Wednesday, 20th Pleasant. E.I.R.B. Ezra 2d 1st Tim. 4-5-6. To day all is quiet. There are various rumors through camp but nothing of importance. I made an inventory of Corpl. Hedly's effects. Submitted it to Adjutant Gen. To day is my sister Geratine's birthday. She is 21 years old.
[orders and circulars Loren would, or should, have seen concurrent with his diary entries...]
Circular, Head Quarters US Forces, Paducah, Ky, Nov 20th, 1861
Regimental Commanders are desired to have gravel hauled, and the streets and walks about their camps made good in view of the approaching rainy season. Let it be done as soon as possible.
By order of Brig Genl C. F. Smith
General Orders No 34, Head Quarters US Forces, Paducah, Ky, Nov 29th, 1861
1st - Commanders of Brigades will comply with the requirements of the System of Infantry Instruction by which they are constituted the instructors of Regiments under their command and will have Schools of Instruction (by recitations) for the Officers, this until each Regiment has made good progress. No Regiment should be under instruction in the field less than four hours a day, preferably six; this until all are familiar with their duties under arms. The Colonels and Commanders of Regiments must have schools of instruction (by recitations) for the non-com officers
2nd - Just previous to the Company inspection required to be made on Sunday morning by the Captains or Commanders of Companies, the Regimental Commanders will cause the Regiments to go through the form of service prescribed by the Regulations.
By order of Brig Genl C. F. Smith
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