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by mules, was sent to the depot for us. So many of us are now together that we feel more like quiet enjoyment than we have done for months. October 8th, 1862. Mr. N. joined us this morning, and we all gathered here for the day. It seemed so much like old times, that C. broke a war rule, and gave us pound-cake for supper. October 9th, 1862. A very pleasant day at S. H. The ladies all busily knitting for our soldiers-oh, that we could make them comfortable for the winter! October 10th, 1862. Bad news! The papers bring an account of the defeat of our army at Corinth. It was commanded by General Van Dorn--the Federals by Rosecranz. They fought Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The fight said to have been very bloody-great loss on both sides. The first two days we had the advantage, but on Sunday the Yankees brought up reinforcements, and our men had to retire to Ripley. The Northern papers do not brag quite so much as usual; they say their loss was very great, particul