I went out piruting
again to-day. Wagons got in to-day. I was put on Camp Guard; roots for being
out. Soon after dark a detail was called for to go to Lewisburg; 'twas raining;
I was detailed. Doak in command. Got there about 11 o'clock, could find nobody,
went into Court House and slept in the Bar.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 8
Received twenty-four
boxes, saddles, bridles, halters, etc. Sent to Camp. Got a detail and put them
all in a house and locked them up. We took charge of the Clerk's Office to
sleep in, tied our horses in Court Yard and got our forage from the farmers
around. Secured boarding at Maj. Holden's, a clever gentleman and nice family;
has one grown daughter, Miss Emma, a nice young lady. Remained here Wednesday,
18th-Monday, 23rd. During this time had nothing to do but write letters, visit
MY GIRL THAT PAWS IVORY, and make acquaintances. Among them Miss Lou Hill I
prize highest. We had prayer meeting and church. I purchased four books and
left them with Miss Emma: Mormon's at Home, Pilgrim's Progress, Bayard Taylor's
Travels and Bible Union Dictionary.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 8
Just before leaving
a couple of young lady equestrians passed out of town from Mr. Fisher's. I
jumped on H. Emnoff's horse and overtook them, rode out a mile with them and
turned off pike. If I should ever get back to L. I intend seeking them and make
their acquaintance. After dinner we bid our kind friends adieu and put out,
overtook the Command about eleven miles from Shelbyville.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 8
Came through
Shelbyville to-day. Commenced raining on us just as we got to town and
continued. Came out on road to Beech Grove, ten miles, as wet as water. I and
Albright went cross Wartrace Creek and staid all night with Mr. Fork—a nervy
layout.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 8
Still raining. Went
over to Mr. Hancock's, intending to cross Wartrace at a bridge above but gave
it out as it was pouring down rain. Found Charley Pellam there at Mr. H's.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 8
All start this
morning for Camp, find the wagons close to Fairfield, the Regiment three miles
further on. I was sent after corn over the highest mountain in the country as
soon as I got in.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 9
Moved Camp out near
Beech Grove. I and Polk Kyle sent on forage, bought a stack of hay. Staid all
night with Mr. Carlisle.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 9
Rained all day, came
within four miles of Charlotte. A very poor country. I and Reuben Slaughter
went out and staid all night with Mrs. Hood. Her husband had been conscripted.
She boiled a ham, baked some pies, filled our haversacks and started us on our
way rejoicing. Came down to Mr. Ventress.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 6
Froze up and snowed to-day
and night.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 6
Started before day
for Fort Donelson. Had to walk to keep from freezing. Got to the Fort about
three hours by sun. Our Regiment sent on Fort H. road to prevent reinforcements
from coming to D.
Reached our position
and the fight commenced and continued till dark. We cut the telegraph at all
points, fight resulted in capture of about 100 prisoners, 50 negroes and same
number of horses, one twelve-pound brass rifled cannon. Gun Boats came up after
dark and commenced shelling and we had to get. Came back to the Forge, two and
a half miles, and camped.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 6-7
Came back to Ventress's
on Creek. Snowed to-night-awful time.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 7
Boys had grand
snowball. Gave Col. Harrison a taste. Came up Columbia road, twenty miles, to
little village of Wharton, took up quarters. We went up creek three miles and
back close to Headquarters and camped in road, making fires of the fence. I got
fodder and we spread it on the snow and blankets on fodder; slept comfortably.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 7
Came to Vernon and
camped. I went out and got some fodder and made beds, but did not get to enjoy
it long. Bout 1 o'clock started and came to Duck River, built fires of the
fence on river bank. Our squadron sent on scout eight miles, got back just
after day. Found them swimming the horses and taking the rigging over in a boat
flat. We were then sent on picket. A ford was found and the Brigade crossed over.
Camped one mile from the river. Crossed near Centerville.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 7
Came up to Columbia
pike, ten miles from town. Once more in pretty country. Camped in woodland blue
grass pasture.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 7
Moved up in five miles of Town.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 7
Remained in Camp.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 7
Sent to Headquarters
to draw ammunition as A. O. S. Gen'l Wharton had a ball to-night.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 7
Came up to within
seven miles of Lewisburg.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 7
Came up to L. I went
with Aaron Burleson to the fortune teller's; had our future destiny read to us;
then to Mr. Lane's and listened to Miss Jennie paw ivory awhile. Miss Mattie
Long present.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 7
Remained quiet
today. I and Nix went to see Miss Jennie Lane. Miss Mattie still there.
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Shelby Dodd, Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's
Texas Rangers, p. 7
