Sunday, 3d Pleasant. E.I.R.B. II Cron. 32 Colos. 2d. This morning I was detailed to act as officer of the day. Nothing of interest transpired. In the eve I bought a paper and read of the retirement of Gen. Winfield Scott which took place on the first inst. Notwithstanding his advanced age, I felt bad to hear that he had retired at so critical a time. We have indeed never been deprived of one of the ablest military chieftains that modern history can boast of, a true patriot, an able General in the field, and a wise counselor in the cabinet. He has faithfully served his country and I am glad that the old man is to be supported in his old age by a continuation of his pay and allowances. He leaves Gen. McClellan in command, who will do well.
[orders and circulars Loren would, or should, have seen concurrent with his diary entries...]
Head Quarters US Forces Paducah, Ky Nov 3rd, 1861
Brigade Order No 10 } Colonel John McArthur of the 12th Regiment Ills Vols is hereby assigned to the command of this Brigade during the absence of the Brigadier General.
By order of Brig Gen E. A. Paine
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