Cedar Creek Va. Oct. 26" 1864. 
A heavy frost again this morning. Everything quiet in front - men almost unanimously desire that Lincoln should be reelected President. McClellan and Pendleton are regarded as dangerous. 
Thursday 27" 
Once again we were visited by the Paymaster. As soon as paid off many of the men commenced gambling their hard earned means away - Day cloudy.
 Friday 28" 
It rained nearly all night - men have inefficient clothing & shelter. Everything quiet in front - enemy supposed to have fallen back to Staunton with their main force. 
Saturday 29"
 Everything quiet in camp - weather very cool - men in good health and spirits and are gaming away their money.
 Sunday 30" 
Our Chaplain preached to us to day not a very full attendance. the day was too cool, men have not yet built winter quarters - Many "freeze out" every night about 4 A.M.
