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�65 March 19.
Had a review of our division today. McLellan and McDowell were there. The latter is to command the corps d'arms of which Franklin's division comprises a part. This was the first time I had acted as aide at review. I did not have the fullest uniform. It will however be complete when we move I think.
Another splendid victory at Pea Ridge Missouri wherein Curtis and Siegal have gathered fresh laurels. Burnsides, too, has routed the enemy at Newburo. Indeed the enemy are being defeated at every point; and the actual crushing out of this rebellion now seems inevitable.
When we leave here it will be to put the finishing stroke.