eptic,
must be more careful as to diet. Fine wheaten bread and meat improper
diet, but it is all we can have.

[Sidenote: 1864 Camp Conversions]

E. W. E. and myself took a most pleasant walk to the graveyard. Walked
among the dead of the time that knew peace and tranquility, and others
whose lives had been wrecked by the cruel hand of war. The towering
marble erected by loving hands marked the resting place of one, while
the rude pine slab denoted where the other lay far away from his native
home and kindred. Did not attend service during the day, but attended
the army church with Cousin Griffith. Listened to an excellent and
liberal sermon from post chaplain, urging the importance of cultivating
religious principles, none other is genuine. Six soldiers were baptized
after service and the sacrament administered to a large circle of
soldiers. There were none others present. Reached camp by 10 P. M. Found
a long interesting letter from brother John awaiting me.

Huntsville, Monday, June 6. Very warm day. Went out drilling in the
morning. Lieutenant Clark maneuvered us in the streets, coming into
battery on the square, crowding citizens, and making ourselves generally
ridiculous. 80th Ohio returned to Scottsboro.

Huntsville, Tuesday, June 7. Showery again to-day. Camp is still afloat
with a loose report of moving in some indefinite time to some indefinite
place. To-day Louisiana and the lower Mississippi is the theme. On
guard, second relief. Health better. A squad of eight men under Sergeant
Dixon went as an escort to a picnic party composed of "shoulder straps"
and Southern ladies, to Bird Spring, six miles distant. Returned 6 P. M.
Had a good dinner, champagne in plenty and dancing. Enjoyed themselves
well although they went as menials.

Huntsville, Wednesday, June 8. Exceedingly heavy rain, completely
inundating our camp, which lies in a poor locality for wet weather.
Several of the boys attacked with ague, and more will follow if this
weather continues.

Huntsville, Thursday, June 9. Detailed to go after clothing this
morning. Returned by 11 A. M. Clothing issued in afternoon. Still
showery and cloudy. As seen by general order, General Logan is assigned
to the command of all the railroad line from Nashville to Stevenson,
which relieves Smith from his line.

Huntsville, Friday, June 10. Abraham Lincoln nominated for the
presidency by the Baltimore convention, and Andy Johnson for
vice-president whi