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April 9th, 1863:

Weather cool and comfortable. Had some rain last night. Startling rumors of an advance on Murfreesboro of the Rebs under Gen. Johnson. They drove in our pickets and we thought sure there was a fight ahead but night came and all remained quiet.

April 10th:

Sultry warm dry. All excitement has died away about our

-supposed attack. Prisoners are still coming in in squads of 20 and 30. A spy was shot in Davis division and on his person was found a plan of our fortifications. He was a native of Bangor Maine. What a cussed fool he was to turn traitor. He was our army Poet. I sent one of his songs home.

April 11th:

Splendid weather. No excitement today. Bishop Rosecrans will preach in the court house, shall try to hear him. Reported around town that the whole of Gen. Stanley's command has been taken but is not generally believed.

April 12th Sunday:

Had quite a rain last night and today it is more pleasant. Did not get a chance to hear the Bishop. Was engaged putting up prescriptions too late.

April 13th:

Weather splendid. Went out to camp [...]

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