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page number 77 Oct - alive. I had about given them up as dead. 21st. The Colonel attended inspection & although I dressed myself up in my "brass coat" the Col. excused me from attending. Read some in the Bible.I sometimes lie and think about how much I would love to spend a Sabbath occasionally. Even the contemplation of such a pleasant subject affords some relief and nerves? one to live more as loved ones at home would wish that one should. 22nd. The Colonel had intended to send Lt. B's party and our mail party this morning but owing to the appearance of a number of indians down in the woods, he thought they might be precursors of a train, and concluded to wait