Madisonville La. Jan. 22nd 1864
 A general "cleaning up" - 100 men from the Regt. daily detailed to work on the fortifications at this place. 
Saturday 23 
The weather is delightful - It looks like a May morning in Ohio or Ind. in fact it looks like spring in our beautiful camp of pine and live oak.
 Sunday 24"
 Had inspection as usual on sundays - Everything clean and in good order - Men in good health and spirits. 
Monday 25th 
Spring is just immerging from the dark recesses of winter, and the buds and flowers are putting forth their delightful fragrance. 
Tuesday 26"
 Twenty two men detailed out of a Co. for picket and to work on fortifications. 
Wednesday 27"
 The weather is warm and delightful. Men when not on duty are enjoying their lives for once since the service. It is understood that we are only to remain here untill after the La. election for Governor.
