Baltimore, Md., February 1st, 1865.
They have had cold weather here during my absence. The Potomac is frozen, which will prevent my going by way of Washington, as I had hoped to do. The cold weather is past, however, and it is now warm as summer. I have had the best possible luck, so far on my return trip, and everything looks favorable for the remaining part. I called on the Provost Marshal and got a pass for two days, as I will be detained until 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon.
My furlough expires at 12 o’clock tonight, but I have made the best possible use of today, and will have no trouble. My pass will take me on board the boat; then I am all right to City Point, where my regiment is doing guard duty. Of course, I will have no trouble there. I have been to the transportation office, and have the promise of transportation tomorrow noon, and will reach City Point on Friday.
