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1866. Friday, January 5. Baton Rouge La At about 10.30 am was with the Regt mustered out of the service by Lieut M L Mitchell 1st Lieut 1st New Artery but ? mustering officer Made the necessary affidavits & received my papers which will I hope enable me to get my pay. Part of the 46th Ill Regt came to day. Dined with Mr Elam in company with the Adjt & the Doctor. Clear cool fine day. 9.30 PM sit in my tent while ? colored men in Adjt's tent are playing the violin &c - Have just played & adieux the ? Traveler - while I stood by the chimney looking in. Nothing new to day. I fear we will not be paid to morrow not until Sunday