Harrison Traphagen writes to his parents from Camp Anderson, noting that he had a dinner of boiled cabbage and turnips after being up all night helping care for the sick. He details that some of the boys have caught colds just after getting over the measles and are not doing well. Traphagen continues by writing that the affairs at camp have improved, and that they are now able to mount armed guards. Traphagen writes that 20 muskets and a brass cannon arrived the day before, and that the number of guards has been reduced. He further notes that upon the Colonel's visit, the 3rd Regiment was recognized as the best behaved Regiment. Traphagen details that some horses have arrived, however there will eventually be around 1,600. He notes that he is hoping to visit home soon but does not know if it will be possible, and that he is being comfortably quartered and enjoys having a place to spend the colder evenings. Traphagen concludes by writing that 20 blankets were sent by the ladies of Fentonville, and that they are expecting about 70 more, as well as 110 pairs of socks to help the boys stay warm.
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