Bruce, I have a couple short diary entries for January 13 to 15 for Southwest Missouri. "on scout to Newtonia from Springfield. Warm weather, very muddy, animals worn out by time reached Newtonia." Lt. James M. Stoffle, Co. B, 6th MSM. - January 13, 1865: "Very wet and muddy ride to Newtonia looking for guerrillas." Peter Brooks, Co. C, 6th MS