Bivouac by Winchester
Rainy weather almost without stopping. Only through hugging watchfires can we in some measure keep orderly.
Rations, nothing but coffee and crackers, nevertheless, the people are patient.
Afternoon: We must supply one hundred men from the Regiment for Division Watch. In the torrential rain, pitifully clothed, especially the feet, to what amounts to only forain (show) duty. For example: Miserable negro huts in which a few old women and a child live, or in front of an old old shanty in which a few broken barrels are to be watched etc. etc.
Yet the men are willing.
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