Fri [January] 23 [1863]

Cloudy, but milder; no orders yet, for a week
we have had rations cooked & been ready to move at
an hours notice. Still unwell -- Paymaster came!!

Thurs [January] 22 [1863]

Little easier -- at noon rose ate arrowroot
& heard bear stories in Evg. still storms, constant
orders to move & wait, rumored McClellan is
coming to the Army. We have moved, it seems certain
but not know much of the Army or where they
have gone

Wed [January] 21 [1863]

quite sick again took pills of Calomel &c
in bed -- with nausea --

Tues [January] 20 [1863]

Still sick better at noon took Soup -- ate ice wh
John brot. from brook. Mrs Powers visited us --
rain -- feel better -- orders to move at early tomorrow.

Mon [January] 19 [1863]

Sick all day -- took Soda & Rhubarb -- fasted, great
nausea -- At night drank toast water -- very grateful