Madisonville La. Jan. 28" 1864
 Drilled one hour and a half in the manual - had inspection to day. 
Friday 29" 
Drilled one hour - weather very warm - 
Saturday 30th 
Had monthly inspection - Col. Macauley and Capt Gaven made a speech for the encouragement of reenlistment, as vet's 
Sunday 31st 
Everything quiet in camp - weather warm and delightful - men in good health and spirits. 
Monday Feb 1st
 The veteran business again called up for consideration, Col. Dan mad a "flowing" speech in favor of it. 
Tuesday 2d 
Considerable excitement over the veterans. When a man reenlists he receives three cheers and a tiger.
 Wednesday 3 
Men are reenlisting slowly, about one half the men will reenlist. 
Thursday 4 
Some of the companies are beginning to make "breaks" and reenlist by dozens.
