We are aroused early this morning. We are made to conclude that the Seventh is indeed a tenacious regiment, to have held their position so well on this hill-side during the night. None are found at the foot of the hill, as was predicted. The mules too have been good in holding their positions. The Seventh being ordered to take the advance, we soon move forward, through north Alabama on the north side of the Tennessee, halt and feed about twelve miles from Florence, after which we move on, and about three P. M. pass through the suburbs of Florence; we march about six miles farther and go into camp.
Where the main army is to-night we do not know. We are now away off on the flank, isolated and alone.
SOURCE: Daniel Leib Ambrose, History of
the Seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, p. 204
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