16 November 1861

Saturday, 16th Pleasant. This morning I went to Gen. Paine's head qrts. to have him sign my pay rolls which he did. I then engaged in writing letters. In the after part of the day we had battalion drill and a very good one. In the eve late the 40th regt. and the cavalry went out on a scouting expedition. The naval exploits confirmed.

Nov - List of Letters written by Capt L. Webb
November 16, Miss Helen Rayhill, Mascoutah, Ills.
November 16, Miss Hettie Richardson, Mascoutah, Ills.
November 16, Mr. Perry Dew, Mascoutah, Ills.
November 16, Mr. Carlton Ruggles, Milan, Ohio
November 16, Miss Evaline Webb, Roscoe, Minn.
November 16, Mr. Oliver Webb, Roscoe, Minn.
November 16, Lester A. Webb, Washington, DC.