Milford Ind. April 1st 1864 
Went from Adams to this place, rained all day, - talking to friends in town to day. Election fever very high. 
Saturday 2d 
Went to friend Marshels, looked over my old Books, papers &c. I found I had forgotten much in my absence. 
Sunday 3rd 
Went to church at Bethel, "Old man Pavy" was the pastor, returned to Marshels for dinner, then went to friend Rose to spend the evening, and remain all night. 
Monday 4th 
Went to Milford early in the morning - voted - then went to Adams station. At 11 A.M. took the cars for Cinti. O. Arrived here at the Broadway Hotel at 3.50 P.M. house dirty and poorly kep to what it was formerly, and I understand it is so everywhere in the City.
 Tuesday 5th
 Went on board the cars and arrived at Marietta O. at 10 P.M. took the steamer Julia for New Matamoras. Hotels all crowded and filthy in this place. Many soldiers on Vet. Fur.
