1863) New Iberia Nov. 26"
 formed in close column en masse, in front and flanks of the stand, the bands discoursed some sweet music, and nearly all the Coln's and Gen'l officers spoke. Some spirited speeches were made. Many expressed the belief that we would be home with our sweet hearts in one year; and that the war would be over. The meeting seemed to have a good effect on the soldiers. 
Nov. 29" Turned quite cold last night - ice froze 1/4 inch thick. - Was on picket duty - 
Berwick Dec. 21st  Left New Iberia the 19th and arrived here on the 21st  Mornings frosty. 
Algiers La. Dec. 24" 
Crossed Berwick Bay on the 22d and arrived here on the same day. 
Algiers La. Jan 3rd 1864. 
New Years and Christmas wer passed in drunkenness and blasphemy, by soldiers.  Much outrageous association with abandoned women. Rained terrible between New Years and Christmas. On New Years it turned cold and ice froze 2 inches thick. Weather is now moderating and looks like rain.
