I leave Mr. Davis
this morning for Camp. Go out by Rainey's. I got my cartridge mended and came
up to Mrs. Grandstaff's and got my dinner. Came on to A.; met the Regiment just
at Camp, on their way to Lebanon. Our Squadron on picket. Sent after them. As
soon as they came Regiment started. Got to Lebanon about 11 o'clock. 'Twas two
before the last of the column passed. A train of wagons was along after the
Com's. We stopped on street and the train passed on. We picketed all the roads
and remained. I slept on street, my head resting on curbstone for a pillow, but
one blanket and got very cold before day. At daylight I went down and washed my
mule off and warmed in blacksmith shop. Started back and Ferrill being drunk
had me arrested. Kyle had me lay off my arms, but soon after Regiment all went
to water and I was released. I eat breakfast and went over to Mr. Davis. Cousin
Mec and Miss Fannie were at home. Mr. Davis down in town.
SOURCE: Ephraim
Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 13
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