Sun., 21—Lay on the island all day; drew rations for one day; I had bread and a small piece of pork, full of worms.
Mon., 22—Were called up at 2 a. m.; left the island at 4; were put aboard the cars and sent to Richmond; are quartered in Libby Prison; drew rations for one day, half loaf corn-bread and a small piece fresh meat.
Tues., 23—Were sent across the street to another prison; were searched and all articles of any value were taken from us; were sent to Belle Isle this afternoon; met John Davis (H) here; am in the Forty-fifth Squad.
Wed., 24—Very hot; are having tents put up for us; we have two meals a day; quarter loaf of corn bread at 10 a. m. and corn bread and soup at 3 p. m.; have to sleep on the ground with no covering.
Thurs., 25—Very hot and uncomfortable; signs of rain to-night; had only one meal to-day.
Fri., 26—Very heavy thunder-shower; last evening several men tried to escape; do not know how many succeeded; several shots fired at them; one man killed and three wounded.
Sat., 27—Sergt. French, Co. G., shot by the guard, one other man wounded; got our tents to-day.
Sun., 28—Very hot; were counted this morning.
Mon., 29—2000 more prisoners sent here this afternoon; enlarging the space for prisoners.