and 6 from Woodstock. Major Calmes with whole Regt came up this eve went into Woodstock with Jno Albert [i.e., Pvt. John W. Albert, Co. D, 23rd Virginia Cavalry]. Staid all night: found wife better farring well Dick at home. Puddy really glad to see me I think, talks much of going to Parkersburg. Capt. Alexander of Torbetts [i.e., U. S. Brig. Gen. Alfred T. A. Torbert's] Staff promised her a pass, do not wish her to go. Campaign just opening. if any thing should happen [illeg] do not know what would do without her, but yet

Cannot say no to her. God bless her for the noble sacrafices she has already made for me.

April 2d

Sunday! beautiful morning. left home at 8 o'ck. Sleep out for the first night since December. it and eating "flapjacks" and bacon goes quite natural.

April 3d

[illeg] times this A M a dispatch from Col. O'Frral (who is now commanding Regt, White being in arrest) that the Yankees were advancing — [illeg] one half hour, and nothing from