Kearnstown Va. Dec. 12" 1864. 
Day cold - Rebels are closely besieging Nashville - men haul their wood on sleds- 
Tuesday 13" 
Morning cold - at noon commenced moderating - wind quit blowing at dark. Active military operations are progressing everywhere, notwithstanding the cold.
 Wednesday 14"
 It commenced thawing this morning.  At 9 A.M. snow nearly all melted away. We still hear no news from Sherman. Only through Rebel sources. 
Thursday 15" 
Weather inclement. Good news from Sherman, it is stated that he is in front of Savannah - has carried the outer works, Nashville still besieged, and the rebels threaten our communications there.
 Friday 16" 
Glorious news from Thomas he has driven Hood from Nashville - captured 16 pieces of artillery and 1000 prisoners. One hundred guns were fired in honor of the victory. Men are jubilant and enthusiastic. The spirit of fighting has again seized them.
