Mr.Fayel provoked a discussion concerning the doctrine of the transmigration of souls; and thought, in the event of its truth, that the wretch was to be pitied who should pass into a mule in time of war.
With the dawn of day every one was astir.

At sunrise I found our line was not quite ready, though it was nearly so.

General Curtis was confident all would result successfully, and completed the few arrangements then requiring attention.

We had expected the Rebels would open the attack; but they waited for us to do so.

They deserved many thanks for their courtesy.