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64 the resemblance between the seasons of the memorable battle and the one which was coming upon us. I was impatient to inflict the traitors a defeat like that the Austrians received at Hoen Linden. We encamped in a woods pitched our shelter tents, built large fires before them and were as happy as a set of fellows as you would meet were you to travel a life time. It was one of several occasions which will be remembered by any soldier who was priviledged to enjoy it. There are a few things which every one will naturally love for example to hear the patter of the rain on the roof when we go to bed. And this snow storm was enjoyed by all. And why? Because our tents were sufficient protection from the snow our blankets were warm. The woods was deep and a sufficient protection from the winds that howled on the out side in their impotent rage. It is an excellent and triumphant feeling to be snugly sheltered and defy the raging of the elements. We left this place and marching all day and nearly all night encamped near Warrenton. The following day we passed through Warrenton and camped near the village. It was here that Gen. McClellan left us also Gen. Porter left to stand his court marshal. Both were cheered lustily one was not a patriot the other was a traitor. So much for the common sense of a soldier and yet soldiers are as sensible as other men. And many of our little petty officers threatened seriously to resign. Oh! dreadful calamity!! a petty captain with no more sense than an intelligent babboon will resign if the government displeases his apeship.