Indianapls Monday Apr. 25" 1864
. Nearly all the men reported for duty that were on Furlough. Rebel army has the "best of it" so far this spring. Our prospects are as dark as ever. 
Tuesday 26" 
Rained all night, cleared off this forenoon, and we had quite a pleasant day after all - Regt not gone to camp yet men about all reported.
 April 27" 
Went in camp Carrington, when night came all the Officers and many of the enlisted men went to Indiapls. 
Thursday 28" 
More men came to camp to day - drew a few blankets and a full set of cooking utensils. Men commence cooking with considerable reluctance.
 Friday 29"
 Drew our arms to day, had drill in the forenoon and dress parade in the city in the evening, citizens turned out nearly enmasse to see our last parade.
 Saturday 30"
 With a light heart at 9 A.M. through the drenching rain we marched to
