We moved out of the old camp in the woods and went into
bivouac in a large field. We are obliged to form a line of battle every morning
at 2 o'clock and remain in line until after sunrise. A few of the rebel cavalry
are still watching us in this vicinity. Our entire division is at this place,
but it is thought that we shall soon leave for Corinth, as Iuka is not a very
important point to hold, but Corinth, because of its two railroad lines, is
very important.
Source: Alexander G. Downing, Edited by Olynthus B.,
Clark, Downing’s Civil War Diary, p. 71
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