in jail in town for robbing an old gray-haired
negro after dark while on his way home from the camp, where he had been
to sell corn-cakes. Special orders from Captain Dillon read to us at
retreat. Orders squad and battery drill each day from 9 A. M. to 10 A.
M. and from 2 P. M. to 3 P. M.; four roll-calls a day, 6 A. M., 11 A.
M., 6 P. M. and 8 P. M. all to appear in full uniform. "Style".

Huntsville, Thursday, Jan. 21. As ordered yesterday, the drill call
sounded at 9 A. M. and we fell in. Lieutenant Clark drilled in infantry
drill for half an hour, and then had the chief of platoon drill them
until the recall was sounded. The same in the afternoon. Rather awkward
at first, but it is easier to remember than learn.

Huntsville, Friday, Jan. 22. Arose with a slight cold and swollen face
from the inflamed nerve of defective tooth. On fatigue all day, hauling
rubbish from front of Battery, till at night I was almost sick from
headache and cold. Escaped the drill to-day.

Huntsville, Saturday, Jan. 23. Did not drill to-day. In order to prepare
for inspection to-morrow all the old harness overhauled, and all
ordnance stores gathered preparatory to be turned over to the ordnance
officers. My face much swollen and very sore. Weather is most
delightful. The sun shines as soft and warm, birds chirp as lively as
they would in Wisconsin in the last of April. Policed all the grounds in
the afternoon. Inspector Budlong condemned the harness, and all marked
"C". Order from General Smith read at retreat in regard to desertion.

Huntsville, Sunday, Jan. 24. My face much swollen yet and exceedingly
painful. Was on guard, 1st relief. The weather was warm and I felt
unwell, sick headache and aching limbs, but I stood my guard. Clothing
inspection by Captain Dillon at 9 A. M. He was very particular, found
much fault with the service-worn clothes in which we have marched
through mud and rain, sleeping on the wet ground, etc. He seemed to have
but little sympathy with his privates, but is determined they shall
"look well". Most of the boys attended meeting two or three times during
the day.

Huntsville, Monday, Jan. 25. A delightful night to stand guard. Mail
came in while I was on, 10 P. M. I received one from brother T. L. which
I read by the pale light of the moon while walking my silent beat,
contrary to military rule, but the moments passed fleeting by, and my
mind wandered where it ever flies--to the home of my parents a