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September, Thursday, 10. 1863. Warm as usual & no wind. he Genl has been annoying us all day & I have ben retaliating in the same way. Sent order for Vicksburg which was not obeyed. Sent for butcher Knives not sent. Recd order near night relieving me from command & the adjt too. War has begun. Retired late Capt Wilson returned

Friday, 11. Warm as usual - all quiet & no news from any quarter No boats up nor down. Attended Battalion drill myself today. Troubled but little by the Genl to day. Sumner returned to his Reg for duty. Read some & slept a little. Am enjoying myself in a quiet way.

Saturday, 12. Warm as usual. Recd letters this morning - one from Sister Libbie & one from Sherman. Answered Shermans letter. Rode out as far as Harts with Col Peebles - had a pleasant time. At night called upon Col Risden. Genl came while was there. Things are becoming interesting. Damnably so! Expedition of boats from up river