Columbia, Ky., April 30th, 1863. At the date of my last entry—the 26th inst.—I had seen no indication of a move. We retired that night at ...

Pleasant Valley, October 9th, 1862. We moved from Antietam day before yesterday, in order, as reported, to be nearer our supplies. However...

Camp near Fredericksburg, Dec. 9th, 1862. It has been a long time—fully five weeks since I made the last entry in this journal. The forced...

Hanover County, V a. ,           May 27, 1862. We have just finished a forced march of about forty miles, and have fallen back from near F...

This morning we receive orders to pack up and move back to Fort Holt. We cross the creek on an old flat-boat bridge. The roads are terrible....

Washington, D. C ., September 3, 1862 After an experience of sixteen days here, I am humiliated, exhausted, yet well and determined. ...

winchester, Virginia (again), March 24, Monday. I've only a minute in which to send you greeting. Again are we hurried by a forced...

Muddy under foot, but sunshiny and warm; received a letter from home; all well there; have not been very busy to-day; men working hard buil...

This morning comes in cool and very cloudy. An opportunity given us to send money home. I sent seventy dollars to put in bank. Did not wish...

This morning opens up very hot. Having a rest. Trying to break in my new shoes. A bad job for the feet, which are very sore. Early this aft...

Again on the march. I will be thankful if I can hold out until we get rations. Progress is very slow over these mountains. Roads are badly ...

Last night, by a forced march, we overtook the army. It was a fearful night. Dark, a part of the time marching over rough roads, through lo...

A cornfield was a rough place to sleep for a night, and try to rest. Up early this morning. After a hasty feed, again on the march, along t...

Late last night our company detailed for picket duty. Located at the ford, near the town. It was a fearful, dark, rainy night. Every man wa...

Rain. Regiment ordered out into line about 3 A. M. This is done to guard against a surprise while we are in the enemy's country. Remain...

Rain. Rain. On picket, wondering why we do not get relieved. It is past time for the relief to show up. Lieutenant Kerr sends a detail to c...

On Road To Sutton, South From Weston , September 3 [4], 1861. Dear Mother : — We are having great times with forced marches over the ...

Bulltown , September 3, [4], 1861. Dear Uncle : — All your letters come safely; got one of the 26th yesterday. Mail facilities coming t...

Bulltown , September 3, [4], 1861.   Wednesday Morning. Dearest : — Let me say first that the army mail arrangement is perfect. All le...