Kearnstown Va. Nov. 11" 1864. 
At 10 A.M. commenced building fortifications, and by sundown we were heavily intrenched. Our Cavalry videtts were driven in to day, and we were constantly looking for an attack. 
Saturday 12" 
At daylight we packed everything up ready for marching. Rebels drove in our cavalry and our Cavalry drove them in turn. Desottary [desultory] fighting all day. 
Sunday 13" 
It was exceedingly cold last night and all day today, men are suffering greatly therefrom. Wood is scarce, as well as lumber, brick &c. for constructing winter quarters, men are building sod huts. & chimneys. 
Monday 14" 
Excessively cold again last night. Wind blew hard all day. We get up and stand in line of battle one hour before daylight every morning. 
Tuesday 15" 
Sleeted some last night day cool and air very raw, everything quiet in front. The reelection of Lincoln is regarded as a favorable omen of a speedy termination of the war.
