(1862)
 are in a bad condition, not more than one half the men are fit for duty. There are two Reg'ts, all the teams and wagons belonging thereto, one full battery men and horses stowed away together. There are 2,200 men, 500 horses & Mules on board beside 70 wagons, one complete battery & 500,000 rations. Pen nor words can describe the filth and stench there is on the boat. One or 2 men die every knight. 
Crumps Landing Mar. 17" 
To day we left the "Hell afloat. We went half a mile back from the river and encamped. I have spread my bed on the ground and it is the most comfortable place I have had within the last 11 days. 
Crumps Landing Mar 18"
 To day the boys took a general wash and killed all the "gray backs" they found. 
Crumps Landing Mar. 22d
 No special occurrance since last writing We are again under marching orders. I drew 13 days rations to day. Drilling has commenced vigorously. Company and batallion drill daily.
