25th, Daylight, heavy firing at Fort Steadman. 6 A.M., ordered to be
packed up. 4 P.M., advanced outside of picket line. Put up slight
breast-works. Rebel charge repulsed. Took about 200 prisoners. 26th, 1
A.M., returned to camp and again put up tents.
27th, 10 A.M., on picket. Advanced picket posts to within 150 yards of
enemy's line. No firing.
28th, Received orders to be ready to move at 6 A.M., the 29th.