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1861-09-17 -- 1861-09-20

Tues. 17  I am progressing admirably in the college; I am going to put forth every effort to complete my course as rapidly as possible.  The news concerning the war is very cheering for our side.
Wed. 18  Numerous R.R. disasters have recently occurred in various parts of the union to the destruction of many valuable lives, this is chiefly caused by the rebels destroying bridges along the different roads, this is a most cowardly and heinous trick.  Weather warm.
Thurs. 19  Exaggerated reports are circulating about a battle that took place at Lexington Mo. between 16000 rebels commanded by Price and 3000 union troops under Col. Mulligan, the first is reported to have been repulsed with great loss.  Enlisting is still going on briskly.
Frid. 20  I worked pretty hard at my books.  It is extensively rumored that Gen. Fremont will resign owing to the restrictions placed over his recent proclamation by the president besides F.P. Blair jr. is arrested as one of a clique who, aimed with false reports to the administration, at Fremont’s removal from the Western department.  But their movement is condemned by nearly every loyal man in the great West, and it is hoped that they will receive their just punishment.

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Tues. 17 I am progressing admirably in the college; I am going to put forth every effort to complete my course as rapidly as possible. The news concerning the war is very cheering for our side. Wed. 18 Numerous R.R. disasters have recently occurred in various parts of the union to the destruction of many valuable lives, this is chiefly caused by the rebels destroying bridges along the different roads, this is a most cowardly and heinous trick. Weather warm. Thurs. 19 Exaggerated reports are circulating about a battle that took place at Lexington Mo. between 16000 rebels commanded by Price and 3000 union troops under Col. Mulligan, the first is reported to have been repulsed with great loss. Enlisting is still going on briskly. Frid. 20 I worked pretty hard at my books. It is extensively rumored that Gen. Fremont will resign owing to the restrictions placed over his recent proclamation by the president besides F.P. Blair jr. is arrested as one of a clique who, aimed with false reports to the administration, at Fremont’s removal from the Western department. But their movement is condemned by nearly every loyal man in the great West, and it is hoped that they will receive their just punishment.