Friday, October 9, 2026

Diary of Colonel John Beatty, February 27, 1862

Crossed the Cumberland and moved through Nashville; the regiment behaved handsomely, and was followed by a great crowd of colored people, who appeared to be delighted with the music. General Mitchell complimented us on our good behavior and appearance.

SOURCE: John Beatty, The Citizen-soldier: Or, Memoirs of a Volunteer, p. 111

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