In consequence of the damp nights I cough badly. Nights are cool, compared with the heat of the day, the sun being terrible, in consequence ...

The incident at the creek, where I nearly drew the fire of two sentries, led me to inquire as to methods prison authorities have for informi...

Owing to wet clothing and a chill I could not sleep. Before day I was watching the country. At sunrise we were alongside the Little Roanoke ...

Those who complained bitterly of soldiering in our ranks, are very gloomy and wish they were back to their regiments, saying they never woul...

Another day of smiling weather. Still call our mess the “Astor House Mess” It is composed of only three — the Bucks and myself. I am the on...

Another delightfully cool morning. There are not a great many guards here to watch over us, and it would be possible for all to break away ...

Mike traded off the gold rings for three pecks of sweet potatoes and half a dozen onions; am in clover. Make nice soup out of beef, potatoe...

We have been too busy with the raiders of late to manufacture any exchange news, and now all hands are at work trying to see who can tell t...

Matters must approach a crisis pretty soon with the raiders. It is said that even the rebels are scared and think they will have no prisone...

A new prisoner fainted away on his entrance to Andersonville and is now crazy, a raving maniac. That is how our condition affected him My p...

Another lead pencil wore down to less than an inch in length, and must skirmish around for another one New men bring in writing material an...

Rainy morning. We are guarded by an Alabama regiment, who are about to leave for the front. Georgia militia to take their places. Making pr...

Received a few lines from George Hendryx, who again went out to work on the outside last night. Wirtz with a squad of guards is about the c...

Capt. Wirtz prowls around the stockade with a rebel escort of guards, looking for tunnels. Is very suspicious of amateur wells which some h...

John Smith is here and numerous of his family. So many go by nick-names, that seldom any go by their real names. Its “Minnesota,” “Big Char...

This is an April Fool sure. Saw a fellow to-day from our regiment, named Casey. Says I was reported dead at the regiment, which is cheerful...

There are about fifteen acres of ground enclosed in the stockade and we have the freedom of the whole ground. Plenty of room, but they are ...

The ham given us to-day was rotten, with those nameless little white things crawling around through it. Promptly threw it out of the window...

Organizing the militia; hauling artillery past the prison Have a good view of all that is going on. Bought a compass from one of the guards...

Great news this morning. A raid is being made on Richmond by Kilpatrick, Rebels manning their forts in sight of us. All are at work, women,...