h a reward; aye, and
the God of Justice will reward each according to his merit.

Received a mail which was duly appreciated.

Nashville, Saturday, Nov. 19. I have no change to record in weather or
otherwise. In the afternoon the guns were moved by the adjutant of the
Brigade into proper intervals, bringing ours into a low, muddy ravine.
Our quarters will have to go in the rear, but we await a pleasant day.

Nashville, Sunday, Nov. 20. Happy to inform you, dear Journal, that it
did not rain a great deal to-day, but no ray of sunshine appeared to
warm our tents or dry our clothes. The Major seems to be very partial to
us, for yesterday he called for a detail to put up headquarters tents.
To-day again he has fifteen men hauling stone, etc. to build chimneys. I
wish he would like some other Battery as well. In the evening a few
scarlet tints could be seen on the western horizon, and our prophets
predict a pleasant day to-morrow. I sincerely hope it will be so.
Received a few papers by mail, no letters.

Nashville, Monday, Nov. 21. This morning was bright and clear, but
sunshine still forbidden us. Griff, G. M. S. and myself, wishing to make
a few purchases, obtained permission to go to town. Griff and I sat for
photo pictures, and sent them to Beniczky, New York, for photos.

Commenced snowing 10 A. M. but the wind blew it all away. Kept growing
colder and colder. Returned to camp 2 P. M. Found the boys in a
shivering condition. Managed to keep comfortable by means of an iron
skillet filled with coals. Banked our tent up as close as possible, and
prepared for a severe night. Captain Hood arrived and takes command of
the Battery. His presence is unnoticed.

Nashville, Tuesday, Nov. 22. Last night was a very severe night. Many
suffered severely from cold. We slept tolerably warm with the exception
of feet. Ground is all hard. Water frozen four inches thick. The day
passed, such a day as that which makes people draw close around the
family stove, in the warm rooms of our houses. 'Tis not strange then
that every means of warmth was resorted to. Many a fellow lay wrapped up
in his blankets all day, while we were huddled around our skillet of
coals, replenished as often as practicable from the few heaps of fire
out doors (the wood being very scarce). Dan on guard. Clothing arrived.
I drew a pair of boots. Boys went strong on overcoats. I would draw one
if there was one to be had. Many of them bought sheet iron stove