Saturday, October 18.—We returned to Bolivar Heights early in the morning, and went back to camp.
Tuesday, October 21.—Battery drill in the morning.
Sunday, October 26.—Captain Tompkins went off on a furlough.
Monday, October 27.—Bolivar. General Burnside has crossed the Potomac at Berlin.
Wednesday, October 29.—Bolivar. We are under marching orders.
Thursday, October 30.—Bolivar. Troops are crossing the Shenandoah river all day. Our battery left Bolivar at two o’clock P. M. Marched through Harper’s Ferry and crossed the Shenandoah by way of pontoons. Advanced on the Leesburg turnpike six miles. After sunset we went to camp for the night.
Friday, October 31.—Loudon Valley. We were mustered in for two months pay; after that, changed camp, and remained quiet for the rest of the day. Troops are passing by all day.
Saturday, November 1.—Loudon Valley. We commenced marching at ten o’clock in the direction of Snicker’s Gap, passed Snickersville, and formed in line of battle in the evening, near Wood Grove. Marched ten miles to-day. A number of pigs were killed during the night.
Sunday, November 2.—Wood Grove. Commenced marching at eight o’clock A. M. A fight was in progress between Burnside’s corps and the rebels. We could see the firing of guns. Camped at seven o’clock P. M. Cold and rainy weather.
Monday, November 3.—Marched at ten o’clock A. M., towards Union and Upperville. Firing was heard in the afternoon. Shortly afterwards we could see Pleasanton’s cavalry running close after the enemy’s. We went to camp. Splendid moon night. Great slaughter amongst pigs, sheep, and chickens.