Feb 1 - Rainy but cleared up beautifully. A good bible class at 9. Bible reading in hospital. Service at the Methodist Church. Four there, not good notice given. Was somewhat disappointed. A good prayer meeting at eve. The Spirit seemed present. [?] It was good to be there.
Feb 2 - Fine day. Intended to build shanty but lumber was not ready. Call from post chaplain Dr. Kingsbury. Write to Ella. Decided not to apply to go home March 1st. Evg. turned cold. Read a story to Mrs. Ramsey and Mrs. Kellogg.
Feb 3 - Cold wind. Shanty built by J. Rope and Mr. Fifer. Small pr[ayer] meeting at evening. Letter frpm Ella much to my joy.
Feb 4 - Shanty done. Moved from Mrs. Ramsey's to camp. Chimney smokes and shanty too damp for sleeping. A good negro servant in one of companies died after a very short illness.
Feb 5 - Snow on ground and cold. Not a full prayer meeting again. I go to the hospital daily. But after fail of desired apportunities of speaking to patients in [?] things about 10 sick.
Feb 6 - A cold night. Fair but cold thawing. Got on well in talking and acquaintace with men. Repaired chimney in evening.
Feb 7 - Thawing and mild. Sick in hospital improving much. Studied sermon etc. Called at Mr. Gray's but not at home. Hear we are soon to be ordered to Corinth. Hope we may get mails and papers there regularly.
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