Weather fine. Received a letter from Jim Hanna. He seems to be somewhat discouraged about this war. Tom Sandles wrote to Corporal Norton to send his things to him. Among other things he mentioned was this book but I guess it won't go. Bought a can-of peaches $1.00 and a can of butter $1.25. There is nothing going on of any importance. Corp. A. Delong of Company L was accidentally shot this morning but not seriously injured. No letters from Home.
Sunday Feb. 8th:
Weather splendid! Done nothing but eat all the forenoon. In the afternoon Elliot, Bennett, Goodrich, Stebbins and myself went across the river and got some walnuts. Drank sugar water and had a good time generally. I have never felt so free from restraint since I have been in the service.
No letters from home yet!!!
Monday Feb. 9th:
Weather cool and cloudy. Some prospect of rain. All quiet in camp. Nothing being done. No one feels when off from duty so long. Pratt and Heryears went to see Duncan Hamilton yesterday and found him much better. Had a good sing last night with Mills the Hosp. Steward. And again I have to record No letters from mother.
Tuesday Feb. 10th;
Fine weather. All the boys went acrost the river and we had a good time. I got hurt on the neck but that is nothing when one gets used to it. Orders just came that we are to go on picket. So we have to fill knapsacks and haversacks. Elliot and Pratt had Zouave drill at night. Pratt had the appearance of a crane.
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