(1863) February 5th
 Was on picket last night. Rained the fore part of the night, then commenced snowing and sleeting till 10 A.M. to day snow 4 inches deep 
Feb. 22nd Came off picket to day, rained all day yesterday and last night, had a terrible time - got the chills - under marching orders. - weather frosty - hate to again leave comfortable quarters.
 Helena Ark. Feb. 23rd 
Left our winter quarters this morning, and went into camp in our tents again.
 Helena Ark. March 31st 
This month has been cold wet and disagreeable. Troops are being paid off generally throughout the Union armies. Gold has declined from 1.77 to 1.40. It now seems as though the countrie's darkest hour is past. Only about one month ago secesh money brought nearly as much on the dollar as "greenback," but now it is only worth 33 1/3 cents on the dollar in exchange for specie. 
Helena Ark April 7th
 Yesterday Adj't Gen'l Thomas met the forces here, in Ft. Curtis, and set
 