Sunday, November 16,—Started at eight o’clock A. M. Marched fifteen miles and went to camp.
Monday, November 17.—Left at eight o’clock A. M. for Falmouth. Pettit’s Battery went in position on a hill opposite Fredericksburg, and had quite an action with a rebel battery. Our battery advanced to support, but did not fire. At five o’clock P. M. we retired and went to camp.
Tuesday, November 18.—Camp near Falmouth. The Army of the Potomac is divided in three grand divisions. Sumner commands the right, Franklin the left, Joe Hooker the centre, and Sigel the reserve.
Thursday, November 20.—We moved our camp closer to Falmouth. It rained all day.
Wednesday, November 26.—Near Falmouth. Lieutenant Henry Newton left the battery and service to-day.
Thursday, November 27.—Thanksgiving day, but a poor one for us. The army lives on hard bread, pork and coffee.
Sunday, November 30.—The railroad to Aquia Creek is in operation now.
Monday, December 1.—The men of our battery cleaned up the camp of the First Minnesota regiment. A guard was kept on the ground all night.
Tuesday, December 2.—Near Falmouth. The battery moved on the new ground.
Wednesday, December 3.—A stable for the officers’ horses in the course of building.