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t wood enough, and nothing to cook the rations in. August 27.—Great excitement about exchange. All to be exchanged in two or three weeks. Wish it were true. August 28.—Draw beef in the morning, the rest of the rations in the afternoon. August 29.—A little down-hearted. The sights seen in this place are enough to sicken any one. August 30.—Reports in regard to exchange contradictory. Rations good, but rather slim. Require some figuring to make three meals a day. August 31.—Yesterday, one month a prisoner. Hope I will not have to stay more than another month. Wish I could eat some home-made bread and butter. I have bought a small kettle of three pints, in which we make soup. September 2.—Sherman reported flanking Hood. In hopes we may be recaptured some time this month. September 6.—Hot days, cold nights. Pity the men without any shelter, and there are thousands. September 7.—Begin to move the men out, some say for exchange, and