"Read the date," said he.
"FRIDAY, May 23, 1862."
"Now write."
The Doctor dictated; I wrote:--
"Arrived after furlough. Drilled A.M. and P.M. Weather clear."
"SATURDAY, May 24, 1862. "On camp guard. Letters from home. Showers. Marched at night."
"SUNDAY, May 25, 1862. "Marched all day. Bivouacked in woods at night."