Cedar Creek Va. Oct. 31st 1864. 
Mustered for pay to day - weather very cool - Have no place to make out Rolls - My hand almost freezes as I write. 
Tuesday Nov. 1st 
Had Batallion Drill to day, could only muster about 100 men, we are reduced alarmingly in numbers. 
Wednesday 2 
Rained and sleeted all day. I have been in Middletown making out pay Rolls, took dinner & supper with a "Cit.". 
Thursday 3d Staid all night last with an old citizen of Middletown. He exhibited the hospitality of a Virginian, he was rich before the war, but now is poor. 
Friday 4" 
Cleared off today, had dress parade this evening. I am enjoying myself in my Shanty by the chimney fire. 
Saturday 5" 
It is again reported that the rebels are advancing on us, with 20,000 reinforcements. Hood is near Florence Alabama, Sherman in pursuit. Price has been driven out of Missouri, Grant holds his own at Petersburg Va.
