29th Oct. Lovetsville Va.
Drew 3 days rations of bread, sugar,
+ coffee – + one of pork
– […] 2.40 P.M. orders came to
pack up +form line –
got started about 1 ½ P.M.
marched through Lovetsville
past a number of troops –
the country is rolling – but
very fertile – […] better
looking than we have seen lately
stone or brick chimney inside
saw Gen. Burnside
Army telegraph as far as Lovetsville
[…] through Waterford +
camped in the […] valley
had to sleep outdoors again
8 miles from L. to W. making
about 9 mile march
camped after sunset
one of our men arrested – had him
released by speaking to 6th of […]
30th Oct. Waterford VA
Moved a half-mile to the east –
crossing the street + camped on the
side hill facing south –
1st Div. Gen. Wilcox is now in line here
1st Brig. alright -2nd on Left. 3d in Centre
Waterford has for you inhabitants +
seems to be loyal.
31st Had a muster of troops for the
first time – also monthly inspection
Completed + Muster rolls
Ending – 1st Nov.
No Drills – but had Drip Parade
Draw – 2 days rather Bread. Pork
coffee + sugar +5 of candles + soap –
120 ½ miles this month + last 79 in Sept
11 ½ “ in Va.