1864) Algiers La. Sat. Jan 9"
 Thawed out entirely to day, sun shone brightly all the day long. 
Sunday 10th 
It commenced raining again to day, and continued steadily all day. A horrible camp, the worst of any since in the service. 
Monday 11
 Still raining - don't look as though the weather was going to settle soon. Much murmuring amongst the men. 
Tuesday 12
 Rained like hell all day, camp all afloat - The whole surface of the earth is covered with water- 
Wednesday 13 
Moved quarters into the Belville iron Works, where 3 regiments are now quartered. The building is 2 story high and covers one entire Block. 
Thursday 14 
A general cleaning up everything is more quiet than yesterday, Quite comfortable here to what is was in camp. 
Friday 15 
Quarters were inspected today, everything as clean as a pin.  Weather pleasant.
