During the past week every thing has been as
quiet as usual. On the 14th Gen Burnside
arrived at the landing; his command is at
Fort Monroe. One of our men was discharged
on the 15th. On the 19th the Vermont Brigade
commenced to throw up a line of breast works
in front of the batteries. To day were inspected
by Capt Platt, after which we had a long
and severe brigade drill. During the past
week, the rebel sharpshooters and their flying
artillery have greatly annoyed our transports
in their passage up and down the river,
We have had some very heavy thunder showers
this week. On the 16th we had the most severe
one I ever witnessed, the rain fell in a
perfect torrent for over an hour completely
deluging the ground. During the day time
of this week the weather has been pleasant
and warm but most every evening it has been stormy.
MSS 8793
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