February 6, 1863. We are just now through with the hardest and coldest north east storm that we have had since I came to the Department of...

Scarcely any sunshine is seen. During this time the odor from the battle-field is sickening, and the sick list is increasing every day. On t...

This morning it is raining, having rained all night. It is an unwelcome compliment to the fleet. The troops are landing to-day at Pittsburg...

Bird's Point , December 29, 1861. Your letter giving us notice of your sending a box came to hand yesterday with express charges in...

Company E on picket duty, false alarm at night, cattle in canefield. Krause's mounted infantry rode out and ascertained the cause of th...