[Wednesday] Dec. 24 [1862]

Chilly -- took good bath & clean clothes -- expounded
SS[scriptures?] talked & prayed in hospitals. Regt came in from
picket -- wrote letters -- Col. Stevens 13 N H & Col Mindell
called. five of our officers have resigned -- ill health
&c. accepted. No. has washed my change of clothes as
usual. looks like storm. rumors of Cabinet & Army
Commander changes. Herald of yesterday says all
as before. Burnside takes whole responsibility:
Rebel acs Say it is greatest battle on the
Continent -- Boys say, Rebel order for "Undouble
files -- double quick March!" is -- "From four ranks to
to ranks -- right Smart -- git?"

Colonel Aaron F. Stevens