ch gives satisfaction to the large majority in the
army. _Hurrah for Old Abe._

Drilled under Lieutenant Hood. Condemned horses turned over. Drew
rations, "hard-tack" instead of flour. What does it mean? "Grant Negro
Minstrels" set up in town, many boys visited.

Huntsville, Saturday, June 11. Health very good. Eyes troublesome. Times
dull. Weather wet and muddy. News of several desperate engagements reach
us but none decisive, except Hunter in the Shenandoah Valley. A regiment
of 100-day men passed this morning to Decatur, Alabama. Had a rich dish
of raspberries for dinner, earliest of the season.

Huntsville, Sunday, June 12. Inspection of transportation at 6 A. M. by
Division quartermaster. Mounted artillery inspection by Captain Dillon 9
A. M. I was not required to fill detachment, therefore attended church.
Listened to Dr. Ross, a peculiar discourse on "What is Man". A train
containing three hundred prisoners passed North this afternoon under
guard of 15th Indiana. Orderly arrived from Logan, reports him wounded
twice, but still commanding, the bravest of the brave, in the very
front, sleeves rolled up as usual. Attended evening service at post
chapel with Cousin Griff. Good sermon, but did want a good letter
waiting my return as last Sunday.

Huntsville, Monday, June 13. Cloudy! Rainy! Muddy! Are we never more to
have sunshine? I would wish that some of this would fall on the parched
cornfields of Wisconsin. But still it is very nice here, keeps the air
cool and is God-sent to our poor wounded in the front. Received a keg of
butter from our homes, i. e., Griff, Evie, D. J. D., Bailey and myself.
Butter very acceptable and quite an addition to our unwholesome fare. On
guard, first relief. Stringent orders in regard to skulking, etc. read
to us this evening from Sherman. Took a long and pleasant walk with G.
M. S. in the morning.

Huntsville, Tuesday, June 14. A sunny day without rain at last. Signed
receipt rolls for clothing. All the wounded and sick sent North from the
hospitals here. The long-expected order was at last issued this
afternoon. "Hold ourselves in readiness to march at any time." After
four days' waiting I [received] my letter.

[Sidenote: 1864 Soldier Brides]

Huntsville, Wednesday, June 15. Weather fine. Health very good. Weight
138. Mounted monthly inspection by Captains Budlong and Dillon at 10 A.
M. Green peas for dinner. Myself sick. Division concentrating at this
place. 63rd