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1865 Jany Tu 17
Weather / Bridges done Cars cross/ troops going South / Jack Patton paid $45.00 Wood / I went to Town / Maryann damaged by Fedrel soldiers / Quarter master
It was a verry cold & clear night the wind from the N. W. Clear this morning

We understand the river is fordable and the pontoons bridge is done and the troops were crossing last night & the Cars have crossed the river into Town two days ago. It is hoped the theiving set will pass on as they are on there rode South to Corrinth. A fight ixpected.

I made a settlement with Jack Patton he reported that he owed me $45.00 for his wood engagements, that he halled and sold in town, he paid me the money to day

I went to Town after dinner drove Jack Pattons little Mare in the Bugga Saul went with me. I saw Maryann in Town She was complaining of bad treatment from the Fedrels they took her Corn meat and many other things, Mules horses &c Wilhem, quarter master, dont seem to want to settle with the boys

Wed 18
Weather / Mag $6
The weather clear & cold Wind N. W.

I went to Town Some news of peace but I have but little confidence in it There are many troops coming on from the North & these that are campt on the Mt Pleasant rode leaving We are doing nothing all round our promises. Mag went to Town got a dress $6.

Th 19
Weather / rails / Town / Saul
The Wind is N. W. Cool & Clear pretty weather no particular news the Govmt Wagons & Contrabands are halling off the rails all round I went to Town took Saul come home without him