February 14, 1863
This being wash day for the soldiers we had no drilling but some fine games of "Bull-pen", "Cat", & "Stick-it-to-him." It reminded me more of School than anything I've seen in a long time. The men pitched in like schoolboys & we enjoyed it exceedingly. The excercise was so beneficial & so pleasant on a mild bright & beautiful day after being kept housed up in our tents by wet & cold weather.
Private Samuel Pickens, Company D, 5th Alabama Infantry Regiment