Near Cave Springs, Ga.,
26 miles south of Rome,
October 31, 1864, I a.
m.
We think we are going to Rome. Had an extremely disagreeable
march yesterday of only 12 miles, over pine and scrub oak ridges. A swamp in
every valley. Camped before dark for almost the first time of the trip. This is
the 27th day since we broke camp at Eastpoint. Everybody is all right.
Compliments to Colonel Wright, if he is at home, and tell him immense rumors
are afloat of a Montgomery campaign. Had an immense supper of fresh pork and
sweet potatoes.
SOURCE: Charles Wright Wills, Army Life of an
Illinois Soldier, p. 316-7
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