_7th day, 10th mo. 8th._ Was clear and cold all day. Drew fifteen small crackers, a small spoonful of beef tea, some condensed milk and coffee. Two rations made only a pint of coffee; I gave all to Close--he seemed to relish them. Shirts and drawers were issued to those who needed them; they were sent by the Sanitary Commission. I feel better and stouter to-day, and made out to draw three buckets of water and carry it. Sold a knife for Close for one dollar, and bought one dollar's worth of sweet potatoes. _1st day, 10th mo. 9th._ Was very cool all day. Drew the usual rations. The men are dying off very fast. _2d day, 10th mo. 10th._ Last night it was so cold that it was as much as I could do to keep from freezing. It was clear and cool all day. Drew thin half-blankets for those who had none, also socks, hats and drawers, from the Sanitary Commission. _3d day, 10th mo. 11th._ Spent the day, which was very cool, as yesterday. Drew same kind of rations. _4th day, 10th mo. 12th._ Was warm to-day. Have been troubled with a sore mouth, arising from a bad cold. Medicine does no good. Drew medicine, got drowsy and went to bed. _5th day, 10th mo. 13th._ Have had a worse attack of that "terrible scourge" to-day than I have had for a long time. Took medicine to no purpose. _6th day, 10th mo. 14th._ I am no better; worse if anything. Drew "Sanitary stuff" for the worst cases, and fresh beef, flour and corn meal. _7th day, 10th mo. 15th._ Was a fine day; lay quiet most of the time. Sanitary stuff for Close, and the worst cases, were issued. Drew some crackers with a ration. Put Close's and mine in soup. My complaint seems to be better. _1st day, 10th mo. 16th._ A pleasant day. Close about the same. Drank concentrated coffee and sconce. I feel better, but cannot get my disease checked. Took three cathartic pills this evening. Drew no rations. _2d day, 10th mo. 17th._ Was the same kind of day to me as others. Close was worse all day; the ward-master got him an egg, some beef tea and coffee, which he ate and yet seemed hungry. We think he cannot live over night. _3d day, 10th mo. 18th._ Covered Close up with all the blankets, and got permission to sleep by the nurse's fire. The night was cool. Close kept sinking until four o'clock this morning, when he died. It looks like rain again this morning. Burns, one of the nurses, and I, put up a tent of my gum blanket and one of the new blankets. I am not much better. _4th day, 10th mo. 19th._ Warm and pleasant; was busy most of the time, but did not do much. The Sanitary Commission has been sending clothing here, but it is rather light stuff, such as red pants, gray drawers, and red and gray shirts. _5th day, 10th mo. 20th._ Lay as quiet as possible all day. Am better. _6th day, 10th mo. 21st._ Lay as quiet as possible all day. The nights are very cool.