Ft. Heiman Feb. 6" (1862) 
the Fort surrendered without condition The rebel Inftry and Cav. made no stand, retreated - leaving everything in the shape of A. CS. arms, C.C. & G.E. to us. We have taken up our quarters this evening where the rebels were thing morning, living on their "grub."
 Ft. Heiman Feb. 12" 
This is a delightful day, it is much like spring, birds are singing sweetly 15,000 men left here and Ft. Henry to day to attack Ft. Donalson.
 Near Ft. Donalson Feb. 14" 
Snowed the fore part of last night then turned very cold. Got up and prepared 4 d's rations at 1 A.M. our Reg't & 8th Mo. Crossed Tenn. riv. at daylight, arrived here about sundown.--day freezing cold.
 Donalson Battlefield, among living dead and dying Feb. 15" 
Passed a miserable night - troops had no tents - slep(?) on the snow, while it snowed on us. All up at 4 A.M. trying to warm and make some coffee. At 2 P.M. our Reg't. & 8th Mo. formed
