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as it has given me a knowledge of the Country which will be of benefit to Gen Sheridan and the Government - I like Gen Sheridan still better the more I see and know of him. I am well satisfied that when he learns that an officer will execute with promptness zeal and [?determined?] will his orders - and feels or manifests an interest in what he is ordered to do - and is willing to keep his end of the row well [?laced?] up - that he will stand by him and give him a chance.

     The weather has turned suddenly cold today, and we have moved our Tents to a more sheltered place in the timber [? ] Pond