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October, Thursday, 1. 1863. Mrs. Grove came this morning & so did the Medical inspector. A large portion of the Genls Staff ordered back to Regts. Good trial coming. Rode out with Lieut Col Peebles to the Harding place returning about noon—cleared off pleasant. The General & his staff all drunk I understand. Sent over by QM 2 or 3 Miss for Whiskey which did not get. The Devil to pay over them.

Friday, 2. Cool pleasant day & no news. Called upon Mrs Grove. The General has moved & she is now alone. No orders or communications from there. Expedition returned Remained in camp all day. Recd papers of 25th. Gave Mrs Grove five dollars Unclear Dele X 1—

Saturday, 3. Pleasant day. All quiet. Mr. Merancy called on his way from G. Landing. Rode out down to the [Meaghe ?] Place & plucked some very fine roses. Capt Banks returned bringing a letter from Col Chipman No news from above or below. Mrs Grove came over at night for a guard. Played Whist