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February, Saturday, 21. 1863 I was not on duty to day for I was sick with the Rhumatics and a very bad cold. did not do enything all day.

Sunday, 22. In Camp to day and a very unpleasant day it is too. it comm- enced snowing last night about 11 oclock and snowed the rest of the night and all day to day. there has fell over one foot of snow.

Monday,23 I was in Camp to day. the storm has cleared away, and the sun shines out warm, and the snow will soon go off again. I bought me a pair of boots to day.

February, Tuesday, 24. 1863 In Camp. six of us commenced this morning to build us a log house to stay in while we are here in this Camp. for our little tents do not protect us much from these heavy storms. I received a letter to- day from a friend in Waterville.

Wednesday, 25. Today I was on Stable guard. what time I was not on post I worked upon our log cabin. The weather has been very warm today.

Thursday, 26. I was on Orderly for the Court Martial at Headquarters. Capt Tanner Judge Advocate. I reported at 9 oclock. but the Court had adjourned. so I was dismissed. after having to carry one message. over to Genl Williams' Headquarters. then I came to Camp. it rained to day.