Sat [October] 11 [1862]

for Washg. slow, arrived about 3 P.M.
men slept in Barracks -- Col. Adjt. & I reported to Gen
Casey -- rec. us cordially a member of Pres. Ch --
asked me to explain a verse in Jno. for his edification
very affable -- Col & I spent night at Brown's
Hotel.

General Silas Casey (1807-1882)