Page 2 August 12, 1862

Thus we have four drill-
hours assigned us but do n-
ot conclude that we must
be very tired and warm after
we quit; for, indeed, we do no-
t hurt ourselves, in other
words, we frequently stack
arms and sit down to
rest. We have plenty of
provisions and clothing,
and, [withal ?], we are [? - ]
ewed in spirit by the pros-
pect of a more vigorous
prosecution of the war. With
at least one million of
men. I think we can
bring this diabolical
rebellion to a speedy close.

How any times have
I [proficied ?] the time for
the end of war. Not long
ago I was of the opinion
that I would spend my