Near Strasburg Va. Oct. 9" 1864
 All day in camp - drew 4 d's rations men are foraging heavy - night was frosty - cleared off today, Gen. Torbert captured 300. rebels and 5 peices of arty today, that were following our rear. 
Monday 10"
 Clear & pleasant - had frost last night at 2 P.M. received marching orders, went into camp at Cedar for the night. 
Cedar Creek Tuesday 11 
Had reveille at 5 A.M. day clear and pleasant - everything quiet in camp - men talk of home, and their desire to be there and participate in the election, the Ind. soldiers feel disfranchised.
 Wednesday 12" 
Rained all day at intervals, men have very insufficient clothing. - have drawn nothing since Sept. 1st many are without blankets shoes or stockings, yet no murmurs.
 Thursday 13" 
At 15 minutes past one artillery firing commenced in front - It was a reconnoisance on the part of the enemy. the result was inconsiderate, firing ceased at dark, and men will sleep none the worse on account of it.
