Madisonville La. Feb 5 1864. 
Genl's McGinnis and Cameron made speeches in favor of the veteran cause.
 Saturday 6th
 Some Eastern men dug up the body of a lady, in the grave yard of this place, and took a gold wach and some rings out of the coffin.
 Sunday 7th 
Weather warm and delightful health excellent men in good spirits generally
 Monday 8" 
It has seemed like summer all day. Flowers have appeared - trees budding. 
Tuesday 9th Discouraging rumors from East Tenn. our army has been driven within the fortifications of Knoxville, and besieged. 
Wednesday 10th
 Our armies are inactive everywhere except the force in the vicinity of Knoxville. 
Thursday 11th 
I Reenlisted, and put down my name as a veteran volunteer. Excitement has entirely cooled down on the veteran business - 14 months we think the war will yet last
