Another day has almost passed and still I like camp life as well and better than before: but don't feel afraid of my enlisting. I have no more desire to engage in the business than I had before; though I don't know that I should feel any less willing. of course however I have seen only the pleas-ant part of affair. This morning it was quite chilly and about noon began to blow tremendously. The tent canvas flapping, and out on the great parade ground it swept clouds of dust over the field much to the dis--comfort of the thousands who were drilling there. To-night is the coldest weather since the troops have been here, but on "our" tent it is warm & pleasant. Now for some of the elephants witnessed to-day. First, the subscriber did not appear at reveille as he was rather sleepy. and 6 1/2 A.M. comes early in the morning in this climate. So he waited till the fire was made and dressed in style becoming his situation. At 8 1/2 A.M. was witnessed the most interesting curiosity of the day; viz - Division Guard Mounting. The regimental details being formed & inspected in their respective camps are formed according to their Brigades, these being again formed into the whole Division Guard under the charge of one of the Division Commander's staff who acts as Adjutant. Then the officers of the Day & Guard one of each from each regiment making 24 also the old Officer of the Day from each regiemnt - 12 more, and the old & new Brigade officer of the Day - 6 more, making 42 officers, all in full dress, white gloves, sashes, &c, come out in front as they do at Dress Parade. The splendid 103d Band marches clear down the long line playing at the slow time with the Drum major ahead florishing his great baton back & forth in all manner of kingly gyrations (He alone would be well worth the trouble of going out there to see.) when they reach the end of the line they wheel and march back at quick time to the music of the Drum corps - some 20 drums & a few fifes. Each regimental detail is then inspected, the band playing mean while, the whole present arms &c and the whole 30 officers of the day regt and brig march up in line, salute the Division officer of the Day (usually a colonel) & disperse, while the soldiers - details - wheel by platoon under the officer of the Guard & with the Band march in review past the Division or General officer of the Day, the officers saluting as they pass. Take it all together and it was a decidedly fine sight. And if it was done in old Connecticut would make the people open wide their eyes with wonder & amazement. The morning was occupied by witnessing the evolutions of the numerous Companies & a regiment or two, and a visit to the camp of the Hawkins zouaves, & the 103d N.Y. to hear their Band. In the afternoon the parade was filled with troops, two batteries of Flying Artillery, A number of regiments, besides companies & squads too numerous to mention. The batteries would gallop up in full speed, whirl round & fire to front or rear, right or left - a few notes on the bugle - the men would jump on the cannons & trot off - another few notes & they would dash off at full speed - halt - wheel - or change position - & scatter the crowd of lookers on in all directions. The regiments were all over the plain as far as you could see in either direction - marching - countermarching - flanking - double quicking - halting - forming square - going through the manual &c &c - To describe all these performances would need more time & space than I have on hand at present. Mr. Learned thought I should not probably see very much display; but it appeared to me that I saw a good many men in soldier clothes with muskets on their shoulders. I can't help feeling in all these scenes "How I wish you could witness them also. The Bully old Eighth now on hand under Capt. Hoyt. - Lt. Col. ward being away on a brief furlough to Baltimore & Major Upham not very well & Capt. Smith on court martial Charlie was not on duty with the Regiment being Brigade Officer of the Day. The 8th held out their tattered & bullet pierced flag. when I first saw it as they marched out, I wanted to sing out or yell or do something. I had no very clear idea what but my better judgement prevailed and I only gazed at it hard and long & thought how many brave fellows had fought - suffered & died that this flag and the principles which it represents might be protected from an enemy more savage & determined than any foriegners who have dared to attack it. The old Eighth is sadly reduced but appeared very well. some of the evolutions were esecuted remarkably well. I wish you could see "Elam" torn up above them all, and step off with that air of perfect freedon & unconcern. He's a Bully Boy. whenever the regiment would come to a "Rest" the men would immediately begin some fun, shoving one another, knocking off hats, & bothering each other generally. Evenings they are singing & playing. The 16th are enjoying a game of wickets & the 8th Base Ball. I saw Sergeant Huntington that called to see us this morning, also two or three others that I know.. But I have written enough afraid I shall weary you; but there is so much to say that I have to write & dislike to close. All well. Hope you are ditto. Yours of 9th inst. is received. Ellen is lazy not to write Mother ought to shake her up a little & make her step round. Love from Your Aff son - George - Charlie sends love he is busy making out his Brigade Guard Report &c & is quite busy. He must be up all night going the Grand Rounds &c but will have a warm tent to come back to. He says he is going to write again one of these days. I will try to remember Mr. Smith's umbrella. Did he get a little too high at Bal--timore & forget it. Ellen ought to cut the wood and not be asking our Michael for such simple things. It would do her good & make her grow. Charlie has engaged a servant. Nice servant, well appearing fellow from Norfolk, named James Moseley.