_Sunday, November 2._--Wood Grove. Commenced marching at eight o'clock A. M. A fight was in progress between Burnside's corps and the rebels. We could see the firing of guns. Camped at seven o'clock P. M. Cold and rainy weather.
_Monday, November 3._--Marched at ten o'clock A. M., towards Union and Upperville. Firing was heard in the afternoon. Shortly afterwards we could see Pleasanton's cavalry running close after the enemy's. We went to camp. Splendid moon night. Great slaughter amongst pigs, sheep, and chickens.
_Tuesday, November 4._--Loudon Valley, Virginia. We marched through Upperville about 1 o'clock P. M. General Burnside and staff passed by. At three o'clock we came through Paris, at the foot of Ashby Gap. Occupied the heights of Ashby Gap and went in position. A most splendid view presented itself to our eyes. The whole Shenandoah Valley, Winchester, Berryville, Bunker Hill, and other places could distinctly be seen. The enemy's camp fires were visible on the other side of the Shenandoah river. The weather is very cold.
_Wednesday, November 5._--Ashby Gap. Remained in position all day. Some of us had quite a time, killing a young bull. A fearful cold night. Some snow fell.
_Thursday, November 6._--We left Ashby Gap at eight o'clock A. M. Marched seven miles, and went to camp near Cubb run.
_Friday, November 7._--We remained in camp to-day. The horses are in a bad condition, and most of the men without shoes. Snow fell three inches deep.
_Saturday, November 8._--Marched in the morning with only four horses to a gun. Passed through Salem and Rectortown. Generals McClellan, Burnside, and Sumner, rode past the line. We went to camp at four o'clock P. M.
_Sunday, November 9._--Arrived at Warrenton at twelve o'clock M., and went to camp outside of the town.
_Monday, November 10._--Warrenton. To the astonishment of the army, it was announced to-day that General McClellan was to be removed from the Army of the Potomac, and the command transferred to General Burnside. The troops turned out on parade along the road. General McClellan and staff passed by. He seemed to be greatly affected. The air rang with the cheers of the troops for their old commander.
_Tuesday, November 11._--Warrenton. The army is poorly supplied with provisions at present.