One of the reasons I decided not to re-enlist was because of how brutal the conditions were. “ Why are we sent here to starve and freeze….” ( Waldo 151 ). The temperatures were very frigid and the weather conditions were extremely tough. “ Heartily wish myself at home, my Skin and eyes are almost spoil’d with continual smoke.” ( Waldo 151 ). The houses we stayed in were built poorly so the fireplaces that kept us warm would pollute the house with smoke. The weather is cold and the little food we have is from nasty cookery. ( Waldo 151).The lack of clean cooking equipment contributed to sickness among the soldiers. The clothes I have are dirty and worn out ( Waldo 151). Without clean and warm clothes we were more exposed to the bad weather.
