The fact is, the boys have such a constant series of good news from the armies of U.S. that they have cheered until they are hoarse and their joy is more like the still water of a mighty river. Also was gladly surprised to see the Band take their seats and make themselves useful as well as ornamental by playing several pieces of splendid sacred music. The house was crowded or rather the tent. General Smith was also there. Have inspection of property today and it runs that there will be but little left after the inspection is over.
Surplus baggage is boxed and sent away.
News comes to us that Sheridan is coming to join us and that he has destroyed large amounts of stores for the enemy in Lynchburg and that Stoneman has taken Danville. Slackers are ordered to leave the army at once and all persons who won't want to fight are instructed to clear the track. The sky looks dark and threatening and the wind blows with awful fury from the south. The Secretary of war goes to Meade's Hd. The wind blows a perfect gale and fears are entertained that our tents will have to give way to the intensity of the wind.