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Diary of Private Adam S. Johnston, May 1, 1863

Went to Murfreesboro' on a visit from camp, as we were resting in camp on this day from the fatigue of our scout ; being two miles to town and two back again, making 4 miles. Gave up our Sibley tents and set up our dog or shelter tents for the first time, and have a fine berth. A clear day, very warm and dry, and all quiet in camp.

The following table will give you the names of the towns traveled through up to this time in the States of Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama:

KENTUCKY.

TENNESSEE.

ALABAMA.

Louisville,

Mitchelsville,

Rogersville,

Elizabethtown,

Springhill,

Florence,

Mumfordsville,

Nashville,

Lawrenceburg,

Woodsonville,

Franklin,

Mount Pleasant,

Horse Cave,

Columbia,

Fayetteville.

Cave City,

Linnville,

Bowling Green,

Pulaski,

Franklin,

Winchester,

Brunettstown,

Salem,

Fishersville,

Jasper,

Taylorsville,

Chattanooga, on the line of Ga., Ala. and Tenn.,

Bloomfield,

Watrace,*

Chaplin,

Altamont,*

Maxville,

Manchester,*

Perryville, battle,

Shelbyville,*

Lebanon,

Tullahoma,*

Louisville,

Smithland,*

Nolinville,

Nashville,*

Lavern,

Lavern,*

New Albany, Ind.

Murfreesboro', battle 30 Dec, '61 [sic]

Louisville,

Clarksville,

It is unnecessary for me to set forth the number of miles between the towns mentioned above, as it can be found carried out in the preceding pages of this book. I will now call your attention to a few of our foraging and picket marches, and number of miles marched on those occasions.
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* A counter-march into this State.

SOURCE: Adam S. Johnston, The Soldier Boy's Diary Book, pp. 31-2

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