Madisonville La. Feb. 18th 1864.
 It has been trying to snow all day - the first snow I have seen this winter was to day, but it melted as fast as it fell. 
Friday 19th
 Was very cold last night - ice froze one inch thick - men suffered much - 
Saturday 20.
 Weather is moderating - it looks like rain,  We will start for home soon.
 Sunday 21st 
Weather quite warm and pleasant again - wind is in the south. 
Monday 22d 
Weather warm and delightful - had a short drill to day.
 Tuesday 23rd 
Had Company and Batallion drill - preparatory to make a big show in NY. City, Buffalo and Indianapolis. 
Wednesday 24th 
Early this morning we left Madisonville, and arrived at Gentilly station, in the suburbs of N. Orleans and went into camp. The leaves are beginning to put forth and everything has the appearance of spring.
