28 May 1862

Wednesday, 28th Pleasant. E.I.R.B. the entire book of Hosea. Gen. Hurlburt advanced to day with his division and had a pretty sharp skirmish. Two rebel regts. attacked but were repulsed by a battery. Gen. Paine on the left also advanced and had quite a battle but drove the rebels with quite a loss on their side. Heavy cannonading was heard in that direction for several hours, but we have not heard here yet what the result is. I enjoyed myself very well spiritually to day, but can find no place for secret devotion in retirement.