(1862) Ft. Heiman Feb. 22d
 Almost half of our men are unfit for duty. It has been raining terrible to day, every thing is downhearted in camp--all are wishing for a speedy termination of the war.
 Ft. Heiman Ky. March 1st 
Everything is in a bustle - we are under marching orders, - many think the war will soon be over (?), health is not good, one third of our men are on the sick list; caused from exposure in coming here (wading water waist deep) going and coming from Donaldson.
 Ft. Henry Tenn. Mar. 6th
 Left Ft. Heiman today - marched 10 m's up the river, got on board steamer John J. Roe, then came here to lay in supplies, preparatory for a long jaunt up Tenn. Riv.
 Ft. Henry March 7th 
Went up where we got on yesterday and returned this evening. Mouth Big Sandy Mar. 8th
 Left Ft. Henry at 2 P.M. arrived here at 4 P.M. landed - built fires - cooked 3 days rations and retired on the boat.
 Sunday March 9th
 At the dawn of morning we were all on shore again - frying meat and
