[from the diary of Captain Jonathan B. Hager of the 14th U. S. Regulars, as copied at a later date from the original]
Apr 13 The day following our establishment in this Camp
being Sunday was quiet. Nothing disturbed the
serenity of the day. Every one seemed disposed to
obtain the greatest possible amount of comfort
that a tent, blankets, clean clothes, a good
wash, a superb sunshine, & grateful warmth
could produce. A soldier deems it a duty
to himself to take all the comfort he can
at the time, for he don't know at what moment
his opportunities may be gone.
MSS 9044
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