Friday, March 6.—The first battery drill this year.
Tuesday, March 10.—Snow to-day.
Thursday, March 12.—A part of the army was kept under arms all night, the enemy being reported about to make a demonstration in our rear.
Friday, March 13.—The cavalry is reconnoitering to-day.
Tuesday, March 17.—St. Patrick’s day. Great horse-race at the headquarters of Generals Meagher and Sickles. During the afternoon, cannonading was heard in the direction of Stafford Court House. The long-roll sounded in all the camps, but the troops were not to be surprised. The demonstration did not amount to much.
Wednesday, March 18.—The enemy attacked our lines at Rappahannock Station yesterday.
Friday, March 20.—Snow-storm.
Saturday, March 21.—Snow-storm.
Monday, March 23.—The death of General Sumner was read to the troops to-day.
Wednesday, March 25.—The cavalry has crossed the Rappahannock.