Rain ceased; bright
and clear this morning. We came on to Alexandria. I spent the evening working
with my mule's feet. After supper I went over to Lodge to assist in conferring
some side degrees. I took 1001; staid till 11 o'clock. Came back and went to
bed. In a few minutes ordered to saddle up. Yanks coming down on us like
thousand of brick from Liberty, Snow Hill and all around. We marched all night.
I and Jack and Bill Kyle got together. Couldn't keep up with Regiment. Stopped
at daylight, got breakfast, fed horses and traveled on. Crossed river—nearly
swimming. Came out three miles and camped.
SOURCE: Ephraim
Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 14
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