Friday, January 16.—A severe storm. Rations are to be cooked for three days. We are kept in uneasiness all the time, about moving.
Saturday, January 17.—Great review of the army by General Burnside.
Sunday, January 18.—The coldest day we have had this winter.
Tuesday, January 20.—The Army of the Potomac commenced another move to-day. Troops are marching by, towards United States Ford. The weather is of the poorest kind, raining and snowing.
Wednesday, January 21.—Our corps is retained in camp yet. Quite a miracle.
Thursday, January 22.—A heavy storm.
Friday, January 23.—Franklin’s corps is marching back to the winter-quarters. The great forward movement is given up. The troops are returning in disgust. Some of the artillery left their guns sticking in the mud. Bodies of soldiers were found dead in the woods, having perished from exposure.
Saturday, January 24.—Stragglers are coming in yet.
Monday, January 26.—We were paid off for two months.
Tuesday, January 27.—Heavy rain.