Diary Entries February 12, 1864
Fri. Feb. 12, 1864
We got our pay today. I got 51 dollars besides what the mess owed me for washing.
Sat. Feb. 13, 1864
I got a letter from Ett last night and one from mother. I wrote to Ett and last after 10 o.c. and sent her 20 dollars.
Sun. Feb. 14, 1864
The weather is yet warm. It seems like spring. The wind blows very hard. I have been baking up a lot of beans.
Mon. Feb. 15,1864
There was a review today. David Gotham was here today. I went over saw Sam Sheldon last night. They are laying within sight of us. It is snowing now and the ground is white at 10 o.c.
Tues. Feb. 16, 1864
Very Cold. I went and got a load of wood today.
Wed. Feb. 17, 1864
It is extremely cold. Done nothing but my cooking today
Thu. Feb. 18, 1864
Cold wind yet. Went down to the city today. Had my likeness taken this afternoon.