New Matamoras O. April 11 '64
 Day cloudy, the time is drawing nigh when I have to return to the army. I would rather not go again had I my choice.
 Tuesday 12 
Rained all day. A citizens life I find is preferable to soldiering. It is true there is glory after victory, but we can not always expect it. 
Wednesday 13th 
Rained as usual. At N.Y. gold raised from 2.73 to 2.89 and again fell to 2.73 all in one day. 
Thursday 14"
 Clear a portion of the day, then again cloudy, and in the evening drizly. 
Friday 15th
 Cloudy and drizly.  Was at a party this evening, all girls and no young men.
 Saturday 16" 
Rained nearly all day - interferes with my visiting, near andear friends & relatives. 
Sunday 17th
 Clear the greater portion of the day was at church with sisters Amelia and Lottie at 11 A.M. and at 4 P.M. Feel sedate as I leave for the army tomorrow.
