9th. Sunday. Went out and heard Chaplain Hawkins upon “Following Christ.” Went to Mr. Campbell’s to dinner–a good one. Stayed for some time, had hickory nuts.

8th. One day behind hand. Hardly realize that time passes so swiftly. Up town nearly all day on duty.

7th. Friday. Went and saw Delos and Charlie. Wrote to Fannie.

6th. On duty again. Played chess with Adams. He beat me four games to my two.

5th. Went to town and commenced duty again. Seemed dull staying about town all day having little to do. Got clothes. Wrote Will Hudson.

4th. In the evening called at Mr. Courtell’s. Treated us with cream and peaches, pie and nuts–seemed very hospitable.

3rd. Went down town and drew rations. Neighbors sent in some nuts and pickled beets.

Feb. 2nd. Sunday. Read during the day in “Female Life Among the Indians.” In the evening attended Disciples Church with Brownell.

1st. Mr. Hutchinson, our nearest neighbor, called and gave us some potatoes and biscuit. Had a good visit with him.

31st. Letter from Will Hudson. Wrote to Sarah Felton. Secesh arrested. Whiskey emptied out on the streets. Third Battalion arrived. Found new quarters in a house out by the seminary.

28th. After forty hours reached Weston at two P. M. Fed, watered and marched for Platte City at six P. M. Five letters. Major was fired at.

27th. Rode over prairies and rough road to St. Joseph, Mo. Moved toward Weston.

26th. Arrived at Hudson, Mo., midnight. Next morning, Sunday, reshipped men and horses and left in the freight cars at nine P. M.

25th. Arose at 3 A. M., fed, watered and prepared to move. Second Battalion moved at ten A. M. Some rolling country and some level prairie. Passed burnt bridge where guards were stationed.

24th. Had quite a cold, so kept close to quarters.

23rd. Rode a little while about town. The boys better.

22nd. Second Battalion moved, the distance nineteen miles, over the most lovely country I have yet seen–rolling and beautiful. Took care of Sergeant Dutton and our colonel during the night. First Battalion got to St. Charles. Lost my revolver.

21st. First Battalion moved on horseback for St. Charles at nine A. M. Wrote to Uncle Albert.

20th. Moved into tents. Found missing equipment. Severe cold and rash.

19th. Moved over the river in afternoon, found our barracks (Benton) occupied and unfit. Camped out in the fair grounds. Men occupied the amphitheatre.

18th. Rode out into the country with Delos and John. Got some milk.

17th. Reached the eastern bank of the Mississippi, unable to cross on account of ice.

16th. Enjoyed the trip much, especially the prairies, saw one on fire. Left over one train.

Jan. 15th. Arrangements to move at 9 A. M. for Cincinnati– marched mounted by country road. Went on ahead with Robinson, overtook Abbey and Wood. Rode on my horse about the city. P. M. took cars for St. Louis–1,300 strong.