October 10th. Our boys who had been prisoners since the fifteenth of June, had been released and exchanged. Lieutenant-Colonel Peale, commanding regiment, ordered to Camp Parole, Annapolis, Maryland, to bring the boys to camp for duty. A happy meeting talking over our past experience. Guns and equipment given out. All were ready for duty. Drilling, picket, and scouting. The guerillas in the valley keeping us busy, as they often raided the trains on the B. & O. R. R. Our boys made friends among the towns-people. Were made welcome in many homes. The town was considered a Union town. Many loyal people in it.
No important events have taken place during the past few days. November coming in brought cold rain and snow, making mud. Reminded winter is coming on. Duty must be done in all kinds of weather. Daily routine with its various duties must be performed as the days come and go. Looking forward to the coming of Thanksgiving, hoping it will pass pleasantly.