 8. 1863. Warm again. Nothing doing in camp or on the river. In the evening rode down to Van Buren Hospital & returning just at night learned that there was a flag of truce at the lines. It was under command of Lieut Tompkins 3rd La Cav - Harrisons. Had 14 paroled prisoners & one lady when I rec'd. Had quite a visit with them at night & visit them in the morning

Sunday, 9. Rode out with the flag of truce as it was returning. Went as far as Mr Maroneys house and returned. Oh how hot! A quiet Sunday. Read some and slept a good deal Quite a number of boats passed in the evening. F. Bullitt came down & then returned to G's Landing

Monday, 10. Warm day. Col Shepherd came down. Gave payrolls sent to PM at Vicksburg All quiet. Rode out in afternoon. Mrs unclear returned Called at the house & saw the family. Anniversary Battle of Wilsons Creek. The boys on a spree