Saturday Sept 17th 1864

Up at Sun up. Passed the Night
tolerable well although it was
very chilly. The Bells Rang furiously
in the City last night. Heavy Dew
this morning. At 7 A.M. we
were turned out. Sick call at
9 A.M. At 10 1/2 I drew the Rations
Dick sick. (24) we got a good Buck ^'et'
of meat today, but the Bread was
sour. At 11 they commenced going
in. All in at 1 P.M. At 4 P.M. I
drew the Rations Soft Bread (24 1/2)
& Bean Soup (2) After supper I went
after the Sergts extra Ration, but
did not get it only 16 Squads
drew. Cool and pleasant in the
evening. At 8 P.M. we all
retired