Sat., 12—The long roll was beat three times last night; someone stoned the guard; have only nine months more to serve.
Mon., 14—The coldest night of the season thus far; sell a pair of socks for $5.00 Confederate money and buy some salt at $1.50 a pint.
Wed., 16—Rained a little in the night. The papers say Abe is elected sure.
Fri., 18—Help take Allen of the Fourth New Hampshire to the hospital; think he cannot live long. It is a sad sight to see how the men are dying off.
Sun., 20—This does not seem like the Sabbath; little Orren is seventeen months old; wish I were at home to see him.
Mon., 21—Rheumatism troubles me some; Allen of the Fourth New Hampshire died last night.
Sat., 26—Get a letter from Laura dated Oct. 2d, and another this afternoon, dated August 27th; they are all well; am very glad to hear from them. Phillips (E) died last night.
Mon., 28—The Rebs count every division at the same time to stop flankers; have an attack of diarrhea.
Tues., 29—370 take oath of allegiance to Jeff and go into the rebel army; short rations and so many dying urge them to this step; diarrhea a little worse.