(1861)
 Thursday Nov. 14th 
At 1 P.M. our brigade recd. marching 
orders. - half hour later were in motion. -
marched 3 miles and returned. Object was 
to practice marching. Friday Nov. 15th 
Were visited by the 41st Ill. Reg't. the
 boys received each other cordially. The Offi
cers got on quite a drunk. Privates bought 
pies & cigars to give to their visitors. Saturday Nov. 16" Officer of the guard. Genl Smith
 inspected the 11th 23rd Ind. 8th Mo. one battery &
 2 Co's of U.S. Cav. it presented an imposing 
scene, every thing in splendid trim.
 Sunday Nov. 17th 
At 10 a.m. our Regt. formed. Band 
and Gen'l Wallace at the head. - marched 
to the Presbyterian church. - entered in 2 
ranks, and commenced filling in front. after 
we were seated there was a tune played by a 
large organ assisted by our band. The 
church is of extensive dimensions and
well furnished. some nice paintings, 
magnificent painting behind the pulpit.
