23 Feb - Cold but pleasant p.m. At home to try to see the people but couldn't get a pass. At least 2 negros die there daily out of 13. A letter from mother Howard. Ella doing well. Anxious of not hearing from crew[?] evening. Major Saye gave a supper to officers. Pleasant.
24 Feb - An uneasy night, with head ache a.m. but passed off. The supper caused it. Lovely day. At hospital in a.m. was vaccinated. Dress costs us high. Have to manage.
25 Feb - A rainy, stormy day. Visited in tents etc. Eve preached at contraband corral. A class meeting and earnest prayers and hand shakings got met on return.
26 Feb - Rainy and story. Camp ground not muddy. Rain puts it [?]. Sent Capt. Wright's gun back. River high and more sickness than ever at contraband corral. Full prayer meeting. Might [?] visit one company daily.
27 Feb - Fair mild day. Find satisfaction in visiting tents. Have talked with two or three on religion. Have been busy and happy this week. R[ail] R[oad] car was through to Columbus Ky.
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