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Diary of Captain John W. Tuttle, Monticello, Kentucky, Third Kentucky Volume Infantry, Company H.

Diary of Captain John W. Tuttle, Monticello, Kentucky, Third Kentucky Volume Infantry, Company H. Tuttle, John W. 1837-1927 (John William). 400dpi TIFF G4 page images Tuttle, John W. 1837-1927 (John William), Monticello, Kentucky : 1860-1867 tuttlecwd These pages may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically. Diary of Captain John W. Tuttle, Monticello, Kentucky, Third Kentucky Volume Infantry, Company H. Tuttle, John W. 1837-1927 (John William). Tuttle, John W. 1837-1927 (John William), Monticello, Kentucky : 1860-1867 $IMLS This electronic text file was created by Optical Character Recognition (OCR). No corrections have been made to the OCR-ed text and no editing has been done to the content of the original document. Encoding has been done through an automated process using the recommendations for Level 1 of the TEI in Libraries Guidelines. Digital page images are linked to the text file. DIARY OF CAPTAIN JOHN W. TUTTLE Monticello, Kentucky Third Kentucky Volume Infantry Company H 1860-1867 1860 Friday, June 1. Commenced reading Roscoe's criminal evidence, but having lost several hours' slieep last night made but poor progress reading only twenty-one pages. Was at a social party last night given by Mr. Henry R. Saufley. Accompanied Miss Mary E. Sallee. Enjoyed the party very much. Read a few newspapers this evening and assisted J.D. VanWinkle, Esquire, in computing the accounts of Mr. C. Worsham's creditors. At night played a game of euchre with Miss Mary E. Hardin as a partner against Miss Charlotte Duncan and J.S. Frisbie in which we were beaten ten games to seven. Retired about 12 o'clock. Saturday, June 2. Engaged to defend Tolison Dehart in a suit brought against him in the Wayne Quarterly Court by Jacob Eades. Brought suit for W. N. Burton against John Chrisman and James H. Meadows. Spent the greater portion of the morning examining J.S. Frisbie on the law of Bailments. Spent the evening reading miscellaneous works, though was so frequently interrupted that I had not an opportunity to read a great deal of anything. Retired about 1. Sunday, June 3. Did some little reading and lounged around the remainder of the day in company with Messrs. J.T. Bramlette and J.R. Wheat of Columbia now here on a visit. At night accompanied by G. C. Hayden, visited Misses Mary E. Smith and Sue Phillips. Fixed the thirty-first day of February next for Gord to marry Miss Mary Smith. He agreed to abide by the time I should designate and took no notice of the impossibility of the date. The girls did, however, and seemed to enjoy the matter very much, greatly to his perplexity. We left at half past eleven. Monday, June 4. Read twenty-five pages Roscoe. Spent the rest of the day reading newspapers. Went to a ball at night at Mrs. Bobbitt's. Accompanied Miss Mary Jones. Retired at 2. Tuesday, June 5. Read a few pages of Roscoe. Also some of Macaulay's History of England. Felt rather too (sic) drowsy to read, having lost so much sleep last night. At night, visited some young ladies at the residence of E. B. Jones (Welsh). Present Misses Mattie and Mary Jones, Mary Smith, Sue Phillips, Nannie Coffey and Vie. Berry. We were all sleepy and adjourned at half past nine o'clock. Wednesday, June 6. Read about twenty pages of English History. Memorized the names of the English Kings and Queens in the order of their reign from Henry 3rd down to victoria. Undertook a case for Nath. Merdia to be tried before Thomas Pile, Esquire, on Wednesday, June 20. Fee, $10 contingent. Refused to take a mortgage on his land ato secure its payment. Thursday, June 7. Read about forty pages of English History. Wrote letters to N. McMenefee, Louisville, Kentucky; Hugh Logan, Lancaster, Kentucky; and James Baird, Pickneyville, Illinois. Examined J.S. Frisbie upon the law of Bailments. At night sat up with General Buster who is now a paralytic invalid. I assisted him to walk across the room every few minutes during the time I stayed, which was until sometime after 2. He weighs more than two hundred pounds and is utterly helpless. Assisting him to walk is nearly equivalent to carrying him. I became very much worried and at the time I was relieved of my lonely watching by one of the negro boys I was almost ready to sink with exhaustion. 1860 Friday, June 8. Read forty-three pages English History also several newspapers. Feeling considerably debilitated on account of my exertions and loss of steer last night, I took a nap during the evening by which I felt greatly refreshed. Saturday, June 9. Felt unwell--read miscellany most of the day but changed often from one thing to another. Sunday, June 10. Called on Miss Sue Meadows early in the day and remained in her very agreeable society until the bells rang for dinner. At night visited Misses Mollie Smith and Sue Phillips. Monday, June 11. About 9 o'clock this morning Dr. C.A. Cox and I started to Jamestown, Kentucky, where we arrived about two. Leaving the buggy in which we went to Jamestown, Dr. Cox returned to Monticello leaving Jamestown about 4. Dr. Cox rode the horse, we drove over, I put up at Eubank's. After dinner went down to the school house to see Mr. James M. Saufley, the reigning pedagogue of that institution. Spent an hour or two with Jim and returned to the hotel. Tuesday, June 12. Spent the day attending court. Late in the evening Jim Saufley and I took a long walk and conversed on the subject of sweethearts generally and Misses Sallie Coffey and Mollie Smith in particular. Wednesday, June 13. Attended court during the greater part of the day. Spent a couple of hours with James M. Saufley in his room at Lucas' Hotel. Shel. Coffey upon being requested by Jim some days since to obtain Miss Mollie Smith's miniature, wrote to him that he had gone to the gallery in Monticello for it and that I had just left with it. There was no truth in the statement and was merely a trick planned by Shel. to devil Jim. Unknown, however, to Shel., I did actually get the miniature in question upon a promise to return it in a short time. Jim accused me on Monday evening during our walk of having the miniature, believing that what Shel. had written was true: I denied it however in such round terms that Jim concluded it indelicate to press the matter further so we dropped the subject for the time. On yesterday, Jim received a letter from Shel. correcting his former statement with regard to my having the miniature. But while in his room at the hotel today, he discovered that I had it. He now thinks that Shel. told the truth at first and was attempting (sic) to play him off by the correction. Neither of them understands the matter and each suspects the other. Thursday, June 14.Attended Court during the greater part of the day. The several members of the bar consisting of the following gentlemen took dinner with Elsy Hays. E.L. Van Winkle and Sherrod Williams of Somerset, Hon. T. E. Bramlette, L. Wheat, Tim. Cravens, T. T. Alexander, Jim Garnet, Judge Suddarth of Columbia, and John S. Van Winkle and myself of Monticello, Thomas Winfry and James A. Rousseau of Burksville and N.B. Stone, J. M.C. Lissenby and Jacob A. Williams resident attorneys. We had and excellent dinner and there remaining little to be done in court we spent about half the evening with Hays. 1860 Friday, June 15. Borrowed a horse from Joseph E. Hays, Esquire. Paid my bill (2.95) and started home in company with John H. Van Winkle. Met a horse this side of the river which Dr. Cox sent to meet me. Sent Hays horse back by the mail boy. Reached Monticello about 1. Received letters from Grandpa Metcalfe, James L. Hardin, and Gabe C. Wharton. That from Grandpa states that Uncle Robert B. Metcalfe is probably by this time in Paris, Kentucky. Answered Hardin's letter and wrote to Uncle Robert and directed it to Paris, Kentucky. Was applied to attend to two negro cases. Learned that a ball had come off at the Masonic Hall. Cox said he represented by interests upon the occasion. Saturday, June 16.Read snatches in Irving and Byron. Wrote two letters for M.D. Hardin. Sunday, June 17. Visited Miss Mollie Smith this morning and remained until noon. Returned the miniature I borrowed of her last Sunday. Spent a considerable part of the evening in company of several young ladies at the residence of E. B. Jones, Esquire. At night visited Misses Eliza and Ett Frisbie. Monday, June 18. This is the first day of the June term of the Wayne Quarterly Court. Spent the greater part of the day in the Court house attending to divers and sundry small cases. Lost a case for David Dane which the sum of $4 was involved for which I hear him cursing me at this time. Received a letter from J. L Hardin which had been delayed about a month. Answered it at once. At night in company with Mr. A. E. McBeath sat up with General Buster. Tuesday, June 19. Slept until about 10 o'clock having sat up nearly the whole of last night. Was awakened by a man by the name of Stephenson whose wife had abandoned him taking with her a quantity of bed clothing, etc. Gave him the advice I deemed proper under the circumstances. Became fully aroused and got up. Attended court until sometime in the afternoon when I again resigned myself to the soft embrace of Somnus until supper time. After supper, I visited Misses Mattie, Mary, and Sally Jones. Retired sometime after 1. Wednesday, June 20. Hired a horse from Mr. H. Huffaker for $1. Went to Esquire Pile's court a distance of fifteen miles over the worst roads in creation. Started from Monticello at 7 o'clock and after losing my way several times--riding several miles out of my way--encountering many difficulties and vexations on the road I reached the locus of the August tribunal before which I was to appear. At two the case of Redman vs. Merida was called. I represented Merida. Charles L. Higgenbotham, Esquire, represented the opposite party. The Jury thought proper in their wisdom to decide the case against my client. I had the satisfaction of seeing Redman hand over a $5 Kentucky bill to his attorney while I started toward town not only without any addition to my purse but with an empty stomach and weary bones. Reached town about 9 o'clock p.m. having ridden thirty-five miles without dinner or supper. Vexation disappointment and chagrin are terms which but feebly express the feelings with which I review this day's occurences. Thursday, June 21. This day felt little or no better from my yesterday's excursion and read nothing but a few newspapers. Wrote a 1860 letter of nine pages to Aunt Margaret Polk of Independent Texas. Indulged in a few fond reflections upon the scenes of yesterday. Oh how very dear to memory will they ever be. Friday, June 22. Spent the morning mixing among the multitude assembled to witness Everett's varieties. Accompanied Miss Rose A. Worsham. She has just returned from the Tevis school (sic) at Shelbyville, Kentucky. Received a letter from John A. Middelton. Uncle Robert B. Metcalfe late of Oregon reached here today on a visit. Saturday, June 23. Spent most of my time in company with Uncle Robert. Today he loaned me $400 in gold. Took dinner over at home. Sunday, June 24. This day Uncle Robert, Phil, Mary, and myself visited Mill Springs where we spent the day rambling over the hills. We visited the gypsum cave the falls of Meadow creek and several other places of interest either inherrent or from association. Uncle made Mary a present of $100 in gold and a carbuncle ring worth $20. Cut my name on a birch tree standing nearly on a line between the graveyard and the mill. Monday, June 25. This is county court day. Spent most of my time mixing among the people forming acquaintances. Collected $100 from J.T. Wilhite for Hugh Logan of Lancaster, Kentucky. Uncle Robert left this morning. I gave him my note for the money he loaned me on Saturday last which he accepted with much reluctance. Tuesday, June 26. Withdrew the letter I wrote to Aunt Margaret Polk and wrote another. Sent a check to Hugh Logan for $118.41, the balance due him upon the Hopper claim entrusted to my care eleven months ago. Wednesday, June 27. Spent the day attending to various small business transactions. Loaned J. A. Carter $40, J. M. Clemens $10, paid C. Toler $30, J.T. Marshall $23.10, John S. Van Winkle $15, borrowed of him when I started to the Columbia court about the middle of last month. Thursday, June 28. Wrote letters to Prof. H. F. Simrall, Louisville, Kentucky, John A. Middelton, Shelbyville, Kentucky; A. K. Russell, Louisville, Kentucky. Subscribed for the Louisville Daily Journal, $5; the New York semi-weekly Times, $3; Cincinnati dollar weekly Times $1; sent the subscription prices for the above mentioned papers to their respective editors by mail. Read fifty-five pages in Butler's Analogy. Found it rather dry and abstruse so I laid it down and took up Goldsmith. Read the Vicar of Wakefield through (126 pages). Hon. JaS.L. Chrisman defeated contestant of Hon. W. C. Anderson's seat in Congress reached home this evening. Retired about 12. Friday, June 29. Received a letter from James L. Hardin, Esquire, now in Lexington, Kentucky. We have agreed to form a partnership in the practice to commence about the 1st of Sept. Answered his letter and requested him to purchase the reports of the Ky. decisions. At night went to a ball at the Masonic hall. Female school (sic) ended today. 1860 Saturday, June 30. Called upon several of the young ladies who have been attending school. They all take their departure today for their respective homes. Had a conversation something like an hour in length with Miss Mollie E. Smith. Regretted parting with her very much. During the time she attended school here I formed a much greater attachment for her than I suspected. Paid A. K. Russell my account with Messrs. Heyman and Wri ($11.50). Slept during the evening. Sunday, July 1. In the morning visited Misses Mattie and Mary Jones. Borrowed Irving's catechism on English History and read it through also Abbot's Mary Queen of Scots in which latter work I read eighty-five pages. At night in company with L.P. Baker visited Misses Mary E. Hardin and Rose A. Worsham. Monday, July 2. Read 211 pages in Mary Queen of Scots which brought me to the end of the work. Received a letter from Hugh Logan receipting the check for $118.41 which I sent him on the 26th. Wrote to James T. Bramlette, Columbia, Kentucky. Tuesday, July 3. Attended the taking of depositions is behalf of Buster and Wilhite in the suit brought against them by A. S. and E. B. Jones commonly known as the Porkhouse case. Took no fee but simply supplied the place of J.S. Fan Winkle Buster's Attorney now absent. Wednesday, July 4. Continued taking the depositions begun on yesterday. At night went to a ball at Worsham's Hotel. Stayed until about 2. The ball and day broke about the same time. Thursday, July 5. Started to Louisville in company with John T. Sanders, Cashier of Br. Commercial Bank at this place. We took with us one hundred and twenty thousand dollars in paper for the purpose of obtaining gold to meet the demands of Cincinnati brokers. Put up with Ingram & Lackery at Somerset. Visited Mr. E.L. Van Winkle late of Monticello with whom we stayed until morning. Friday, July 6. Took the stage this morning for Standford. Dined at the "Williams house" situated a short distance above Waynesburg. Arrived in Stanford about Sundown. Put up at the Warren house. Met with John S. Van Winkle on his return from Harrodsburg to which place he accompanied Miss Mary Phillips. Wrote to James L. Hardin, Lexington Kentucky, and to John A. Middelton, Shelbyville, Kentucky. Saturday, July 7. Left Stanford this morning at 4. Breakfasted at the Sneed house in Danville. Took dinner in Lebanon. While there I gave directions to a stone cutter as to the kind of an inscription to be made upon the tombstone he was cutting designed for the grave of John H. Jones who died at Columbia, Dec. 18, 1858. Took the cars at 1 for Louisville. Mr. Sanders stopped at a station thirteen miles out of the city and placed the money in my care to be deposited in the Br. Commercial Bank at Louisville. Upon reaching the city I hired a hack and was driven to the Bank. Bank hours were over but the Cashier happened to be there. Having deposited the money, I started to the Louisville Hotel. Looked out at the window of the hack, saw W.A. Buster on the streets and hailed him. He got in and accompanied me to the Hotel. A short time afterwards while rambling around promiscuously 1860 gazing at the many strange sights a populous city ever presents to the backwoods I met with Judge Bullock who invited me to his office. I accepted his invitation and remained with him about half an hour. I went from there to the office of Prof. Simrall. I spent an hour in conversation with him quite agreeably after which I went to the office of Judge Henry Pirth but did not find him at home. At night met with my fellow-townsmen James A. Stephenson and John T. Marshall who accompanied me to Court place where we heard Cassius M. Clay make a speech advocating the claims of Lincoln & Hamlin to the Presidency and vice-Presidency of the United States. Retired about 12 at night in Room No. 67, Louisville Hotel. Sunday, July 8. In the morning met with several friends and acquaintances with whom I spent two or three hours in conversation. I then visited the residence of Mr. Samual Wommack a house at which I boarded a part of the time while attending Law Lectures in the city last winter. I found no one at home except old Sam, Miss Lear and her mother having gone to spend a few days in the country. Spent the evening in company with Marshall and Stephenson in the upper end of the city. At night went to church on Green St. between Centre and Sixth where we heard an excellent sermon. Monday, July 9. Spent the day roaming around with my old acquaintances. At night went to hear speech from R. B. Pittman, Esquire, one of the Douglas electors. He spoke from the portico of the Court house. The scene soon bacame highly interesting. He had spoken but a few minutes when the highly appreciative audience began to manifest their appreciation of his efforts by a full diapason of hisses groans and strange noises inexpressibly funny which soon swelled into such an uproar as rendered it impossible for him to proceed. I felt sorry for Pittman as he was a classmate of mine last winter yet I could but laugh heartily at the farcical scene of which he was the chief actor. Marshall left for Monticello this morning. Tuesday, July 10. Bought $165 worth of Legal and Literary works. Subscribed for the Courier and Democrat. Called upon all my old Professors and several of my classmates. Went into several wholesale merchantile establishments and made arrangements to do all their collecting business within the length of my cable tow. Paid Fielding & Truman for a hat bought of them last Spring. Wednesday, July 11. Mr. Sanders and I started home this morning via Lebanon with seven boxes containing $120,000 in gold. Reached Danville at 6 o'clock. Here we stopped half an hour to await the Nicholasville stage bound for Stanford. Met with Hon. W. C. Anderson our present Rep. in Congress. Went on to Stanford where we stopped for the night. Met W.P. Crow one of my last winters classmates with whom I lounged around an hour or two and went to bed. We had our gold brought into our room the vault or safe of the bank in Stanford not being large enough to hold it. Thursday, July 12. Started this morning for Somerset where after a slow tedious journey we arrived about Sundown. Played euchre in Wm. McKee Fox's office until bed time. Received a couple of books expressed to me from Lexington by James L. Hardin. 1860 Friday, July 13. Reached home about 2 p.m. Found two Cincinnati brokers waiting to receive us with $45,000 in bills on our bank. Received a letter from James L. Hardin. Saturday, July 14. Wrote to Davis Waller Evans & Co. M. B. Perkins and James L. Hardin. Received a letter from James T. Bramlette which I immediately answered. Sunday, July 15. Lounged around town all day. At night in company with Messrs. a.m. Shepperd, George K. Noland, N. D. Ingram, W.M. Buxton, C.A. Cox, Joshua Berry and Isaac Huffaker all well armed and equipped went in search of one J. D. Magowen a gentleman whose penchant for horse flesh render his confinement an object much to be desired. We first went to the residence of J. A. Huffaker & Josh Berry about six miles from town where the rest of our company waited until Cox and I went out and got Sam. Hensley and Rice Hubbard to join us. We put up our horses loaded our arms and started out on foot. We marched all night and just before day divided out into companies of two and three each to watch for him about the premises of some of the good citizens of the neighborhood. Monday, July 16. Daybreak this morning found Isaac Huffaker and myself watching the house of James Turpin. The dogs gave the alarm and we were discovered. Having searched the premises we started towards the spot agreed upon as a place of general rendezvous. On our way we fell in with several others of our company. Upon arriving at our rendezvous I lay down upon the ground and was soon asleep. When I was awakened I found our whole company had collected and were now in motion towards the Berry and Huffaker mansion where we were invited by those estimable young men to take breakfast. When we finished the hospitable repast prepared for us we mounted our horses and started again in search of Magowan. We scoured the hills and valleys for miles around sometimes mounted and again on foot sometimes all in one company and at others scattered and separated by miles. Neither finding our man or any clue to his whereabouts we gave up the search and returned to town where we arrived about 3 o'clock p.m. having taken a toilsome march of 21 hours without a moment's rest and with but one meal's victuals. When I reached town, I immediately went to bed and slept until the morning of-- Tuesday, July 17. Had a good appetite for breakfast this morning having eaten nothing since yesterday morning. Wrote to T. C. Brown, Macon, Georgia. Wednesday, July 18. Spent the day reading newspapers. John Carter's child, Braxtony, died today. At night went to hear Prof. Simon's lecture on Physiognomy and Phrenology. After the lecture, Misses Mollie Jones, Mollie Hardin, Sallie Elam, Charlotte Duncan, J.B. Berry and myself sat up with the body of Carter's child. Thursday, July 19. Slept a considerable portion of the morning. Wrote a letter to Aunt Mary S. Carter, Waco, Texas. Read newspapers during the remainder of the time I was awake. At night went to hear Prof. Simon's lecture. 1860 Friday, July 20. Read newspapers during the morning. Received a letter from James L. Hardin. At night went to hear Prof. Simons after which answered Hardin's letter. Saturday, July 21. Read some of Goldsmith's essays about politics, etc. In the evening John H. Goddard and myself went to the creek and took a wash. At night went to hear Prof. Simon's lecture. Sunday, July 22. Rev. Lewis Parker preached in the Court house from 11 until 1. I accompanied Miss Sallie Coffey to church. After dinner John B. Ingram and myself visited Misses Jennie Jones and Sallie J. Coffey at the residence of Mrs. Bobbitt where we spent the evening. After supper John A. Carter and myself walked out to C. H. Buster's to see Hon. W. C. Anderson and E.L. Van Winkle who are stopping there for the night. Found there C.H. Buster, M. P. Buster, G. C. Ingram, N. D. Ingram, J. M. Hewit, John S. Van Winkle, James V. Warden and others. Politics of course constituted the main subject of discussion. Monday, July 23. This was county court day end a great many people were in town. It had been announced that Hon. W. C. Anderson would address the citizens of Wayne and render an account of his stewardship while in Congress--that Hon. Jas. S. Chrisman would reply and that E.L. Van Winkle would address them as Elector for the State at large upon the Bell & Everett ticket. At 11 the court house was filled full of people. Hon. Jas. S. Chrisman opened the contest. He spoke for a few minutes upon national politics favoring the Breckenridge and Lane ticket then opened his battery upon W. C. Anderson charging him with having violated every pledge he made to the people while a candidate and with having acted with the Black Republicans in order to secure the vote of that party in his contested election case. Then followed W. C. Anderson in a speech of an hour and a half in which he ably defended the course pursued by him in the last session of Congress. Chrisman replied in a speech of thirty minutes after which Anderson spoke the same length of time. E.L. Van Winkle then took the stand and spoke an hour and a half upon national polities. Chrisman answered in a speech of similar length. Van Winkle replied. Chrisman declined coming any more. At night attended the Masonic Lodge after the adjournment of which I heard the latter part of Prof. Simons' lecture Tuesday, July 24. Wm. A. Hoskins, Esq., Bell and Everett elector for the 4th Congressional district is in town. He intends making a speech today at the residence of John H. Phillips. Loaned him Percy's anecdoteS.J.M. Rewit leaves today for Burksville. Went by stage to Uncle S. E. Tuttle's where I stayed all night. Wednesday, July 25. Uncle Sherman accompanied me to the residence of T. M. Cooper. Collected from Cooper $32.65 for William Simpson and $20 due me for services rendered in the case of Weavers heirs vs. Weavers heirs. Returned to Uncle Sherman's in time to take passage on the stage for Monticello. Found Mrs. Sarah Lankkford in the stage on her way to Monticello. Found my companion highly entertaining. Received letters from J.L. Hardin, Maxwell & Co., and Mr. M. B. Perkins. Answered that of Maxwell & Co. 1860 Thursday, July 26. Spent the day arranging notes and accounts placed in my hands for collection. Friday, July 27. Continued listing notes and accounts placed in my hands by Toler and Carter. Spent the evening reading the political news. Saturday, July 28. Wrote an account of last Monday's speaking and mailed a copy to the Eds. Louisville Journal and another to Zimmerman and son of the Danville Tribune. Sunday, July 29. Visited Misses Mattie Jones and Jennie Jones. At night Dr. C.A. Cox and I called on Misses Juan and Sue Phillips. Fearing it would rain we took an umbrella with us. When we left,the moon was shining very brightly and we spread our umbrella to prevent the moon from shining on us fearing it would injure our fair complexions. Monday, July 30. Spent the day listing notes and accounts and in making a few little settlements with those upon whom I held notes and accounts. Collected no money. Tuesday, July 31. Received the lot of books I bought of Maxwell Co. on the tenth instance. Employed Lloyd to make some shelves for which I paid him $1.50. Spent some time in arranging my books. Wednesday, August 1. Attended the trial of E. Fewston for maliciously shooting at and wounding William Minet. I appeared for the prosecution. J.S. Chrisman, Esq., defended. Made some few small collections. Borrowed a horse from Russ. Jones until the first day of October. Thursday, August 2. Mr. John Kendrick spoke here today. Quite a crowd assembled to hear the speaking. Made a few small collections. At night accompanied Miss Jennie Jones to the Court house to hear a speech from W.A. Hoskins. He had quite a fine audience considering the short notice the citizens had of his intention to address them. All the ladies of the town and vicinity turned out to hear him. When the speaking was over I attended Miss Jennie home and went on up the streets to Worsham's Hotel. Dr. J.B.S. Frisbie, W.A. Hoskins and myself were sitting on the porch when all at once a meteor of the most Intensely brilliant character arose in the S. D. rising in its course at an angle of about 20 degrees and moved with an apparently slow motion towards the N. W. Its light was of a peculiarly white character more brilliant perhaps than that of the sun. It completely blinded for a moment all who beheld it. After the meteor had disappeared I walked downtown to learn the sentiments of the people generally with respect to the strange visitor. The matter was being discussed freely and many opinions expressed with regard to it. The savants differing among themselves displayed a depth of research into the hidden mysteries of physical science truly astounding. Illustrious examples shining forth from the page of history should have taught them the folly of attempting to tamper with the staid orthodoxy of the common mind to popular opinion. The theory finding favor with the greater number was that the "last day" of the existence of this little ball of dirt had most certainly arrived. Some minutes after the disappearance 1860 of the meteor a sound deep and unnatural, not unlike the rambling of heavy thunder in the distance when near the earth but partaking of a roaring nature more like the roaring of a whirlwind. The sound continued for several minutes and gradually died away greatly to the relief of those who regarded the sound as the herald of an earthquake or judgement day. Friday, August 3. Read about half of Major Jones' Courtship and a few newspapers. Made a few small collections for Toler. Saturday, August 4. Finished Major Jones' courtship and read 100 pages in the Knickerbocker. Sunday, August 5. This morning read 40 pages in history of New York, After dinner called on Miss Mollie E. Hardin. About 3 o'clock had my horse caught and went into the valley to see Miss Sallie Coffey. Remained at Miss Sallies until sundown and returned to town. Monday, August 6. I am this day 23 years of age. Was elected Lt. Col. of the Ky. Militia for Wayne County. Spent the day doing what little lay in my power to secure the election of Flem. Bates to the office of Sheriff. A difficulty occurred between George W. Twiford and W.M. Worsham. John H. Goddard was Clerk of the election. Thos. Eades Sheriff and J. J. Garth and M. Stephens Judges. John S. Van Winkle started to Somerset this morning. William P. Goddard was knocked down by Morgan Daffron while walking quietly along the streets. Daffron hit him in the back of the head with a large stone. His skull was fractured and he was for sometime thought to be dead. John H. Goddard pursued Daffron for the purpose of arresting him. He found him back of the gaol and was attempting to arrest him when Cannon Singleton (who had followed Goddard from the Courthouse with a pistol in his hand) ran up within six feet of him and shot him dead upon the spot. Goddard neither spoke or breathed after he was shot. O1d Robert Singleton was seen advancing toward Goddard with a butcher's knife in his hand. Morgan Daffron, Robert, and Cannon Singleton were arrested upon the spot and committed to gaol: Robert Singleton being gaoler the keys were placed in the hands of L. P: Baker Deputy Sheriff. Their examining trial is set for Wednesday next. At night I visited W.P. Goddard twice. His case is considered hopeless. About 11 o'clock I went to sit up with the body of John H. Goddard deceased. Pound there Judge Geo. V. Mills and lady and Mrs. Peggy Carter. They left about 1 and their places were supplied by Misses Mollie Hardin and Jennie Carter and Mr. John B. Ingram. We remained until sometime after daybreak. I accompanied Miss Mollie Hardin home. Tuesday, August 7. Slept an hour or two after returning from the house of mourning after which I got up and assisted in making arrangements to inter the remains of John H. Goddard with the honors of the Masonic fraternity. Wrote a letter to Mr. John S. Van Winkle who is still at Somerset informing him of the melancholy occurrences of yesterday and requesting him to return immediately to assist me in the prosecution of Messers. Singleton and Daffron. Attended the funeral of John H. Goddard this evening. About forty Free Masons were in procession. Besides these were several hundred friends and relations of the deceased making altogether the largest funeral procession that ever followed the remains of any citizen of this county to their last resting place. 1860 When we returned to the Lodge John A. Carter Joshua Berry and myself were appointed to draft resolutions espressive of the high esteem in which our deceased brother was held among us and the deep affliction occasioned us by his untimely loss. W.P. Goddard was removed to the office of Dr. Cox next door to mine. There seems to be a strong disposition on the part of quite a large portion of the community to execute the prisoners according to the manner prescribed by Judge Lynch. Wednesday, August 8. John S. Van Winkle arrived this morning at 8 o'clock from Somerset having started sometime before daybreak. The examining trial of the Singletons and Daffron is postponed until tomorrow to enable the officers to get the witnesses summoned. Received a letter from Maxwell & Co., Louisville, Ky. The spirit of mobocracy is yet tolerably high though no outbreak is seriously apprehended. It is rumored that quite a body of men residing in the lower end of the county have conspired to rescue the prisoners from the hands of justice. We learn that a large number of armed men were lurking in the woods below town. John S. Van Winkle and myself investigated the law relative to the cases to be tried tomorrow. We were thus engaged until near midnight. I spent the remainder of the night acting as one of the gaol guards. The guard consisted of twenty-one men with fifty loaded muskets and several double-barrelled shot guns besides a plentiful supply of pistols. Having lost much sleep of late besides being much fatigued I had not been with the guards many minutes before I lay down upon a plank inside the church and slept until near daylight when I got up and concluded to finish my nap in my office. This is the first nap known to have been taken within the consecrated walls of our church destined in future to afford to the good citizens of Monticello the enjoyment of so many comfortable snoozes under the soothing sound of the Gospel. Thursday, August 9. The polls were compared this morning and Wm. Mullins found to be elected to the office of Sheriff over Flem. Bates by a majority of twenty-one votes. Robert Singleton resigned the office of gaoler and Samuel Hensley was appointed in his stead. The trial of Robert Singleton was postponed until tomorrow on account of the absence of witnesses. Friday, August 10. Spent the morning inquiring into the facts connected with the killing of John H. Goddard. Had several witnesses summoned for the Commonwealth in the Cannon Singleton case to be tried tomorrow. Received a letter from John A. Middelton, Shelbyville, Ky. Spent the greater part of the evening investigating the charge against Robt. Singleton of having been accessory to the murder of Goddard. The case was dismissed by the Attys. for the Commonwealth, John Van Winkle and myself. Saturday, August 11. Assisted John Van Winkle in the examination of witnesses in behalf of the Commonwealth in the Cannon Singleton case. Took notes of the testimony of witnesses as given. Hon. J.S. Chrisman defended. The examination began about eleven a.m. and was closed about sundown. The court adjourned until after supper. When the case was resumed it was argued by Chrisman and Van Winkle. Singleton was refused bail and was remanded to gaol to await trial for murder. 1860 Sunday, August 12.Spent the day reading light literature newspapers, etc. Wrote a letter to Grandpa Metcalfe. Did not wait on any of the fair sex today. Monday, August 13. Expected to have been engaged in the trial of Morgan Daffron for willfully and maliciously striking W.P. Goddard on the sixth inst. but the trial was postponed until Thursday next. Received a letter from James L. Hardin informing me he would be here about the first of Sept. Tuesday, August 14. Answered J.L. Hardin's letter. Read newspapers and Irving's Knickerbocker. Wm. Goddard appears much improved this morning and more rational than he has been since he was hurt. In the evening he went to the residence of his grandfather Hardin. I sat up with him the greater part of the night. He seems to be entirely unconscious of his situation or the cause. Has not the faintest recollection of the events of the sixth inst. Has not learned the death of his brother John. Inquired for him twice. Hiss brother's death is concealed from him. Wednesday, August 15. Spent the day reading newspapers and Irving's history of Hew York. Election returns indicate a majority for Combs in the State of about 20,000. Thursday, August 16. Was engaged throughout the day in the case of Commonwealth against Daffron. Was assisted by ChaS.L. Higginbotham, Esq.; Chrisman defended. I conducted the examination as I thought in a very creditable manner but (as my friends have repeatedly assured me) the argument I offered was a miserable failure. Daffron was held to bail in the sum of one thousand dollars. Friday, August 17. Devoted greater part of the day to the study of politics. Wrote a letter to Hon. Wm. F. Bullock, Louisville, Ky. Saturday, August 18. Read some English history and some politics. Shortly after supper became engaged in a game of whist which lasted until bed time. Sunday, August 19. Soon after breakfast called on Miss Jennie Jones where I remained about two hours. Did some miscellaneous reading. John B. Ghio and family late of St. Louis arrived here this evening. Miss Sue Belshe who has been their visitor since last winter was with them. Monday, August 20. Wrote to Messrs. Barnes & Co. and W.A. Buster all of Louisville. Received a letter from Aunt E. A. Shannon, Lexington, Missouri, acknowledging receipt of my Ambrotype. Engaged to defend Wilburn Privet charged with stealing corn. The case is to be tried tomorrow before Squire Powers and some other Justice. Tuesday, August 21. We had a fine rain this morning for the first time in several weeks. Started to Squire Powers' about 8 o'clock. I was overtaken by a very hard rain but having an umbrella and shawl I managed to keep tolerably dry. When I reached the residence of Daniel Powers, Esq., the trial of Privett had just commenced. Thos. Pile, Esq., my man of June 20 was the associate Justice. I regarded his connection with the 1860 case as the most ominous feature in it but as it happened I got along with him very smoothly. Two or three witnesses for the Commonwealth had given in their testimony when I arrived. I immediately entered into the case. At the close of the proof I arose and addressed the court for about 20 minutes and submitted the case. After a brief consultation their Honors acquitted my client. When they announced their determination in the cause I exclaimed with apparently earnest enthusiasm "and a most righteous judgement too your honors have rendered though as well satisfied of his guilt as of my own existence". Took dinner with Squire Powers and had my horse fed. Was treated with a great deal of politeness and hospitality. Started home about 4 o'clock p.m. but was overtaken at Daniel Shearer's by rain which caused me to stop until about half past six when I again mounted my horse and set out for town where I arrived about 8 o'clock. My client executed his note to me for $10 for my services today. Feeling considerably fatigued, retired early. Wednesday, August 22. I this day received a letter from J.L. Hardin who wrote from Louisville. He was on his way from Cincinnati where he has been to purchase books. He enclosed a few of our cards as specimens. Attended to some business for J.S. Van Winkle. Thursday, August 23. Mr. John T. Sanders (Cashier) was married to Miss Eliza J. Frisbie. The wedding was a private affair. The waiters were Miss Mary E. Hardin and G. C. Hayden, Miss Juan Phillips and Joshua Berry, Miss Fannie P. Coffey and Geo. K. Noland. They were married at 8 a.m. and immediately started on a wedding tour to the Mammoth Cave. I took charge of J.S. Frisbie's school in District No. 1 while he attended his sister's wedding. He relieved me about 9:30 a.m. I was invited to take dinner at Dr. J.S. Frisbie's but declined. Spent the day reading light matter. Friday, August 24. Received a letter from Thos. E. Powell, Esq., Henderson, Ky., and answered it immediately. Brought suit on a note for George W. Ingram. Investigated several legal questions. Saturday, August 25. Spent the principal part of the day in studying politics. Paid $5 subscription for Meterological instruments to be brought to Monticello. Sunday, August 26. Spent the day reading a little of Byron and some other poetical works. Monday, August 27. Mixed among the people a good deal making a few collections for Carter and Toler. Took several notes to bring suit upon. Mr. John J. Garth Breckenridge elector for Wayne County opened his canvass today. I did not reply as it had not been my intention to speak today. Mr. Garth requested me to meet him at Hutchison's spring Saturday, Sept. 8. At night attended the Masonic Lodge. Presented appropriate resolutions upon the death of Bro. John H. Goddard. They were unanimously adopted. J.S. Van Winkle reached home this evening. Tuesday, August 28. Brought several suits upon notes this morning. Judge Joshua F. Bullit and Dr. D. P. White spoke here today advocating the claims of Stephen A. Douglas for the Presidency. Hon. Jas. S. 1860 Chrisman responded in behalf of Breckenridge. Received notice to take depositions in the case of T. C. & A.H. Brown vs. G.W. Ingram. Wednesday, August 29. Took from the P. 0. a letter which came Monday evening. He informed me he would be here on Friday, August 31. Received a letter from Barnes & Hill, Louisville, Ky., and another from Aunt Mary S. Carter, Waco, Texas. Thursday, August 30. In the morning wrote to Messrs. Barnes & Hill. Answered Aunt Mary Carter's letter and wrote another to W.A. Buster now in Louisville. Mailed to W.A. Buster a copy of the resolutions of Wayne Lodge relative to the death of John H. Goddard requesting him to have them published. Friday, August 31. Brought suit this morning for Aaron Turpen against his wife Mary F. Turpen for a divorce. Took his note for $10, payable to Tuttle & Hardin. Attended to taking the deposition of John Cummins in the case of T. C. & A.H. Brown. Was applied to take depositions in the case of Cebron Crutchfield against Ruben Ard but was obliged to decline as I have an engagement to make a Bell & Everett speech on Carpenter's Fork. Mike Owsley and R. B. Pittman assistant Electors for the State at large the former upon the Bell & Everett and the latter upon the Douglas & Johnson ticket spoke here today. Both acquitted themselves in a very creditable manner. At night I threw together a few notes for my speech tomorrow and then went to a ball at Mr. Bobbitt's where I remained until after 1. Received a letter from Sue Coffey. Saturday, September 1. Started soon after breakfast to Carpenter's Fork. Rode L.P. Baker's horse to try him. Have been speaking of buying him. Arrived at F. D. Frost's School house about 10 o'clock where I found rather a slim crowd in attendance but about noon the number swelled to fifty or sixty. I spoke about an hour. This was my first effort upon the political boards and though by no means a brilliant one under all circumstances I have no reason to be dissatisfied with it. Took dinner with F. D. Frost. Returned to town very hoarse from speaking and from a bad cold lately contracted. Sunday, September 2. Went over home this morning where I remained until late in the evening. Called on no ladies today or tonight. Miss Mary Philips returned from Harrodsburg this evening where she had been since July 6. John S. Tan Winkle went to Burksville today in company with Mr. Mike H. Owsley who has abandoned the remainder of his appointments to speak in behalf of Bell & Everett and is returning home. At night wrote to John A. Middelton of Shelbyville, Ky. Monday, September 3. Bought of L.P. Baker a horse saddle bridle and stable for two hundred and fifty dollars. Executed my note for two hundred and am to pay the remainder in cash in a few days. Received a letter from J.L. Hardin assigning ill-health as a reason for his not starting for Monticello at the time agreed upon. Received also a letter from Alf. H. Peyton of Hardinsburg, Ky. Wrote to Sue Coffey, Louisville, Ky., and to M. B. Perkins and W. McKee Fox both of Somerset, Devoted a part of the day to the study of politics. Some of the Mammoth Cave tourists returned today. Mr. G. C. Hayden came as far as Somerset on his way home and turned back to attend the Danville Fair. Miss Mary E. Hardin stopped at Crab-Orchard. Miss 1860 F.F. Coffey and G. X. Noland stopped at Mr. W. J. Kindrick's. Miss Ivan Phillips and Josh. Berry came on to town. Miss Ivan brought Scott's Infantry Tactics purchased for me in Louisville, Ky., by Mr. W.A. Buster. Tuesday, September 4. Answered Alf. H. Peyton's letter. Attended to the trial of Moses Anderson before the examining court for shooting at William Burk with intent to kill. Conducted the prosecution. Chrisman defended. Anderson was acquitted. Went to the residence of F. Bates to see him in relation to an exchange of the rooms in Huffaker's new brick building in which we each at this time keep office. Rode from thence to the residence of Mr. M. Phillips where I spent an hour or more in conversation with Miss Juan. Got Scott's Infantry Tactics which she had brought from Louisville. Wednesday, September 5. Went to Russell Co. on business for George K. Noland. Took dinner with Andrew Miller. On my return to town found that my partner J.L. Hardin had arrived. Received two letters from S. A. G. Noel & Co. of Nashville, Tenn., containing claims for collection amounting to between six and seven hundred dollars. Receipted in the name of Tuttle & Hardin. Thursday, September 6. Brought suit on one of the Noel claims. Had several cases presented for advice but undertook none of them. Among them was an exceedingly rich one in which a divorce was sought. Friday, September 7. Started to Esq. Powers' court in company with J.L. Hardin. When we got as far as L.P. Huffaker's watermelon patch we stopped to help ourselves to some melons and while there Shelby Coffey, Jr., on his return from the South came riding up and stopped with us. From him we learned that we were mistaken with regard to the day upon which Powers holds his court and we accordingly returned with him to town. On our return we met Bro. Jas. D. Buck who had lost his pocket book containing several notes and which Hardin had found as we went down. Hardin restored his lost property for which Bro. Buck in the fullness of his gratitude patronized the firm to the extent of a contingent fee of five dollars in as case between himself and his daughter-in-law to be tried before Esq. Powers next Friday. At night attended a ball at the Masonic Hall. Saturday, September 8. My competitor Mr. John J. Garth had an appointment today to speak at Hutchison's spring so I caught my horse and set out for the purpose of giving him battle. Went in the first place to Uncle Sherman Tuttle's where I took dinner. Saw my worthy antagonist sitting in John Mercer's porch as I passed. He soon joined me and we proceeded together to the place at which he was to have spoken. We found no one there the whole neighborhood having gone to an association on Sinking so we started back. On our return we met Hon. James S. Chrisman armed with his "bird show" starting out to meet Hon. W. C. Anderson. Sunday, September 9. Spent the day partly in lounging and partly in reading newspapers stories. 1860 Monday, September 10. Hardin and I went to M. Stephen's Court. We found nobody there and nothing to do. Took dinner with Shack and returned to town. Wrote a letter to N.B. Stone, Jamestown, Ky. Received a letter from A. Turpin, Weaverton, Ky. Tuesday, September 11. Had my horse caught to go to M. Back's Court but Hardin having failed in obtaining a horse I gave out going. Gave my time and attention principally to the transaction of diminutive business transactions. Arranged S. A. G. Noel's claim with C. Toler. Answered A. Turpin's letter. Wednesday, September 12. Spent the day reading and transacting small business transactions. Isaac N. Shepherd returned today from Washington City. Ewan made the acquaintance of the illustrious Charles D. Higgenbotham. Thursday, September 13. Spent some time over at home this morning. Received a letter from N.B. Stone and C. Toler. Wrote to R. B. Metcalfe and directed to Paris, Ky. Friday, September 14. Hardin and I went to Esq. Powers' court. Attended to Rev. Jas. D. Buck's case. The opposite party obtained judgements for 75 cents and costs. We worked at the case full four hours and got nothing for our labor as our fee depended upon the contingency of throwing our opponents in the costs. We got no dinner but Jim who lagged behind was presented by the good housewife with an immense half-moon apple pie gorgeously cromped around the arc which he divided with me upon overtaking me. Returned home rather too late for supper. Saturday, September 15. Investigated several legal questions, read newspapers and Irving's history of New York. Sunday, September 16. Spent the greater portion of the morning over at home and the evening in my office. Monday, September 17. Spent the day attending cases in the Wayne Quarterly Court. Received letter from C.B. Bachellor asking my attention to depositions on Saturday next in the case of Crutchfield vs. And. Tuesday, September 18. Spent the day attending Court. It adjourned this evening. Answered Bachellor's letter. Wednesday, September 19. Went on a collecting and general winding up expedition for Dr. Richardson. Went in company with Chas. H. Buster and a.m. Shepperd to the residence of Elias Kelly on Meadow Creek. Having transacted my business with Mr. Kelly went via Tom Copenheifer's, Robert Wilhite's to Uncle Sherman's where I took dinner. Went over to Mrs. Nancy Hutchisons' after which returned to Uncle Sherman's and stayed all night. Thursday, September 20. Went down to Mill Springs and from thence to Soloman Dunagan's. Settled my business with him and returned to Mill Springs to dinner. H. B. Barker who is on his way to Alabama accompanied me to town. Had a settlement with him. 1860 Friday, September 21. Most of the day spent in consultations and arrangement of business for the Wayne Circuit Court. Received letters from E. and L. Lieberman and Will. Mariner all of Louisville, Ky. Saturday, September 22. J.L. Hardin went to Creelsboro to attend to business for E. and L. Lieberman. I spent the morning in writing letters to E. and L. Lieberman, George Cowan, WM. Brown, A. Turpin, and Messrs. Civil and Wood. In the evening attended to taking depositions as requested by Mr. C.B. Bachellor in the case of Crutchfield vs. Ard pending in the Pulaski Circuit Court. Sunday, September 23. Spent the day reading the Knickerbocker, Scots' Lady of the Lake, Newspapers, etc. W. H. Wadsworth, Esq., one of the Bell and Everett electors for the state at large arrived in town this evening. Spent some time in his company. Monday, September 24. Did a considerable business at mixing among the people. Attended also to some business in the County Court. The greater part of the evening was taken up by W. H. Wadsworth' s speech. It was a noble effort and left a good impression on the audience. J. J. Garth attempted a response but not more than a dozen remained to hear him. After speaking for half an hour he became discouraged with his own effort and his small audience and quit. Tuesday, September 25. Was present at Messrs. Van Winkle's office where J.L. Hardin was attending to some depositions for A. S. and E. B. Jones in their suit against Buster and Wilhite. Gave notice to take depositions in the case of Aaron Turpin vs. Mary F. Turpin at Esq. Molin's on the first day of Oct. Wrote to S. Crutchfield, Jr., to serve the notice and get out subpoenas for the witnesses. Wrote to C.B. Bachellor with regard to the depositions I attended to at his instance on Saturday last. Sat up the greater part of the night with Mr. L.P. Baker who is very sick. Wednesday, September 26. Pelt rather unwell but attended to taking depositions in the case of A. S. and E. B. Jones vs. Buster and Wilhite all day. Being very much worried and having slept none last night I was siezed with a burning fever succeeded by a severe chill. Messrs. H. J. Bates and James L. Hardin sat up with me all night showing me every attention my situation required. At the hall a ball was given to Messrs. James M. Saufley and John T. Marshall who leave for Louisville tomorrow the former to attend the Law Department of the Louisville University and the latter to seek a situation as clerk in some wholesale merchantile establishment. Thursday, September 27. Saufley and Marshall started this morning. I lay abed a11 day in my office and was tolerably sick. This is the anniversary of my departure for the Louisville University. Friday, September 28. My health is considerably improved. Remained close in my office all day. Finished Scot's Lady of the Lake. Received a letter from S. A. G. Noel & Co. expressing satisfaction with the manner in which their business was attended to. Saturday, September 29. Kept tolerably close in my office most of the day. Attended to taking deposition in the case of Privit vs. Upchurch. Finished Irving's history of New York. 1860 Sunday, September 30. Stayed in my office most of the day reading little scraps of one work and another as fancy directed. Wrote a letter to Aunt Laura Baylor. Went to the Court house and heard Uncle Billy Simpson preach. Monday, October 1. Spent the day taking depositions in the case of A. S. & E. B. Jones vs. Buster & Wilhite. Hardin went to Esq. Molin's to take depositions in the case of Turpin vs. Turpin. Wrote to W. McKee Fox, Somerset, Ky. Tuesday. October 2. Was engaged all day taking depositions in the pork house case. Wednesday, October 3. Spent the day taking depositions in the pork house case. Took about all the proof we expect to take for the present. Thursday, October 4. The raising of the framework of the new church began today. Gen. Coffey was seriously hurt by the falling of a stick of timber. I and, several others were immediately under it when it fell but all except Gen. Coffey managed to escape unhurt. Friday, October 5. Spent most of the day assisting to raise the church. Hardin received the Ky. Reports today per Wiley Hughes wagon. His literary works text works and a part of his clothing are yet at Lebanon. Wrote to J. A. Middelton, Louisville, Ky. Saturday, October 6. Spent the morning at the church raising but all hands were obliged to quit on account of rain. Hon. Thos. E. Bramlette arrived this evening. Sunday, October 7. Spent the day in loitering about. It rained the greater part of the time. Messrs. E.L. Pan Winkle anD.S. Williams of Somerset arrived. Monday, October 8. Circuit Court opened here this morning. Hon. Thos. E. Bramlette presiding and the following members of the bar in attendance to wit: Hon. Z. Wheat, T. Craves, and T. T. Alexander of Adair; Joseph E. Hays, Jacob A. Williams, Jas. M.C. Lissenby and N.B. Stone of Russell; Sherrod Williams, E.L. Van Winkle and W. McKee Fox of Pulaski, and the resident Lawyers of this place. John S. Van Winkle, James S. Chrisman, Charles L. Higginbotham, James L. Hardin and myself. The Grand Jury having been organized sworn and charged the Court adjourned for dinner. Immediately after dinner Tim. Cravens and E.L. Van Winkle candidates for the Electorship of the State at large addressed the people upon the political issues of the day in which they both acquitted themselves in a highly creditable manner. The speaking occupied the entire evening. Tuesday; October 9. Spent the day attending to business in Court. Wednesday, October 10. Attended Court until its adjournment for the day which was about 11. The remainder of the day I devoted to preparing answers in Chancery suits and in hunting up authorities. Received a letter from John A. Middelton and answered it. Wrote to A. Turpen. Thursday, October 11. Devoted the day to business in Court. 1860 Friday, October 12. Spent this day as yesterday principally in the Court house. Court adjourned this evening. Saturday, October 13. Went to Mullentown to attend J. J. Garth's appointment to speak. Stopped at Mrs. Garths where I found my worthy competitor. Remained until after dinner. We then proceeded to Mullentown but found no one there to speak to so after remaining there for about an hour we started home. After my arrival Jim Hardin and I received a beautiful bouquet each from Misses Mollie Sallee and Mollie Phillips. In return I presented Miss Mollie Phillips with Scott's Lady of the Lake. Sunday, October 14. Spent the day reading newspapers etc. Monday, October 15. Read decisions of the Ky. Court of Appeals during the greater part of the day. John A. Carter gave possession of his house to Dr. Bell and went to Gen. Coffey's to board. Pa's old black man Zack died today of appolexy. Tuesday, October 16. Read several cases in the Ky. Reports. Took up Humbolt's Cosmos to read of nights. Devoted the remainder of the day to business of various kinds. Wednesday, October 17. Read several Ky. Reports also several newspapers. Thursday, October 18. Read Ky. Reports about half the day and devoted the remainder to making settlements with several persons aginst whom I hold claims in favor of Carter and Richardson. Friday, October 19. Read Ky. Reports during the morning and newspapers in the evening. Saturday, October 20. Read a few cases in the Ky. Reports and investigated some of the questions involved by examining several of the text works. Dr. Cox and I took a ride this evening. We started out towards Shelby Coffey's Sr. but went across to the Somerset road hoping to meet Misses Jennie Jones and Lu Hite on their way to town from James Jones' but after waiting until nearly dark and seeing nothing of them we returned to town. The ladies came in shortly after our arrival. Received a bouquet from Misses Jennie Jones and Sallie Bobbitt. Sunday, October 21. Started about 9 in the morning intending to pay a visit to Miss Sallie Coffey but met her and her sister Mollie a short distance this side of their house on their way to Mr. H. Coffey's; they offered to return home but I would not permit them to do so on my account but accepted an invitation to accompany them to their Uncle's. Took dinner at H. Coffey's and remained until about 4 o'clock after which I accompanied Misses Mollie and Sallie home, remained half an hour and returned to town. After supper Hardin and I commenced reading Humbolt's Cosmos but were interrupted by visitors. Mr. A.H. Russell and Miss Sallie Moore of Columbia arrived in town this evening. Monday, October 22. Read Ky. Reports most of the day. At night attended the Masonic Lodge. M. A. Butler and William Clark were initiated. 1860 Tuesday, October 23. Spent the day reading Ky. Reports and at night read Humbolt's Cosmos until bed time. Wednesday, October 24. Hardin received the remainder of his books and clothing today. We spent the evening examining the books arranging them upon the shelves, etc. At night read the Cosmos. Thursday, October 28. This morning wrote to E. & S. Lieberman, Louisville, Ky., read a few cases in the Ky. Reports. Hardin and I took a ride this evening. At night read the Cosmos. Friday, October 26. Read Ky Reports during the morning and in the evening went down to J. Z. Sallee's and accompanied Miss Mollie Sallee to town. At night called and took Miss Mollie to a ball at the Masonic. Remained at the ball until about 12 after which I ate a night supper with Buster's, Bos having got in from the country too late to get supper. Saturday, October 27. Read law during the day and the Cosmos at night. Sunday, October 28. Spent the most of the day and until 12 at night reading "Japhet in Search of a Father." Read it all except about 100 pages. Hardin, J.S. Frisbie and I read by turns. Monday, October 29. Read the remaining hundred pages of "Japhet in Search of a Father" after which I called on Miss Mollie Sallee to know when it would suit her convenience to return home. Her answer was whenever it would suit me. I caught my horse and let him stand hitched up all day expecting she would notify me of her readiness but as no word came Hardin and I late in the evening rode out to S. Coffey's orchard and got our pockets full of apples. Tuesday, October 30. Spent the morning reading Ky. Reports. In the evening started down to W. Gibson's for the purpose of buying some corn but when I got down as far as Capt. Goddard's I concluded it was too late. I was anxious to go as I wished to go by Judge Sallee's and make some explanation to Miss Mollie with regard to my apparent neglect in failing to see her home on yesterday but after talking with Capt. Goddard for some time and drinking something less than half a barrel of cider I returned to town. Wednesday, October 31. Divided my time impartially between law and politics. Was invited by D. W. Hance, Esq., to attend his wedding with Miss Jennie Carter to take place tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Wrote to John H. Phillips, Esq., informing him that on Saturday next J.S. Van Winkle would address the people at his house upon the political issues of the day. Thursday, November 1. Intended attending D. I. Hance's wedding but my horse got out of the stable and ran off. Dr. Cox' a horse was with him and when we caught them and got as far as Billy Collet's, we met the wedding party on their return to town. The happy pair started this evening for the state of Georgia. Friday, November 2. Wrote a letter to Aunt Mary Carter and spent the remainder of the day preparing for my speech tomorrow. 1860 Saturday, November 3. In company with John S. Van Winkle went to the residence of John H. Phillips. Upon our arrival at the place of our appointment we found but few persons assembled and put off the speaking waiting for a crowd until too late for but one or us to speak. I, of course, gave way to Mr. Van Winkle who spoke until nearly night. We then went to the residence of Joshua Berry where we met Frisbie Jo. Miller and D. Hall stayed all night, Sunday, November 4. Started to town this morning soon after breakfast where in due time we arrived. After dinner J. V. Warden, Joseph Miller, James D. Hardin and I started out to Rock Creek where Hardin and I have an appointment to speak. We arrived at Ben Bark's about dark. Hardin, Miller and I stayed all night. Warden went to Esq. Dobb's. We were entertained by our host with marked kindness and hospitality. Monday, November 5. We resumed our journey this morning to Rock Creek which we reached about noon and waited the assembling of a crowd at Lewallen's spring. At three o'clock about foty of the Soveriegns having gathered together. I addressed them in a speech of about half an hour's having been previously advised that the shorter I cut off my remarks the more acceptable they would be as the audience had generally imbibed rather too freely to enjoy a long oration. When I had concluded my remarks Hardin rose and spoke with good effect for about twenty minutes after which we mixed around among the crowd, formed a few plans of operation and dispersed. Hardin and I went home with Tom, Ned, and Squire Dolan. We here had our horses fed and took supper. We had some excellent fresh venison for supper which we highly relished having had no dinner. After supper we amused ourselves for awhile playing "seven-up." In the meantime Warden, Joe Miller, and H.T. Bark came and put up for the night. Ed and Tom Dolan, Hardin, myself and several others started out to bring in voters to the polls on the morrow. He stormed the castle of Miss Hannah Sweet on our way and spent an hour or so in her very excellent society cutting up all manner of monkey shines greatly to the indignation of that worthy lady. Cur crowd here separated. Rardin, Dolan, Bark, and I went on to Ben Smith's where we arrived at 2 a.m. Tuesday, November 6. We aroused the household and cut up for awhile when we sent Ben Smith and Burk a mile or two off after whiskey. Dolan and I stretched ourselves upon a pallet before the fire and were soon asleep. The last we saw or heard of Hardin until day he was sitting upon the side of the bed used by the two worthy heads of the family conversing with the good lady of the house. Burk and Ben Smith returned about daylight with a half a gallon of the overjoyful. We breakfasted soon after their arrival and were on our way to the Dobbs precient before sunrise. Hardin rode a large dappled gray horse belonging to C.H. Buster and took Ben Smith behind him. Ben entertained the company generally and Hardin particularly by singing songs more loud than charming which he kept up during the continuance of our journey. Hardin was so much delighted with the lay of the minstrel that he gave his horse up to him and walked for several miles. When we arrived at the Dobbs precient we voted Ben and about 11 a.m. started towards town via Parmleysville. We left Parmleysville about 1 and arrived in town about 4. I immediately went to the Court house and cast my vote for Bell and Everett. 1860 Wednesday, November 7. Felt considerably fatigued from my trip to the mountains and spent the day in visiting and making up for lost sleep. Thursday, November 8. Wrote to grandpa Metcalfe and to George D. Prentice. Learn the Breckenridge and Lane optained a majority of 92 votes in this county. Felt too much interested in the scattering returns received from neighboring counties to pay much attention to anything else. Douglass obtained but very few votes in the county. Friday, November 9. Received a letter from Grandpa expressing much regret on account of my turning politician. Received also an invitation to attend a wedding in Louisville between Miss Lou. Yenawein and a Mr. Funk to take place on 13th inst. At night Miss Mollie Hardin and I played euchre against Miss Charlotte Duncan and J.B. Berry. Saturday, November 10. Spent the day reading law and miscellany. At night Miss Jennie Jones and I played a game of euchre against Miss Mollie Hardin and J.L. Hardin. Sunday, November 11. Read a few scraps of poetry from Byron, Moore and others, lounged about the streets, etc. etc. Monday, November 12. Spent the morning reading law. Received letters from J.M. Saufley and John A. Middleton both of Louisville, devoted the greater part of the evening to reading the news. Considerable excitement prevails on account of the threatened secession of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. Tuesday, November 13. Attended a sale at the late residence of Ellis Wright deceased where I bought fifteen barrels of corn and nineteen bushels of apples. Wednesday, November 14. Spent the morning reading law. Received a letter from Worthington & Co., Louisville, Ky. Read the news this evening. Thursday, November 15 Spent the day reading miscellany and Don Quixote. Friday, November 16. Spent the morning reading law. In the evening went to Uncle Sherman's via Mill Springs at which latter place I stopped to see a wardrobe which Mr. J.P. Lynch is manufacturing for Hardin and myself. Stayed all night at Uncle Sherman's. Saturday, November 17. Went to Mr. John S. Wray's this morning upon business. On my return stopped at William Crockett's where I spent an hour or more transacting business and in conversation. While there met with old Mrs. Corbit who seemed very glad to see me she having been in former times much attached to my mother and the rest of Grandpa's family. Took dinner at Uncle Sherman's came on to town via Mill Springs at which place I stopped an hour or two. Found Mr. James T. Bramlette in Monticello on his way to the Columbia Court. He, Phil Hardin and I played euchre until about midnight. Sunday, November 18. Spent most of the day reading Don Quixote. J.S. Van Winkle and J. T. Bramlette went to Columbia today to Court. 1860 Monday, November 19. Read Ky. Report very closely all day. At night Hardin and I called on Misses Matilda Kindrick and Sallie Moore and played euchre until bed time. Tuesday, November 20. Read Ky. Reports all day and Don Quixote de Lamanca at night. Wednesday, November 21. Went to Mill Springs for the purpose of seeing the wardrobe put on the wagon. From thence went to Uncle Sherman's with Mary who accompanied me from town. Stayed a few minutes at Uncle Sherman's and returned to town where I arrived about dark. The Southern news is of an important character. Dissolution seems inevitable. Received a letter from Thos. E. Powell, Henderson, Ky. Thursday, November 22. Spent the day reading Ky. reports and at night read Don Quixote until bed time. Friday, November 23. Applied myself throughout the day very closely reading Ky. Reports. At night read Don Quixote De Lamanca "Knight of the Sorrowful Figure" subsequently the self-styled "Knight of the Lions." Saturday, November 24. Spent the day in hard study and the night in reading Don Quixote. Sunday, November 25. Spent the day in lounging and in reading Don Quixote. Monday, November 26. This was County Court day. A meeting of the Democracy was held at the Court house taking into consideration the present distracted state of our political affairs. No other party was invited to participate. Hon. James S. Chrisman made a speech of something like an hour's duration professedly Union though of a highly inflamatory character tending to inbitter the feelings of those influenced by it against the North. Brought several suits. At night attended the Masonic Lodge. J.S. Frisbie and David Gray were initiated. Tuesday, November 27. Was closely engaged all day reading the Ky. Reports. At night read Don Quixote. Wednesday, November 28. Read Ky. Reports most of the day and newspapers apart of the evening. Received a letter from E. & S. Lieberman. At night read Don Quixote. Thursday, November 29. Went hunting this morning with Dr. C.A. Cox and J.L. Hardin. We hunted all day and returned to town too late for supper at the hotel. Took supper with Dr. Cox. Finished Don Quixote. Friday, November 30. Read law closely all day except the time I devoted to writing a letter to J. M. Saufley. At night commenced reading Prescott's Phillip the second. Saturday, December 1. Read Ky. Reports all day and Prescott's Phillip the second at night. Sunday, December 2. Divided my time between lounging and reading Phillip the second. 1860 Monday, December 3. Spent the day reading Phillip the second and Ky. Reports. Engaged to defend Martin Kennedy at an examining trial to be held before two magistrates on Wednesday next. Fee agreed upon $50. Tuesday, December 4. Spent the day reading Ky. Reports, Criminal Law, Phillip the Second, newspapers, etc. Wrote to John A. Middelton. Wednesday, December 5. This was a bitter cold morning but wrapping up warmly Hardin and I started soon after breakfast to attend to the trial of our client Kenedy held before Esquires McBearth and Back at the residence of the former. We had time on our arrival to consult our client witnesses and outside assistants and advisors before the arrival of our distinguished competitor Charles L. Higginbotham the county atty. Daniel L. Powers named in the warrant as prosecutor applied for a contintuance and filed an affidavit defective in five or six particulars but which was sustained and the continuance granted in spite of all our objections, and much to our surprise and vexations. Finding the well-settled rules of practice so little regarded, we concluded to try our hand on a little bogus practice and succeeded after contending for more than an hour in obtaining a trial by admitting that the absent witness would swear what the affidavit set forth without however admitting its truth. After having heard the proof which occupied nearly the entire evening their honors discharged our client greatly to his relief and the pleasure of his attys. and those who legged for him outside. Passing the still house on our return home we bought seven pints of whiskey and took it out to the big road where we stopped and took a long horn all round before disappearing to our respective homes. We reached town about dark. Ate supper read about 100 pages in Phillip Second and retired to rest. Thursday, December 6. Read Ky. Reports most of the day and at night Phillip Second. Friday; December 7. Read Ky. Reports during the morning. In the evening started to Uncle Sherman's to bring Mary home but as it seemed likely to rain before I could get there I turned back and went over home. While there Mary and Uncle Sherman arrived. Returned to town ate supper and read Phillip Second until bed time. Saturday, December 8. Read the President's message upon Secession received by yesterday's mail and assisted Uncle Sherman in the examination of some records in the Clerk's office. Attended to some little business transactions and devoted the remainder of the day to reading Prescott's Phillip the Second. Sunday, December 9. Went to church this morning at Bethseda. Returned about 2. Finished the second volume of Phillip Second. Heard for the first time that the day was fixed for my union with Miss Sallie J. Coffey. Did not believe it though. Madame Rumor has been within the last few days most positively asserting that such would be the case within a short time. Monday, December 10. Went to Jamestown, Ky., this morning in company with Messrs E. Layton, W. M. Worsham, I. D. Hudson and J.L. Hudson. Left considerable gossip and some few bets afloat with regard to the truth 1860 of reports in relation to my wedding. Found in attendance at the Jamestown Court Hon. Thos. E. Bramlette, Hon. Z. Wheat, Tim Cravens, T. T. Alexander, J. Garnet Parker, C. Hardin, and W.E. Russell of Columbia; E.L. Van Winkle, Sherrod Williams, and James T. Gramlette of Somerset; Thos. Winfry of Burksville, R. B. Pittman of Danville; John S. Van Winkle and Charles 1. Higginbotham of Wayne and the resident attys. J. Elsy Hays, N.B. Stone, J. M.C. Lissenby and Jacob A. Williams. Several Union speeches were made by different members of the bar though I did not arrive in time to hear them. Stopped with G.W. Eubanks. Hardin went to Jamestown, Tenn., with J. A. Carter. Tuesday, December 11. Attended court during the greater part of the day. Was disturbed most all night by a parcel of drunken rowdies. Did not get more than two hours sleep. Wednesday, December 12. Attended court until noon. Finished the little business I had in court. After dinner ordered my horse, paid my bill and left. Started about 2 and arrived at home about 6. Pound considerable gossip afloat concerning the reported engagement between Miss Matilda Kindrick and Mr. A. E. Russell. Through the interference of the lady's family and friends she was induced to refuse a fulfillment of the engagement (if one existed) and demanded a return of her letters through her cousin George K. Noland. Russell refused to give them up and threatened to kill Nolan for his interference. Mrs. Russell warned Noland to keep out of her son's way saying it was her misfortune to be the mother of a son that would shoot. Noland thanked her for the kind consideration she evinced for his welfare but requested her to say to her son that he was having some work done on the streets and that either there or at his counting room the aforesaid A. K. could find him at any time. At night Noland got him into his store and compelled him to deliver up the letters and documents he had received from Miss Matilda. Thursday, December 13. Spent some time instructing J.S. Frisbie and read 140 pages in Phillip Second. Mr. F. N. Alexander was today married to a Miss Roberts. Friday, December 14. Read 160 pages in Phillip Second. Received a letter from Grandpa Metcalfe. Hardin returned from Jamestown, Tenn. about noon. At night in company with Dr. C.A. Cox went to a party at the residence of F. N. Alexander. Was assailed on all sides with accusations of being engaged to Miss Sallie Coffey. Defended myself as best I could but was unable to convince any considerable number of my accusers of their error. Did not choose to embarrass her or myself by bestowing upon her more than moderate share of my attention as nearly all present seemed to regard it as their religious duty to observe all that passed between us and ascertain if possible how matters stood. Returned to town some time after one. Saturday, December 15. Felt rather too drowsy today from loss of sleep last night to do a great deal of study. Read a little poetry from Byron, Moore and others. Slept a little during the evening. At night went to church and heard an excellent sermon from Dr. T. J. Moore. M. A. Butler and C.H. Marks fought this evening. 1860 Sunday, December 16. Soon after breakfast went to the Elk Spring valley and accompanied Miss Sallie Coffey to town. Went with her to church at 11 a.m. Called to see her in the evening and at night attended her to church. Monday, December 17. Accompanied Miss Sallie home this morning. The trip was a highly interesting and agreeable one to me. On the way agreed to exchange a miniature of hers which I had had in my possession for about two years for one she had taken last Summer. As there was no fire in the parlor we went into the family room. As Mrs. Coffey was present I felt sorely perplexed as to how the exchange of miniatures could be effected without her knowledge. At length recollecting having loaned Miss Sallie Irving's Sketch Book I asked her if she had finished reading it. She said he had and went into the parlor to get it. I followed and made the exchange of miniatures. I cared nothing for the book then but in order to keep up appearances brought it home. Arrived in time about noon. Attended court all evening. At night accompanied Miss Juan Phillips to church. Tuesday, December 18. Attended church in the morning and court in the evening. Most of my cases were continued until next term. Late in the evening went out to Mr. B. Carter's and returned about Sundown. After supper went to church. Wednesday, December 19. Went to church this morning. Spent the greater portion of the evening reading the news. Received intelligence from the Columbia and subsequently the Secession Convention to which latter place they adjourned after the first day on account of Small Pox in Columbia. Thursday, December 20. J.L. Hardin started to Brownsboro, Ky. today to spend Christmas with the old folks at home. Finished reading the third volume of Prescott's Phillip the Second. Spent about two hours over at home this evening. Mother and Mary took me through a regular and thorough course of questioning and cross questioning concerning Miss Sallie Coffey but I flatter myself they failed to elicit any very satisfactory information with regard to my intentions or pretentions in that quarter or anything to aid their conjectures relative to the engagement NOW I believe pretty generally though erroneously supposed to exist between that interesting and amiable young lady and myself. After supper wrote to George Bryan and G.W. Eubanks both of Jamestown, Ky. Friday, December 21. Spent the day reading various literary works, and in writing a letter to cousin Bettie Carter. Commenced reading Motley's Dutch Republic but was prevented from making any very considerable progress by the constant influx of loungers. Saturday, December 22. Wrote a letter to James D. Hardin this morning and read a little in the Dutch Republic. Commenced reading after dinner but was compelled to stop and write about sixty tickets to a Christmas ball to be held at the Masonic Hall next Tuesday night which occupied my time during the greater part of the evening. Attended the trial of Marks and Butler for fighting on the 15th inst. Defended Butler, my client was fined $2.50 and costs. 1860 Sunday, December 23. Soon after breakfast mounted my horse and started to see my Dulcinea. Met G. C. Ingram some distance above town and in answer to his inquiries concerning my destination told him I was going to see Frank Alexander. It is however needless to say that I did not stop to see Frank. Took dinner at Mrs. Coffey's and remained until near night. Spent the day quite pleasantly. Just as I was on the point of leaving Messrs James Smith and Auterry E. McBeath came to stay all night. There was church in town tonight but did not attend as W.A. Hoskins and Dr. Otho Miller visited me and remained until near bed time. Monday, December 24. Today was our County Court day. W.A. Hoskins visited me and played a number of exquisite pieces on the violin. Mr. B. Carter paid me twenty dollars which I had loaned him some time in the summer and expressed much more gratitude than the small favor deserved. Jim Smith returned from the Valley seemingly much elated with his call on Miss Sallie and with regard to my reported engagement with her said as I thought rather exultingly "he was not scared at a noise." I greatly admire the young gentleman's spirit though I must confess I would much rather it were exerted in some other direction. At night attended the Masonic Lodge. Assisted in passing J.S. Frisbie to the F. C. degree. Made an effort to induce the lodge to render some assistance to Major M. Neale but without success. Retired about half past one. Tuesday, December 25. Spent the day in my office reading a little of one thing and another as my fancy detated (sic)--Byron, Moore, Irving and others. At night attended a ball at the Masonic Hall. Enjoyed myself hugely. Retired at 2. Wednesday, December 26. Did a little scattering reading during the day. At night accompanied Miss Mollie Smith to a ball at the Masonic Hall. Conspiracies were formed against me to be executed on tomorrow night by my friends of both sexes. I have been unable to ascertain with any degree of precision what mischief was intended to be practiced at my expense but learned enough to satisfy my mind that Miss Sallie and myself are in some manner to be victimized if found talking together at Miss Em. Oatts' party. Thursday, December 27. Was prevented from reading this morning by a party who took possession of my office to play euchre. After dinner attended a meeting of the Masonic Lodge. Was elected S.W. of Wayne Lodge No. 119 for the ensuing twelve months. After the adjournment of the meeting commenced writing a letter to J.L. Hardin but did not have time to finish it as I had to prepare for the party. After supper in company with J.S. Frisbie went to the party. My "bright particular" was there. She looked as I thought distressingly lovely. I was allowed but a few moments' conversation with her owing to the persecution of my friends. Intended going home with her but lost my overcoat having her miniature in one of the pockets and before I found it Jim Smith engaged (sic) her company. J.T. Sanders, G. C. Hayden, C.A. Cox, M. L. Hall_------McIntire went home with John and Gran Ingram. We ran our horses across the fields to the iminent peril of our necks. Mr. G. C. Hayden and I slept together. 1860-1861 Friday, December 28. Got up this morning about 9 ate breakfast and went over to Miss Em Oatts' where several of our company left the gals they took to the party last night. I had the pleasure of accompanying Miss Henlen (sic) M. Saufley home. Arrived in town about noon. Finished the letter to Hardin commenced yesterday. Intended going to a party given by Mr. W. H. Berry but loaned my horse to G. C. Hayden and was disappointed in getting another. Saturday, December 29. This morning GeN.B. F. Coffey and Dr. J.W. Bell paraded the streets with blue cockades on their hats the badge of secession. C.H. Buster, Pa and I held a consultation for the purpose of devising some appropriate rebuke and finally concluded to get a few bolts of blue ribbon and have cockades fastened to the hats of about a dozen negroes. The plan was forthwith put into execution. The negroes were caused to march through the streets several times. The Gen. and Dr. were highly incensed at having their cockade-wearing burlesqued. Their discomfiture however was in no wise calculated to detract from the enjoyment of the ludricous (sic) spectacle by the crowds who thronged the streets and doors and windows to witness it. Sunday, December 30. Called by Mrs. Ingrains and in company with John Ingram went to see Misses Mollie and Sallie Coffey. Took dinner and remained until late in the evening. Monday, December 31. Read a little in the Dutch Republic. Received a letter from J.L. Hardin and answered it. Wrote also the E. & S. Lieberman upon business. Tuesday, January 1. Spent the day among the poets. There is a party at Mr. E. Simpson's tonight but not feeling very well did not attend. Wednesday, January 2. Read Dutch Republic what time I was permitted to do so by loungers who paid me frequent visits through the day. Devoted a part of the evening to reading the news. Learn that Major Robt. Anderson has evacuated Ft. Moultrie and taken up position at Fort Sumter. Thursday, January 3. Read most of the day in the Dutch Republic. At night accompanied Miss Mollie Sallee to a party at Mr. Henry R. Saufley's. Friday, January 4. Read Motley's Dutch Republic this morning and newspapers this evening. Learn that the Congressional Committee of thirty-three have made a unanimous report which is regarded as an indication favorable to the restoration of peace to our distracted country. Engaged to defend Bourbon Louis for cutting one Rednour. The trial to be held at Esq. David Bell's tomorrow. Saturday, January 5. Started to Esq. Bell's this morning but learned that the place at which Louis was to be tried was changed to Esq. Hart's a mile or so to the right of Parmleysville. I went to the latter place and learned that Lewis and the man he had cut had made the matter up and concluded to get along without the intervention of the Commonwealth. The compromise settled everything except my fee which I gave them and retraced my steps to town. 1861 Sunday, January 6. Read a little in various literary works and wrote a letter to Aunt E. A. Shannon. Lounged around with the boys the remainder of the day. Monday, January 7. Read the Dutch Republic all day except a part of the evening which I devoted to reading the news. Received letters from MessrS.J.M. Saufley, J.L. Hardin and Dr. B. Richardson. Tuesday, Janusary 8. Read the Dutch Republic durin (sic) the greater part of the day. Made but little progress owing to constant interruption. Wrote to James L. Hardin. Had neuralgia in my head at night so severely as to prevent me from sleeping. Dr. Cox waited on me very attentively during most of the latter part of the night and afforded me partial relief a little before day when I went to sleep and slept until breakfast. Wednesday, January 9. After breakfast took up the Dutch Republic read about half an hour when finding that reading increased the pain in my head I caught my horse to take a ride. Intended going over on beaver creek to attend to some business for Richardson but when opposite Miss Mm Oatt's it looked so much like rain I concluded to defer the trip to some other occasion. Having a little business with Joe Coffey went to his house but not finding him at home returned to town to dinner. The mail brought news of the investment of several Southern Forst by the Secessionists. Thursday, January 10. Wrote letters to twenty-one business houses in Louisville and Nashville enclosing the card of Tuttle and Hardin with a brief statement that we would give prompt attention to all collections entrusted to us in Wayne and adjoining counties. Wrote also to Mr. M. B. Perkins, Somerset, Ky., in relation to public arms in this place. Assisted Judge Burton in making out his report as school commissioner of Wayne County. Friday, January 11. Received a letter from M. B. Perkins requesting me, to raise a company of State Guards in this County. Received by mail the news of Secession conventions having organized in Ala., Fla., Miss., also of the assembling of two Union Conventions at Louisville of the supporters of Bell and Everett and of Douglas and Johnson. The Louisville Journal received by today's mail is out in a leader proposing the temporary erection of, a central confederacy in case it should be impossible to maintain the Union entire as it has heretofore been. Saturday, January 12. Mr. G.K. Noland who is just from Bardstown brings news one day later. Reports that the Bell & Everett convention and the Douglas Convention appointed committees of conference who united in a resolution which was afterwards adopted by both conventions declaring it the duty of Ky. and the other Border States to stand aloof from the unhappy quarrel, now existing between the two extreme sections of our country. Wrote to M. B. Perkins. Read the Dutch Republic part of the morning. In the evening went to Stubensville. 1861 Sunday, January 13. Went to see Miss Sallie Coffey this morning and spent the day. Reexchanged the miniatures we exchang (sic) Dec. 17th. Proposed a gradual discontinuance of my visits until the reports relating to an engagement between as should die out. In this she concurred. Monday, January 14. Read rather more poetry today than one not in love is apt to read in one day though I hope that no such sad misfortune has befallen me. Be that as it may I was never before in a frame of mind to appreciate so highly the exquisite sweetness of Mr. Tom Moore's poetry. Spent the day with Moore, Irving and Byron. Tuesday, January 15. Spent the day much the same as yesterday with the exception of some little business transactions and occasional interruptions by loungers. Wednesday, January 16. Read the Dutch Republic as much as I was permitted during the morning. My partner James L. Hardin returned about noon. Says it is rumored that the Star of the West was fired into off Charleston by the Secessionists. Thursday, January 17. Finished at last the first volume of Money's Dutch Republic. Contracted indolent habits during the holidays and have not been able to settle my mind down on my studies very closely since. Friday, January 18. Studied Scott's Tactics and read newspapers. Received a letter from J.L. Hardin which he wrote before leaving Louisville. Saturday, January 19. Hardin and I spent the morning talking and reading one thing and another as fancy suggested. After dinner we visited Capt. F. M. Goddard. We drank a pitcher of cider and ate as many apples as we could. We punched holes in our coat pockets and filled the lining of our coats with apples. Returned to town about Sundown. Sunday, January 20. Spent the day reading the four Georges in Harpers Magazine. Was invited at night by J.S. Van Winkle who read aloud Macaulay's criticism on the writings of Mr. Robert Montgomery. Monday, January 21. Received a letter from Dr. D. Richardson, New York City. Wrote to S. A. G. Noel & Co., Nashville, Tenn., and commenced reading the second volume of Motley's Dutch Republic. Tuesday, January 22. Wrote this morning to James M. Saufley, Louisville Ky. and spent some time reading Motley's Dutch Republic. Devoted part of the evening to the study of Scott's Tactics. Wednesday, January 23. Hardin and I read and discussed several cases in the Ky. Reports. We were busily employed in this manner all day except when interrupted by some visitor. Thursday, January 24. As a good many people were in town today I spent my time in endeavoring to wind up Richardson's Business. 1861 Friday, January 25. Read the Dutch Republic during the morning and newspapers in the evening. As I was passing Judge Mills' office on my way to supper I found the room filled with persons and stopped to see what was going on. Found that Cal. Corder was being tried for forging an order from C. F. Fewston to G.K. Noland. I soon found that the evidence of his guilt was clear beyond all question so after a little consultation with Hardin who was defending him we concluded to advise him to break away from the Sheriff on his way to gaol and "run like the Devil." He took the advice. Just as he was going up the street toward the gaol he bolted and ran right back through the entire length of the town hotly pursued by the Sheriff. The whole town joined in the chase not to catch him but to see the fun. One or two tried to catch him but were prevented from doing by those who sympathised with him because he had not more than half sense. He ran a good race and effected his escape. Everybody I believe was willing he should do so. Saturday, January 26. Wrote to R. Richardson, Harrodsburg, Ky., requesting him to send Dr. E. Richardson a check for one hundred dollars promising to place that amt. to his credit in the Bank at this place in a few days. Was prevented from reading by constant interruption. Sunday, January 27. Wrote to Aunt F. A. Shannon and read a little in several literary works. Monday, January 28. Was busily employed all day in transacting business this being County Court day and a great many people in town. Received a letter from S. A. G. Noel & Co. containing several claims. At night attended the Masonic Lodge. Was installed as S.W. Suffered intensely with the toothache. Dr. Cox extracted it but the pain did not cease. Went to the grocery and drank something near a pint of whisky which gave me relief but not only made me very drunk but very sick. The lodge adjourned on my account until morning. Tuesday, January 29. Spent the entire forenoon in the Masonic Lodge. Raised J.S. Frisbie. In the evening J.S. Frisbie, Dr. Rousseau of Iowa and myself went to the Masonic Hall and spent most of the evening discussing the science of Free Masonry. Engaged to defend Berry Hill, Rebecca and Nancy Slaven charged with stealing a beef. The trial to take place at Esq. Dolan's on the 2nd. prox. Wednesday, January 30. Went to A.J. Spannis to try to collect money for Richardson. Did not find him at home. Hardin and James A. Stephenson went to Russell Co. to see Miss Mollie Smith. Thursday, January 31. Read a little criminal law today and yesterday's paper. Friday, February 1. Read the Dutch Republic and a little criminal law during the morning. Brought a suit after dinner. Received letters from J.N. Saufley and a gentleman from Georgia who wished to learn something concerning Mr. J. D. Magowan. Hardin and I started about 3 p.m. to Esq. Dolan's on Rock Creek. It rained on us from the time we left Monticello until we arrived at Parmleysville. We got lost once or twice and did not reach Parmleysville until 9 o'clock at night. The first house at which we called was occupied by a widow lady who told us that no male person lived on the premises and that she could not therefore take us in for the night but directed us to Mr. Joseph 1861 Hurt's Sr. a little farther on. We called at Esq. Hurt's who observed that "it looked like a mighty bad chance for us to stay out in the rain all night, but regretted that it was out of his power to take us in. He directed us to James Burnett's who kindly received us, had our horses well cared for and had supper prepared for us. Saturday, February 2. When we awoke this morning the rain had ceased. The clouds were scattered and seemed to be fast rolling away from the bright face of Heaven. The Sun had already mounted high above the eastern hills and was pouring down a flood of mellow light betokening a day of unrivaled beauty. We were siezed with an almost iresistable desire to proceed upon our journey but that seemed impossible as the waters of the South Fork were so swolen by the rain of yesterday and last night that we could find no means of crossing with our horses. We at length with extreme reluctance concluded to abandon our trip. Wishing to make a few small purchases from the store on the other side we crossed over in a canoe. While ofer there we were informed that we could obtain one horse of Mr. Charles Lovelace who lived about a mile distant and another of the old man lovelace about three quarters farther on - both on our road to Esq. Dolan's. We accordingly struck out on foot trusting to chance for horses. When we arrived at the first house at which we were directed to apply we succeeded in obtaining a little wild filly which with no little difficulty we bridled and saddled. Hardin appropriated her to himself and I footed it on to the next house where I obtained a little slick necked sorrel pony of the mountain scrub stock. Being thus provided with horses we plunged into the surging billows of Lonesome, reached the other side in safety and pursued our journey to Rock Creek. When we reached the banks of that stream the waters dashed with such furious power that being unacquainted with the ford we did not deem it prudent to attempt crossing. After all the difficulties we had encountered and so successfully surmounted it seemed as though we had at last met with an impassable barrier. Our situation about that time was truly unenviable. We did not know what course to pursue though felt convinced of the necessity of doing something as the coldest rain I ever felt poured down in torrents upon our unprotected shoulders we having left our shawls and umbrellas at Parmleysville. The mind of Caesar as he paused upon the banks of the Rubicon was not more keenly alive to the importance of passing "that"stream than were ours to the importance of gaining the opposite shore of the one before us. But a few hundred yards distant and in plain view lay the goal of our destination. To turn back "then" was out of the question but to proceed seemed impossible. As thus we sat upon our horses in the cold rain shivering and benumbed we observed several persons on the bank of the creek below us, just opposite Esq. Dolan's house and thinking there might perhaps be a better ford down there we started in that direction but met Wm. Burk and several others on their way to the ford we had just left. He was riding a large strong horse and crossed over. But it was plain to us that the slight quadrupeds we were riding would be unable to breast the current so we went down to the lower ford which they said was not so swift intending to swim our horses over. Upon our arrival at the latter place we found several persons who wished to cross but were afraid to make the attempt. We all finally went up the creek about a mile and crossed. We reached our journey's end about noon and were soon engaged in our cases. Berry Hill handed and obtained a separate trial. We wrangled a considerable length of time before we could get a trial but in the end succeeded in getting their Honors to decide all the questions which were raised in our favor. 1861 The prosecutor a Mr. Lewallen asked the Court to allow a Mr. Newport to assist him in conducting the examination of the witnesses. This worthy gentleman (s) inflated to the utmost possible extent with a sense of his own importance examined his first witness in chief and passed him to me. I began the cross examination but Hr. Newport in his abundant wisdom decided my question illegal and told the witness he need not answer it. I informed him that when I wished him to decide upon the legality of the questions I asked I would call on him. I attempted to propound another question to the witness but was again interrupted by Mr. Newport who told me I should ask no such question and again directed the witness not to answer. I told him I would take the liberty to ask such questions as I thought proper subject only the decision of the court. I informed him moreover that I had submitted to his insolence quite as long as I intended and that if again interrupted by him I would make him true it to the last day of his life. The crowd of whom few tided with Hardin and myself were thrown into a state of considerable excitement. Quiet however was soon restored. We were not again interrupted by Mr. Newport. We finally got through with the first case and our client was discharged. A murmur of indignation ran through the crowd and all seemed more than ever determined that the prisoners whose turn came next should not get off so easily if anything could be accomplished by means of outside pressure. My man Newport again rallied to the charge nerved to the task by a fresh supply of whisky taken aboard in the interval between the two cases. He seemed determined to carry this case by storm. In settling some of the preliminaries he took a very active part. His insolence became intolerable. We appealed to the court to rule him out of the case but they recognised his right to appear. Finding every effort to get rid of him peaceably of no avail we gave him a pretty decided intimation that his immediate personal welfare depended upon his keeping dark during the trial of the cause then pending. We had no farther trouble with him. Several of the outsiders from time to time interferred in the progress of the trial and Hardin and John Lewallen came very near to dagger's point a time or two but were prevented from fighting. The examination closed about 8 o'clock. Hardin made a short argument and submitted the case. Their Honors retired and after a brief consultation announced that in their opinion no sufficient cause existed for sending our clients on to further trial. So high, was the indignation felt by some present that they turned loose both of our horses. We went to bed with the no very pleasing prospect before us of being compelled to walk to Parmleysville and hire someone to take our saddles to where we obtained them. Sunday, February 3. Sometime before breakfast this morning a gentleman living in the neighborhood of Esq. Dolan's found our horses and had the kindness to bring them to us. We fed them, ate our breakfast caught then again and started for Parmleysville. When we reached the places at which we obtained our horses we left them and footed it on to Parmleysville. We here took dinner paid our bill and came on to Monticello. Monday, February 4. Spent the day transacting various little business matters and at night read a little in the Dutch Republic. Tuesday, February 5. Was engaged most of the day making arrangements to raise a National banner in this place on Saturday next. Wrote to E.L. Van Winkle Esq. requesting him to address the Union meeting to be held when we raise our flag. 1861 Wednesday, February 6. We learn that Mr. E.L. Van Winkle cannot be here to address the Union meeting on Saturday so we have concluded to postpone it until Monday. Attended to some business and read the newspapers received by today's mail. Thursday, February 7. Spent the day drawing designs for the flag and hanging around the gals who assembled in the Masonic Hall to sew it together. Friday, February 8. Several young ladies assembled at the Masonic Hall and finished putting the flag together. I was with them most of the day. Saturday, February 9. Transacted some business finished the devices upon the banner and investigated a legal question or two. The pole was raised this evening. Not a single Democrat assisted in raising it. Sunday, February 10. Read a little in two or three of Irvin's works. A consultation was held at my office to agree upon a programe for tomorrow's ceremonies. At night the committee on resolutions met at the Masonic Hall and drafted resolutions to be presented to the meeting tomorrow. Monday, February 11. The morning was dark and gloomy. A heavy rain commenced falling about breakfast time and continued for about an hour after which the clouds passed away and a bright and beautiful day was succeeded. At ll o'clock a procession was formed at the Masonic Ha11 in the following order--1st the banner, 2nd musicians, 3rd thirteen old men, 4th thirteen beautiful little girls dressed in white each bearing a miniature banner. This procession marched to the foot of the flag pole to the tune "Hail Columbia." The pole was 101 feet above the ground and the flag was thirty two feet long and nine feet wide. It was an ordinary National banner with the addition of Hon. J. J. Crittenden represented as holding the Constitution in one hand and his resolutions in the other. The thirteen old men drew it up while the band played the "Star Spangled Banner." Enthusiastic cheers greeted it when its gorgeous folds caught the breeze and flowed forth in majestic beauty above us. The crowd then repaired to the Court house where patriotic addresses were delivered by Messrs. James L. Hardin, J. Smith Frisbie, Jas. T. Bramlette, and John S. Van Winkle. We had a ball at night at the Masonic Hall which I of course attended. Tuesday, February 12. Wrote to Hon. W. C. Anderson played several games of whist transacted some business for Richardson & Co. At night a parcel of us got on a spree serenaded the town with tin trumpets and bugles, flutes, fifes, and drums and conducted ourselves in no very highly creditable manner generally. It was my misfortune to break Dr. Cox's flute into splinters. Wednesday, February 13. Went to Russell Co. to transact business for G.K. Noland. Stayed all night with Mr. Andrew Miller. Thursday, February 14. It was raining and blowing very hard this morning. Started to town about 11 and arrived at 2. At night attended a Valentine drawing at Mrs. Bobbitt's. Had the good fortune to draw Miss Helen M. Saufley. 1861 Friday, February 15. Read a few cases in the Ky. Reports on the practice of Law during the morning and read newspapers during the evening. Saturday, February 16. Brought a suit and attended to some business matters this morning and read the Dutch Republic in the evening when no visitors were in my office. Sunday, February 17. Did some little desultory reading and spent the remainder of my time upon the streets participating in the very interesting discussions upon the exciting issues of the time now almost constantly kept up. Monday, February 18. Went to Jamestown, Ky, this morning. Jim Smith accompanied me to where the road turns off to his house. As the weather was very cold we stopped at Wm. Allcorn's and took on board a good horn of whisky. When I reached Jamestown stopped with Wm. Lucas. Attended to some business for E. & L. Leiberman and at night attended the Masonic Lodge. Occupied the station of S.W. Slept with Mr. A. K. Russell who was there on business for some house in Louisville. Tuesday, February 19. Was detained all day at Jamestown by rain. Wrote to E. & L. Leiberman acquainting them with the condition of their Russell Co. business. Wednesday. February 20. Started to Burksville this morning (via. Creelsboro) where I arrived sometime before night. Stopped at the Bledsoe house. Met with William Toler who informed me he was on his way to Nashville on business for his brother Ches. Accompnaied him to the river after supper and saw him off on a steamboat. Returned to town and conversed with some young men until bedtime. Thursday, February 21. Wrote to S. A. G. Noel & Co. this morning in relation to their business in that place. Attended to some little business matters and at about 9:30 started for home. Arrived in Monticello sometime before night. Learned that William Toler had gone to Texas instead of Nashville. Friday, February 22. Read Ky. Reports this morning. Received letters from cousin Bettie Carter, Dr. Edward Richardson N. Y. city and J.T. Marshall now is Louisville. Wrote to Grandpa Metcalfe and devoted an hour or two to reading the news. Saturday, February 23. Mr. John S. Van Winkle and I went to Stubensville to attend a meeting of the Masonic Lodge of that place. We were overtaken by a very hard rain and stopped at Whale Jones' barn until it was over. We then went on to Stubensville and after concluding the business of the Lodge we returned to town. Sunday, February 24. Read a little in several works and lounged the remainder of the day. Monday, February 25. Spent the day attending to business of various kinds. Brought three or four little suits. After supper Hardin and I took a long walk and in discussing our business affairs prospects etc. we concluded we would wind up our business here as soon as possible and remove to Arkansaw. On our return to town I went to the Masonic Lodge. After concluded the regular business we conferred several side degrees and had a really merry time. 1861 Tuesday, February 26. Spent the most of the morning reading the papers received by yesterday's mail. Played Euchre during the evening. Wednesday, February 27. Read the Dutch Republic this morning. Spent the evening attending to business and reading the news. Thursday, February 28. Played Euchre for home-made sugar nearly all day. Won 14 pounds. Friday, March 1. Read the Dutch Republic and a little in some other literary works. The rest of my time was devoted to business. Saturday, March 2. Went to the upper end of the County for purpose of attending to some business for Richardson and to announce to the people that Judge Bramlette is a candidate for Appellate Judge. I urged his friends to do all in their power to secure his election. Took dinner at Uncle Sherman's after which I visited several parts of the neighborhood and returned to town where I arrived a little after Sundown. After supper read a little of Mr. Edgar A. Poe and retired. Sunday, March 3. Started in company with J. A. Stephenson to the Valley he to see Miss Em Oatts and Miss Sallie J. Coffey. Some distance above town we met Miss Sallie in company with her brother Frank, on their way to Pleasant Grove to church. I asked permission to turn back and accompany her which was granted. Jim likewise turned back and rode with us until within a short distance, of town when he did me the favor to fall back. Under other circumstances I would have liked his company very much but just at that particular time felt obliged to him for retiring and hoped he would leave to me the exclusive enjoyment of Miss Sallie's very agreeable society during the remainder of the day. But I was disappointed. We had not proceeded on our way more than a mile before he overtook us and remained with us until we reached Pleasant Grove. When church was over we went in company with Miss Mattie Jones to the residence of Mr. James Jones where we took dinner and remained until about 3 o'clock when Miss Sallie and I left. We passed through town and had gone about a mile on our way to her residence when we were overtaken by a heavy shower of rain which drenched us thoroughly. We stopped at Mr. p.m. Alexander's and stayed all night. Monday, March 4. After breakfast attended Miss Sallie to her residence end returned to town. Found that Messrs. Jas. M. Saufley and John T. Marshall had returned from Louisville and J.T. Frances from Barbourville. At night went to a ball at Whale Jones' from which I returned about one o'clock. Tuesday, March 5. Felt rather dull and sleepy and so slept part of the day and spent the remainder playing euchre. Wednesday, March 6. Spent the day principally in reading the Dutch Republic. Thursday, March 7.J Employed Burton's Dick to haul a load of hay for me from the farm of Mr. H. Coffey and went myself to assist in loading it. While at Jo Coffeyas waiting for the wagon Miss Sallie Bobbitt passed on her way to Mrs. Coffey's. As I had to go nearly there anyhow I thought would accompany her. I was disappointed in seeing my "bright particular" which was my principal object in going. Remained but a few moments, came 1861 on back to the haystack, assisted in loading the wagon, and returned to town. Wrote several business letters this evening. Friday, March 8. Read the Dutch Republic this morning and President Lincoln's Inaugural together with several other highly importance political documents during the evening. Saturday, March 9. Wrote several business letters this morning. A horse case was arbitrated in my office this evening between Messrs. G. C. Hayden and G.W. St. John. The manner in which the proceedings were conducted afforded me high entertainment until near supper time. At night played euchre until bed time. Sunday, March 10. Finished the second volume of the Dutch Republic. Spent the evening over at home. Monday, March 11. This morning accompanied Jon. S. Pan Winkle to a trial at Mullentown of several persons charged with kidnapping a negro child son of a white woman. Van Winkle defended and Higginbotham prosecuted. The testimony occupied nearly the whole day. When all the witnesses present had been examined the case was continued over until tomorrow. I obtained a fee in a divorce case. Van Winkle and I reached town a little before night. Tuesday, March 12. Read to page 52 vol. 3, Motley's Dutch Republic. Brought suit for W. R. Godby for divorce. Gen. Joshua Buster died at about 3 o'clock this morning. At night Misses Mollie Sallee and Ett Frisbie and Messrs. John Kindrick, N. J. Buster, Dr. C.A. Cox, Joshua Kindrick, Daniel Wilson, JaS.L. Hardin and myself sat up with his remains. Wednesday, March 13. Made the acquaintance of ThoS.W. Riley Esq. Candidate for Appellate Judge and spent the morning showing him around and introducing him. Started after dinner to the funeral of Gen. Buster at Pleasant Grove. The ceremonies were conducted by Bro. T. J. Moore who in conclusion added a few appropriate remarks upon the character of the deceased. Upon my return heard a speech from Mr. Riley which lasted until supper time. After supper Bro. Moors preached in the Court house. I heard him a little while but having set up last night I left and went to bed. Received a letter by today's mail from W. McKee Fox. Thursday, March 14. Wrote to W. McKee Ear and read to page 144, vol. 3 Motley's Dutch Republic. Friday, March 15. Read to page 20O vol. 3, Motley's Dutch Republic and devoted the remainder of the time in which I did anything to reading the news. Learn that the Federal troops under Major Anderson are to be withdrawn from Ft. Sumter and sent to Ft. Pickens. The Southern Confederacy has just adopted a permanent Constitution. Saturday, March 16. Read to page 246, Motley's Dutch Republic, vol. 3. Had a constant run of visitors nearly all day who prevented me from reading or doing anything more. 1861 Sunday, March 17. Spent the day lounging about town with the exception of a part of the evening when E. A. Freeman of Philadelphia, M. A. Butler and myself went into G. H. Buster's cave as far as we could penetrate. At night Mr. Freeman and I attended Misses Em Oatts and Jennie Jones to the Courthouse where we heard an excellent though lengthy sermon from Dr. Moore. Saw them home and talked a little while when I returned to my office and Freeman to his hotel. I was on the point of retiring when Misses Em and Jennie sent for me to accompany them to the late residence of Gen. Buster which I did and upon my return went to bed. Monday, March 18. This was the first day of the March term of the Wayne Quarterly Court. An election of a judge of the Ky. Court of Appeals was also held in consequence of which but little was done in court. Hon. T. K. Bramlette, ThoS.W. Riley and Joshua F. Bullitt were the candidates. Received letters from E. & L. Lieberman and J. C. Hays. Tuesday, March 19. Was engaged all day with my cases in Court. Wednesday, March 20. Attended to business in court throughout the day. Received a letter from Worthington & Co. Law and Commercial agents in Louisville. Thursday, March 21. Attended court until its adjournment which was about noon after which read several decisions in the Ky. Reports and the newspapers of yesterday. Succeeded in my cases much better than I had expected. Friday, March 22. In the morning read to page 266, vol. 3, Motley's Dutch Republic. Read newspapers most of the evening. Received a letter from Thos. G. Whitworth now a convict in the Nashville Penitentiary. Played euchre with M.D. Hardin all night at five dollars a game. Saturday, March 23. Called on M.D. Hardin this morning for a settlement. He told me I had talked to him last night in an ungentlemanly manner. I told him he was a liar upon which he collared me. I threw him and gouged him a little when we were separated. He scratched my face in several places during the time we were locked. We were both arrested and discharged upon parole to appear for trial on Saturday next. Sunday, March 24. Read to page 278, vol. 3, Motley's Dutch Republic. Being of rather rueful visage did not wait upon any of the fair sex today. Monday, March 25. Spent the day attending to various little business matters. Was asked by more than a hundred persons what scratched my face. Received a letter from W. McKee Fox. John Kelly and William Horton had a fight. At night attended the Masonic Lodge. Tolison Dehart was initiated. Charges were preferred against me for fighting. Tuesday, March 26. Commenced reading the second volume of Parson on Contracts and read to page 74. Also read to page 290 in Motley. Wrote to Messrs. Civil and Wood for Motley's history of the United Netherlands. Spent an hour or two instructing T. Dehart in Masonry. Mrs. Lauretta Buster, widow of Gen. Buster died about 8 o'clock tonight. 1861 Wednesday, March 27. Read to page 125 Parsons an Contracts to page 300 in Dutch Republic brought two suits and spent the remaining part of the day pursuing newspapers. Received a letter from W. McKee Fox and answered it. As I was going to supper my attention was attracted by the noise of a crowd in front of my office. I turned back to learn the cause of the excitement and found that a little difficulty was on foot between Dr. C.A. Cox and J.L. Hardin. It seems that Hardin had turned a handspring over a salt barrel and had turned around to receive the applause to which his agility so justly entitled him when the Dr. actuated by a most unbecoming spirit of envy endeavored to make light of the brilliant achievement by remarking in the most provoking manner that "a cow could have done it." Hardin in the height of his just indignation retorted with considerable warmth that "a jackass couldn't!" Cox replied with equal warmth that "a jackass did do it." Hardin replied with a shove and Cox in his turn jolted him under the eye with his fist. They clinched but were soon separated and after discussing the matter a few minutes made friends. The Dr. and Judge Buster also settled a little difficulty of a similar nature which had estranged them for some months. At night heard J.S. Van Winkle read Dupont's recollections of Mirabeau. Thursday, March 28. Wrote to Aunt Mary Carter and read to page 232 Parsons On Contracts, Vol. 2; a.m. Shepperd returned from the South. Friday, March 29. Read to, page 375, Motley's, Dutch Republic, vol. 3. In the evening attended to some business read the new, etc. Received a letter from B. & S. Leiberman. Saturday, March 30. Read to page 418, vol 3, Motley's Dutch Republic. Was in the Courthouse during the evening as a spectator while the following cases were being tried: Commonwealth vs. M.D. Hardin and John W. Tuttle; Same vs. John Kelly and William Horton; Same vs. C.A. Cox and J.L. Hardin. M.D. Hardin was fined one cent and the cost. William Horton the same and C.A. Cox and Jas. D. Hardin 5 cents each and the cost divided equally between them. Dr. E. Richardson returned today from New York City. Sunday, March 31. Read to page 400 Motley's Dutch Republic, a few scraps of poetry and spent the remainder of the day lounging about town. Monday, April 1. Read to page 519 Dutch Republic and did some business and read a few newspapers during the evening. Tuesday, April 2. Read to page 554 Dutch Republic and spent the remainder of the day examining authorities upon questions involved in the cases to be tried next week in which we are employed. Ike Huffaker was married to Miss Lauretta McBeath and started to California. J.T. Marshall accompanied them. I loaned Marshall my horse to ride to Columbia. Wednesday, April 3. Read to page 627 the end of the 3rd and last volume of Motley's Dutch Republic. Read some Ky. decisions and newspapers during the remainder of the day. 1861 Thursday, April 4. Commenced reading Hume's history of England. Read to page 51. Marshall sent my horse back from Columbia but left the mail boy and myself to make such settlement as we pleased for his return. At night attended a ball at Worsham's hotel. I only went to enter my appearance and remained but a few minutes. Friday, April 5. Attended do some business this morning and assisted the workmen on the church in carrying and placing the sills and sleepers. In the evening wrote to Aunt E. A. Shannon and read newspapers during the remainder of the evening. Saturday, April 6. Read to page 76 in Hume. Attended the trial of John Decker for his fight with Fewston's Phill on Saturday last. Sunday, April 7. Spent the day principally in lounging. E.L. Van Winkle, W. McKee Fox, S. Williams and J.T. Bramlette of Somerset; J.E. Hays; N.B. Stone and J. A. Williams of Jamestown and Hon. Thos. E. Bramlette, Z. Wheat and Timoleon Cravens of Columbia arrived this evening to attend court. Monday, April 8. This was the first day of the April term of the Wayne Circuit Court. The organization of the Grand Jury occupied the time of the Court until about 11. E.M. Van Winkle and Jas. S. Chrisman spoke by turns throughout the remainder of the day. Tuesday, April 9. Spent the day in the Court house. The disposal of a few unimportant criminal cases occupied the time of the Court until about 3, when the case of the Commonwealth vs. Cannon Singleton charged with the murder of John R. Goddard was taken up. Six jury men were impanneled this evening. Wednesday, April 10. Was in the Court house listening to the trial of Singleton all day. They succeeded in getting a jury and the Commonwealth closed its testimony a little before Sundown. Thursday, April 11. The testimony for the defense in the Singleton case occupied the forenoon. After dinner the argument was opened by Joseph E. Hays, Esq. counsel for the defense. He was followed by John S. Van Winkle on the part of the Commonwealth. The Court then adjourned until after supper when Hon. Jas. S. Chrisman argued the case in behalf of the defendant. Friday, April 12. The argument of the Singleton case was resumed this morning by T. Cravens, Esq. for the defense. E.L. Van Winkle, Esq., Commonwealth's Atty. closed the argument when the jury retired and about 5 o'clock p.m. returned a verdict finding the defendant guilty of manslaughter and fixing his punishment at five years confinement in the State Penitentiary. I spent the remainder of the day attending to some civil suits in Court. Saturday, April 13. Spent the morning attending to business in Court. Sentence was passed on C. Singleton this evening. J. Smith Frisbie made application to Judge Bramlette for license to practice law. He had failed to provide himself with the certificate required by law. I got Judge Mills to hold a special term of the Wayne County Court for his benefit after which he was examined by E.L. Van Winkle in the presence of Judge Bramlette, J.S. Van Winkle and myself. His license was written by E.L. Van Winkle and signed by the Judge. Court adjourned this evening having finished all the business on docket. 1861 Sunday, April 14. Spent the principal part of the morning writing a letter to Conly F. Trigg, Esq., of Knoxville, Tenn. After dinner John S. Van Winkle and I went to Jamestown, Ky. Monday, April 15. Was in the Court house the greater part of the day listening to speeches from Messrs. John Bolin, Nathaniel McClure, W.A. Hoskins, N.B. Stone and J.E. Hays. Hoskins declared himself a candidate for Congress. Attended to some business for E. &. S. Leiberman and at night went to the Masonic Lodge. Received news of a fight going on between Major Anderson at Fort Sumter and the S. C. Troops. Tuesday, April 16. J.S. Van Winkle, W.A. Hoskins and I left for Monticello at one and arrived at 4:45. Wednesday, April 17. Wrote out and mailed to E. & S. Leiberman a statement of their business in our hands. Attended to several little business matters. At night Dr. E. Richardson, J.S. Van Winkle, Phil., W. A. Buster, J.L. Hardin and myself drank six bottles of Champagne which made some of us a little tipsy. J.S. Frisbie who had been out on a scout of his own came in about 1 o'clock. At about two we retired. Thursday, April 18. J.L. Hardin left this morning for Arkansas in company with G. g. Noland who is going to Bardstown to bring home his bright particular Miss Fannie F. Coffey. Dr. E. Richardson left for Harrodsburg. Had a severe headache today the result of last night's orgies. Could not read, sleep or do anything else. News has just reached us of the fall of Fort Sumter without the loss of a single man on either side so far as has been ascertained. Friday, April 19. Spent the day studying Scott's tactics and in reading and discussing the particulars of the fall of Fort Sumter. Received a letter from Samuel P. Arnot, Monticello, Ark., and answered it. Wrote to J.L. Hardin. Saturday, April 20. Talked politics most of the morning. After dinner went to Stubeneville to attend a meeting of the Masonic Lodge of that place. Sebron Crutchfield was passed to the P. C. degree. Sunday, April 21. Read Campbell's "pleasures of hope" and Byron's Giaour which with a few other scraps of poetry gave me employment all day. Monday, April 22. Received letters from E. Richardson and J.T. Marshall. The latter had reached N.Y. City without accident and was on the point of embarking for Calafornia (sic). Wrote to Miss Eliza Middelton Danville, Ky. Did some little reading in various literary works and devoted part of the evening to reading the news. At night attended the Masonic Lodge. C.H. Buster, J.S. Van Winkle and myself appointed County electors. Tuesday, April 23. Spent the day making preparation to canvass the County in favor of the Union candidates for the Border States' Convention. Wednesday, April 24. Read several cases in the Ky. Reports this morning and spent the evening reading and discussing the war news. Received a letter from Mr. R. Richardson. Miss Mollie Sallee sent me a beautiful bouquet. 1861 Thursday, April 25. Dr. Cox and I went hunting this morning. We left our horses at Mrs. Ingram's and hunted on foot until noon when we returned to Mrs. Ingram's and took dinner. John Ingram then accompanied us until night when we returned to his house and took supper. We killed 13 of the nimble inhabitants of the forest during the day. We reached town about 9 o'clock at night. Friday, April 26. Was engaged in business most of the day. Received letters from E. & S. Leiberman and J.L. Hardin. The general derangement of political affairs in the South has deterred Hardin from proceeding on his journey to Ark. Answered his letter approving his course. Wrote also to E. & S. Leiberman. Saturday, April 27. Ron. A. G. Talbot spoke here today and was replied to by W.A. Hoskins. Spent the day mixing around among the people trying to collect money for Dr. Richardson except the time occupied by the speaking. Frank Woolford Esq. of Casey spoke in the Courthouse at night. Sunday, April 28. Dr. Cox and I went to Bethesda to Church. When preaching was over we went to the residence of Col. Cosby Oatts where we took dinner after which in company with Misses Mollie Sallee and Ett. Frisbie we went fishing. We caught eleven little ones and spent the evening very pleasantly indeed. I slipped and fell into the creek where the water was about 2 1/2 feet deep. Started to town about Sundown. At night went to hear Rev. R. A. Cundiff preach. Monday, April 29. Played several games of whist, read the news, and wrote letters to M.H. Owsley, J.L. Hardin, J. P. Miller, S. A. G. Noel & Co. and J. J. Sloan. Received a letter from J.L. Hardin. Retired about 3 a.m. Tuesday, April 30. Slept a portion of the day and divided the remainder between desultory reading and whist playing. Wednesday, May 1. Read to page 1000 in Ivanhoe. Received Motley's history of the United Netherlands. After supper Dr. Cox and I went to Mrs. Nancy Ingram's for the purpose of taking an early start on a hunting tour proposed for tomorrow. Went to bed soon after our arrival. We took each a double barrelled shot gun and an abundance of ammunition. Thursday, May 2. John Ingram, Dr. Cox and I started out immediately after an early breakfast and hunted until noon. After dinner we took a nap and hunted until supper. Killed 12 squirrels, ate supper and returned to town. Friday, May 3. Read to page 208 of Ivanhoe. Received a letter from Dr. E. Richrdson. Spent the evening over at home. At night attended a ball at the Masonic Hall. Saturday, May 4. Today an election of delegates to a convention of the Border Slave States was held throughout NY. Constables were also elected. Spent the day endeavoring to raise a company having for its object the defense of Ky. against any hostile invasion of its territory. Obtained thirty names. The subscribers to the article met to fix upon a day for their permanent organization. 1861 Sunday, May 5. Read Ivanhoe about half the day and lounged the remainder. Monday, May 6. Attended to business for Richardson. Read a little in Ivanhoe. Received a letter from J.L. Hardin and answered it. In the evening attended a sale at the late residence of Gen. Buster and bought several books, chronological, map, etc. Tuesday, May 7. Finished the first volume of Ivanhoe about noon and studied Scott's Infantry tactics an hour or two in the afternoon. Wednesday, May 8. Was engaged today for the most part in making settlements for Dr. Richardson. Read newspapers for an hour or two in the afternoon. This is the fifteenth anniversary of the death of my mother also of the battle of Palo Alto. Received a letter from Aunt E. A. Shannon. Thursday, May 9. Spent the day reading Ivanhoe, Scott's tactics, playing whist, etc. Received a beautiful bouquet from Miss Helen M. Saufley. Friday, May 10. Played euchre and whist most of the day excerpt an hour or two occupied by business and reading newspapers. Received letters from J. M. Sandifer, James L. Hardin, and S. A. G. Noel & Co. Saturday, May 11. Studied Scott's tactics this morning and in the evening called a meeting of the Wayne Guards as the company organizing is called. We were drilled nearly all evening by H. G. Reeves. Sunday, May 12. Wrote to Aunt E. A. Shannon and lounged during the remainder of the day. Monday, May 13. Spent the morning in desultory reading and drilled nearly all evening and at night. Tuesday, May 14. J.B. Berry was married this morning to Miss Jennie Jones. They immediately started to Barbourville, her former residence. Wrote to J.L. Hardin. Brought two suits on notes and drilled most of the afternoon and until late at night. Wednesday, May 15. Read Ivanhoe when uninterrupted during the morning and spent an hour or more after dinner reading the news after which I drilled the remainder of the evening. Received a letter from J.L. Hardin. Thursday, May 16. Read Ivanhoe and a little in Scott's tactics this morning and drilled nearly all evening. Friday, May, 17. Went to Col. W. T. Heath's to borrow his sword plume, epulettes, etc., to wear on parade tomorrow. Only succeeded in obtaining the epulettes he having loaned out the rest of his military rigging. Took dinner at T. C. Brown's. Stopped a short time at Uncle Sherman's. Reached town about Sundown. Saturday, May 18. Was sworn in this morning as Lt. Col. of the enrolled Militia of Wayne Co. A great many people assembled in town today to witness the parade of the Home and embryo State Guards. I obtained a sword and plume 1861 of W. F. Goddard. Col. A. B. Blankenship and I came out on the field in full uniform. The two companies numbering in all about 100 were drilled by H. G. Reeves under our inspection. Wrote to E. Richardson. Sunday, May. 19. Read a little in Ivanhoe and some other literary works and lounged the remainder of the day. Monday, May 20. Finished the second volum of Ivanhoe about noon. Drilled in the evening. At night in company with Chas. Huffaker called on Misses Mollie Sallee and Ett Frisbie at the residence of Dr. Clemens and remained about an hour after which we drilled until 11. Went to my office where I was engaged until about 1 writing to Dr. Richardson. Tuesday, May 21. Wrote to J.L. Hardin this morning after which played whist until noon. After dinner made amends for my fatigue and loss of sleep last night by taking a nap. Commenced drilling about 4 and continued until supper time. After supper wrote to S. A. G. Noel and Co. Wednesday, May 22. Spent the morning reading Scott's tactics and Scott's Waverly. Spent an hour or two after dinner reading the news and the remainder of the time attending to business for Richardson. Thursday, May 23. Did a little desultory reading, played whist and talked street politics and such like agreeable and profitable methods of spending time. Friday, May 24. Spent the day (word day added later by different hand using pencil) very near in the same manner as yester (sic). Read newspapers and played whist all evening. At night called on Miss Mollie Sallee. Saturday, May 25. As a good many people were in town today I spent the morning endeavoring to collect money for Richardson. Drilled nearly all evening with the Home Guards. E.L. Van Winkle arrived here this evening. Sunday, May 26. Dr. Cox and I went to the residence of Miss Em Oatts where a number of young ladies and gentlemen from Monticello and vicinity went yesterday on a visit. The company there to day consisted of Misses Mollie Sallee, Ett Frisbie, Em Jones, Em Oatts, Helen M. Saufley and Sue Berry and of Messrs. J.B. Ingram, J. A. Stephenson, G. C. Ingram, Charles Huffaker, John Oatts, Cleve Oatts, Shel Oatts, Jay Oatts, W. H. Oatts, Russ Oatts, Louis Oatts, Dr. Cox and myself. We had an excellent dinner and spent the day in a very agreeable manner indeed Monday, May 27. This was County Court day and a large number of people were in town. The Secessionists nominated Mr. B. E. Roberts to represent Wayne County in the lower branch of the Ky. Legislature. The Unionists nominated M. P. Buster for the State Senate and J.S. Van Winkle for the House of Representatives. A meeting of the Union men of the County recommended W.A. Hoskins to the Convention of the Union Democracy to be held at Liberty on Friday next as a proper person to represent this district in the next Congress of the United States. Hoskins and Charles H. Buster had a fight. Eph. Pan Winkle and Arthur Rankin also took a small twist. Received two letters from Dr. B. Richardson. 1861 Tuesday, May 28. Read the papers of yesterday, a number of pieces in Byron, and wrote to Dr. B. Richardson. Played whist and idled away the remainder of the day. At night called on Miss Mollie Sallee and remained until 11. Wednesday, May 29. Did a little reading and a good deal of whit playing this morning and spent the evening for the most part in reading and discussing the news. Learn that the U. S. Army has taken up its line of march Southward. Learn also that the mails in the seceding states have been discontinued. Rumor of an engagement at Sewers point between the U. S. troops and the rebels. Thursday, May 3o. Spent the day in almost perfect idleness. Played whist and euchre all day. The delegates to the Liberty convention Messrs. C.H. Buster, J. V. Warden, Wm. Hay, Wm. Ryan, W.M. Worsham, N. D. Ingram, W. Perry Ingram, F. Bates, G.K. Noland, and L.P. Baker started for Liberty this morning. L.P. Baker designs going on to Missouri. Friday, May 31. Read Scott's Waverly for an hour or so this morning and played whist until noon. After the arrival of the mail read newspapers during the greater part of the evening. Received a letter from Dr. Richardson and answered it. This day completes the first year of this diary. I little thought when I began it that this record would tell of so much misspent time and so little progress in the work of self-cultivation. I have read too many newspapers, written too many letters, played too much whist and euchre, indirectly encouraged too many loungers to visit my office and hinder me in my studies, have lain abed too late of mornings, have neglected taking sufficient exercise to keep my mind and body in a vigorous condition and have displayed a want of system and economy of time throughout. I subjoin a synopsis of some of my principal employments hoping that this record will tell a better tale of next year. By reference to the preceding pages of this book I find I have read in various works according to the most accurate estimate, I am able to make about 13,575 pages besides what I read of 530 newspapers which have come to this office directed to me. I find I have written about 165 letters since the first of June last and traveled about 1336 miles in short trips on business and pleasure. Saturday, June 1. Was engaged until noon in examining the preceding pages of this diary and other sources from which the synopsis of my employments during, the year ending May 31, 1861, was made up. Drilled with the Rome Guards two or three hours this afternoon. Miss Mollie Sallee sent me a magnificent bunch of most delicious strawberries. The delegates who went from this County to the Liberty Convention on Thursday last returned this evening about dark. They report the nomination of Aaron Harding, Esq., of Green County as the candidate of the union Democracy to represent this the fourth district in the Congress of the United States. Sunday, June 2. Went to the valley this morning to see Miss Sallie Coffey. Took dinner and spent the day highly agreeably. Mr. John Oatts and Miss Em Oatts arrived there shortly after I did. Mr. E. B. Jones came up to see Miss Em and in the evening accompanied her home. I stopped at Miss, Em's on my way to town and got some cherries. Eb and I came on to town together. Arrived about Sundown. 1861 Monday, June 3. Spent an hour or two this morning writing notices of Aaron Hardin the appointments to speak in this and adjoining Counties. Read Waverly until noon. Received letters from S. A. G. Noel & Co. and J.L. Hardin. News of the establishment of a military district in Ky. by the U. S. Government extending through the entire length of the State and 100 miles South of the Ohio River to be placed under the command of Col. Anderson a native Kentuckian and the hero of Fort Sumter. In the evening called on Miss Sallie Coffey at the residence of Mrs. Bobbitt and remained about two hours. At night wrote a long letter to J.L. Hardin. Tuesday, June 4. Read Waverly most of the day. Finished the first volume. The delegates from this County to the convention of the Southern Rights (S) men held at Jamestown, Ky., today returned about 8 o'clock this evening. They announce A. G. Talbot as their candidate to represent this district in the next Congress of the United States. Wednesday, June 5. Read Waverly most of the day. Received letters from Mr. J.L. Hardin and Dr. E. Richardson. At night went to the Courthouse and hear Bro. Moore preach. Thursday, June 6. Read a little more than 100 pages in Waverly volume 2 and wrote a long letter to J.L. Hardin. Received the melancholy intelligence of the death of Stephen A. Douglas at Chicago on the third inst. Friday, June 7. Finished Waverly. Received a letter from Dr. B Richardson. Judge A. A. Burton our present Minister to New Grenada, arrived here this evening on visit to his brother Judge Wm. M. Burton of this place. J.B. Berry and lady returned this evening from Barbourville. At night I attended divine service at the Courthouse. Saturday, June 8. Did some desultory reading during the morning. For the most part of the evening I was in attendance upon the trial of a Morrisville woman charged with stealing money. Judge Burton made a speech setting forth the grievances suffered from the Morrisvillians by the citizens of Monticello and forbid (sic) the citizens of the former place congregating at the town spring as has been their habit for several months past for the purpose of buying provisions, etc., from the negroes of Monticello. Sunday, June 9. This morning in company with G. C. Hayden and J.S. Van Winkle went to Lockett's Chapel to church. Heard an excellent sermon from Bro. Moore and in company with E. Layton and Jo Huffaker returned to town. Arrived about 2. At night attended church at the Courthouse. Monday, June 10. In company with J.S. Van Winkle started to Jamestown, Ky. Overtook J.S. Chrisman and J. M. Saufley some distince (sic) this side of Wm. Allcorn's. Arrived at Jamestown about noon. Attended to some business for E. & S. Lieberman and spent the remainder of the day listening to speeches from John C. Bolin, Hon. Sherrod Williams, Frank Woolford and Hon. ThoS.B. Bramlette. 1861 Tuesday, June 11. Attended to business in Court this morning until about 10 when I started home in company with J.S. Chrisman and James M. Saufley. Met Sam and Kit Henninger who had started to Jamestown for the purpose of employing Chrisman to defend the former for shooting at and wounding Sam Copenheifer some days ago. Arrived in Monticello 3 o'clock. Received a letter from J.L. Hardin. Wednesday, June 12. Wrote two letters to J.L. Hardin, one to C.A. Hoge, and one to E. & S. Lieberman. Read the daily Journals and a long article in the New York Times upon the Civil War in America by J. Lathrop Motley. Thursday, June 13. Real about 40 pages in the United Netherlands. Made two eagles for a flag to be raised at Parmleysville on Monday next. At night drilled a squad of young men until bed time. Friday, June 14. Read a little in Motley's history of the United Netherlands and several newspapers. Received a letter from Dr. Richardson. Drilled at night. Saturday, June 15. Aaron Harding, Esq., spoke here to day. As a great many people were in town I spent my time until the commencement of the speaking trying to collect money. A democratic meeting was held for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the State Senate. Sherrod Williams addressed the meeting. E.L. Van Winkle replied. Aaron Harding took the stand at one and spoke until half past four. He made a very fine impression on his audience. Jack Garth and Ike Shepperd propounded a number of questions to which but were treated with contempt to the very high displeasure of the Secessionists. Sunday, June 16. Spent the day lounging about town. A report was in circulation here today that about twenty Secessionists intended to arm themselves and compel Mr. Harding in his speech tomorrow at Mill Springs to answer the questions propounded to him by Garth and Shepperd on yesterday. There was considerable bustle among our boys in consequence of the report. They were determined to defend Harding against any attempt on the part of the Seccessionists to force him to answer their questions. An agreement (sic) was made late this evening between the leaders of both parties to disband their forces and not molest Harding. Monday, June 17. Went with 15 or 20 others from town to Parmleylsville. Stopped at Uncle Jimmy Ingram's on our way. When we arrived in sight of Parmleylsville our eyes were greeted with the Star Spangled Banner floating to the breeze. Hon. S. Williams, Secessionist and E.L. Van Winkle, Unionist spoke from 11 until about 4. I here met Newport my man of Feb. 2. I found him a warm and true Unionist. We of course became fast friends. Started for town about half past four and arrived some time after dark. Met with some of my friends after supper who erroneously charged me with having taken a little too much stew at the speaking. Be that as it may I must confess that I was unable to rid my mind of the idea that those whose views upon the great questions of the day did not coincide with my own either fools or traitors. Learned that everything passed off quietly at Mill Springs to day. 1861 tuesday, June 18. Wrote to J.L. Hardin this morning in answer to a letter received from him by yesterday's mail. About nin o'clock about 20 of us went to John Phillips' to hear Harding speak. Took dinner with Mr. Phillips. M.P. Buster briefly announced himself and defined his position. John S. Van Winkle then addressed the people in a very eloquent speech of about an hour's duration when Harding took the stand and spoke with happy effect for three hours. J.A. Stephenson G.K Noland, N.D. Ingram and I went to Josh Berry's stayed all night. We held a meeting and unanimously adopted the following preamble and resolutions. Whereas our beloved County of Wayne is a for sometime past has been infested with an unconstitutional number of juvenal ministers of the Gospel with lustrous eyes and shining locks who are sweethearts that none but Divines are worthy of them; therefore Resolved: that we the much injured and too little appreciated "bohoys" of the proud County of Wayne do ordain and declare that we will submit no longer to these grievances "already too long endured" to which end we hereby warn all unmarried ministers of the Gospel (not too old to muster) who may now be or hereafter come within the limits of theis County to depart immediately. Upon motion of Bro. tuttle be it farther Resolved that the benefits of this ordinance be extended to all the young men now living in the County of Russell whether preachers or not and that Bro. Stephenson be and is hereby appointed a committee of six to carry the foregoing ordinance into regorous execution. Upon motion the meeting then adjourned. Wednesday, June 19 Immediately after breakfast we started to town where we arrived in due time. Several of the boys went to a political meeting at Tolertown but feeling too much fatigued with my recent trips I did not go. Spent the principal part of my time cancusing the laying plans to operation for the election tomorrow. About 10 o'clock at night started in company with J.hn T. Wilhite to the Slick Ford precinct. We arrived at John Parmley's about 1 and put up for the remainder of the night. Thursday, June 20. Attended the election at Slick Ford until about 11 when J.S. Van Winkle and I left for Monticello where we arrived about 2. Voted for A. Harding. Attended to several business matters in course of the evening. Wrote to Hon. A. Harding and editors of the Louisville acquainting them with the Result of the election in Wayne. Friday, June 21. Friday, June 21. Read a little miscellany , newspapers, etc. Too much excitement over the election returns coming in from time to time to allow me to fix my mind upon anything else. Received a letter from W. McKee Fox. Went to the creek this evening and took a good bathe (sic). At night played whist. Wrote to W. C. Hay. Saturday, June 22.Wrote to W. McKee Fox this morning and did some reading and spent fsome time discussing election returns. Went to the creek again this evening in company with J.T. Sanders, C.H. Buster, W.M.Burton, J.V. Warden, W.P. Goddard, John Kelly, and L.G. Sumpter. We spent the most of the evening in the creek and along its shady banks. 1861 Sunday, June 23. Went to Judge Sallee this morning and spent the day in Miss Mollie's very agreeable society. Reached town about Sundown. Monday, June 24. This was County Court day. Did some mixing among the people read newspapers and wrote to H.S. Taylor and J. R. Robinson. Received a letter from the latter to which mine was an answer. J.S. Van Winkle, Bolin E. Roberts and John Kindrick addressed the people this afternoon upon the great questions of the day. At night attended the Masonic Lodge after which went to church. They design preaching here during the week. Tuesday, June 25. Read about 75 pages in Irving's Granada. Attended church from 11 until about 1. At night attended church. Bro. White and Jarret (Reformers) preached. Misses Mollie and Juan Phillips Mollie Sallee and Ett Frisbie joined the church. Wednesday, June 26. Read a little in Granada until 11 when I attended church until half after 12. Read newspapers for an hour or so after the arrival of the mail. At three went to the creek below M. Phillip's and above the "Pyerean Spring" where I witnessed the baptism of those who united themselves to the church last night. Accompanied Miss Helen M. Saufley home and remained with her until near Sundown. At night Mike Saufley and I accompanied Misses Ett. Frisbie and Mollie Sallee to church. Mrs. Colville, Misses Mary Gatewood, Leann, M. Simpson and Mr. Henry C. Stone joined. Upon our return to the residence of Mr. J.S. Frisbie with our gals Mike and I remained until about two. We had not idea it was more than 11 until we came up in town. Thursday, June 27. Slept until a long while after breakfast. Was engaged until 11 writing to J. L. Hardin then attended church until sometime after 12. At 3 in the evening repaired to the same place as on yesterday where those who joined the church last night were baptised. Accompanied Misses Mollie Sallee and Ett Frisbie to the residence of M. Phillips where I remained until near Sundown. After supper attended church. Mrs. Peggy Carter, Mrs. Peggy Goddard, Misses Sarah Simpson, Julia Moss and --- Loving and Messrs. ----- Morgan and John Brummit joined. Friday, June 28. Attended church this morning. Those who united themselves to the church last night were baptised this evening but it rained and I did not attend. Spent the greater part of the evening reading the news. Received a letter from JameS.L. Hardin. At night attended church. Jo Sumpter and Mrs. Hudson's Sal shouldered the cross. Saturday, June 29. Went to church this morning but did not remain a great while. Remained in my office most of the day reading miscellany. At night attended church. Miss Mary Burk and Buster's Tom joined the church. Sunday, June 30. Spent the day except as herin (sic) otherwise specified in writing the following lines in Miss Mollie Sallee's Album. No poet am I as well you know If of my skill you've seen a trial And if you've not these lines will show That such is true beyond denial. 1861 When quite a youth I did sometimes Invoke the Muse's inspiration And perpetrate some silly rhymes For want of better occupation. But since that time some wiser grown I've from the list of bards retired And 'yond may reach the Muse has flown By Which My fancy was inspired. So now I hope you'll not expect A poem from my humble pen By all the poet's rules correct And all the rhetorician's ken. Then dearest friend in homely phrase Your kind remembrance I would ask And pray that you throughout your days In Fortune's smiles may ever bask. And on your heart I would impress The truth of what I now declare That for your lasting happiness You have my warmest heartfelt prayer. Soon after dinner I went to church after which I spent the evening with Misses Mollie Sallee and Ett Frisbie at the residence of Dr. Clemens. At night was engaged until just as church adjourned in finishing revising and copying the verses above. I also made a picture in the Album of a broom shovel and pair of tongs and wrote beneath them "Armed neutrality" "to be used only in case of extreme necessity." After church I called on Misses Mollie Sallee, Ett Frisbie and Sallie Mills and remained an hour or more. Misses Helen M. Saufley and Sallie Mills this morning and Nannie and Bettie Coffey and two Misses Goddard this afternoon attached themselves to the Church. Those who joined on yesterday morning were baptised late this evening. A Miss Goddard, Lewis Coffey (son of Shelby), Phillip Denton and a darkie or two joined the church tonight. Monday, July 1. Attended church this morning. In the evening went to see Misses Nannie and Bettie Coffey the two Misses Goddards and those who joined last night baptised. While there made the acquaintance of Miss Emarine Cullom and accompanied her back to the residence of Dr. J.S. Frisbie where I remained until nearly night and accompanied Miss Sallie Mills to Dr. Clemens'. At night attended church. A brilliand (sic) comet flames in the northern sky. Its tail was seen last night but the neucleus had gone down below the horizon. We supposed the light we saw to be the Aurora Borealis. It even now presents one of the most splendid spectacles that the world ever witnessed and is growing more brilliant. Telithe Minot and Pullum Gragg joined the church tonight. The latter is to be baptised about 7 in the morning. Tuesday, July 2. Mr. J. D. Warden and I went to the place of baptism immediately after breakfast. We were the first on the ground but a tolerably good crowd considering the early hour soon assembled. 1861 Marion Denton joined at the water's edge and he and Pullum were baptised. Accompanied Miss Mollie Sallee to the residence of M. Phillips then to Dr. Frisbie's where a prayer meeting was held. Bros. White and Jarret here with many tears bid the sisterhood adieu. Accompanied Miss Mollie to Dr. Clemen's and got back to my office just as the dinner bells rang. After dinner took a nap read Pope's "Essay on Man" and played a few games of euchre. Won a few cigars at night at "seven up" but lost them again at poker and went to bed. Wednesday, July 3. Won 70 cigars this morning at euchre. Learn that Mr. R. E. Roberts in a public speech on yesterday at Thos. Powel's declined the race for a seat in the lower branch of the next Ky. legislature. Received a letter from J.L. Hardin. Wrote to A.J. James, Esq.; read newapaners and played euchre the remainder of the evening. Received a letter from Mr. R. G. Huffaker. Thursday, July 4. Read a little in Byron, Moore and Pope and called on some ladies. In these delightful pursuits I spent the morning. After dinner spent two or three hours endeavoring to obtain horses for some ladies to ride upon an excursion to the country. When we succeeded in obtaining a couple of quadrepeds of the genus equus in addition to our own, Miss Ett Frisbie and Dr. Cox and Miss Mollie Sallee and myself went to the chalybeate spring on the hill above Captain Goddard's where we were a half an hour or more after which we strolled about gathering whortleberries until near Sunset. We reached town a little before dark. At night accompanied Miss Mollie Smith from Mr. H. R. Saufley's to a ball at Worsham's Hotel. Remained until about 2. Friday, July 5. Spent the greater part of the day playing euchre. Read newspapers an hour or two after the arrival of the mail. Received a letter from Dr. E. Richardson and answered it. Wrote also to the editors of the Louisville Journal renewing my subscription for the Daily Journal for two months longer and proposing to raise a club. Saturday, July 6. Spent the morning endeavoring to make some collections for Dr. Richardson and played euchre all evening. Learn that Denham killed Horatie Ovens on yesterday. Sunday, July 7. Went to see Miss Sallie Coffey this morning and remained until about 4 in the evening. On my return stopped at T. C. Coffey's and remained an hour with Mary, Peggy, Goddard and Miss Em Coffey. Several suspicious looking individuals have been lurking around here for several days. I have just ascertained from a reliable source that they are spies sent out from Tennessee to ascertain the route by which Andy Johnson's guns intended for the defense of the loyal citizens of East Tennessee will travel. We learn also that several bodies of troops are stationed along the line below us to intercept them. Monday, July 8. Was engaged most of the day playing euchre. In the evening read the news and wrote to Dr. E. Richardson and James L. Hardin. Miss Charlotte Duncan left this morning for Nicholasville. Tuesday, July 9. An examination of Miss Mattie Jones' school at Stubensville took place today. I did not intend going and loaned my horse to N. D. Ingram. Mr. L. R. Jones started with several fellows in his spring wagon 1861 but turned back and told that he had met a messenger from Miss Mattie requesting myself and others to give her some music on the string band. I accordingly got ready and went in his wagon with G.K. Noland, Henry C. Stone, J. D. Judson, L.P. Tuttle, J.L. Warden and M.C. Saufley. We played several tunes on our way. When nearly opposite L. R. Jones' (Whale) we struck up "Yankee Doodly" for his especial benefit he being a violent Secessionist. When we arrived at Stubensville we found that the morning exercises were over and that the school had adjourned until after supper. Dr. C.A. Cox and I got into Perry Ingram's buggy and went to Mr. J.B. Berry's to dinner. We found there Misses Flize Stephenson, Mollie Salle, Ett Frisbie, Helen Saufley, Sallie Bobbitt and Mat Hardin and Messrs. J. A. Stephenson, A. D. Ingram and Jas. Bobbitt, Messrs. M. A. Buster and G.K. Noland came while we were there. After dinner Cox and I went over to M. P. Sallees to take Perry's buggy to him. We here met Misses Sallie Coffey, Emarine Cullom, Molly and Ivan Phillips, Em Oatts and others. Several of us went up to the school house. I had the pleasure of attending Miss Sallie Coffey. Misses Mattie and Sallie Jones entertained us with several exquisite pieces of music on the piano. The string band of which I was a member pro. tem. played two or three tunes. I then got in the buggy with Mr. Perry Ingram and Misses Sallie Coffey and Marine Cullom and came on to town. The remainder of the company stayed until after the exhibition at night and came to town about 11. Wednesday, July 10. Spent the morning and some of the evening reading Irving's Conquest of Granada. Read the President's Message the proceedings of Congress and the news generally.. Received letters from Davis, Waller, Evans & Co. James L. Hardin and Atty. Gen. A.J. James. Called on Miss Mollies Sallee a few minutes this evening. Thursday, July 11. Went over home this morning and remained about an hour after which I returned to town and read Irving's Granada until noon. After dinner took a good long nap and read a little in Granada. Was visited by Squire Keith of Morgan County Tennessee who is out in quest of arms for the protection of his oppressed loyal fellow citizens at home. He made a speech in the Courthouse tonight detailing the wrongs suffered by the loyal citizens of East Tennessee at the hands of the Secessionists. Friday, July 12. Attended a meeting of the loyal citizens of Monticello this morning in which it was determined to raise a company of Home Guards. Was engaged until noon drawing up articles and endeavoring to obtain names. Received a letter from Dr. E. Richardson. Spent an hour or two reading the news and played euchre the remainder of the evening. Saturday, July 13. Read a little in Granada and went to W.A. Buster's pasture to catch my horse which took me until dinner time. Spent the evening playing euchre. Sunday, July 14. Went over home this morning and stayed until after dinner. M. A. Butler, J. D. Hudson and Misses Nancy and Sallie Elam were there. Came over to town soon after dinner caught my horse and went to see Miss Em Oatts at her residence. While there Messrs. N. D. Ingram and W. Perry Ingram called in. Came to town a little before Sundown. Learn that a number of families in the lower part of this county are flying from their homes in apprehension of an invasion by Tennessee troops stationed on our 1861 Southern border. Others were shouting and praying as if they expected the Devil and all his angels to be immediately turned loose among them. Some of the refugees have returned to their homes while others are still on the scout. Monday, July 15. Read about 100 pages in Granada which occupied about all my time until noon. Spent the evening reading and discussing the news and writing a letter to J.L. Hardin. Received letters from J.L. Hardin and the editors of the Louisville Journal. At night called on Miss Sue Meadows. Reports of two recent battles reached us today one near Carthage, Mo. and the other somewhere in Va. Tuesday, July 16. Mr. B. P. Roberts started for Va. this morning to join the Southern Army. I was engaged in reading Granada during the greater part of the forenoon. After dinner C.H. Buster, J.T. Sanders, G. C. Ingram, J.S. Chrisman, A. S. Jones, I. N. Shepperd, and I started to Fentress Co., Tennessee for the purpose of visiting the secession troops stationed at Camp McGennis. J.T. Sanders, G. C. Ingrain and I stopped at the residence of Cosy Oatts and got W. H. Oatts to accompany us. J.S. Chrisman, A. S. Jones, W. H. Oatts and I stayed all night at Thos. Redman's. The rest of our company went on to about four miles farther on. Wednesday, July 17. Started soon after breakfast this morning and arrived at Camp McGennis about 9. The cavalry about one hundred in number were drilling. They were well mounted and their uniforms consisted of gray pantaloons and red coats. This was the first cavalry exercise I ever witnessed: After looking at them something like half an hour I went down to the camp where I saw the infantry maneuver until ten when they dispursed to their tents. All of our company then went over to Col. McGennis' to dinner. On our return to the camp we found that J. V. Warden, W. H. Bartleson, and Miss Artema Bartleson had just arrived. We spent the evening in camp and formed the acquaintance of the officers and some of the privates by all of whom we were treated with marked politeness and respect. The officers with whom I became acquainted were Major Fulkerson, Capt. Allen, Capt. Borgess, Capt. Lowery, Capt. Rowen (of the cavalry) Liut. (sic) York and another officer or two whose names I have forgotten. I also found there Henry Metcalfe a second cousin of mine with whom I spent an hour or so in conversation. Formed the acquaintance of a young man by the name of Strange whose chief recommendation to me was the fact of his being a cousin to my bright particular. Mr. W. 1 Oatts and I stayed all night with Pleasant Miller. Mr. Sanders and Al Jones went home this evening. Thursday, July 18. It rained very hard this morning. We went over to the camp about 11. Spent an hour or so with Henry Metcalfe. J.Y. Warden, C.H. Buster, a.m. Shepperd and I went to a house in the neighborhood where Warden bought a horse. We four started home about 2 p.m. We got dinner and had our horses fed at Herndon's the old Tavern stand celebrated for being the place for the marriage of runaways. We reached Monticello about 9. Major Chrisman and W. H. Oatts came home by a different route and the former arrived at home a little before we did. Friday, July 19. Felt fatigued and a little sick today and did nothing but read newspapers and a little in Granada. Received a letter from W. C. Ray of Parmleysville, Ky. and answered it. Saturday, July 20. Wrote to J.L. Hardin, M. B. Perkins, and Mrs. Margaret Lynch after which Miss Mary Rousseau and Dr. Cox and Miss Rose Worsham and I went to GeN.B. F. Coffey's where we took dinner and 1861 stayed until about 5 in the evening. We were entertained with music on the piano by Misses Mary Rousseau and Em Coffey and Mrs. Coffey. Returned to town; I finished Irving's Granada. There was a meeting of the citizens to raise a home guard held in town this evening but it adjourned without organizing. Sunday, July 21. Went to the Valley this morning for the purpose of seeing Miss Sallie Coffey but when nearly to her house learned that she was absent on a visit to Mrs. Smith. Went to Mrs. Coffey's and spent the time until dinner in conversation with Miss Mollie Coffey. Soon after dinner Misses Hannie and Bettie Coffey came on a visit. Messrs. Louis Oatts and C. Cullom arrived soon afterwards. Returned to town late in the evening. Learned that thirteen Pulaskians passed throug--(sic) here on their way to join the Secession troops in Tennessee. Two young men from this county Messrs. Elzy West and John Caldwell joined them. Monday, July 22. This is County Court day. When not interrupted by persons coming into my office I was engaged throughout the morning reading Alhambra. Read to page 75. After dinner attended a meeting of the Home Guards and read newspapers the remainder of the evening. Received a letter from J.L. Hardin and answered it. At night attended the Masonic Lodge. Was tried for my little affair with M.D. Hardin March 23, and came clear. Tuesday, July 23. Read to page 212 in Alhambra. Spent the remainder of the day reading poetry from various authors. Wednesday, July 24. Read to page 280 Alhambra, after which played euchre until noon. Spent two or three hours reading and discussing the news. At latest accounts a fight was going on at Bull Run near Menassas Junction. Received a letter from Dr. E. Richardson. Thursday, July 25. Sent J.L. Hardin's trunk to him and a lost of books. Wrote to J.L. Hardin, M. E. Ingram and Dr. E. Richardson. The letters above mentioned occupied my time during the morning. After dinner took a nap which lasted until about 4 after which I drilled with the Home Guard until night. Friday, July 26. Read to page 348 Alhambra. Wrote to the editors of the Louisville Journal. Attended a meeting and drill of the Home Guard. Recd. news of the defeat of the Federal army at Menassas Junction. Saturday, July 27. Started about 3 o'clock this morning in company with Mr. F. N. Alexander to Albany. Arrived at Joshua Berry's about Sunup where we took breakfast. We found here Messrs. J. V. Warden, L. G. Sumpter, and J. A. Stephenson who came this far on their way last evening. After breakfast in company with the above named gents and Josh Berry and Jep Huffaker we pursued out journey. We stopped at the residence of Mr. John Phillips where he, his daughter, Miss Melissa, and Charley Huffaker joined us. We arrived at Albany about 10. The first thing we saw upon arriving at the top of the hill overlooking the town, was the stars and stripes gaily fluttering to the breze (sic) above the tops of the houses. On entering town we met a procession with 34 ladies in front on horseback one of whom carried a national banner followed by about 60 cavalry and 500 infantry. They presented quite an imposing appearance. About two thousand persons were in town. After dinner a procession was formed which marched out about 1861 a half a mile from town where they were addressed by Hon. Thos. E. Bramlette in a speech of something more than three hours' duration. We made a most thrilling appeal in behalf of the Union and called upon the loyal citizens of Clinton Co. to join a regiment he is raising for the purpose of aiding the Union men of E. Tennessee. About 30 enlisted in the service under him and 87 cavalry to compose a part of a regiment destined for the same service, now being raised by Frank Woolford of Casey Co. The feeling for the Union here is very strong and the most intense enthusiasm prevails. A Secessionist is not allowed to open his mouth. The people of this county are apprehensive of an invasion by Tennesseans. They have picket guards stationed out at every pass. The alarm was spread about an hour by Sun yesterday evening and from three to five hundred armed men gathered from various parts of the County and stayed in town last night. At night, L. G. Sumpter, John Denton, Wash Guinn and I rode out into the country and did not return to town until about midnight. Sunday, July 28. I received authority in writing this morning from Col. Bramlette to raise a company of volunteers in Wayne. After talking with the Judge about an hour, J. V. Warden, L. G. Sumpter and I started home where we arrived about 1. Monday, July 29. Spent the morning playing whist and mixing among the people making little settlements with them for myself and clients. A great many people were in town. Some came to hear the news of the battle at Menassas Junction. Others to attend a convention held here today for the purpose of uniting the Union party upon someone of the candidates for Assessor. In the evening read newspapers and finished Irving's Alhambra. At night called on Miss Mollie Sallee. Tuesday, July 30. Did a little reading in Byron Milton and some other works and played whist during the remainder of the day. Wednesday, July 31. Read some miscellaneous works during the morning and devoted two or three hours of the evening to reading the news. About 6 O'clock a fight took place in the brick house on the N. E. corner of the public square between L. G. Sumpter and H. G. Reeves which resulted in the death of the latter. Sumpter cut him in several places with a knife causing instant death. Sumpter left town soon after committing the deed but returned and gave himself up. Thursday, August 1. Did some miscellaneous reading wrote to J.L. Rardin. Played whist, etc. Friday, August 2. Read, played whist, etc., during the morning. This evening attended the trial of L. G. Sumpter for killing H. G. Reeves. J.S. Chrisman prosecuted and John S. Van Winkle defended. Sumpter was sent on to farther trial and admitted to bail in the sum of $1000. Hon. Thos. E. Bramlette arrived here this evening. Saturday, August 3. Was engaged this morning in endeavoring to raise a company for the U. S. service under Col. Bramlette. After dinner a procession was formed which marched to C.H. Buster's cave where an address was delivered by Col. Bramlette which occupied nearly the whole evening. A call was made for volunteers and one man besides myself enlisted. John S. Van Winkle made a short but stirring address. On my return 1861 to town I obtained two more names to my list. A little before sundown it was announced that a company of cavalry from Clinton Co. would be here in a few minutes. Several hundred sallied forth to meet them. The bank went down as far as M. Phillips' and met them with National airs and escorted them to town. They were welcomed to the hospitality of the citizens of Monticello throug (sic) Col. Bramlette, He was responded to by Capt. J. A. Brents on behalf of the company. The company was then distributed out among the Union friends and entertained for the night. Their arrival created considerable enthusiasm and enabled me to obtain seven more volunteers. Sunday, August 4. The cavalry company started soon after breakfast en route for their encampment near Crab Orchard. I started to Albany about 8 this morning and arrived a little after dinner. My object in going was to ascertain the number of the company being raised by H.S. Taylor about which I had heard conflicting reports also to report the number I had on my list and the number I expected to get and to make arrangements for uniting my squad with his. Saw Taylor, made all necessary arrangements. Called at his house where he and I remained something upwards of an hour after which I started towards home. Arrived at Mr. J. H. Phillips' about and (sic) hour in the night and put up. Had supper and talked to Mr. P. and Miss Melisse for an hour or two and retired. Monday, August 5. Soon after breakfast started for Monticello where in due time I arrived. Met a young man whom Taylor had sent to see me upon the same business about which I went to see him. Spent the day enlisting. Succeeded in augmenting my list of names to about twenty. Jas. Tackett was killed today at Mill Springs by Sam Copenheifer and that James and L. D. Hutchison were badly hurt. The election passed off quietly in Monticello. Mr. M.N. Stone made a speech requesting the Southern Rights' (S) men to assemble in Monticello on Friday next for the purpose of organizing a company to fight against this country. At night wrote to Dr. E. Richardson. Tuesday, August 6. Was busily engaged winding up my business preparatory to entering into the service of my county. Went over home this morning and spent an hour or two. After dinner continued my preparations to start to war. About 4 p.m. went down to Mr. H.T. Hall's in company with Dr. Cox and Richard Burnett for the purpose of meeting the Ky. and Tenn. companies now on their way to camp Nelson near Crab Orchard, Ky. Stayed all night with Josh Berry. The Clinton boys stayed there also. Wednesday, August 7. Started to town this morning and arrived about 10. The volunteers came in in about an hour afterwards. About 2 p.m. Mr. H.S. Taylor made a speech of some length calling for volunteers. Col. Bowles also made a haranger. About a dozen came forward and enlisted. The company then elected H.S. Taylor, Capt., myself, 1st Lieutenant, J. M. Bristow, 2nd Lieut. and J. C. Southerland, 3rd Lieut. He then adjourned to listen to a speech from Hon. Geo. W. Bridges. I do not hesitate to pronounce it the best speech I have yet listened to upon the great questions of the day, Have been engaged until now (near midnight) in making preparations to take my departure in the morning . . . . . . . . . . . . More than three months have elapsed since writing the above, since which time I have been in the service of the U. S. It is impossible 1861 for me to chronicle all the events which have transpired in the mean time in chronological order but I shall endeavor to do so as near as I can after which if time and circumstances permit I design resuming the diary system. . . . . . . . . . . . We left Monticello on the morning of the 8th of Aug. and reached Capt. A. R. West's about noon. This estimable gentleman had dinner prepared for us on our arrival of which we partook with a hearty good will doing ample justice to the abundant well prepared substantials set before us after which we resumed our march. We reached the residence of J.S. Denny just on the top of the Cumberland River hills about sunset where about half of us stayed all night. The other half of those with us including the Tennesseans under Capt. Bowles went to a neighboring house. I went home with Mr. J.N. Brown and remained over night. I set out early next morning and went over to Denny's where our men stayed the night before but found our company had been gone about an hour. I struck out after them and overtook them near the top of the hill on the opposite side of the river. We were supplied with good citizens of Pulaski while on our March from the river to Somerset. When about four miles beyond the latter place on the Crab Orchard road we halted at a small spring in the woods on the left hand side of the road where we made our dinner on raw bacon and bread. We crossed Buck Creek about sunset and repaired in small parties to the neighboring houses where we put up for the night. Having collected our forces the next morning we set out for Camp Nelson where we arrived about 3 p.m. We found between three and four hundred men rendezvoused at this place who received us with presented arms and hearty cheers. This camp was situated at the old Bryant tavern stand about a mile and a half from Crab Orchard on the Somerset road. Capt. Gilman commanding post. We had no commissary stores at this place but boarded at Yantiss'. The whole of us ate at the same table which consumed about 3 hours to each meal. This caused great dissatisfaction among the troops and all were anxious to leave. On the night of the 13th Capt. Taylor and I went to Crab Orchard. On this evening I read a letter from Miss Sallie Coffey. At 3 the next morning Capt. Taylor and I took the stage for Danville where we arrived about 8 and breakfasted at the "Sneed House". The object of our trip was to order our uniforms, etc. We hired a horse and buggy and went to camp Dick Robinson for the purpose of making application to Col. Bramlette to remove our company to that place but learned upon our arrival that he had just issued orders for all the troops stationed at camp Nelson to march on the next morning for camp Dick Robinson. We returned to Danville to dinner. In the evening I answered Miss Sallie Coffey's letter. After purchasing our stage tickets to Crab Orchard we found we had only 20 cts. between us left with which we bought two drinks of whisky. Upon our arrival at Stanford we found supper ready. We ate with Mr. Warren on tick. We arrived at Crab Orchard about 11 and knocked around until 12 when we went out to camp. Reville beat at 2 when then we commenced eating breakfast and packing up for the march. Having been up all night and most of the night previous I did not feel very well and ate no breakfast. We took up our line of march at daybreak. We halted for dinner opposite Judge Lusk's. I was invited to dine with W. J. Lusk and did not eat with the men. Before dinner was prepared at Lusk's we were ordered to march (sic) which cut me out of my dinner. We reached Camp Dick Robinson about an hour by sun 1861 where we were received with the honors of war. Capt. Taylor started home the next day on furlough leaving me in command of the company. On the twenty-first day of Aug. a dispatch was received at Headquarters stating that quantity of arms had been seized by the Secessionists at Lexington which had been shipped from Cincinnati for Camp Dick Robinson. Early next morning about 300 cavalry under Lt. Col. Letcher set out for Lexington. Col. Bramlette started for Lexington for the purpose of ascertaining particulars concerning the seizuer. Gen. Nelson perhaps getting uneasy lest the cavalry should be overpowered ordered 500 infantry to march to their support. The Gen. went in person some time during the day. About 7 in the evening the Infantry took up its line of march under command of Col. S. S. Fry. I Joined part of the company under my command to Capt. McKee's company and went as 1st. Lieut. We reached Nicholasville about 3 a.m. It rained on us from the time we left camp. Upon our arrival at Nicholasville we found the wagons containing the arms the Secesh had seized. The Gen. commended in high terms the conduct of the cavalry. Upon the arrival of the cavalry at Lexington the Secesh became greatly alarmed and the Arch Traitor John C. Breckenridge who had taken a leading part in the seizure and detention of the arms addressed a note to Col. Bramlette stating that if he (Bramlette) would withdraw the troops from the city he would use his influence to have the arms given up. Col. Bramlette sent him word to go to hell with his influence that he had come for the arms and intended to have them on his own terms even should a resort to arms be necessary. The Secessionists then blew a bugle for the traitors rally under arms. At the same time the cavalry formed and the Home Guards came out at the ringing of the Courthouse bell. The Secesh finding our boys were not to be scared and thinking, the probability of whipping us rather remote graciously condescended to give us our property. The arms were put in wagons and brought to Nicholasville under escort of our cavalry. From the time of our arrival at Nicholasville until daylight I slept in a commissary wagon across the tops of three empty barrels. We divided out into parties and took breakfast at different houses in town after which we took up our line of march for camp Dick Robinson where we arrived some time in the afternoon much fatigued with our long wet muddy and sleepless tramp. Nothing of particular interest occurred for some days except an occasional alarm in which cases the men always came out on the color-line with great promptness and evinced a perfect willingness to fight any number of secessionists that the Devil should be pleased to send. At this time we were but a few hundred strong undrilled and poorly armed. We had assembled in open violation of the "Armed Neutrality" policy of the State and in direct opposition to the will of our Secession Governor. We were in constant apprehension of an attack from state Guards with whom his Excellency Beriah Magoffin threatened to disperse. We were also looked upon with much disfavor by men professing to be loyal who yet clung to the doctrine of "Armed Neutrality." Notwithstanding this many-sided opposition to our course we lived and prospered. Our members soon swelled to thousands and we were soon is such a state of organization that the Secessionists no longer threatened us. Capt. Taylor returned to camp on the 28th day of Aug. with nine recruits on the 9th of Sept. I left camp Dick Robinson for Monticello on a recruiting expedition. Knocked around a good deal endeavoring to raise recruits but found E. Layton, Capt. Alexander and W.M. Worsham trying to make up companies which interfered with my arrangements to such an extent that I was only able to raise four men. I went to see a good many of the girls and 1861 enjoyed myself hugely. I found the citizens of Wayne County in a state of considerable excitement on account of certain proceedings on the part of the Secessionists which they could not understand. They felt convinced that some devilment was on foot. Many suspicious circumstances having been stated to me I got three or four men and went into the court house late on the night of my arrival and took every lock and bayonet off of forty-six muskets with which the secessionists had been drilling. We put them into a bag and took them out to the country where we concealed them. We should have taken the guns also but had not the means of transporting or concealing them without involving great risk of discovery and we were particularly desirous of avoiding discovery for many reasons not one of which was correctly assigned in a letter written upon the subject a few days afterward by some of the Secesh to the Frankfort Yeoman. We were apprehensive lest they should fall into the hands of a party of Secession Guerrillas who were then hovering on the Southern border of our county and were determined the locks and bayonets should not go with them in case they were taken before we had an opportunity of convoying them to camp Dick Robinson. Furthermore, the guns belonged to the State and some good union men had given bond for their return and we were both afraid of being proceeded against by the State authorities and unwilling to incur the displeasure of the sureties. While I was at home about twenty of the leading Secessionists left for the Southern Confederacy probably to join the rebel army. Capt. Alexander (of the cavalry) and I left Monticello with our recruits on the 18th of Sept. for Camp Dick Robinson. We reached camp on the 20th. Found that Col. Bramlette's regiment had marched to Lexington on the 18th in anticipation of the supposed design of Humphry Marshall to occupy that place. We set out on foot about 4 o'clock on the evening of our arrival for Lexington without having eaten dinner and with no prospect of getting supper. I represented to General Thomas (with whom Nelson had been superseded during my absence) that we had travelled 18 miles that day, that we were tired had had no dinner, that it was late and looked like rain--that we had no money to defray our expenses along the road and would like to remain over until the neat morning but having been peremptorily ordered two or three times to join our regiment immediately we struck out at the time and in the manner before mentioned. Just before we reached the Ky. river bridge we had the good fortune to overtake an empty goods wagon bound for Nicholasville. We got in and rode to the latter place which we reached about 11 o'clock p.m. We stopped at a hotel and immediately went to bed. I arose early next morning and began negotiations for our breakfast but not receiving any considerable amount of encouragement we struck out before sunup on foot for Lexington. We had proceeded something more than half a mile from town when we were hailed by an old gentleman named Cleaver Price who said he guessed we were soldiers leaving for Lexington without breakfast. We told him his ssurmises upon that subject were entirely correct. He invited us down to his house gave us an excellent breakfast and took us to Lexington in a two-horse wagon. While at Lexington we had an alarm nearly every night caused by shots fired by way of friendly greeting between our sentinels and a parcel of meddlesome Secessionists of the city. Some of our officers and men were oceasionally fired at while passing along the streets but none of us were killed or wounded. Our men always responded to their compliments and upon a few occasions left visible marks of their affection, though they took no scalps. 1861 While we were in that place we received a dispatch stating that Humphrey Marshall was advancing upon Frankfort at the head of a considerable force. Col. Bramlette immediately set out with four or five hundred men to meet him. Our company and three or four others remained at Lexington. A few companies of Home Guards also remained with us. During the absence of our Col. we were constantly on the alert momentarily expecting an attack from the rebels. The arrival of our Colonel at Frankfort caused a perfect stampede among the rebels under Marshall and our Colonel being well assured that no raid upon our State Capitol need be apprehended returned to Lexington. Our encampment at this place was on the fair grounds. A great number of our men were sick here and received every attention at the hands of the ladies of Lexington. On the 1st of October we took up our line of march for camp Dick Robinson. We marched over to a grove on the railroad track opposite our late encampment (Camp Robert Anderson) where we were presented with a beautiful National Banner by the Patriotic ladies of Lexington through Mr. who delivered an eloquent and soul stirring address. Upon its reception Col. Bramlette made a brief and appropriate responce and Sargent W. F. Marvin of Capt. McKee's company also read a poetic address which he had previously prepared for the occasion a copy of which will be found on next page. Address of the first Kentucky regiment on the Presentation of A flag to Col. Bramlette by the Ladies of Lexington by W. F. Marvin "Thou lov'd cherished Banner by beauty unrolled And baring thy bosom of azure and gold Float wide to the breeze in the hand of the brave Till Freedom shall wave thee over Tyranny's grave. On on while a foeman to Liberty's cause Raise a hand against thee and our Union's laws May a coward ne'er sully thy folds with his breath But thy stars shine more brightly o'er victory of death. In the thick of the Battle we'll guard thee with pride Though thousands may fall--gather still by thy side While Beauty and Duty the watch words may prove To waken each spirit to Valor and Love. On on to the Battle the smile and caress Of youth and of beauty each Hero shall bless While mothers and sweethearts and sisters and sires Kindle widely new torches from Liberty's fires. Tis the Flag of our Fathers the flag of the brave The Flag that still waves over our Washington's grave The Flag that our mothers have gazed on with pride The Flag neath which our bravest in victory died. 1861 Though tattered and torn in the heat of the strife We will treasure each shred and defend it with life Though shorn of its beauty to your beauty true We will fight for its honor our country and you. With Bramlette, Scott, Buford, McKee and a Host Of leaders as brave as the bravest can boast We will follow our Banner with love and with pride And return it with honor or die by its side. After the ceremony of the flag presentation was concluded we stationed ourselves on each side of the R. R. track to await the train which soon came up. We disposed of ourselves inside and on top and were soon speeding along the iron track swift as the wind. I rode on top and enjoyed a delightful view of on both sides of the road from there to Nicholasvilile. We arrived at the latter place about 1 p.m. and having disembarked and formed immediately took up our line of march for Camp Dick Robinson. We were put through at made speed in consequence of which we were soon in a thorough state of disorder. About half of the regiment still suffering from the effects of the measles were unable to stand so severe an experiment upon the power of human endurance and fell back while others ambitious to out travel the stage coaches (which were about ready to start as we left Nicholasville) pushed ahead. All attempts on the part of the company officers to keep them together proved utterly fruitless. It resembled a disastrous rout much more than a march. The men were strung out seven or eight miles along the road. The most of the officers discouraged in their attempts to preserve anything like order in the march abandoned their companies and took stage and other conveyances and made the best speed they could for camp Dick Robinson. I walked all the way and managed to keep about twenty of the company to which I belong together and in tolerable order until we reached the Ky. River bridge. Between the bridge however and Bryantsville I lost the last one of them. Whether they were before or behind me I did not know. I bad just passed through Bryantsville and was walking along at about the speed of a funeral procession with my head down indulging in gloomy reflection upon the manner in which the proud First had acquitted itself upon the very day too on which the most distinguished honors to which a gallant Kentuckian could aspire had been showered upon us. When I heard someone behind me bawling at the top of his voice left! left! left! I turned around and saw "by the twilight's last gleaming" a second Lieutenant at the head of thirteen men. They were marching at a "shoulder arms" and were in as good order as if passing in review before Gen. McClellan. They made quite an imposing appearance but whilst I greatly admired the display I was much at loss to understand what occasion within the range of possibility there could be for it. On turning my head in the direction I had originally been traveling I saw our Col. riding up which at once explained the whole affair. The Col. was a picture. Rage, disappointment mortification and chagrin sat like a night of clouds upon his habitually placid brow. I have often gazed in less awe upon the blackened elements or of some of the most fearful storms upon which Vulcan ever attempted a picture of Hell. Here was an instance in which I feel assured any Rhetorician will justify or at least pardon a descent "from the sublime to the ridiculous" certainly one in which the truth of history demands not only a speedy but thorough transition. The view I took of my own situation was by no means poetic. I felt "like a sheep at a shooting match." 1861 I expected to catch the devil because my Captain had not kept his men together. But without noticing me the Col. spurred up to the Lieut. commanding the squad and remarked in a tone most theatrically commendatory that he was "glad that one officer in the regiment seemed disposed to do his duty." Had some of my brother officers heard the remark in all probability they would have construed it into an insinuation of a slight remissness on their part in the execution of their official duties. But I am unwilling to hazard my reputation as a faithful historian by putting any other construction upon it than that warranted by "its plain import and obvious meaning" which unquestionably is that there was one officer in the regiment disposed to do his duty and as this construction leaves room for other worthy examples of the same sort (myself for instance) I am inclined to think it a bona fide compliment which the good Colonel out of the abundance of his complacency could not refrain from paying to the worthy Lieutenant for having ridden fast enough to overtake thirteen of his men. How what particular merit there was in what he had done I must confess myself somewhat at loss to determine but that there really was merit in it I readily concede because the worthy recipient of the compliment seemed to think he had done a deed beside which the taking of a battery was but a small affair and it was really refreshing to hear him tell his men more than fifty times between there and camp that that was what it was to be an officer with a thousand other items of self laudation a few comments on the prospect of being made Major, etc., attributing a little more I dare say than the good Colonel meant to include in his remark even in its most latitudiuous construction. We arrived at camp about nightfall. But I must return and narrate one little incident of the march which as a display of practical wit is worthy of remembrance. When within about 3 miles of the Ky. River bridge we met a wagon with a man in it who shouted "hurrah for Jeff Davis!" The men supposing he was in fun took no notice of it but upon a repetition of the taunt told him to hush but the more they told him to hush the louder he bellowed "hurrah for Jeff. Davis." The men who were greatly worried by the march and the load they were carrying became irritated beyond endurance and called out to some of their companions who were behind to "stop that damned rascal!" The wagoner who had his horses in a trot paid no attention to the peremptory orders of the soldiers as he swept past them to "halt!" while the chap in the wagon continued screaming at the top of his voice "hurrah for Jeff. Davis!" The wagon had gone on in this manner about two hundred yards when it was stopped by two soldiers who planted themselves before it at "charge bayonets." They then told the gentleman of Jeff. Davis proclivities to get out. That worthy only cried with still greater vehemence "hurrah for Jeff. Davis!" Two men loaded their guns and told him if he said it again they would "make daylight shine through him" but nothing daunted, he repeated without the slightest abatement in emphasis "hurrah for Jeff. Davis!" Our men finding they could not stop his noise by threats were for sometime somewhat at loss what course to take in the matter but after consulting a moment they fixed bayonets, lifted him out of the wagon, loaded him with knapsacks and marched him on towards camp. Col. Bramlette passed them while our hero was struggling along under his weighty load and laughed heartily at the affair remarking that that was the first time he had ever known a Secessionist made useful. They made a packhorse of him as far as the bridge there released him. On our arrival at camp we found Col. Garrard's and a part of Col. Welford' regiments had gone to camp Wild Cat to check the advance of the enemy under Zollicoffer. 1861 About this time Capt. Wellington Harlan made his celebrated remark that he "did not allow his men to associate with the damned Acorn hosses" meaning Colonel Bramlette's men. Our men who were all from the mountains felt that the fact of their hailing from the mountains was far from being a fit subject of reproach and were highly indignant. The officers and men of our regiment however adopted the title as the Netherlanders did that of "the beggars" and many of them have worn acorns as ornaments to this day. Within the next few days arrived successively the 14th, 17th, 31st, and 38th Ohio and the 33rd Indiana regiments. Our force here and hereabouts consisted of about ten regiments and much of the "pomp and circumstance of War" was daily enacted upon this theatre. The air resounded with martial strains and the plains we covered as far as the eye could reach with marching columns. Many celebrities constantly thronged around Head Quarters who kep the place alive with enthusiasm and revelry. Among these distinguished personages were Hons. John J. Crittenden, Andrew Johnson, Joshua P. Bell, Horace Maynard, George W. Bridges and other distinguished civilians and the military circle boasted besides those attached to the corps de armee the Hero of Fort Sumpter, Gen. Robt. Anderson; the hero of the river Reisen, Gen. Leslie Combs, Gen. Sherman and many other men of military celebrity whose names I heave forgotten. The nights were enlivened by a continual round of festivities, serenades patriotic speeches and toasts rendered each hour attractive from 7 until the Classic hour of midnight. We reveled uninterruptedly mid these joyous scenes until one beautiful evening about the 17th of October shilst we were on "Dress Parade" the figure of a tall dark warrior dressed in full uniform and mounted on a superb charger suddenly appeared before us. He sat motionless as a statue until the ceremony of "Dress Parade" was concluded then disappeared as mysteriously as he came. Everything concerning this strange apparition like the a appearance of Goffe the Regicide before our Pilgrim Fathers (Sept. 1, 1675) was lost in conjecture but all agreed that it meant war! Nor were they mistaken for after that day by day regiment after regiment disappeared from the arena until the late bright array of chivalry at Camp Dick Robinson faded into a mere shadow of its former pretensions. The apparition is accounted for by the fact of Gen. Schoepff having arrived from Washington on the same evening of its appearance and his being the veritable personage himself sent from supreme Head quarters to lead our column in search of a fight. On the 23rd of Oct. our regiment took up its line of march for Camp Wild Cat where it was expected our men would have an early opportunity of giving the enemy a foretaste of what might be expected at the hands of Kentuckians upon an invasion of their beloved land. I had at that time been confined for a day or two by an attack of billious fever and did not accompany the regiment. On the night of the day on which it left news of a skirmish between our pickets and those of the enemy reached us at Head Quarters (Dick Robinson's where I was boarding) and on the morning of the 24th a dispatch arrived with information that a general engagement had taken place between the rebel forces under Zollieoffer and two or three regiments of Union soldiers that had reached Wild Cat in time to "take a hand" in the entertainment of the day before. At the battle of Wild Cat we lost five men killed and had twenty-eight wounded. The loss of the enemy has not yet been definitely ascertained though they left about one hundred dead on the field. After making three unsuccessful attacks upon our forces the enemy retreated and are reported to have taken with them about thirty wagon loads of their dead and wounded. They fell back to 1861 Cumberland Gap which place they subsequently blockaded and abandoned. I have since learned that Zollicoffer claims a victory at Wild Cat and reports only a loss of five or six men while he estimates our loss at several hundred in both of which statements he lied knowingly and wilfully. I remained at Dick Robinson's one week. The regiment to which I belong in the meantime had marched within about two miles of Wild Cat when upon learning the enemy had fled it returned to Crab Orchard. I left Dick Robinson's on the day of Oct. with 26 men just discharged from the hospital. We encamped the first night at a school house about four miles from Lancaster on the Crab Orchard road. We called this place "Lap Jacket." On the next morning we reached Camp Thomas in the suburbs of Crab Orchard. While here our men received their coats and overcoats. They had stood greatly in need of them for more than a month and much of the sickness with which our regiment had been afflicted is justly attributable to our scant supply of clothing up to that time. it is probable we should have done without them sometime longer had not Gov. Andrew Johnson the exiled patriot of Tennessee done so much towards having them forwarded to us. For this and many little acts of kind attention to me while sick at Dick Robinson's I shall ever hold-him in grateful remembrance. We remainned at Camp Thomas until the lst day of Nov. when we took up our line of march in the direction of Somerset. We crossed Suck Creek about Sundown and encamped near the resident of Coleman Stygall. On the next day we passed through Somerset and encamped on the farm of Mr. J. R. Ingram. On passing through town we took John West prisoner upon suspicion of being a spy and took him to camp but released him shortly after our arrival. It rained on us during the entire evening and our encampment was nearly a foot deep in mud. We called this encampment Camp Van Winkle because Eph. had selected it for us. I went up to Mr. J. R. Ingram's house the next morning where I met Mrs. Worsham from whom I learned that about two weeks before that time my old sweetheart Miss Sallie J. Coffey had married my former rival James Smith. Having in times gone by felt considerable interest in the welfare and happiness of the aforesaid estimable young lady I could but feel a little piqued to think that after all my efforts on her behalf she should thus have thrown herself away when six months before she might have done so much better. We moved our encampment the morning after our arrival to another field on the same farm. This we called Camp Wolford. We remained here for some days. On the 13th day of Nov. our regiment and that of Col. W.A. Hoskins marched for Monticello. We all crossed the Cumberland river at Waitsboro and marched as far as Joseph Newel's Esq. where we encamped for the night. The next morning I borrowed a horse from Squire' Newell and accompanied Capt. Wayne our Quarter Master to Monticello for the purpose of selecting a suitable place for our encampment that night. We went down to M. Phillips' explored his premises and went to No. 1 school house but did not determine upon a location. While down in that end of town I had the pleasure of meeting with Misses Juan and Mary Phillips. Went up into town and mixed around for awhile among my friends an acquaintances and was on the point of starting over home when I learned that mother and Mary were at the residence of Dr. Bell. I went to see them and remained something like an hour. I did not see them again while I remained. A sort of an indefinite rumor reached town that Col. Bramlette had been ordered back by Gen. Thomas and that he had halted his men at Capt. A. R. West's and had himself gone post haste to Head Quarters to endeavor to have the order countermanded. I 1861-1862 did not put a great deal of confidence in the report and thought it would even if so be countermanded through the influence of our Col. so I thought I would ride up to Capt. West's and see how the matter stood and return to town next morning. So thoroughly was I of this belief that I told nobody good-bye not even mother and Mary and neglected calling on my friends whom I would not have missed seeing for any consideration. I left Monticello about 11 o'clock p.m. and went to camp near Capt. Wests'. The next morning we marched for Camp Wolford where we arrived a little before night. News reached us on the evening of the 18th of Nov. that Cols. Haggard and Grider stationed at Columbia were in danger of being overpowered by a rebel force supposed to be advancing upon them and on the following morning our regiment and that of Col. Wolford marched in that direction. We arrived at Columbia on the 21st of Nov. where we have been encamped until this time. Our encampment is called Camp Columbia. Nov. 29, 186 Weather too bad for drill. Nothing of interest occurred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Journal Our regiment was paid off up to Nov. 1 on the 3rd and 4th of Dec. Brig. Gen. J.T. Boyle arrived and took command of the troops stationed at Columbia early in Dec. The number designating our regiment was about the 10th of Dec. changed from the lst to the 3rd. The troops stationed at Columbia at the time Gen. Boyle took command of them consisted of the 19th and 59th Ohio and the 3rd and 9th infantry and the 1st and 5th cavalry Ky. Vols. Here also about the 15th of Dec. Col. Bramlette sent in his resignation on account of the persistent neglect and mistreatment of his regiment by some of the higher officials. A petition from all the company officers of the regt. earnestly appealing to him to reconsider the step he was then in the act of taking induced him to resume the command of his regiment. Had he persisted in his determination to resign it is more than probable it would have resulted in the utter dissolution of the regiment as nearly all the subordinate officers would have resigned and more than half the soldiers deserted. (will insert a copy of the petition of the officers above referred to if Col. Bramlette will favor me with the loan of the original) see page While at Columbia the most of the regiments and ours in particular suffered greatly from sickness. The character of disease from which we suffered most was Typhoid fever. Our regiment remained there from Nov. 21, 1861 to Jan. 7, 1862 during which time we lost 38 men by death and nearly as many more by discharge their constitutions having been utterly destroyed by disease. Toward the latter part of Dec., I took sick but being unwilling to go in for a regular spell I remained in camp until it became evident I should stand a fair chance to go over the dam if I remained longer so on the lst day of Jan. 1862 I took lodgings at the house of Mr. R. Jones. Here I had a spell of fever which lasted me about 15 days. My existence would in all probability have terminated there had I not dismissed our regimental Surgeon and employed Dr. Clemens (formerly of Monticello) who broke my fever and had me up and going in a very few days from the time he began to visit me. Charles S. Carter waited on me with the most assiduous attention during my illness. Jan. 24 1 thought myself strong enough to rejoin my regiment and 1862 made preparation to start on the next morning but during that same night I was seized with a most excruciating pain in my left side which laid me up three or four days longer. On the 27th my father came to see me. The defeat and death of Zollieoffer at Mill Springs on the 19th and the rout of his forces gave him an opportunity to come to see me which he did not have before as he was unable to pass the rebel pickets which were posted on every public highway in the county of Wayne. When he came I got up and dressed and walked about a little which seemed to benefit my side so much that I never went to bed in daytime on account of it afterwards. Our regiment in the meantime as before stated marched from Columbia on the 7th day of January. The 19th Ohio and about 500 of Raggard's cavalry started on the same evening. They took the road for Burksville where they all arrived on the following day. They remained encamped on the banks of the Cumberland at the mouth of Rennix creek for several days when the 19th Ohio and our regiment were ordered to the mouth of Greasy Creek, Russell Co. Lieut. Bristow and H. B. Carter who had been rooming with me at Jones' started on to join the regt. at the mouth of Greasy Creek Jan 19th. On the 31st of Jan. I felt myself strong enough to ride to our encampment. I started in company with our chaplain Capt. Gray but gave out at Jamestown where I stopped for the night. We overtook Charley Carter within three miles of Jamestown and he rode behind me to town. He started from Columbia on the same morning we did and walked nearly as fast as we rode. The next morning we borrowed another horse and both rode to camp Greene as our encampment at the mouth of Greasy Creek was called. We found our regiment in much better condition than we expected. It was only about 300 strong when it marched from Columbia but after its arrival at Camp Greene those who had been left at Columbia sick had been coming in every day in such numbers that upon our arrival at camp it numbered near 600 men. The Ohio 19th and 6th Ohio Battery encamped near us. I visited Monticello on the 9th of Feb. The night before my arrival Aunt Jane Hudson died. While I was there the body of Capt. Elisha Simpson (12th Ky.) who died near Somerset was brought down for interment. The Masonic Lodge met but found that most of the implements aprons, badges, and jewels had been misplaced or stolen during the rebel reign so we concluded not to inter him with ceremonial honors. I expected Phil. whose regiment was stationed at Jo Newell's to meet me at home but his regiment received orders just at that time to march to Lebanon. Mrs. Warden widow of J. V. Warden lately deceased lost two daughters about the time of my visit. I found a great deal of sickness in and around town. It was with feelings of deep sorrow that I marked the sad changes that had taken place in Monticello in the short space of six months. When I left it (8th of August, 1861) to make my home in the tented field none save the twelve who were with me had joined in the internecine strife just then beginning to shake the foundation of our once peaceful and happy society and hundreds of friends crowded around to extend a parting hand and a thousand good wishes but at the tine of my visit I found but a slender few remaining. They had either gone to the wars or fled before the tide of revolution whose fiery waves threatened soon to burst across our mountain girded borders. Of these many have gone to their last account while the remainder are so scattered that I can hope to meet but few of them upon the "old stamping ground" when the roll of the Battle-drum shall have become silent and the "War Bugle" ceased its fierce wild clangor. 1862 Of those with whom I once associated upon terms of intimacy and friendship I sadly missed J.L. Hardin, J.T. Sanders, J.S. Van Winkle, L.P. Tuttle, Marcellus A. Butler, W.M. Worsham and family the Wardens, George K. Noland, James N. Saufley and others even including some who were once my friends but who are now in the rebel army. On my return to camp (Feb. 12th) I had a remarkably Quixotic adventure the denouement of which mortified me prodigously. While riding along about a half a mile beyond Allcorn's (from Camp Green) I looked out into the woods and beheld a horseman approaching the road at an angle of about thirty degrees. The first thing that attracted my attention was his riding in the deep wood where there was no sign of a road and secondly his equipments and general appearance. He was riding a packsaddle had a halter on his horse and a crutch in his hand. The crutch I mistook for a short gun and the pack-saddle and halter for the accoutrements of a trooper's horse. I at once concluded he was a trooper and as he did not wear the livery of Uncle Sam I sat him down as belonging to the rebel cavalry. This conclusion was strengthened by the fact of his having on a low yellow hat such as the rebel soldiers wear. In fact the illusion was perfect. My first impression was that one of the guerrilla bands that about that time were prowling around through the hills had gained information from some of the Secesh about Monticello of my intention to return to camp on that day and that this fellow was either conducting me into an ambuscade or in concert with others was closing in on me with intent to kill or take me prisoner. I thought if that was their game I would not go into any such an arrangement. I had no particular desire to die except in a regular battle where my friends might learn that I had fought bravely and died gloriously and I still less relished the idea of spending the summer in a Southern dungeon. I stopped my horse and looked about me on all sides and seeing no one else approaching from any other direction. My mind being relieved upon that point I began to consider what course I should pursue in reference to the chap approaching the road. As his attention did not seem directed to me as particularly as it would likely have been had his object been what I at first suspected I determined to give him battle and if possible take him by surprise. In the execution of this design I rode up to within about forty yards of the place I expected he would emerge from the wood into the road and drew up behind a little clump of bushes. I then took out my Colt's Navy. Shortened my reins and prepared to make a charge the moment my supposed enemy should make his appearance in the road. When he entered the road I drew my "Rasinante" back upon his haunches and dug both heels in his flanks. He plunged forward at a tolerably respectable gallop and in a moment brought me within short range of my intended victim. I was almost in the act of firing when I discovered my error. He proved to be a little old lame man and when I bore down upon him in furious charge he turned upon me with such a look of horror as I shall never forget. As may be easily imagined I felt no slight mortification when I came to realize what as enormous ass I had made of myself in the affair but then he looked so much like a rebel I could but justify myself in what I had done. My disappointment was such as to convert me to the belief that there must have been some truth in the opinion entertained by Don Quixote de Lamanca that wicked enchanters do sometimes through envy transform giants, knights and indeed enemies of all kinds into simple country peasants. But even though the enchanter may not in this particular instance have exercised his diabolical art yet I hope I am almost 1862 as excusable for my mistake as was the soldier of the 1st Kansas when he mistook a hog one dark night for a Secesh. On the 27th day of Feb., I was sent with a detachment of six men to Wayne Co. to bring into camp M. B. Upchurch, H. B. Phillips, J. M. Hollingsworth and Russell Salmons, who were at that time absent without leave. We arrived the same evening at the residence of Mr. B. Carter where we were very hospitably entertained. On the next morning we all went to Monticello where the men procured horses and struck out in several directions for the residences of the absentees. They found one of them the remainder having struck out for camp upon hearing we were after them. At night I stayed over at home. The next day in the morning we went out to W. C. Berry's where we found an excellent dinner prepared for us. It rained during the entire afternoon so we remained under Mr. W. H. Berry's very hospitable roof until the next morning when we started for Camp Green. Arrived at camp in the evening. Nothing of special importance occurred for some days except the sitting of a Regimental Court Martial. On the evening of the 2nd March a fleet of six steamers landed at the mouth of Greasy Creek for the purpose of conveying our regt. and the 6th Ohio Battery to Dixie's land. The next day was spent in embarking which was completed about 4 p.m. The steamer May Duke upon which our company (H) Capt. Ningrs Co. (F) a part of Capt Karat's Co. (j) and a part of the battery was embarked ran up the river opposite the residence of Mr. J. H. Meadows to wood. I was sent with a detail of 20 men to throw wood over the cliff. The night was dark and the hill very steep. A part of the men succeeded in gaining the tap but I did not. The next morning we started for Nashville. Our flotilla did not keep together but we were continually passing each other during the whole trip. Nothing of particular interest transpired on our journey and we all arrived without accident at the city of Nashville about 11 p.m. March 17. We disembarked the next morning. Lt. Bristow and I went down to where the wire bridge stood before the exit of the thieving rebel General Floyd where we saw one of the gun boats that figured at Forts Henry and Donaldson after which we went to the State House. We ascended to the observatory and climbed out on top. Here we had a fine view of the city and surrounding country but the great height together with the motion of the boat being still in our heads and the dizziness occasioned by climbing the spiral stairway made us so sick we were compelled to get down in a hurry. When we again reached Terra Firma we explored the basement story grounds, etc. We also saw the stone vault within the wall where the remains of the Architect of the building were interred. Having satisfied our curiosity with regard to that noble structure we repaired to the wharf where we found our regiment (and the 21st Ky. which came down on our fleet) ready to march. We marched about 3 miles out on the Nolin Pike where we encamped. While here we were visited by the Paymaster who paid us two months' wages. We were attached to the 20th Brigade commanded by Col. Harker. I was appointed Ordinance Officer of that Brigade and acted in that capacity for some days but my regiment having in the meantime been detached from that Brigade I resigned and went back to my former position (1st Lieut. Co. H. 3rd Ky. Vols U. S. A). While attending to my duties as Ordinance Officer in Nashville I received a gross insult from our Col. Strait (Commanding 51st Regt. Indiana Vols.) which I was preventing from resenting because he outranked me. I make this note in order that I may remember the name not the man. On the 29th day of March our regt. Grigade (15th) and indeed our whole Division (6th) under Gen. Wood took 1862 up its line of march upon the Franklin Pike. We marched about 15 miles and encamped for the night. On the next morning we resumed our march. We encamped that evening four miles south of Franklin. Continued oar march next morning and encamped at night within about eight miles of Columbia. (March 31st). About 11 o'clock next morning (Apr. 1) while on the march I met with Phil. (whose regt. 12th Ky. was encamped near Columbia) and stopped to talk to him until our regt. had passed on a mile or two. We encamped that evening about 3 o'clock 2 miles south of Columbia (Apr. 1) Phil came and stayed all night with me. The next morning Apr. 2 we were compelled to wait until a Brigade and Regt. Artillery which were behind us had passed and did not get off until near noon. We nevertheless marched about twelve miles. Resumed our march next morning (Apr. 3). I had the mumps very severely and being afraid of overheating myself with the long marches our commanders compelled us to make I dropped behind. I met up with Lieut. Dan Collier (Co. B) who was a little lame and he and I jogged along behind at our leisure. When nearly to the camp we concluded to rest a little and at the same time amuse ourselves playing sevenup. We were three and three when we were arrested by order of one Col. Wilder of the 17th Indiana regt. We were ordered to report ourselves under arrest to Col. Bramlette which we did but the Col. would take no cognizance of the matter until the Col. who had us arrested should prefer charges against us. That evening Col. Bramlette was ordered to prefer charges against us but he returned word that he had no charges to prefer. The next day (Apr. 4) we laid over to wait until Gen. Thomas' Division should come up. In the evening I went out to the main road to see the arrival of the various Brigades of Gen. Thomas' Division. I met with several acquaintances among whom were Gen. S. S. Fry., Maj. Hunt 4th Ky. and Maj. G. C. Wharton an old friend and classmate of mine at the Louisville University. The next day we resumed (Apr. 5) our march and came within about 11 miles of Waynesboro. On the next morning (Sunday, April 6) we pursued our weary Journey. About 9 a.m. we heard heavy cannonading apparently somewhat south of Savannah though what it meant none of us knew. Gen. Hascall commanding our Brigade received a dispatch from Gen. Wood to press vigorously forward as a battle was in all probability going on and our services might be needed. The cannonading was kept up all day without intermission. We marched 23 miles that day and much exhausted pitched tents a little after sunset. I walked out beyond the noise and confusion of the camp and could distinctly hear the heavy booming of cannon. We received orders to strike tents at 1:30 a.m. next morning as a battle was going on somewhere between Savannah, Tenn. and Corinth, Miss. but the precise locality or result of the engagement were still unknown to us. Revelle beat pursuant to order but owing to a heavy storm just then beginning to burst upon us we did not strike tents until daylight. We took up our line of march before sunup and pressed forward with all the speed the deep mud and swollen streams would permit. We found the roads obstructed by wagons for fifteen or twenty miles and were compelled to leave our trains behind. When within about eight miles of Savannah we halted and drew three days' rations which the men deposited in their haversacks and again struck out for the scene of conflict the noise of which had by this time become one continuous, heavy, sullen, terrible, roar fearfully distinct to us. We heard various reports when within a few miles of Savannah with regard to the progress of the battle. Some of them were to the effect that Beauregard had the rebel army of the Potomac on the ground and was cutting our men all to pieces-- another that the rebels were giving way and our victory certain and nunerous details 1862 and statements with regard to the numbers engaged--those killed and wounded, etc., upon each side. We reached Savannah a little after dark. The town was filled with the dead and wounded brought from the battlefield. Our Brigade immediately embarked on steamers and reached Pittsburg landing about 10:30 p.m. Our regiment was put on top of the boat and was exposed to a drenching rain during the trip. When we landed it was raining so hard that we did not disembark that night. Our regt. came below under shelter where they remained until morning but we were so much crowded that we could neither sit down nor lie down. We had just disembarked when the rattle of musketry was head in front which we supposed to be a recommencement of the battle. The long roll was beat and in an instant all was acitivity to get ready for battle. For a moment everything appeared to be in a state of wild disorder thousands of men were hurrying to and fro working in and through each other like a disturbed swarm of bees and a moment after the most perfect order prevailed throughout the vast sea of human beings that met our view. Companies regiments brigades and divisions were formed with perfect military precision and soon the immense dark columns were moving rapidly to the front. When we reached the front we formed our lines of battle and stood under arms during the entire day but no enemy came. The first view we had of the battle field of Shiloh as it is called was not at all calculated to steady ones nerves. The dead were scattered all over the field some in groups others in heaps the wounded of whom all had not been gathered up were crawling about through the deep mud presenting a most piteous spectacle. Dead horses and mules shattered wagons and guncarriages trees shivered and torn by shot, shell, grape and canister told how terribly destructive had been the work of the artilary to the music of whose roar we made our last two days' march to the field. The next day after our arrival I spent about half a day rambling about over the field examining the dead with the expectation of finding some with whom I was acquainted but found none. It is a notable fact that the dead Union soldiers retained a remarkably natural appearance while the dead rebels were almost universally very greatly bloated and black in the face. On the next day (April 10) some little skirmishing took place between our pickets and those of the enemy. Their boldness with which they approached our lines in various places upon our front together with some other circumstances induced us to believe that the whole rebel army was advancing upon us. The long roll was beat and in a few moments our whole army was in battle array. We advanced about half a mile and awaited their coming until late in the evening when being satisfied from the reports of our pickets scouts and skirmishers we had thrown out that no attack was likely to be made upon us we fell back to our place of occupation upon the field. That night our Brigade was ordered out on picket duty. We slept upon our arms all night and observed the utmost silence. Our slumbers were not disturbed during the night and the next morning we marched back to our former position. We bivouacked upon the field for nine days and nights without shelter. It rained on us almost the whole time. The dark dismal swampy woods is Which we mere stationed the heavy black clouds that hung over us, the deep mire through which we waded and in which we slept, the want of every article of comfort convenience or even necessity, the insufferable stench of the carcasses of dead men, mules and horses rendered this "& a picture of "darkness" to which Poe or Byron could do not more than justice. Our food was dry crackers and water. On the morning of 1862 the 18th to our inexpressible joy our wagons containing our tents cooking utensils and camp equipage of all sorts came up. The next day (April 19) we moved about a mile and a half South East of our former position and pitched tents. Our situation here was in many respects preferable to our former one the ground being higher the water much better and the atmosphere less impregnated with strong scents. On the 24th our brigade was out on picket. We had not more than taken position when a fight opened between a scouting party we had that morning sent out and two regiments of rebel cavalry. Our scouts had two pieces of artillery with which they blazed away at them very briskly for about half an hour. We were only two or three miles distant from the scene of conflict and could distinctly hear the rattle of the small arms but none of us knew the nature and extent of action until it was over. Twenty or thirty thousand men with a considerable quantity of arms came out from camp and formed in front of us and it is probable the greater part of our army also came out and took position at other points. We remained on picket until about 1 p.m. next day. On my return to camp I went by Gen. Thomas' Division to see Phil and some of my Wayne Co. friends belonging to the 12th Ky. I stayed with him, Major W.M. Worsham, G.K. Holand, J.L. Warden and others until late in the evening and returned to my own part of the encampment. I lost my way and wandered many weary miles when I found myself about a mile in the rear of my quarters. On the 26th Capt. Taylor's company was out on picket. On the 28th Gen. Wood's Division to which our brigade belongs moved about five miles in the direction of Corinth. When we reached Lick Creek we were compelled to halt on account of the impassibility of the roads. We remained on Lick Creek until the 3rd of May building a road and some bridges across a swamp when we moved about four miles farther on. That evening we heard heavy connonading in front of us which we the next day learned was an engagement at Farmington between Gen. Pope's division and a large force of the enemy in which we captured seven pieces of cannon. Our loss was three killed and about twenty wounded and that of the enemy sixteen killed and a proportionate number wounded. (June 16 found incorrect.) On the 4th of May I was commissioned Capt. of Company G, vice W. T. Jackman resigned. J. M. Bristow formerly 2nd Lieut of Company H was promoted to the first Lieutenancy and W.L. Bramlette appointed 2nd Lieut., vice J. M. Bristow promoted. May 8th our division (6th Gen. Wood) advanced about five miles in direction of Corinth and pitched tents. Late in the evening we learned that we were about a mile and a half beyond the general line of the army and within a mile of a strong force of the enemy. We struck tents and moved back on the general line. We bivouacked that night and on the next morning pitched tents and cleared off our camping ground. The Paymaster paid us a visit and paid us off which occupied the entire afternoon. We heard a brisk cannonading on our left wing which we supposed to be an engagement between Gen. Pope and the enemy. Phil visited me in the evening and remained until next morning. May 10th a heavy force was thrown around on the left of which our division constituted a part. I took my company out on picket as soon as the division had taken position. We were thrown forward about three miles and were told that we were the fartherest advanced pickets but next morning we found that Col. Hoskins' regiment was on picket directly in front of us or rather at right angle with us. We had heard the men 1862 coughing and their horses snorting all night and supposed they were rebel pickets. Happily no collision occurred. We remained at this place until late in the evening of the 17th when we were marched about four miles to the left and front which brought us within about two miles of Corinth. We spent most of the next day (Sunday) skirmishing with the enemy's pickets at long ranges. None of our regiment were wounded though many of their shots came very close to us. Some few federals adjoining us were wounded and one or two killed. On the next morning we marched about a mile to the right and were engaged until sundown throwing up entrenchments. We had quite a brisk little engagement with cannon in which a battery belonging to our division took part. We silenced their guns and about dark marched abut 400 yds. to the rear where to our astonishment we found our tents had arrived and been put up. May 19th we lay in our trenches awaiting an attack which it was expected would be made on our lines. Tuesday, May 20, our regiment was out on picket. There was a sharp skirmish on our right in which a good many were killed and wounded on each side. Our regiment took a hand though at long range. None of us were hurt. A flag of truce came to our part of the line bearing a message from Beauregard to Halleck. The answer was borne by Gen. S. S. Fry, Col. Harker 65th Ohio, Lt. Col. W. T. Scot, MaJ.S. McKee and adjutant W. H. Spencer of the 3rd Ky. We spent May 22 and a part of the 23rd in our intrenchments. On the 24th our regiment was on picket. My company occupied the post nearest the enemy. We kept up a skirmish with the enemy most of the time were on outpost. I had two men wounded one slightly the other severely. May 25 we were relieved about 11 a.m. and went to camp where we spent the evening. May 26 and 27 we spent mostly in the trenches. May 28 our regiment went out on picket. The two armies were engaged along the entire line the greater part of the day. The cannon roared and the musketry rattled incessantly. Each side suffered considerable loss. None of the 3rd Ky. were engaged except the outposts. A few stray balls whistled over our heads but none of us were hurt. About 2:30 o'clock a.m. May 29th while on the watch for signals and listening for sounds, etc., indicating a movement of the enemy I saw rockets ascending all along the rebel line. We expected an attack about daybreak but none was made. Heavy cannonading began between the two armies about noon and was kept up until late in the evening when all became quiet so much so that our regiment was required to sleep in the trenches Tuesday, May 30. Early next morning we saw several dark volumes of smoke rising in the direction of Corinth and heard dull heavy reports in rapid succession which lasted for something like an hour. Various were the surmises as to the origin of the reports until about 9 o'clock when a deserter came in from Corinth who announced that the place was evacuated. Gen. Nelson threw out a regiment of skirmisers and following with his division cautiously advanced upon Corinth and reached there just as the rear-guard of the enemy was leaving. It was not until we received a message from Gen. Nelson announcing that he occupied Corinth and some of his men returned to camp laden with rebel plunder that we could realize the mortifying truth that Beauregard had given up the dodge. That evening Capt. Taylor and I visited Hoskins' camp. We found the regiment had marched but we saw the most of these we went to see--George Noland, Dr. M. Richardson, Phil Dump and Tom. Warden Dick Robinson et al. We bought three bottles of old Bourbon with which we consoled ourselves for the evacuation of Corinth. Phil returned with us to camp and remained most of the evening. 1862 May 31. We (Wood's Division) marched into Corinth where we remained until next morning and returned to camp. While in Corinth I obtained an iron bed stead and mattress which the rebs had abandoned and had it hauled to camp in one of our ambulances. Spent the remainder of the day after returning to camp writing to my friends. (Should have mentioned that on the morning of the 31st Lieut. Bolin and I were arrested and taken to Gen. Halleck's head quarters for firing off our pistols. We were reprimanded and sent back to our regiment.) June 2 we took up our line and march in the direction of Eastport. We bivouacked on Yellow Creek about twelve miles from where we started that morning. Resumed our march on the morning of the 3rd and travelled about eleven miles. My company stayed back with the train for the purpose of repairing the road and getting the wagons on. We reached our regiment about 11.p.m. The regiment bivouacked as we got in too late for them to put up tents. June 4 we resumed our march, passed through the beautiful little town of Inka and encamped about six miles beyond, near where a bridge had been burned over Bear Creek. Remained here until the 8th when our brigade marched in the direction of Tuscumbia, Ala. Traveled about eight miles and encamped for the night. June 11 drilled in the morning. In the evening our brigade promenaded through all the principal streets of Tuscumbia. Remained at this place until June 29. Our chief occupation was guard and picket duty assisting the Michigan Engineers and Mechanics in the construction of the bridge etc. The bridge was completed on the 27th. I was on duty every other day--on picket and as Bridgade Officer of the day. While here I wrote several letters home and one to Aunt Mary Carter, Waco, Texas. We were relieved on the 28th by Schoepf's Brigade. Went over to Hoskins' regiment in company with a number of the officers of our regiment where we met a deputation of officers and soldiers of the 12th Ky. and all hands got on a high spree at Dick Robinson's sutlery. Phil returned with me to my regiment and stayed over night. Lt. Col. W.T. Scot who had acted as Provost Marshall during our sojourn at this place and Capt. Dunlap and Rawlston with their companies (A and C) who constituted the Provost Guard returned to camp. Soon after daybreak June 29th and Brigade (15th Gen Hascall) took up its line of march in the direction of Decaturn, Ala. That day we had a severe march of about fifteen miles through the broiling sun from which the troops suffered terribly. More than a hundred I believe fainted and fell from heat and exhaustion. Several are reported to have died. We went into camp about 3 p.m. We had reveillee at 1 a.m. next day and at 3 took up our line of march. Traveled about twelve miles and went into camp or rather we bivouacked two or three miles East of Courtland. Had reveillee that night at 11 resumed our march and little before 12 and about 9 o'clock on the morning of the 1st of July arrived within about a mile of Decaturn where we encamped. The men were very sleepy and much wearied and in a few minutes after arriving at camp they were nearly all asleep. I slept until about 4 p.m. when I received an order to get ready with my company to go to Decatur as Provost Guard. Co J. (Capt Marat) was also detailed for the same purpose. Here again Lt. Col. Scott was appointed Provost Marshall. We proceeded to town and occupied the Bank building. We were relieved the next evening by Captains Wade and Stone of the 31st 1862 Ohio of Gen Thomas' army the former of whom was appointed Provost Marshall. Our two companies were detailed to cross the river, carry a lot of provisions from the rail road to the ferry boat landing, load them on the boat, unload them and load them on wagons on the Decatur side. We got through with this pleasant and interesting duty about dark and went back to our quarters at the Bank where we remained until after breakfast next morning when we returned to camp. The next day July 4 we were relieved of all duty except guard and out-post duties until 5:30 p.m. when our Brigade was reviewed by Gen. Wood. At the conclusion of the review we had Brigade Dress Parade. Thirteen guns were fired at morning and evening and a National Salute of thirty-four guns was fired at 12 a.m. About 9 a.m. July 5 we (3rd Ky.) took up our line of march in the direction of Huntsville. We here occupied until near sunset in crossing the Tennessee River which we were compelled to ferry Gen. Mitchel having a few weeks before burnt the splendid bridge at that place. Having effected a crossing we (except two companies that went around on the road with the wagons) marched on the R. R. track to Mooresville which place we reached about 11 p.m. Here we found a good spring and a pleasant shady grove for our camp. Provisions for some reason became very scarce during our sojourn at this place the men having to do entirely without for upwards of a day in consequence of which some depredations were committed by the soldiers upon private property. S. T. Loy Co. G died here. Jim Hardin whose regiment was stationed at Huntsville was sent out on picket to Limestone bridge two miles from Mooresville. While he was there he paid me two visits which I returned. I walked out with him about a mile on his return to his post the last time he visited me and became so overheated that when I went out on Dress Parade immediately on my return to camp I fainted and fell. When consciousness returned I found myself lying on the ground with a crowd of officers and men around me busied in endeavoring to restore me. While here I officiated as Judge Advocate of a regimental Court Martial which Capt. H.S. Taylor was President and Capts. A. K. Burbank and L.H. Rawlston were members organized for the trial of depredators upon private property, etc. We left Mooresville about 1 p.m. July 13 taking with us one day's rations. We marched about ten miles and bivouacked for the night. Had reveilles at 2 and at 3 pursued our march toward Huntsville where we arrived little before noon a distance of fourteen miles. We were preparing to camp when we received orders to push on ten miles farther that evening. We drew a half day's rations and made the distance required by 11 p.m. Started at 3 next morning and marched to Fayettesville that day a distance of twenty-three miles. Drew a little green beef about midnight but the men were too much exhausted to sit up so late for their suppers and concluded to defer distribution until morning. Next morning (July l6) we were hurried off immediately after reveilles and had no time to distribute rations or get breakfast so we left out beef and crackers lying on the ground. We marched twenty one miles that day without eating a mouthful except a few pigs snapped up along the road. We had just unpacked our bedding cooking utensils, etc, made fires, brought water, killed a beef and made all other necessary arrangements for bivouacking when we received an order from Gen. Wood to pack up with all possible dispatch and push on to Shelbyville that night. Half an hour after we took up our line of march but the brigade had not more than cleared the camp when the order was countermanded. Our brigade went back to its former place of bivouac but the 21st Brigade had gone near a mile when they received the countermanding order so they concluded to 1862 go on. Next morning July 17 we marched to Shelbyville where we were enthusastically received. After a short halt in town we marched out about two miles on the Winchester road and encamped. We could not have proceeded a great deal farther than we did that day as we were nearly exhausted from hard marching and hunger. We had drawn a little beef and a few crackers the night before but it rained so hard that morning no cooking could be done so we had nothing but crackers for breakfast. Col. Bramlette bought a barrel of whisky in town upon which a few hundred of us got gloriously drunk and forgot the hardships thru which we had passed. This extraordinary march was made in consequence of the rebels having taken Murfreesboro and its garrison thereby cutting off our supplies through that most important route. While here I wrote to J.L. Van Winkle and to Pa. At this place two of my men got into a difficulty in which one of them Jacob Miller was stabbed. Saturday evening July 19 we marched about ten miles in the direction of Winchester leaving two of our companies (A & H) under Lt. Col. Scott at Shelbyville as a Provost guard. July 20 marched to Estell springs a distance of about fifteen miles. July 21st marched through Winchester and encamped about a mile and a half beyond. While here Col. Bramlette received official notice of the acceptance of his resignation tendered on the 4th of July. July 23 marched about a mile and a half beyond Deckerd's station and encamped. While here an order was read on Dress Parade July 23rd from Col. Bramlette relinquishing command of the regt. and bidding an affectionate adieu to the officers and men. That evening an election was held for Major which resulted in favor of W. H. Spencer our former Adjutant who beat Capt. H.S. Taylor four votes out of twenty eight officers voting. That night a meeting of the officers of the Brigade was held at a school house near camp which passed a series of resolutions expressive of the regret caused by the departure of Col. Bramlette and the high estimation in which he was held as a gentleman and officer. The meeting adjourned and repaired in a body to the Colonel's marquee. The trees around about his quarters were brilliantly illuminated and the brass band of the 58th Ind. who were in waiting, upon our arrival, opened ceremonies with a serenade. The committee on resolutions then advanced and through their chairman presented the Col. with a copy of the proceedings of the meeting. He made a brief and touching reply after which the meeting vas called from labor to refreshment. Having taken a high drink all around the members deployed to their respective quarters. Next morning Col. Bramlette left for Ky. Drilled July 25 and 26 and on the 27th all the available men of the Brigade were detailed to build a strong fence around the camp to protect it from Cavalry. Drilled July 28, 30 and 31. Aug. 1 Phil. visited me and stayed all night (went to Deckerd July 29 and stayed all day) Aug. 2 visited Hoskins' regiment which was encamped upon the ground we occupied near Winchester. Took dinner with Col. Hoskins. Major G. O. Wharton was there. He walked over to Deckerd with me. Aug. 3 went to Deckerd and spent the evening with Capt. Taylor's company stationed there. Met with Maj. Wharton with whom I spent most of my time. A difficulty occurred between between Capt. Taylor and Capt. Gamage (Division Commissary.) Aug. 4 was in command of the Regiment my superiors and seniors all being absent on duty and pleasure excursions. Had no whiskey or should have got drunk and made a display of my valor by drawing the regiment 1862 up in line of battle throwing out skirmishers, abusing the Captains, galloping up and down the line and in fact going through all the minutiae of getting ready to execute a brilliant strategic movement to the rear in case an enemy appeared. Remained at Deckerd until Aug. 14 when our brigade marched 15 miles in the direction of Manchester. Aug. 15 resumed our march and traveled seven miles. Passed through Manchester and encamped about a mile out on the McMinnville, road. Aug. 16 marched eight miles in the direction of McMinnville and encamped in the bushes. I was well pleased with this camp as the undergrowth was so thick we could not drill but "ever thus etc" with the poor soldiers we were very much contrary to our inclination set in motion again on the morning of the 20th day of Aug. heading towards McMinnville and marched to Vervilla. Here we united with Col. Waggoner's Brigade 217 belonging to our division. Remained at Vervilla until 1 a.m. Sunday Aug 24 when our brigade and a part of the 21st marched in the direction of McMinnville. When within about three miles of the latter place we were ordered back to Vervilla. Went back and halted for an hour upon our old camping ground for the purpose of eating breakfast but the wagons not getting up with our cooking vessels and provisions we set out without it in the direction of Altmont a village located upon the top of Cumberland Mountain. Marched to the foot of the Mt. (a place since referred to as "Jackass bottom") a distance of seven miles making about seventeen during the day. We bivouacked at night and ate our first meal that day about sundown. A body of the enemy had occupied the same ground the night before. Next morning marched up the mountain formed in line of battle and awaited our trains but It appearing hardly probable they would get up during the day our men were most of them having their knapsacks in their company wagons were sent back for them. Our wagons which happened to be in the rear bad not moved from where they had been parked the night before. To the wagons and back made nine miles and all of it being over steep hills the men were much weared when they came up a second time to where the line of battle was formed. A few moments after they came up we took up our line of march in the direction of Altmont. A march of four miles brought us to within a mile and half of Altmont when we were ordered back to the foot of the mountain. We arrived at the place upon which we bivouacked the night before about 8 p.m. and bivouacked again upon the same ground. Most of the men had marched twenty-five miles with very little food or water. All suffered severly from fatigue thirst and hunger. Aug. 26 marched back to our camping ground at Vervilla. I should have stated that the rebs were reported eight thousand strong in the vicinity of Altmont and our movement was for the purpose of giving them battle. Gen. Thomas commanded in person. When our two brigades formed their line of battle upon the mountain five more brigade of Gen. Thomas army (who had been moving in concert with us from McMinnville) arrived. These latter retraced their steps to McMinnville with the exception perhpas of McCook's division which took position at Altmont. Wednesday Aug 27 marched in direction of McMinnville when within about 2 and a half miles from town filed left into the woods and encamped. At 3 p.m. went with my company on picket where I remained until about the same hour next day and returned to camp. Next morning Friday Aug. 29 the 3rd Ky. was detailed as rear guard to a train of wagons sent out to forage preceded by the 21st brigade (Col. Waggoner.) Gen. Wood accompanied the expedition. Our destination seems originally to have been the Sequatchies Valley though we halted and bivouacked for the night at the foot of the mountain in a neighborhood as famous 1862 for distilleries as ever Monticello, Ky. was for grog shops and gambling houses. Our van guard captured a rebel Lieutenant and two privates who composed a part of a foraging party sent out by the rebs from the farther side of the mountain. We relieved them from all further care of about thirty head of cattle and sheep they were driving and brought them stock and all back to our bivouack. Besides these we obtained two or three wagon loads of wheat a few barrels of peach brandy, a medical chest (found hid in a cave) containing a goodly quantity of valuable medicines and ten dollars in silver coin. Next morning we returned to camp a distance of about 16 miles which we reached about 1 p.m. A few miles beyond McMinnville I obtained "a loyal black" for a cook and body servant. While our regiment was absent several little skirmishes took place near our camp in one of which a part of our brigade took part (26th Ohio). Sunday Aug 31 had regimental inspection in the forenoon and in the afternoon mustered for pay. Made monthly return and read novels during the remainder of the day. Monday, September 1. Had battalion drill this morning but were driven in by rain. Were drilled by Capt. John Gilman (Co. D). In the evening drilled in skirmish drill and read during the remainder of the time. Tuesday, September 2. Went out on drill in the morning but was recalled to sit upon a board of examiners appointed to inquire into the merits of applicants for commissions. Buell and Bragg Campaign) Wednesday, September 3. Reveillee at 3 a.m. and marched at 5 in the direction of Murfreesboro. Marched twenty miles and bivouacked at the foot of the mountain. My negro boy deserted. Thursday, September 4. Resumed our march traveled nine miles and bivonacked. Foraged extensively on the neighborhood, our rations being very short. Several amusing little scenes. Friday, September 5. Reveille at 3 a.m. and marched at 4. Passed through Murfreesboro went eight miles beyond on the turnpike turned to the left at the 22 mile stone and went out about two miles to a spring and bivouacked. Marched in all this day 18 miles. Saw J. D. Warden (12th Ky.) as I passed through Murfreesboro but only spoke to him thinking we would encamp near town. Did not see Phil. Obtained another "loyal Black" for a waiter. Saturday, September 6. Had reveille at 2 a.m. and marched at 3. Entered upon the turnpike at the 20 mile stone. Rested a few minutes at Levurgne 15 miles below Nashville. Reached Nashville about 11 a.m. and bivauacked about a mile from the city. Travelled (sic) 21 miles. In the evening Lt. Col. Sam McKee and I went to the city. Took supper at the City Hotel and remained until late bed time. Sunday, September 7. Marched through Nashville and crossed the river at the new RR bridge. Our division halted in the bottom on the north of the river and soon began deploying along the road in the order of march assigned the various regiments and brigades. In about an hour 1862 we were all on the tramp. When about nine miles from the city on the Bowling Green pike we halted expecting to bivouac but late in the evening we drew seven days' rations which we put in four of our company wagons and about 8 p.m. marched in the direction of Galatin leaving the remainder of our train behind. The men carried only a blanket each. Our beef was killed so late we had no time to cook it. We marched about eight miles and went into bivouac a little before midnight. I went on picket with my company. Our picket post was on the premises of Major Gen. Donaldson (probably Andrew Jackson Donaldson) of the rebel army. Some of the 17th Ind. attempted to pass our post to depredate upon the premises but we prevented them. Lost my Murfreesboro "loyal Black." Monday, September 8. Rejoined the regiment about daybreak and marched six miles in the direction of Galatin and bivouacked (sic). The principal incident of the day was the demolition of a formidable nest of Yellow Jackets. I planned the attack and Capt. Taylor "did the work for them" in handsome style. Under my direction the gallant Captain sent forward his Aid De Camp with about 1/4 lb. of powder while he himself in his own proper person followed at about the distance of three paces with a large grain shovel full of coals and hot embers. When my forces reached the earth works of the enemy the van-guard charged the fort and the Captain immediately emptied the contents of his shovel upon the citadel. Immediately there was a tremendous explosion and the brave little garrison "went up." Our loss was but two wounded. Capt. Taylor had his face badly burned with powder and embers and (Drum) Major Crugan (who-was asleep on the ground near by) had his face bruised severely by a stump Col. Scott's horse took with him when he rather hastily retired from the scene of action. Tuesday, September 9. Marched in the direction of Bowling Green. Passed through Galatin and went twelve miles beyond and bivouacked. Sixteen miles today. Wednesday, September 10. Reveille at 3 a.m. and marched at 4. Crossed over into Ky. passed through Franklin Simpson County and seven miles beyond making twenty one miles. Our brigade moved out at 8 p.m. and marched about nine miles farther. Our regiment remained behind for rear guard. Thursday, September 11. Reveille at 3 and marched at 4. When without about three miles of Bowling Green halted and rested about an hour after which we marched through Bowling Green and encamped about a mile north of town upon the ground probably occupied by the 8th and 9th Arkansas last winter when the rebels were in possession of this place as the graveyard of those two regiments is near by our encampment. Friday, September 12. Obtained a pass from Lt. Col. S. McKee countersigned by Generals Hascall and Wood with which I proceeded to town from whence after having my pass countersigned by Gen. Smith I went to the encampment of the 15th Ky. Met with J.L. Hardin who had some time previously been commissioned 2nd Lieut of my company. Delivered his commission which had been some time before been received by Col. Scott. Owing to some difficulty about a transfer he was unable to accompany me back to my regiment. Col. Scott was also over at the encampment of the 15th. 1862 Saturday, September 13. Was engaged in novel reading the principal part of the day. J.L. Hardin took his place as 2nd Lieut., Co. G. Sunday, September 14. After inspection Capts. Collier, Dunlap and myself went into the encampment of the 26th Ohio, where we spent most of the day with a set of jovial larks belonging to that regiment. Monday, September 15. Was engaged most of the day examining candidates for commission and attending their examination by the other members of the board. This evening received orders to be in immediate readiness to march with seven days' rations, leaving tents and baggage behind. Loaded four wagons of the regiment with provisions and ammunition but did not move. Tuesday, September 16. Yesterday's order with regard to being in readiness to march was renewed this morning. Sat on the board of examiners until 3 p.m. when we took up our line of march in the direction of Mumfordsville. Our division (Gen Wood's) Crittenden's and Rousseau's moved out seven miles in the direction mentioned and bivouacked on the Louisville and Bowling Green pike. Wednesday, September 17. Marched about eleven miles. Bivouacked in about four miles of Bell's Tavern. Bragg is reported to have his Head Quarters at that place. Some of our advance guard (Col. Woolford's cavalry) came in contact with a pretty strong body of the enemy's cavalry which they drove back. Thursday, September 18. Resumed our march this morning. Halted on a hill about two miles west of Cave City and formed in order of battle. A considerable force of cavalry was seen upon a mountain road about two miles distant moving to our rear which we supposed to be an enemy the woods being so dense we could only detect the form of men without being able to ascertain whose troops they were. We sent a regt. of cavalry out that way who ascertained they were our own scouts. Late in the evening we marched to Cave City and bivouacked in an open field on the side of the road opposite town. Some sharp skirmishing has been going on all day between our advance and the enemy's outposts. Our cavalry has brought in several little squads of the rebs. Friday, September 19. Lay all day upon the ground. we occupied last night upon our arrival. Quite a mournful spectacle was presented to our view this morning. About forty one hundred of our soldiers under Col. Wilder who fought so gallantly on Sunday last at Mumfordville and repulsed a largely superior force of the enemy but who were overpowered and taken on Tuesday came into our camp. In consideration of their gallant defense of their post the enemy paroled them and permitted them to depart with flying colors to the tune of Yankee Doodle. Their meeting with us was truly affecting. Many wept when they beheld the heroic band pass in mournful recession though (sic) our lines and many were the feeling assurances we gave them that the time was very nigh at hand when we would have a sufficient number of the enemy in our hands to exchange for them. The Adjutant of our regt. W.A. Bullitt who was at Mumfordville (on his way from Louisville to join our regiment was among the prisoners. He had only received his commission a few days before a was taken. 1862 Saturday, Sentember 20. Remained in status quo all day. About one hundred and fifty rebel prisoners taken in our little skirmishes within the last two or three days were paroled this morning and marched out of our lines. Gen. Thomas arrived here with his division today direct from Nashville. I walked out about two miles to meet the 12th Ky. Saw several of my friends and acquaintances. Phil came to my regiment with me and remained nearly all evening. Nearly all of Buell's army is now here and some besides. We all march at daylight in the morning towards the enemy. We take nothing with us but our ammunition and three days' rations which are to last us six. It is now 11 p.m. I am sitting in a wagon posting up this book. Am robbing the teamster of his sleeping apartment so must get out and seek my dewy pallet. Sunday, September 21. Left Cave City this morning about sunrise and moved in the direction of the enemy in order of battle cautiously feeling our ay wit skirmishers. Proceeded in this manner about four miles which occupied about half the day. News then reached us that the enemy had evacuated Maunfordville and that Maj. Foster of the 3rd Ohio cavalry was in possession of the place. Upon receipt of the intelligence we abandoned our cautious devices and formal manner of advance and pressed forward with all possible rapidity. Then near the fortifications at Woodsonville (where Wilder's forces were taken last Tuesday) our advance (3rd Ohio cavalry who had returned to us from Munfordville) came in contact with the enemy's rear guard a considerable force of cavalry and engaged them until our division formed in order of battle and advanced upon them. We arrived almost within range of the enemy when one of their companies made a charge upon our cavalry probably with a view of ascertaining their strength, position, etc., and whether or not they were supported by infantry. The result of their investigation was doubtless satisfactory as they not only met with a warm reception at the hands of our cavalry but had also the pleasure of witnessing quite an interesting military display gotten up by our infantry for their special entertainment. They turned and went back to their reserve about as fast as they came with such an account of our numbers as induced them to beat a precipitate retreat. Our cavalry pursued killing, wounding and capturing about fifty. The infantry continued to move forward the 3rd Ky. in the advance until within about 200 yds. of the Woodsonville fortifications when we halted to ascertain whether or not they were occupied. Just at that time a battery stationed on the Munfordville side of the river began shelling us. A battery attached to our brigade (8th Ind.) came up and stationing a section upon each end of our regiment opened fire upon the rebel battery. The artillery duel lasted about forty minutes during which time our regiment which had been ordered to support the 8th Ind. battery occupied a horizontal position protected by a slight rise. No casualties occurred in our regiment worth mentioning except one man in my company who was wounded in the head by a piece of shell. When the cannonading ceased we crossed the river and bivouacked. Monday, September 22. Marched this morning at about 9 a.m. Arrived at Bacon Creek about 2 p.m. and bivouacked upon the ground occupied by troops last winter while advancing uron Bowling Green. Remained an hour or so when we were ordered to march six miles farther on. Bivouacked about 8 p.m. near Upton's Station. Used an enormous quantity of fencing for fuel. Marched twenty miles today. It is now 11 p.m. will lie down. Nothing to eat since daybreak. 1862 Tuesday, September 23. Had reviellee this morning at 3, and marched at 4. Reached Elizabethtown about two p.m. and as we had traveled twenty miles we drew up in order of encampment expecting to draw provisions and remain over until morning but were pushed on between ten and eleven miles farther without either provisions or rest. Bivouacked about 11 p.m. Except a limited quantity of crackers at breakfast none of us have eaten anything today. Wednesday, September 24. Revielle about daybreak. My mess had nothing for breakfast but I was so fortunate as to discover that Captain Collier had something to eat and invited myself to share his breakfast with him and did ample justice to the repast as may be readily supposed considering the duration of my fast. Passed through Bloomington about 8 a.m. Arrived at West Point at the mouth of Salt River about 2 p.m. Here we drew a little beef bought a few pies and remained until about sunset when we marched about three miles up the Ohio River and bivouacked. Thursday, September 25. Reveille about daybreak but as two divisions preceded us on the march we did not get on the road until about 9 a.m. Marched to within eight miles of Louisville and filed to the left out to and up the Ohio River for the purpose (as we were informed) of obtaining water. We bivouacked about sunset on the banks of the Ohio. Remained here about two hours when we were ordered to proceed to Louisville until 2 a.m. Friday, September 26. During the latter part of this march free use was made of epithets "traitor, tyrant, fool, and coward" with reference to Gen. Buell. Entered the city on 18th and Main. Friday, September 26. Arrived at Louisville this morning at about 2 a.m. After stacking arms the men tore down a number of outhouses fences, etc., for fuel. Capt Taylor and I went up Main in quest of something to eat. Found some cheese crackers, sardines and sausage and whisky, upon which we gorged ourselves and returned to the place occupied by our regiment about daylight. After breakfast, Lt. Hardin and I went up into the city and purchased a suit of clothes each and numerous other articles necessary for our comfort in our present situation. Returned to our regiment about 4 p.m. We had taken a bath gone through the barber's hands put on our new clothes and looked as we thought extremely well but we were mortified as we passed along the streets by being called "new troops" "band box soldiers" "never seen hardship" etc. until we wished we had southern soil an inch thick all over us. Saturday, September 27. Removed our bivouac to the suburbs out lst St. Went to the city and remained until later at night. In the course of this day and night met with Phil., Judge Buster, T.Z. Morrow, Maj. Owens, 12th Ky. and others. Returned to camp about daylight. Sunday, September 28. Went to the city and splurged around extensively all day and returned to the regiment about night. J.L. McKee preached at night. Monday, September 29. Was sent to town to see about the pay of our regiment but accomplished nothing very satisfactory. Went to theatre at night. 1862 Tuesday, September 30. Went to town to the adjutant Gen. Office to compare my pay rolls with the first made out and returned about 3 p.m. Met With Phil and agreed to go to the Theatre but he not coming in time Hardin and I went. Saw "Lady of Lyons" played. Returned to camp without waiting for the afterpiece. While here drew ten blankets for the company about one fourth of what was required to furnish them with one apiece. Wednesday, October 1. Marched this morning about 8 a.m. but found the streets of the city so clogged up with troops marching out that we did not clear the city until about two p.m. Took the Bardstown pike a nd bivouacked at night upon Fern Creek about nine miles from Louisville. Thursday, October 2. Resumed our march this morning travelled seven miles and bivouacked. Friday, October 3. Resumed our march this morning. Our movements were retarded by a considerable amount of skirmishing between our advance and the enemy's rear-guard in the vicinity of Mt. Washington. Passed through Mt. Washington and crossed Salt River at the bridge which had been burnt a few days previously by Gen. Nelson. Bivouacked at the foot of the hill about sundown having traveled 8 miles. Saturday, October 4. Resumed our march this morning and after a very labourous zig-zag march arrived within three miles of Bardstown. Here we halted while our cavalry went forward and skirmished an hour or so with the enemy. Our cavalry ran into a trap and were considerably worsted. We then formed our line of battle and advanced in order upon Bardstown. When within about a mile of town we learned the enemy had fled upon which we marched in column of platoons into town. Our brigade bivouacked in the streets. Capt. Taylor, Hardin and myself slept in a house on the floor. Talked to a couple of very interesting ladies until late bed time. Sunday, October 5. Started to church with a young lady this morning but was ordered back to my regiment by one of Gen. Buell's aids. The army moved forward at 10 a.m. in pursuit of the enemy. Our brigade left the 17th Ind. as a provost Guard of the town. Lt. Bolin of my company was taken sick last night and was left behind. Marched to Glenville 12 miles and bivouacked where Hardin did last night. Monday, October 6. Marched to Springfield 12 miles and bivouacked on the fairground. Our advance had some little skirmishing with the enemy during the day. Tuesday, October 7. Resumed our march this morning. From some cause or other we were halted so very frequently during the day that we made but very little progress during the day. Continued our march turned to the right at Haysville and reached Rolling Fork at 2 a.m. 14 miles from Danville and ten from Perryville. Traveled only about 20 miles but being so long on the road almost entirely without water the men suffered dreadfully. And then the night march was so very severe that nearly half our Army Corp (Crittenden's) were stragglers. The last brigade of our division got in about daybreak. 1862 Wednesday, October 8. Learned early this morning that the enemy had taken a stand in position at Perryville but owing I suppose to the fatigue and hardship of our last march it was late in the day before our Corps set out for Perryville. Our brigade did not march until 3 p.m. Our regt. however was in the rear of the entire corps. We reached our place in line of battle in front of Perryville about sundown. We were kept constantly on the alert until midnight after which I lay down upon the bare ground without covering and slept until morning. Hardin and I gave our shawls to Bill Edwards of Co. F (who was riding) to carry for us and have not seen them since. Learn he gave them in charge of a citizen of Stanford. Edwards deserted. Thursday, October 9. Rose from my earthy couch this morning in a capital frame of mind and body for the desperate struggle we expected to go into. Our recent hard marches, exposure, loss of sleep, eating but one cracker since leaving Springfield and the excitement of the occasion gave me a fine high fever which trebled my strength and made me as blood thirsty as a tiger. We got no fight though. We remained in line until 2 p.m. without advancing a step. The enemy retreated at 9 a.m. Our commanders having thoroughly satisfied themselves that the enemy was certainly gone marched us in triumph into town by the right flank and at route stomped to the patriotice air "Go it boots." Bivouacked about a mile from town near a fine spring. Here we drew rations. Messrs. Geo. Bryan and J. M.C. Lissenby of Jamestown, Ky. met with us here. They, Hardin and I went out to view the battle ground tonight but did not find where the thickest of the fight took place. Saw a few dead and wounded. Friday, October 10. Marched about 6 miles and encamped on the farm of Granville Cecil formerly of Wayne. A very cold rain commenced falling this evening and continued during most of the night. A few feeble attempts were made by the men to contrive sheltering by stretching blankets over guns. This broke the force of the cold pelting rain but was insufficient to save us from being pretty thoroughly drenched in the course of the night. Saturday, October 11. We got up this morning cold and wet and were shivering around our scanty fires when we heard the rattle of musketry on our outposts. For some time no attention was paid to the firing and it was not until our pickets came running in closely followed by about 200 rebel cavalry that we began to form our line of battle. We did this with considerable alacrity considering we were bivouacked in an L and our guns stacked in every conceivable attitude with blankets stretched over the bayonets. We scrambled over the stone wall running parallel with our left wing formed our line changed front forward obliquely on first company and took position behind the part of the wall running parallel with the front. Skirmishers were then thrown out who drove the rebs off wounding some and killing and wounding several horses. We supposed they were sent out to ascertain our position and expected an attack in force so we remained in position all day. Sunday, October 12. Marched about 6 miles in the direction of camp Dick Robinson our advances in line with skirmishers thrown out. There was some little cannonading in front though I believe no one was hurt. When near Dick's river we formed our line of battle and remained until the evening when we fell back about a mile and bivouacked. 1862 Monday, October 13. Marched four miles and took position in order of battle between two and three miles from Danville. My company was detailed for picket but the officer of the Gran Guard after marching us all around the line found no use for us and sent us back to the regiment. Prof. Cooper of Danville reported to us for duty having previously been commissioned Chaplain of our regiment. Just about dark our regiment was sent out on picket. Tuesday, October 14. Were called in at 1 o'clock this morning and marched off without breakfast. Our advance met with a large force of rebel cavalry and a battery at Stanford and a smart artilery fight ensued. We formed our line of battle on the left of the pike just behind the brow of the hill overlooking town. The enemy fled and we marched through town and bivouacked a little beyond. My company was ordered to report at Gen. Wood's headquarters. The Gen. ordered me to occupy the road and arrest all the stragglers as they came along. Was thus delightfully employed all night. Arrested several hundred and drilled them. Some of our prisoners belonging to the 4 Mich. cavalry had about a dozen geese and turkeys which they had stolen from the good country folks. These Gen. Wood ordered taken away from them and given to my men. Wednesday, October 15. Marched at daylight this morning. Our advance had a sharp artilery fight and cavalry skirmish on Ceder creek and a little more of the same at Crab Orchard. We marched in line of battle most of the way to Crab Orchard from Walnut flat after which we changed to the regular old fashioned march by the right flank. Went 8 miles beyond Crab Orchard and went into bivouac about 11 p.m. Met with J. A. Stephenson here with whom we conversed two or three hours then lay down upon the ground with nothing over or under us and slept till morning. Thursday, October 16. Great dissatisfaction was visibly manifested by the men today on account of the belief that Gen. Buell intends marching us back to Dixie by way of Cumberland Gap without pay or supplies. Marched about 3 miles and rested on a stony hill until 3 p.m. While at this place about 15 of my men took themselves french furloughs and went home. A large number from other companies of our regiment followed suit. Returned to where we stayed last night. Friday, October 17. Lay around all day doing nothing. Saturday, October 18. Marched to Mt. Vernon and seven miles beyond. A large number of our men left us without troubling our superiors for written permission. Bivouacked on Rounds' Creek. Sunday, October 19. Remained in camp all day with nothing to eat. Monday, October 20. Remained upon our bivouac ground all day with nothing eat but some fresh beef without salt. Great and growing dissatisfaction among the men and officers. Col. Scott went to Gen. Buell at the earnest solicitation of his company officers to represent our condition and endeavor to extort from him some measure of alleviation. Men are deserting by scores and unless something be done for those remaining and that very soon not a corporal's guard will be left of the 3rd Ky. Our number present officers and men will not exceed two hundred. 1862 Tuesday, October 21. Col. Scott returned this morning called the company commandants together and announced the result of his negotiations with Gen. Buell which was that he Col. Scott should take six men as a nucleus and go to Danville and order all those who had absented themselves without leave from the regiment to report to him by the 29th inst. The rest of us were to go on under command of Lt. Col. McKee. Gen. Buell also pledged him word and honor as a gentleman and officer we should be paid off by the 1st of Nov. This result is far from being satisfactory as the weather is very cold and we are without tents, blankets and provisions. Wednesday, October 22. Marched at daylight taking the back track. Passed through Mt. Vernon and Crab Orchard and encamped on Cedar Creek 23 miles from where we started this morning. Thursday, October 23. Marched at daylight this morning passing through Stanford and Hustonville and bivouacked 7 miles from the latter place on Liberty road. Making a distance of 23 miles. Found my shawl and Hardin's also at Stanford as we passed through. Friday, October 24. Marched to Liberty a distance of 7 miles and 12 miles farther on the road to Columbia and bivouacked. Saturday, October 25. Marched 18 miles and bivouacked on Russell's creek about a mile and a half from Columbia. Hardin and I went on to town stayed over night with Dr. Clemens. Snow fell to the depth of two or three inches during the night. Sunday, October 26. Returned to the bivouac of our regent this morning put on clean clothes and returned to town where we spent the day. Stayed over night with Col. Bramlette. Monday, October 27. Went to the regiment this morning. Spent the day and night shivering around our camp fires. Tuesday, October 28. Learned that my father and some friends were in town so I obtained permission from Gen. Wood to go to town and spend the day. I had just started when I met Pa., Joe Miller, Za Hudson, and Tom Warden. Remained in camp all day and at night we all went to town. Pa and I stayed all night with Col. Bramlette. Pa was taken very sick in the night. Wednesday, October 29. Divided my time today between town and camp. The trains containing our tents baggage, etc., left back at Bowling Green Sept. 16 arrived here today. Pa and my Wayne Co. friends stay in camp with us tonight. Thursday, October 30. Marched at 6 o'clock this morning. Went into bivouacked at Edminton about dark 24 miles from where we started this morning. Pa remained at Columbia promising to come up with us and remain until we are paid off as I desire to send some money home for the benefit of my creditors. Friday, October 31. Marched about 13 miles and camped on Neale's farm. Here Pa, Za Hudson, Tom Warden and Capt. Taylor overtook us. We were mustered for pay about dark. 1862 Saturday, November 1. Marched to Glassgow and encamped about one mile South of town near the Fair Ground. Met with Mr. J. A. Stephenson here who presented my mess with a quart of good whiskey which lasted us until nearly night. Companies D and H were detailed as Provost guard. Six miles today. Sunday, November 2. Remained in camp during the day doing nothing. Monday. November 3. Was engaged most of the day posting the clothing accounts of my men. Was engaged until after midnight making out payrolls. Tuesday, November 4. Remained in camp until 4 p.m. when we struck tents and marched about 5 miles in the direction of Scottsville. Went into bivouac about 9 p.m. Wednesday, November 5. Marched to Scottsville and one mile beyond. My company which was detailed to remain behind at the river for the purpose of getting our regimental train up the bank did not arrive at camp until 10 p.m. Our Adjutant overtook us here his exchange having at last being duly ratified. Pa left us this morning. Thursday, November 6. Lay in camp all day. Companies E & J were detailed as Provost guard of Scottsville. Capt. H.S. Taylor Provost Marshall. Friday, November 7. Marched at Sunrise and bivouacked at night in Sumner Co. Tenn. 22 miles distant from where we started this morning. Saturday, November 8. Marched through Gelatin and out to the river 16 miles. The 20th brigade which went in advance of us had some skirmishing with Morgan's cavalry this morning. Dismissed Bill. Sunday, November 9. Attended inspection and church this morning after which read several plays in Brittish Drama. Two of Morgan's men paroled prisoners sleep in my tent tonight. They are from Harrodsburg, Ky. Monday, November 10. Marched to Silver Springs 10 miles and encamped. Obtained another loyal black named Royal who came to us a little before we reached the river. Tuesday, November 11. Remained in camp all day doing nothing but make a corrections on my pay rolls by advice of Major Coon who has arrived to pay us off. Wednesday, November 12. Major Coon commenced paying off the regt. Paid the five right companies. I was busy making collections for S. E. Tipton Merchant tailor. Thursday, November 13. Major Coon paid the remainder of the regt. this morning. I drew $999.70. Sent $800 home for the benefit of my creditors. Friday, November 14. Drilled a little this morning. In the evening Capt. Bernard and I with our companies went out on picket. Firing on the outposts to our left. 1862 Saturday, November 15. Were relieved this morning about 8 o'clock and ordered to repair with all possible dispatch to camp as our regt. would move immediately. Arrived at camp found the brigade in line ready to move. Ate a few mouthfuls, joined my company to the regiment and struck out. Marched to Lebanon by a very devious route it being about 18 miles the way we went and only 12 by the most direct route. Reached Lebanon a little before sundown. Here we met with the rest of our division. We were about half an hour too late to catch Morgan. Rested half an hour and returned to Silver Springs where we arrived about 11 p.m. Having marched 31 miles since 9 this morning and all for no purpose. Was considerably worsted by this little jaunt. Sunday, November 16. This bas been a cold rainy day so I remained closely in my tent all day. Monday, November 17. Attempted to drill this morning but we were driven in by the rain. Played euchre and seven up most of the day for fruit. Tuesday, November 18. Our regiment went out on picket this morning. Being in rather bad health I did not go out. Wednesday, November 19. Our division received marching orders this morning. Our regiment was not relieved until 10 a.m. When it came in we had the tents struck, the wagons loaded, and on the road. Our regiment was rear-guard and though we marched but 8 miles we did not get into camp until about 10 p.m. It rained on us all day. Encamped near the Hermitage the former residence of President Jackson. Thursday, November 20. Marched about 3 and a half miles crossed Stone's river and encamped. Friday, November 21. Drilled in the forenoon and spent the evening preparing for general inspection tomorrow. Saturday, November 22. The morning was devoted to the general inspection. Did some reading and writing during the evening. Made preparations to go to Nashville tomorrow. Sunday, November 23. As I would not probably been able to attend to the business I wished I did not go to the city today. Attended church this morning and heard an excellent sermon by Prof. Cooper. Spent the remainder of the day reading and writing. Tasted for the first time bug brandy. Monday, November 24. Made preparation to go to the city this morning, but did not get off. Was unwell and stayed close in my tent all day. Tuesday, November 25. Marched at 11 a.m. in the direction of Nashville. Encamped a little after dark on the Nashville & Chatanooga RR about 3 miles from the city. Distance traveled today about 8 miles. Was officer of the day. Wednesday, November 26.Spent the day arranging camp policing ground etc. Capt. Alexander 1st, Ky. Cav. visited me today. 1862 Thursday, November 27. Stayed in my tent most of the day reading various works. Lt. Hardin who had previously been detailed as commander of regimental Pioneer party was ordered to report in the city with his squad of 20 men and 2 sergts. He left about sunset. Friday, November 28. Capt. Collier and I after obtaining proper passes went to the city for the purpose of purchasing our necessary outfit for a winter campaign. Dined at the city Hotel. Returned to camp about dark. Saturday, November 29. Read novels most of the day. At night Capt. Collier, Capt. Dunlap, Lt. Tracy and I played a few hands of poker. Quit early. Sunday, November 30. Remained in camp all day doing nothing. Monday, December 1. Spent the principal part of the morning writing a letter to Mary. Held myself in readiness to go on picket it being my turn upon the roster but our regiment was not called upon to furnish a company. A heavy skirmish took place somewhere out front today or at least I judge so from the cannonading we heard. Tuesday, December 2. Was Brigade officer of the day today and was busy all day attending to the duties of that position except an hour or so spent in writing to Uncle Braxton Carter. Gen. Rosecraus was to have reviewed our Division today but did not come. Each brigade was reviewed by its commandant. Wednesday, December 3. After I was relieved this morning did some desultory reading until 2 p.m. when I went on picket with my company. When I was established on my post read one of Longfellow's works until bed time. Thursday, December 4. About 11 this morning our Division marched out to where I was on picket and formed for review. About 2 p.m. salvoes of artilery announced the arrival of Gen. Rosecraus. He rode slowly along in front of the line and then through the opened ranks carefully examining the condition of the soldiers, asking questions, giving advice and doing the agreeable generally to perfection. Quite a brilliant staff followed him and with them a young lady who I am informed was his daughter. Inspection ended he took his position upon an eminence and the Division marched in review before him. In consequence of the review I was not relieved until after dark. Friday, December 5. A violent snow storm came up this morning and continued until noon. The snow did not cover the gound more than an inch deep, but the day has been so raw and blustering as to keep me closely within doors. Read a novel most of the day. Saturday, December 6. Spent the day reading novels and such other idle pursuits as my fancy suggested. My company wagon and teamster Lewis Bailey while out on a foraging expedition today were captured by the rebels. Capt. Taylor also lost his wagon and team and three men Ruben, Raxor, Peter longer, and Tommy Winfry. The rest of the party arrived safely in camp a little after dark. 1862 Sunday, December 7. Was mistaken in estimating yesterday's disaster. Shelby Coffey and Ruben Pierce of my company and three or four others, belonging to companies A, C, and D were also captured. Bailey is reported killed. Read a little today and lounged the remainder of the time. Col. W. T. Scott's resignation was accepted today. In the absence of Lt. Col. Mckee and Maj. Spencer, Capt. Taylor is in command of the regiment. Monday, December 8. Spent the day in masterly inactivity. At night a meeting of the line officers of this regiment was held in my tent at which resolutions were passed expressive of the sentiments with which we viewed the departure of our late Colonel. At the same meeting Capt. Taylor was recommended for Lt. Col. over Maj. Spencer. Tuesday, December 9. Devoted the morning to writing to. E.L. Van Winkle. Abandoned myself to glorious ease this evening. Wednesday, December 10. Col. Scott took leave of the regiment this morning. Woe engaged most of the day playing seven up for peaches, oysters, and sardines. At night had an oyster supper at Capt. Taylor's quarters. Thursday, December 11. Marched at 9 a.m. on a foraging expedition. Took the Murfreesboro pike. Two brigades went out ours and the 21st commanded by Colonel Waggoner. The 21st went in the advance. About ten miles from the city Waggoner's brigade met with a large body of the enemy with whom they skirmished from about noon until sundown. We formed in line of battle in supporting distance of the 21st and so remained until sundown when our train laden with forage returned to the pike. We fell in the rear and returned to camp. The 21st Brigade had one man killed and four wounded. Reached camp about 8 p.m. Lt. Hardin was here today. Left a letter for Lieut. Bolin and myself. Capt. a.m. Burbank's resignation accepted. He took his departure for Ky. this evening. Friday, December 12. Did little or nothing today being very sore from yesterday's tramp. Lt. Hardin visited me today. The prisoners taken last Saturday reached camp this morning paroled. Louis Bailey was not killed as reported. During our little skirmish yesterday they were stationed near the enemy's guns. They report several killed and wounded on the rebel. We had one killed and four wounded. Saturday, December 13. Spent the greater part of the day reading novels. Lieut. Skaggs' resignation was accepted today. He starts for Ky. tomorrow. Mr. S. E. Tipton presented me with a fine military vest. Sunday, December 14. Spent the day novel reading. Col. McKee arrived here this evening. At night wrote a letter to Pa. Monday, December 15. The enemy having appeared in large force upon our front late evening we formed in line of battle at 4 this morning. A meeting of the officers of this regiment was held in my tent to recommend persons to fill the offices of Col., Lt. Col., And Major Lt. Col. McKee was recommended for Colonel. Several ballots were taken for Lt Col. but no choice was made on account of the absence of some of our officers. After a sitting of about two hours, the meeting adjourned until early candlelight. The meeting covened pursuant to adjournment and after a series of ballots Major W. H. Spencer was recommended for Lt. Col. and Capt. Collier for Major. The meeting then 1862 adjourned. I slept most of the evening having risen so early this morning and being a little unwell besides. Tuesday, December 16. Lay in camp all day doing little or nothing Wednesday, December 17. Did no duty today as I expected to be called upon to go before a Military Commission to defend our assistant sutler B. F. Green for killing one of the 17th Ind. who about 12 o'clock last night was attempting to rob the tent. The case however did not come up for trial. Thursday, December 18. Our brigade and another went out on a foraging expedition. I went to the city to consult some test books in relation the case of B. P. Green. Went to the office of M. M. Brien, Esq. who kindly placed his library at my disposal. Returned to camp about dark. The regiment returned about 8 p.m. Friday, December 19. Was engaged most of the day examining witnesses in the Green case before the Military Commission. Was engaged all night making out a written defense to be put in by 7 a.m. Saturday, December 20. Got my defense ready in time and sent it over to the court by W.E. Dutton. Slept nearly all day. Have felt very unwell. Sunday, December 21. Received a letter from Pa this morning on business matters. Kept my bed all day being very unwell. Monday, December 22. Rested very badly last night and am much worse today. Have taken a quantity of medicine. Tuesday, December 23. Lay abed all day. Have a very high fever. Wednesday, December 24. Ordered to march this morning. We struck tents and remained stationary all day. I lay in an ambulance during the day. I accompany the regiment though scarcely able to walk a hundred yards. At night we pitched tents in their former places. Thursday, December 25. We lay in camp all day today. I scarcely went out of my tent during the day. I ate some partridge soup this morning, Capt. Marat having had the kindness to bring me a couple of those delight birds from the city last night. This is the first I have eaten since I was taken sick. This has been a very disagreeable windy day. The air is constattly laden with smoke ashes and dust. Lt. Bolin's resignation accepted. At night our Sutler Mr. C. McBeath gave s supper to the officers of this regiment. The Col. and Major of the 100 Ill. and some officers from some other regiments were also present. Friday, December 26. According to orders we struck tents this morning at daylight. It began to rain early in the morning and continued for the greater part of the day. I did not think in justice to myself I could go on a march through such weather without tents so I remained back with the train. The train was driven through the city and parked at the foot of Fort Negley Hill. I have something upwards of 20 convalescents under my charge. 1862-1863 Saturday, December 27. Went into the city and reported to Gen. Mitchell. Received directions to report convalescents under my charge to Col. Cahill which I did and returned to the park. It rained in torrents nearly all day Cannonading this morning in the direction of Murfreesboro. Sunday, December 28. Removed our wagon park to the vicinity of the Chatanooga depot. Here we erected barracks for the convalescents of our division. I went with the convalescents of this regiment to Head Quarters of barracks. They were sent back to the new barracks erected for them where I have stated. Monday, December 29. Remained in barracks all day. Prof. Cooper who for sometime past has been in the city in ill health visited me about noon today. Lt. Tracy and Chas. McBeath who accompanied the regiment as far as Stuart's creek returned today. The former has received the acceptance of his resignation. They say our regiment was engaged in a brisk skirmish on Saturday and behaved gallantly. None of our regiment received any injury. There were some casualities in the 26th Ohio and 58th Ind. Tuesday, December 30. Remained all day in barracks. Endeavored to get off to my regiment on supply train but failed. Well enough as the train was captured by the rebels. Have arranged to go with Chas. McBeath tomorrow in his sutler wagon. Wednesday, December 31. C. McBeath did not get off this morning. I have felt extremely anxious all day today on account of my regiment. A great battle must come off in a day or two near Murfreesboro. At latest accounts the two armies were confronting each other and a battle momentarily expected. My health is sufficiently recovered for active service and I long to be with my brave boys. Wrote a letter to Pa this evening and gave it to Lt. Tracy who has resigned aid starts for Ky. tomorrow morning. Rumors tonight that the rebels have got in the rear of our army and some apprehensions of an attack on this place is felt. Convalescents called out and armed. Thursday, January 1. Convalescents all ordered into the trenches this morning at 5. Rumors of a battle yesterday. C. McBeath and I attempted to obtain leave to go to the regiment but could not succeed. Later in the day reliable information of a great battle near Murfreesboro on yesterday reached us and with it many painful particulars. Our noble gallant and brave commander, Col. McKee, was killed early in the action. Capts. Collier Rawlston and Lieutenants Bristow, Carter, Severence, Murrah, Cullen and Carson were wounded. The ranks of our regiment were decimated. Our brigade covered itself with glory. Capt. Collier commanded our regiment after McKee fell. Our Surgeon Dr. Owens was taken prisoner. We have organized and armed the convalescents. C. McBeath and W. H. Hudson started to the regiment but encountered swarms of rebel cavalry out near Levergne and were compelled to return. 0ur cavalry skirmished with them all evening. It was expected the great battle would be renewed this morning. I await the news in painful anxiety. Later learn from Lt. Brown, Co. A (who was taken by the rebels and escaped) that Adjutant Bullit and Lt. Grinstrad were also wounded. Lt. Brown thinks our army badly whipped. 1863 Friday, January 2. Remained in convalescent camp all day except when over in the city making provisions for some of our wounded who have straggled in. Saturday, January 3. Went to Gen. Mitchell this morning and by a good deal of begging obtained a pass to join my regiment. Called in to see Prof. Cooper who is sick at the Hospital near the Chatanooga Depot. It has been raining all morning. I am hardly well enough to lie out such weather but prefer it to the deep and painful anxiety I suffer from being separated from my regiment. I do not know that I can do my men any good but am determined to share whatever ills may befall them. I go to the city to endeavor to go with some supply train that may be going out. Later did not get off with the train. It was attacked and probably taken. Gen. Mitchell went out with a regiment to endeavor to save it. At night went to the Theatre. Sunday, January 4. Went to town this morning and learned a supply train goes out front this evening. I go with it. Gathered up all the convalescents able for duty and went to barracks. Train did not get off this evening. Went to Livery stall where I found C. McBeath and W. H. Hudson who are just from the battlefield. Learned many interesting particulars from them. Returned to convalescents camp and at night wrote a letter to Capt. Taylor. Monday, January 5. Went to town this morning on Dr. Rhoven's horse. Train and escort did not get off until after 12 o'clock. Went with them. When within two or three miles of Lavergne C. McBeath overtook me. Stopped at Lavergne and ate a little out of what I had in my haversack. Found a guard by a fire at Stuart's creek. Stopped to wait for the rear of the train to come up and in the mean time took a nap. When we awoke found the train had all passed. Started out and overtook McBeath's wagon. Bivouacked about three miles in the rear of the battlefield about 3 a.m. Should have mentioned that when passing the little cluster of houses at which we formed our line of battle during the skirmish of December 11 met some wagons and ambulances in which were Capt. Ralston, Lts. Bristow, Carson Grinstrad and a number of private of our regt. on their way to Nashville. (all wounded) Tuesday, January 6. After breakfast started out. Stopped at one of our hospitals in which were Capt. Collier and Lts. Murrah and Carter and a great many non-commissioned officers and privates of our regiments. Dr. 0wens who had just got away from the rebels was there. Stayed about an hour and went on to the regiment. In the evening Lt. Hogan, C. McBeath and I rode over the battle field. Visited the spot where Col. McKee fell and many other memorable parts of the field. Wednesday, Janurary 7. Marched this morning at 8. Passing through Murfreesboro met Lt. Hardin. This evening went to the Pioneer camp to see Lt. Hardin but they had just moved out. Returned to my regiment about a mile and a half out and to the left of the Manchester pike. Thursday, January 8. Was officer of the day today. Our baggage train came up and we pitched tents. 1863 Friday, January 9. Was very unwell this morning and remained close within doors until sometime in the evening when we received marching orders. We marched back through Murfreesboro and about 2 and a half miles North East of town where we pitched tents. Lt. Hardin has been with me nearly all day. Wrote to pa. Saturday, January 10. Went on a foraging expedition about 3 miles out in the country. Obtained about twenty wagon loads of forage and returned to camp about an hour by sun. Our regiment commanded by Capt. Morat was in rear of the train and the 100th Ill. in advance. Encountered no Rebs. Sunday, January 11. Spent the most of the day reading British Drama Maj. Collier went to town and left me in command. Monday, January 12. Was unwell and lay in my tent most of the day reading a little, etc. Tuesday, January 13. Played seven up for peaches, cigars, whiskey, tobacco, etc., all morning. Read British Drama an hour or two in the evening. Lt. Hardin vas here most of the day. A meeting of the officers of the regiment was held this evening for the purpose expressing their choice of Col., etc. Lt. Col. Spencer was recommended for Col., Major Collier for Lt. Col., and Adj. Bullit for Major. The meeting also instructed Capt. Brennan to write to Gen. Boyle and endeavor through him to have our regiment temporarily called back to Ky. to repair its shattered condition. At night wrote a long letter to Col. Thos. E. Bramlette. Wednesday, Jan 14. Read Brittish Drama, etc., most of the day. Rained all night. Thursday, January 15.Read Shakespeare Brittish Drama, etc. Rain and snow. Friday, January 16. Was brigade officer of the day. When not officially employed spent the day whittling out a set of cedar chess men. Concluded this tedious and laborous job in time to play a game or two with Maj. Bullitt. Arrested several rabbit hunters. Saturday, January 17. After being relieved from duty spent the remaining part of the day playing chess and reading. Sunday, January 18. Col. Spencer arrived here today. Spent several hours with the Col. after which read newspapers, etc. Monday, January 19.Lt. Col. Collier left here for Ky. today on 2O days of leave of absence on account of his wound. Regiment went on foraging expedition but I was rather unwell and did not accompany it. Had a chimney built to my tent. Tuesday, January 20. Was Brigade officer of the day. Did nothing but attend to the duties of that position which at this camp are very light. It is well they are as the mud is almost past fording. Wednesday, January 21. Dividing my time between making out Payrolls and reading. 1863 Thursday, January 22. Worked awhile on my pay rolls. Did all to them I deem proper at present. Played cards and chess most of the remaining part of the day. At night wrote a long letter to Aunt E. A. Shannon. Friday, January 23. Did as near nothing as is possible to describe. Shut out from the world in a dark muddy swamp I am getting very restless. Saturday, January 24. It rained all day. Mud 27 inches by the pier mark and rising. Stayed closely within doors all day reading Shakespeare (sic) and a few old newspapers. Col. Spencer petitioned Gen. Rosecras to allow our regiment to go to Ky. to recuperate, collect absentees and recruit. Sunday, January 25. Commenced writing to some of my friends this morning but felt so indisposed that I abandoned my intention. Lt. Hardin visited me and remained until late in the evening. Monday, January 25. Rained all day incessantly. Was officer of the Grand Guard. Attended to posting the pickets and visited them again to give them the countersign. Intended going the grand rounds and sat up until after midnight for that purpose but the night was dark as Eribus. The swamp miry and entangled with fallen timber and the rain up to that hour descending in most unmerciful sluices so after a full consideration of the matter I concluded to shirk. Tuesday, January 27. It rained all day today. After I was relieved spent the remainder of the day writing letters. Wednesday, January 28. Went with the regiment to Nashville to guard a train going in after supplies. We all rode in wagons. The day was excessively colds and we suffered severely. Reached Nashville about sundown and occupied one of the acute angular front buildings in the suburbs at the end of Market street. Col. Spencer placed me in command while in the city. Thursday, January 29.Spent the day knocking about over the city except when duty required me to be with the regiment. Remained over night is the same quarters we occupied last night. Col. Spencer bought an ordinary sized load of wood for the use of the regiment for which he paid six dollars. Friday, January 30.Started for camp this morning. I rode Col. Spencer's horse (he having obtained his other in the city) and commanded the rear guard. I had also placed under my charge fifteen very troublesome prisoners. Col. Spencer brought out about 800 convalescents. We reached Levergne about sunset where those who could took quarters and the rest bivouacked. C. McBeath, Capt. Marat and I stayed all night with Capt. Harrington of the 4th Ky. We had an extensive game of poker. Saturday, January 31.Resume our march this morning and arrived at our camp (which we found removed from the swamp to a beautiful piece of ground on the Lebanon pike near the residence of Gen. Spence) about sunset. 1863 Sunday, February 1. Spent the day building a chimney to my tent and making other little arrangements of comfort about my quarters. Monday, February 2. Spent the day reading and writing when such a thing was possible. The wind blew the smoke down my chimney in such volumes that it frequently became necessary for me to evacuate my quarters during the day. Tuesday, February 3. Tore down my smoking chimney this morning turned my tent around facing the South and commenced a reconstruction of my chimney. About 3 p.m. our brigade was ordered to the fortifications between Murfreesboro and Stone's river as a working party. When we arrived there we found the order had contemplated our being there early this morning but through somebody's carelessness had been overlooked until in the evening. Wednesday, February 4. Cannonading on the right at frequent intervals for two or three hours. Our troops probably trying the range of their guns. A ballad singer went the rounds of our encampments this morning. Received a letter from John S. Van Winkle, Ky. H. R. Was appointed Division officer of the day and have been busy attending to the duties devolving upon me in that capacity until now (9 p.m.) It has been snowing since a little before sunset. Thursday, February 5. Was engaged until 9 making out a blank for my report this morning after which I rode around the picket lines of the division. Reached Division Head Quarters with my report a little after noon. Learned the Inspector Gen. whom I found absent had been giving me Hail Columbia for not getting my report ready earlier. After I was relieved I spent the remainder of the day reading Wikoff's Courtship and its consequences. Friday, February 6. Made out another pay roll today and spent the remainder of the nay reading and writing. Saturday, February 7. Made out some descriptive lists and wrote to several absent members of my company. Received a letter from Pa. Sunday, February 8. Was engaged nearly all day in writing a lengthy epistle to John S. Van Winkle, esq. Monday February 9. Spent the day reading newspapers and scribbling. Wrote two or three letters to my friends but became disgusted with my composition and tore them up. Lt. Murrah who acted Adjutant on Dress Parade through mistake dismissed the Parade before turning it over to the Major for which he was arrested. Tuesday, February 10.Spent the morning reading Brittish Drama and drilled during most of the evening. Wednesday, February 11. Was engaged most of the day reading various scraps of light literature. Drilled in the evening. At night finished an old Moorish legend which I began this morning after which I wrote to Mr. John A. Carter. Retired sometime after midnight. 1863 Thursday, February 12. Lounged around camp doing nothing. Lt. Logan who has been a prisoner at camp Chase arrived here with eight or ten of our regiment who have been exchanged. The most of those who were captured by the enemy at the same time he was, ran off and went home. Friday, February 13. Wrote a long letter to Pa today at which I was engaged nearly all the time when not interrupted. Lt. Logan acted Adjutant on Dress Parade and made a much worse bungle than Lt. Murrah did the other evening. Saturday, February 14. Attended to various little official duties read Harpers Monthly Magazine the remainder of the time. Sunday, February 15. Spent the day reading, writing and lounging. Monday, February 16. Went on a foraging expedition. Took the Lebanon pike and went out as far as the river but the commander of the brigade thinking the river too deep at that ford marched us about a mile back towards camp and then about three miles up the river to another ford. After crossing we marched down to the Lebanon pike and out until we came to where the roads cross when we turned to the left. Went about ten miles from camp loaded our wagons and returned to camp. It rained on us nearly all day. I rode in a wagon from the river to camp on our return. Reached camp about 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 17. Rested this morning and in the evening was detailed as "Division officer of the Day". Was engaged in attending to the pickets until sometime after dark. It commenced raining in the evening and rained all night. I sat up all night making out my report and waiting for it to slack before starting on the grand rounds. Started out a little before day and went around the lines after which I went to Division Head Quarters where I finished and submitted my report. Wednesday February 18. Returned to camp ate breakfast and slept until noon when I ate dinner and went to Division Head Quarters to be relieved. The officer relieving me had not been on duty at this place before I was compelled to conduct him around the lines. Returned to camp late in the evening. Thursday February 19.Spent the day lounging about camp doing nothing in particular. Friday February 20.Spent the day pretty much as yesterday only if any odds a little more so. Saturday February 21.Commenced making out an entire new set of pay rolls. Made out one and part of another filling every blank space. Was employed at this all day except when interrupted. Sunday February 22. Was engaged most of the day making a picture of "cullud pussuns" with eagles and stars upon their shoulders which I mailed to Judge M. P. Buster, Frankfort, Ky. By order of Gen. Rsecrans a national salute was fired by one battery of each Division and detached Brigade of this army at sunset. 1863 Monday, February 23. Received a letter from Pa from Somerset in which I was informed of the death of John A. Garter and of the general marauding of the rebels through Wayne and adjoining counties. They captured and paroled Phil who was laid up with rhumatism at Monticello. Answered Pa's letter. Tuesday, February 24. Various little official duties occupied my time during the day. At night played freeze-out poker for a watch and pistol. Got beat as a matter of course. Wednesday, February 25. Worked on my payrolls and played a little freezeout. Lt. Hardin spent the day and night with me. Lt. A. P. Brown, Co. A was formally mustered out of the service this evening at Dress Parade for improper conduct at the battle of Stone's River. The ceremony was painful to most of the officers as few of them thought the punishment merited. Thursday, February 26. The regiment went foraging today. Being rather unwell I did not go. Remained close about my quarters all day. Friday, February 27. Spent the day working on my Pay Rolls and reading newspapers, etc. Saturday, February 28. Spent the day preparing Muster Rolls and in inspecting and mustering for pay. Sunday, March 1. Our Division and another went foraging today. The construction of a pontoon bridge over Stone's River delayed us on the Murfreesboro side of the stream until some time after noon. I commanded a detachment of about fifty men from this regiment the remainder being on picket and other duties. After crossing the river the trains took three different roads. The part escoted by my detachment went out about four miles beyond the river on the Liberty pike and after obtaining as much forage as Possible retarned with the loaded wagons to camp. My detachment accompanied the empty wagons back to the forks of the road and five miles out the Lebanon road to the general rendezvous of the Brigade. Upon our arrival I reported to Col. Waggoner commanding our Division and went into bivouac with my men. Two men were captured today by one rebel. They were unarmed. Monday, March 2.Started out about daylight this morning. Col. Waggoner distributed the men under my command among the wagons and sent me about two miles out in search of forage. Found a considerable quantity and went back to rendezvous and reported. I was then assigned to the Military command of the train guard of our Division to which duty I applied myself during the day. A body of rebel cavalry fired on some of our men without damage and beat a precipitate retreat which was the only incident of the day worth mentioning. After obtaining all the forage we could in that neighborhood the whole party marched back to Stone's River. The loaded wagons were sent into camp and we bivouacked on the river bank. Suffered much from cold. Tuesday, March 3.Started out at daylight this morning taking the Liberty pike. About eight miles beyond the river we found sufficient forage to load our remaining empty wagons. Having loaded them we returned to camp where we arrived late in the evening. During this expedition we obtained more than eight hundred wagon loads of forage mostly corn and 1863 oats. Despite all the exertions of our excellent Commander Col. Waggoner, the soldiers did a great deal of vast pilaging and plundering. This immense cumberous body of men, mules and wagons left a desolate track behind wherever it went. Wednesday, March 4. Spent the day reading resting from the fatigue hardship and exposure of our foraging trip. Thursday, March 5. Was laid up all day with a very sore throat. Slept a considerable portion of the day. Friday, March 6. Made out another muster roll and laid by the remainder of the day being quite unwell. Saturday, March 7. Did little or nothing this morning. This evening visited Lieut. Hardin at the Pioneer camp near the fortifications around Murfreesboro. He was not at his quarters when I arrived. I waited for him until dark and started back to my camp when he returned and called me back. I took supper with him after which we returned to the quarters of Capt. Clemens where the Pioneer officers were holding a Prayer Meeting or Shebang aboard the Great Mogul. Champaign (sic) Sparkling Catawba and Isabella flowed in rivers. Being rather unwell I did not get drunk. I left them in their merriment at an early hour and returned to camp of 3rd Ky. We have orders to have 3 days rations in our haversacks to march at a moment's notice. Sunday, March 8.Spent the day in idleness. Did not march as we expected. Heavy cannonading on the right. Monday, March 9. Struck tents this morning and loaded everything in the wagons ready for a march. Lay upon our camping ground all day without moving. At night pitched our tents in their former places. Sat up until midnight making out Pay Rolls. Tuesday, March 10. Was detailed as Division officer of the day and reported and reported at Division Headquarters at 8 a.m. Spent the day attending to out post duties. Sat up nearly all night making out pay rolls. Wednesday, March 11.Reported at Division Head Quarters at 8 am, turned over my instructions to my successor and was relieved. Returned via Pioneer Camp. Hardin was absent on duty. Found spirits selling at a $1 a drink. Called for wind and drank a pint after which got on my horse and departed. Stopped at Gen. Beatty's Head Quarters where I found a Tailor had established himself and bought a pair of pants and two shirts. Returned to camp 3rd Ky. and spent the remainder of the day making out payrolls. Thursday, March 12.Worked most of the day on my pay rolls and had the satisfaction to get them completed correctly this time and off my hands. Friday, March 13.Lounged about camp doing nothing except attend to some trivial official transactions. Saturday, March 14.Attended to some little official duties in the morning and drilled during the evening. 1863 Sunday, March 15. Attended inspection after which wrote a letter to John T Sender Louisville, Ky. Received a letter from Capt. H.S. Taylor and answered it. Monday, March 16.Spent the morning making out reports of absentees etc. under general order No. 44. Drilled during most of the evening. Tuesday, March 17. Head a novelette and newspapers during the morning and drilled in the evening. Wednesday, March l8. Gen. Rosecrane reviewed our Corps (21st) today. He gave Capt. Morat and Lieut. Hudson particular hell on account of the appearance of some of their men. The review occupied most of the day. I expected to catch it on account of two of my men being out without bayonets but his scruntiny ailed to detect anything wrong. Thursday, March 19. Spent the day in my favorite pursuit "masterly inactivity" except writing a letter to Aunt Mary L. Wadhams Litchfield Conn. Friday, March 20.Commenced work on my new descriptive roll book but my chimney smoked so much I was compelled to abandon my labors. Went over to the camp of 3rd Bat. Pioneers and spent the day with Hardin. Saturday, March 21. Read novelettes, newspapers, etc, and wrote a letter to Capt. James M. Bristow now at New Albany, Indiana, wounded. Quite a spirited engagement took place on our right. I have not as yet learned anything definite from it except that the rebs came out second best. Sunday, March 22.Attended inspection in the morning after which wrote a letter of official business. We have orders to march tomorrow at 8 a.m. Have not the most remote idea where we are going. Monday, March 23.Struck tents and packed up this morning and over to the McMinnville pike where we went into camp. The object of the move I suppose is to adjust our lines for an attack which now seems probable. Spent the day fixing up our camp grounds and quarters. Tuesday, March 24.Heard a few cases as regimental Provost after which read newspapers, etc. A report is in circulation that Bragg has notified Rosecrans that he must either evacuate surrender or get the women and children away from here within two days commencing at ten o'clock this morning or he will paly the devil with us generally. Wednesday, March 25.Read novellettes and newspapers all day. Thursday, March 26.Divided my time this morning between light reading and lounging. In the evening Dr. Forman and I went to the Pioneer camp. Friday, March 27.Was appointed Division officer of the day. Had also under charge of me the pickets of Palmer's front. Was engaged from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. visiting the lines. It rained very hard all night. Visited the lines twice after dark for the purpose of investigating a somewhat curious and suspicious state of affairs out front. 1863 Saturday, March 28. Started out a little before daylight and visited Palmer's front after which returned to Division Head Quarters and reported. After breakfast went to Head Quarters where I met my successor and went with him around the lines. Returned to camp about 1 p.m. ate dinner and took a nap. Late in the evening Lt. Hardin and two other Pioneer officers visited me and remained until 9 p.m. Sunday, March 29. Spent the day reading novels and lounging. Monday, March 30. Attended to some little duties in the morning and drilled during the greater part of the evening. Tuesday, March 31. Read novels and drilled, etc., in course of the day. Wednesday, April 1. Read newspapers novels, ate, this morning. Went to the Pioneer camp in company with Dr. Forman and stayed all evening. Had a few words with W.0. L.P. B. upon the subject of vocal music. Thursday, April 2. Spent the morning reading and lounging and drilled daring the evening. Friday, April 3. Spent the day very much the same as yesterday. Saturday, April 4. Our regiment was paid off today to the 28th day of February by Major Griffin. My pay was $504. Sunday, April 5. Was Brigade officer of the pickets for one of Palmer's Brigades. Remained out on the line all day and night. It was a beautiful day and I spent it very pleasantly reading some of T. S. Arthur's stories. Monday, April 6. Returned to camp between daybreak and sunrise. Went ever to Pioneer camp this evening and stayed until taps. Tuesday, April 7. Attended to some little business matters during the morning and drilled in the evening. Wednesday, April 8. Spent the day about the same as yesterday. Thursday, April 9. Most of the regiment being on picket we had no drill today. I made out a back number Muster Roll for War Dept. the one I had sent in for that purpose having through somebody's carelessness been lost. Friday, April 10. Was engaged most of the day before a board of Survey appointed to audit the claims of soldiers for clothing turned over by order and lost in North Miss. Bowling Green. Ky., and battlefields of Stone River. Capt. H.C. Dunlap was elected Col. of 3rd Ky. this evening. Saturday, April 11. Was engaged before the board of Survey until near noon when Capts. Maret, Hogan and I went to Murfreesboro and remained until 3 or 4 p.m. Sat up late at night playing cards. 1863 Sunday, April 12. Lounged about camp all day doing nothing. Lt. Hardin Was over here this evening. Gens. Crittenden, Wood and Brannonreviewed our Brigade this morning. The "Dirty Third" furnished pickets for the Division today and had not enough men to turn out on review. Monday, April 13. Was engaged with company books and other little official duties during the most of the day. Tuesday, April 14. Spent the day reading and lounging. Nothing of importance transpiring. Wednesday, April 15. Gen. Wood bid an affectionate adieu to his Division today. He was met by the officers of each Brigade at their respective Brigade Head Quarters. He leaves us on account of physical disability. Resolutions were passed by the officers of this Brigade expressing their unfeigned regret that the condition of his health rendered it necessary for him to leave us. Thursday, April 16. Read "Bleak House" newspapers, etc., and lumbered around the balance of the day. Friday, April 17. Was engaged in the lumber trade today except an hour or two spent in reading Bleak House. Saturday, April 18. Capt. Dunlap and I went to Murfreesboro where we splurged around until late in the evening. Sunday, April 19. Attended inspection this morning after which read Bleak House until some time in the afternoon when orders came to be in readiness to march immediately with two days' rations in haversacks and one hundred rounds ammunition. Got ready and lay until dark waiting for the command "forward" when the order was countermanded. The rebel cavalry who were threatening us having retired. Capt. Bristow returned today. Monday, April 20. Our regiment went on picket. Major Bullitt being absent I was left in command of those who remained in camp. Read Bleak House newspapers, etc., all day. Capt. Hogan's resignation returned today accepted. He was out on picket when it came. Tuesday, April 21. Spent the day reading Bleak House, newspapers, etc. Wednesday, April 22. Finished reading Bleak House this hitch. I commenced it something over ten years ago but finding it rather too heavy metal for my youthful mind laid it aside until a few days ago. Thursday, April 23. Studied tactics a little, read newspapers and wrote a letter to R. L. Van Winkle. Friday, April 24. Went on picket as Brigade officer of the day. Nothing of importance occurred on outpost. Saturday, April 25. My part of the line was relieved by a detail from another Division in consequence of which there was considerable confusion and delay in effecting the relief. I did not get off at duty until about noon. Stopped at Brigade Head Quarters and talked to Col. Fyffe about an hour. Brought absentees without leave before Inspector pursuant to order. 1863 Sunday, April 26. Had company inspection this morning and general inspection at 2 p.m. Gen Brannon made a thorough inspection of our encampment. Devoted the day when not on duty to the lumber trade. Monday, April 27. Capt. Dunlap and I went to town this morning and remained until about noon. When we returned to camp his commission had arrived per mail as Colonel of the regiment. At dress parade the officers of the regiment were notified to meet at regimental Head Quarters for the purpose of expressing their choice (according to our usual custom) of a person to fill the office of Lt. Col. caused by the resignation of Daniel R. Collier. Several officers being absent the meeting was dissolved and the officers notified to assemble again at 7:30 p.m. In the meantime written notice was served on detached officers within reach of the hour and purpose of the meeting. The officers being settled the first ballot was taken for Lt. Col. with the following result. Major W.A. Bullitt 11; Capt. John Bowman 1. By a vote of the house Capts. Roberts and Brenan were dropped. The second ballot was taken and resulted Major Bullitt 11; Capt. Tuttle 10, and Capt. Maret 6. Capt. Maret dropped. Third Ballot Major Bullitt 15, Capt. Tuttle 11. Major Bullit recommended for Lt. Col. leaving the office of Major to be filled. First ballot for Major. Tuttle 10, Maret 6, Brennan 7, Roberts 2, Powell 1. Powell dropped. Second ballot Tuttle 12, Maret 6, Brenan 7, Roberts 2. Roberts dropped. Third ballot Tuttle 13, Brennan 7 Maret 6. Maret dropped. Fourth ballot Tuttle 17, Brennan 8. Tuttle declared the choice for Major. The meeting then adjourned. Tuesday, April 28. The regiment being on picket, we having no camp duties to perform Col. Dunlap, Drs. Forman and Scott and I went to town for the purpose of obtaining horses and field and staff paraphernalia. We failed in getting the horses. Sent an application through "the channel" for (48) forty-eight hours leave of absence to visit Nashville for the purpose of purchasing an outfit. Learn our regiment is to be transferred to the 3rd (Harker's) Brigade of this division and the 13th Michigan brought here. Wednesday, April 29. Went to town in company with Drs. Scott and Foreman. We endeavored to obtain saddles but the Ordinance officer was not in his office upon any occasion of our numerous visits. Dr. Rhoarer who has been to Ky. on leave of absence arrived here today. Remained in town until some time in the evening when we returned to camp. Was ordered to take my position as Major. Bullitt his as Lt. Col. etc. Thursday, April 30. Remained in camp today devoting the greater part of my time to the study of tactics keeping more particularly in view of the part pertaining to my new position. In the evening went with several of my brother officers to town for the purpose of going through the hands of the commissary of Musters but had not quite reached our destination when we received orders to return in hot haste an attack appearing iminent. None however was made. The enemy it seems advanced in force to within sight of our vedettes but went back. Friday, May 1. Was detailed as Division officer of the day. Reported at Division and Corps. Hd. Qtrs. at the appointed time and from the latter place accompanied Col. Barnes Corps officer of the day (of the 8th Ky. now commanding a Brigade) around my part of the line. Devoted the day entirely to my duties. 1863 Saturday, May 2. Arose at 2 this morning and made the Grand Rounds. Reached Division Hd. Qtrs. and reported a little after daylight. Reported myself there again at 8:30 a.m. and was relied after which Col. Dunlap and I went to town. We visited Gen. Rosecrans' Hd. qtrs. The Ordinance office, R. R. Depot and numerous other places about town. I bought horse equipment, a pair of Colt's Army pistols, etc. When we returned to camp found my leave of absence had returned granted. Sunday, May 3. Gen. Brannon met the officers of this Brigade at Brigade Head Quarters this morning and was introduced to each on separately. Soon after dinner Capt. Ben Powell, John Hughes and myself went to the R. R. Depot and got aboard the train, Hughes and I bound for Nashville and Powell for Columbia, Ky. on ten days' leave. Just before leaving camp Lt. H. B. Carter who has been absent wounded arrived. He brought me a little box of nik-nax from Miss Mollie S .... . Arrived in Nashville about 5 p.m. Powell and I called on Prof. Cooper with whom we took supper after which we repaired to the Commercial Hotel and took lodging in room No. 15. We went to our room early and sat down and talked until bed time. An officer from Franklin also occupied the same room. Monday, May 4. Spent the day running around making purchases for myself and others of the 3rd Ky. Having gone through the hands of the barber and put on my new suit. I thought I looked so extremely well I could not resist the temptation to have a negative taken for the purpose of having my beautiful image photographed (fool that I was.) (I am writing this in my tent). At night Hughes and I went to the Theatre. Tuesday, May 5. Took the cars this morning and had a delightful trip back to Murfreesboro. The morning was beautiful and every land scape bright. Every scene was charming. At each of the Military posts with which the road at convenient distances is ornamented the garrison turned out and presented arms to us as we passed. This was calculated to cheer us not only on account of the respectful consideration it evinced but the assurance that the very good looking sons of Uncle Sam so imposingly arrayed were awake and jealously watchful over our safety. Arrived at camp, found a number of commissions lying on the table. Took the liberty of opening them as the Colonel was absent expecting to get mine as Major of the 3rd Ky. but what was my astonishment to find Capt. John Brennan commissioned to that office instead of myself. Thought him too much of a gentleman to accept it but have come to a different conclusion from an interview I had with him upon the subject tonight. Wednesday, May 6. Remained in camp all day today my mind too much occupied with recent events to do anything in particular. Brennan accepted the commission as Major of this regiment. I requested him to confine himself to official communications with me to he could of course interpose no objection. Thursday, May 7. This day was spent by all the regt. in moving camp to the 3rd Brigade. Encamped in column of Division. Friday, May 8. Spent the day fixing up our camp. Wrote to Miss Mollie B. Sallee. Went to town and was mustered by commissary of Muster. 1863 Saturday, May 9. In charge of my company worked on breastworks all day. At night wrote a long letter to John S. Van Winkle. Sunday, May 10. After inspection visited the Butler's establishments of this neighborhood. Slept a little on my return after which wrote to Pa. Monday, May 11. In charge of 200 men, 20 N. C. officers, and ten commissioned officers, worked on breastworks all day. Hardin and I took dinner with Lt. Voohees, Co. E., 3rd Bat. Pioneers. Read a novel until late at night. Tuesday, May 12. Read novels, drank ale, etc., all day. Managed to place myself on the outside of about a gallon of the aforesaid seductive fluid. In the evening quite a number of no went bathing in Stone River. Wednesday, May 13. Read novels during the morning and officiated on a board of Survey during most of the evening. Thursday, May 14. Did little or nothing during the morning. After dinner the regiment being relieved for the purpose we had general inspection. This with an hours drill consumed nearly the whole evening. Friday, May 15. In charge of the entire effective force of the regiment worked on fortifications all day. Gen Rosecran visited us this evening. Saturday, May 16. Spent some time this morning finishing up the business of a bond of survey upon which I have been acting after which read Brittish drama and newspapers until late in the afternoon when I commenced writing a letter on a huge piece of writing paper to Mr. John S. Van Winkle. Was engaged at this until 10 p.m. Sunday, May 17. Had inspection this morning and also this evening. Spent the remainder of my time reading "Sketches by Boz." Monday, May 18. Spent the day in a diversity of idle pursuits. Tuesday, May 19. Studied tactics a little and read sketches by Boz. Wednesday,May 20. Lay about camp doing nothing at all except when visiting the Sttler 64th Ohio. Thursday, May 21. In charge of effective strength of the regiment, worked on fortifications. Friday, May 22. Spent the day rolicking around. Capts. Powell and Taylor and ex It. Col. Daniel R. Collier arrived here today. Taylor Collier and I with some other officers of the regt. had a grandspree on ale. Saturday, May 23. Continued our ale spree all day from Sutler to Sutler. 1863 Sunday, May 24. Had company inspection this morning and about 11 turned out on color line to receive Gen. Wood who has returned to the command of his old Division. Spent the evening drinking ale. Wallandigham passed through here late this evening to his banishment into the land of Dixie. Monday, May 25. In charge of effective force of regiment, worked on fortifications. Thursday, May 26. Spent the greater part of the morning looking over tactics and attended officer's school of instruction from one until three p.m. Knocked around promiscuously during the remainder of the evening. Wednesday, May 27. Had four drills today. Was put through like the devil. Also recited a long lesson. Thursday, May 28. Spent the day bulging around except when interrupted in that delightful employment by the aforesaid officers' school of instruction nor diurnally inflicted upon us. Friday, May 29. Read a few tactics and much light matter this morning. Attended officer's school of instruction from one until 2:30 p.m. Officers who are on fatigue duty out on the breastworks from 6 until 11 a.m. and from 3 to 6 p.m. besides the fatigue of walking there and back are getting very tired of having to study and recite during their entire time of rest. Saturday, May 30. Did little else besides prepare and recite a long lesson in tactics. Sunday, May 31. Had about half a dozen inspection which with a thousand little acts of preparation consumed about all my time until late in the evening when I wrote a letter to Pa in answer to one received from him yesterday. Hardin, Taylor and I gen order No. 25. Monday, June 1. Did little else besides attend the school. Dan Collier and John Hughes left here today. Tuesday, June 2. In charge of effective strength of regt., worked on fortifications during the hours above mentioned and attended school during the time I wanted to rest. Detailed upon Gen. Court Martial. Wednesday, June 3. Knocked about promiscuously during the morning and attended Court Martial during the evening. Received order late this evening to fill haversakcs and knapsack with provision and get everything in readiness of an immediate movement. Made the required preparation inspected and reported. It is rumored our army is moving forward. Thursday June 4. Attended Court Martial or rather Military Commission into which we are now resolved all day except an hour at noon. Cannonading has been going on all evening out front. Appears to be only about a section on each side and not more than ten miles distant but rujor says they are heavy guns as far off as Franklin at which place the Madame says a pretty severe fight has taken place in which we were worsted. 1863 I have no confidence in the report and think it a skirmish on the Shelbyville pike. Ir regt. turned over their old camp Dick Robinson muskets this evening and drew Enfield rifles. Late at night had a delightful serenade by the Pioneer Glee Club. Friday, June 5. Was sick abed all day with something like Billieous Fever. Saturday, June 6. Lay up all day sick. Serenade at Hd. Qtrs. Sunday, June 7. Lay abed about all day. Never was so perfectly overcome by stupor. Monday, June 8. Our Brigade moved to the front today taking its position upon the right of the Division. I rode to our present camp in an ambulance and remained in it until they commenced pitching tents. Tuesday, June 9. Divided my time between wallowing and poking around. Wednesday, June 10. Stupidity getting the better of me I slept all day and all night. Greatly annoyed through the day by flies. Thursday, June 11. Spent the greater part of my time in a reclining posture. Drank a little butter milk and repented of same in a reasonable time afterwards. Friday, June 12. Understood there was to be a man hung and thought the sight would help me if I could only get there. Concluded I would try it as the distance is only about half a mile. Much fatigued at length arrived upon the ground. Fine crowd probably four thousand. Stood around in hot sun until became very sick. Borrowed Dr. Rhoarer's horse and returned to camp. Saturday, June 13. Kept close about my quarters all day rather more unwell than for the last day or two. A man was shot nearly in sight of my camp but did not feel quite as much disposed to witness an execution as on yesterday so did not attend. Sunday, June 14. Lay about my quarters in a very weak and stupid condition. Put in an application for leave of absence to go to Ky. Approved by Colonel and Med. Dep. Regt. also Med. Dep. Brigade. Monday, June 15. The greater part of the day spent in preparing for and inspecting regt. Was around looking on most of the time. Received a letter from Pa of 10th Inst. Tuesday, June 16. Stayed about my quarters reading and lounging feeling very trifling. Wednesday, June 17. Stayed about my quarters until about noon when I received notice to report to Med. Directors of Division and Corps touching my application for leave of absence. It seems my paper was detained by some mischance at Brigade Hd. Qtrs. My interviews with the Mds. consumed the entire evening. Orders concerning our inspection of May 31 were read on dress parade this evening. Companies G and I were censured for condition of arms. The guns that brought censure upon us no doubt bore an honorable part in the Revolutionary War as flint locks but ought to have been condemned instead of being changed to percussion and thrust upon us. 1863 Thursday, June 18. Stayed about camp all day except while out watching and giving some little supervision to the drilling of my company. We had Division drill this evening the evolutions of which I witnessed with considerable interest. We have had Brigade and Division Drills almost every day since we came out front but I have been too unwell to go out to the drill ground. Friday, June 19. Was about my quarters until about noon when I received leave of absence for twenty days--five more than I asked for. Ate dinner packed up my valise got into an ambulance and went to the depot. Hence I met Lt. Col. Waterman of the 100th Ill. on his way to Chicago on sick leave. We went together to Nashville and put up at the St. Cloud Hotel. Some important papers were entrusted to me to mail at Louisville for which I receipted. I was instructed to destroy them in case the train should be captured by the rebels. A t night went to the new Theatre. Saturday, June 20. Took the cars this morning for Louisville. Took dinner at Cave City. Had a very pleasant trip through to Louisville. Put up at the Louisville Hotel a little after 6 p.m. Lt. Col. Waterman and I occupied room No.101. At night went to the Theatre where I met John M. Hughes. After talking with him a little I looked across the house and saw Dr. Clemens and Miss Tip Sanders. Went around and chatted them a little. A Miss Eli from Union Co., Ky. was also with Dr. Clemens. I made her acquaintance and secretly resolved to call on her and Miss Tip before leaving the city. Met Lt. Col. Bullitt soon after my arrival in the city who accompanied me to the P. 0. where I mailed the document I had with me to the Chief of Ordinance at Washington City. Sunday, June 21. Spent the day knocking about the city promiscuously. Met with a number of acquaintance, Tom Sander, Ben Coffey, et al. Monday, June 22. Knocked around all morning attending to business for myself and others. Drew $253.75 pay for March and April. Spent the afternoon very agreeably with Miss Tip Sanders and Miss Eli. When I returned to the Hotel we met with Capt. Maret and Lt. Snoden P. Worsham. At night went to witness the Theatrical performances. Tuesday, June 23. Took the care for Lebanon this morning. Lt. Worsham went with me as far as the Lebanon Junction, Will Cecil to Perryville. We were joined by Mr. J.T. Sanders at Brooks Station. At St. Mary's met with Miss Mollie E. Sallee on her way to Columbia. I was truly glad to behold the benevolent face of a Wayne County lady friend and regretted very much my obligations to take a different road at Lebanon. Sanders, Cecil and Myself took stage for Danville where we arrived about 6 p.m. Here met Messrs. J.L. Van Winkle, B. S. Buchanan, W.A. Buster, N. D. Ingram and Chesley Toler with whom I mixed around until late bedtime. Wednesday, June 24. Knocked around with my friends during the forenoon. Messrs. C.H. Buster and J.T. Wilhite came over from Stanford this morning. They are just from Monticello and report the rebels all gone from there. W. H. Spencer and lady passed through here today en route for Lancaster. 1863 Thursday, June 25. Spent the day knocking about through town. Messrs. J. A. Huffaker, Joshua Berry and Richard Burnett arrived here from Wayne Co. today with a lot of mules. Friday, June 26. Intended to have started to Monticello today but did not get off on account of rain. Remained in doors pretty closely all day reading and discussing war items principally. Much excitement over Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania. Morgan reported as menacing our southern border with a formidable gang. Saturday, June 27. Messrs. C.H. Buster, W.A. Buster, Chesley Toler, John S. Van Winkle, Richard Burnett and myself started for Monticello this morninG.W.A. Buster and J.S. Van Winkle went in a buggy via Crab Orchard while the rest of us went through by Mr. T. J. Jones'es horseback. We took dinner with Mr. Jones. We reached Williams's about sundown and put up for the night. I was quite unwell and it rained on us nearly the whole way. Sunday, June 28. Started on soon after breakfast and arrived at Somerset about noon. We were favored with quite a number of drenching showers on the road. Phil arrived at Spmerset from Monticello about 1 p.m. on his way to rejoin his regiment. Met with Judge M. P. Buster, E.L. Van Winkle and a number of my old Somerset friends with whom I made merry during the evening. Monday, June 29. Splurged around town promiscuously all day. Indication not favorable for my proceeding to Monticello so I sent Pa word to cone to Somerset and bring Mary with him. Reports of skirmishing with Morgan down about Creelsboro. Affairs becoming critical in Pennsylvania. Gen. Geor. C. Meade placed in command of the Army of the Potomac relieving "fighting Jo Hooker." Those who lost their horses in the East Tennessee raid under Col. Sanders pretty much all getting in. J.S. Van Winkle and W.A. Buster arrived. Tuesday, June 30. Mixed around town all day. Took supper and remained over night with Mr. B. Z. Van Winkle. Miss Mollie Phillips vas there. Miss Mary Milton and her brother Tidbald Milton came up after supper and remained until late bed time. Rosecrans reported advancing but not generally credited. Thought to be only a cavalry reconnoisance stoutly supported by Infantry. Wednesday, July 1. Knocked around town discussing the war news now very rapidly increasing in interest until about noon when Pa and Mary, Uncle Sherman Tuttle arrived in town. they stopped with Mr. E.L. Van Winkle. I spent the evening with them and went up after her and remained until late bed time. A battle imminent in Pennsylvania. Rosecrans certainly advancing. Affiars at Vicksburg going on all right. Morgan threatening below here. Wohlford fighting his advance. Thursday, July 2. Was very unwell today having severe dysentery and did not go up to Mr. Van Winkle's to see Mary until after supper. stayed all night with Mr. Van Winkle. Slept with Pa. A great battle raging near Gettysburg, Pa. Wohlford's Cavalry brought about twelve of Morgan's gang into Somerset and lodged them in the Courthouse. 1863 Friday, July 3. After breakfast this morning accompanied Mary and Miss Mollie Phillips around on a shopping expedition which lasted until noon. Took dinner with Mr. Van Winkle. About 2 p.m. Pa and Mary left for home intending to go as far as Uncle Sherman's. Encouraging news from the great battle still raging near Gettysburg. I have been quite unwell all day. Saturday, July 4. Stayed the principal part of the day about W. McKee Fox's office suffering considerably with dysentery. National salutes were fired by two or three batteries at morning noon and night. Was sick and sat up nearly all night. Sunday, July 5. All the mounted troops stationed about here moved out this morning at 2 a.m. Morgan is somewhere in the vicinity of Liberty. Quite a formidable force of Federals are endeavoring to gather around him. John S. Van Winkle, Phil and myself started for Stanford about 10 this morning. Took dinner at Williams' and reached Stanford about 9 p.m. I was sick and was very nearly overcome by exhaustion. Put up at Warrens. Monday, July 6. Was very unwell all day. Placed myself under treatment of Dr. McRoberts. Sent my horse over to Danville. A number of exciting rumors afloat with regard to Morgan's operations. Twentieth Ky. stationed at Lebanon reported captured. Three or four regiments of mounted infantry arrived here this evening. Tuesday, July 7. Remained in my room all the forenoon. Have been under the treatment of Dr. McRoberts since yesterday morning. Think my condition somewhat improved. After dinner hired a buggy and driver and came over to Danville. Reported capture of the 20th Ky. confirmed. They were paroled and are expected to arrive here tonight. The people are preparing to give them a warm and hospitable reception. Reliable news has just reached us of the surrender of Vicksburg. The boys are making considerable demonstrations on the streets. Wednesday, July 8. Remained about my room all day suffering considerably. Placed myself under treatment of Dr. McKee. The 20th Ky. arrived here about noon. The citizens had a splendid dinner prepared for them upon their arrival. A number of speeches were made. They were received by the citizens more particularly the ladies with many very flattering demonstrations. Thursday, July 9. Was confined to my room all day. Nothing of particular interest came under my observation. My leave of absence expired today. Friday, July 10. Lay abed most of the day. Am little or no better. Saturday, July 11. Remained in my room. The troops under Gen. Carter lately stationed at Somerset arrived here today. Monday, July 12. Lounged about all day feeling very unwell and impatient to be on my way to rejoin my regiment. A great many of the shoulder strap gentry about here today indulged rather too freely in the use of ardent spirits. 1863 Monday, July 13. Stayed about Sneed House all day. Mrs. H.S. Taylor arrived in town this evening on her way to Columbia. Tuesday, July 14. Phil, John Hughes and I started for Louisville via Nicholasville and Lexington. Took dinner at Nicholasville while there called on Miss Charlotte Duncan. Josh Berry got on the cars at a little station a few miles out of Lexington and went with us to Louisville. We put up at the Galt House. After supper started out in company with Josh Berry, John Hughes and Phil to obtain a pass over the L. &. N. R. R. I was gobbled up by the Provost guard for not having a city pass and taken by a very circuitous route to the Provost Marshall's office. Phil and Hughes went with me. They passed as citizens. After considerable delay on account of the absence of this officer and that one I was allowed a pass back to my Hotel without being able to obtain my travelling pass. Retired at a late hour weary and unwell. Berry, Phil and I occupied Boom No. 65. Wednesday, July 15. Knocked around the city fixing up to start South. Met Dr. J. Richardson with whom I had a long talk. Got a prescription from him. Got our passes in course of the day. Thursday, July 16. John Hughes, Levi Moore, Phil and I took the cars this morning. Took dinner at Cave City. Here Phil met with a Captain of his regiment who informed him where it was. Parted from Phil at Bowling Green. Hughes Moore and I went on to Nashville. I stopped at the Lt. Cloud. Went up to the Capitol and obtained a pass to McMinnville expecting to find my regiment somewhere near there. Afterwards however met Lt. John W. Warren on his way home on sick leave who informed me it was at Hillsboro. Friday, July 17. Took the cars and travelled via Murfreesboro and Tullahoma at which latter place changed cars and took freight train for Manchester. At Tullahoma met C. McBeath and Frank Green. We got off at Manchester late in the evening and after considerable difficulty succeeded in getting lodging at one house and our supper at another. We lodged with Prank Emerson who formerly worked in the tailor's shop in Monticello with Gatewood and Duncan and ate at Gen. (formerly of KY. militia) Emerson. They were both extensively acquainted through my section of the State of Kentucky and we had a long chat over "twenty years ago" and the principal characters then and still upon the stage of action. Saturday, July 18. Remained in Manchester until after dinner when we got on a train sent from our Division for provisions and rode out to camp near Hillsboro. Sunday,July 19. Was officer of the day. Wrote a long letter to Pa. Monday, July 20. Attended to some little official business and the rest of the day lay about my quarters being in rather feeble health. Tuesday, July 21. Was Brigade officer of the day but after going around the lines once found myself too unwell for the night tour and was relieved by Capt. J. M. Bristow who kindly volunteered his services in my stead. 1863 Wednesday, July 22. Remained about my quarters reading newspapers and novelettes, etc. Thursday, July 23. Attended to some little official matters, read a little, wrote to John S. Van Winkle and in the evening attended inspection and drill in company parade grounds. Friday, July 24. Did some reading and writing and attended inspection and drill in the evening. Saturday, July 25. Read Princess of Hansfield (by Eugene Sue) and attended inspection and drill in the evening. Sunday, July 26. Was regimental officer of the day. Duties light. Finished Princess of Hansfield. Bowdrie's stock of Sutler's goods came this evening. Several officers of the regiment amused themselves by experiments to ascertain how much Champaign it would require to make them drunk. Monday, July 27. Spent some time this morning examining and correcting little errors and deficiencies in my Pay Rolls. Drank some little Champaign through the day and attended inspection and drill late in the evening. Wrote to Dr. E. Richardson. Tuesday, July 28. The Paymaster paid our regiment off today. I was busy all day attending to my own transactions with that benevolent official and in assisting others in straightening up some little irregularities whereby their men would have been losers. At night Champaign and Catawba flowed freely. Several drunk. Wednesday, July 29. Spent the day attending to various little matters pertaining to my own individual business and in frollicking around except while engaged with the usual evening inspection and drill. Thursday, July 30. Read newspapers, novelettes, etc., and attended customary inspection and drill. Lt. J.L. Hardin was arrested on charge of being intoxicated. Friday, July 31. Attended to some little official business, read newspapers, etc. Inspection and drill in the evening. This was our semi-monthly inspection and every one put his best foot foremost. The regiment never before bore so good an inspection and probably never will. Saturday, August 1. Wrote to John S. Van Winkle. Received a letter from Phil who is still at Russellville. Col. Monton with a Brigade of calvary and a battery passed through our camp today enroute as we understand for Kentucky. Lt. Hardin was released from arrest. Sunday, August 2. Wrote to Pa and to Chas. Marshall, Esq. of my company. Had inspection this evening. Monday, August 3.Attended Court Martial this forenoon. It is the same of which I was appointed a member and served a few days before my recent illness. I oat. learned a day or two since that I am still a member. Supposed some one had been detailed in my place. At noon we 1863 adjourned over until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning in consequence of a suspension of proceeding in the case now pending. As the Ky. election is going on today we concluded to take the vote of our regiment. Result Bramlette 353 Wickliffe 4. Tuesday, August 4. Attended Court Martial this morning but our business being in such a condition we could not proceed with it. We adjourned over until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Spent the remainder of the day reading Oliver Twist (Dickens) and the daily newspapers. Wednesday, August 5. Spent the entire day at Hillsboro upon the Court Martial. Got through with all the cases on docket and will probably be dissolved this week. At night read Oliver Twist. Thursday, August 6. My 26th birthday. Spent the day reading Oliver Twist novelettes and newspapers. Friday, August 7. Finished Oliver Twist. Lay about camp all day exempt from duty by regulations three days not having expired since I sat on Court Martial. Saturday, August 8. Being wash day had no military duty to perform. Read novelettes and newspapers all day. Most of the regt. went somewhere out in the country to a Union meeting of the citizens of this county. Sunday, August 9. Attended Inspection and reception of Gen. Wood and Col. Harker and their staffs. Read novels and newspapers the remainder of the day. Church tonight after supper. Monday, August 10. Drilled this morning in the newfangled skirmish drill so happily adapted to getting men killed. Attended to some little official business and did some reading until 6 o'clock p.m. when we had betallion drill until dark. Tuesday, August 11. Was officer of the day today. Our Sutler arrived with a large lot of drinkables. The Sanitary Commission visited us today. I was busy all day directing the efforts of the entire regiment to have our camp in condition to receive company. Towards the latter part of the evening the regiment commneced getting drunk and slightly riotous. I was busy making arrests until nearly midnight. I had about twenty as boisterous cusses at the guard station as I ever listened to. Wednesday, August 12. Was relieved this morning at 8 o'clock. Spent the greater portion of the day posting up my clothing accounts preparatory to making out my report for the month of July. Drilled from a 6 p.m. until dark. Thursday, August 13. Drilled this morning and preferred charges against some of those who were cutting up so extensively day before yesterday. Drilled with batallion from 6 until dark. August 14. Drilled this morning and later this evening. Spent the interval reading. Ball at Hillsboro tonight. Did not go. Wrote to J.S. Van Winkle. 1863 Saturday, August 15. Spent the day attending to little matters necessary to complete the outfit of my company for active field service. Had general inspection this evening. The whole regiment was in splendid trim. Sunday, August 16. Very early this morning an orderly awoke me with the announcement that we would march as soon as the men could eat breakfast and pack up. About 9 a.m. we had our rations and the limited conveniences allowed us packed and were on the road toward Pelham. Our regiment was scattered along with our Brigade train for the purpose of helping the wagons over bad places in the road. When a mile or two on our way were overtaken by a heavy thunder storm accompanied with a drenching rain of several hours duration. The road ran through low swampy ground which owing to the rain and the great number of heavily laden wagons passing over it became of very difficult passage almost there. We travelled four or five miles out of our way for the purpose of finding the worst road the country affords very much to the discontent of our men upon whom every mile entailed an amount of drudgery that would have discouraged old Sysaphies himself. Passed through Pelham and bivouacked about midnight on the banks of Elk River. We got something to eat and a boute of brandy from our wagon. Our pipes and other little arrangements kept us up until 2 a.m. We only marched about twelve miles today but every one will be a wrinkle on our brows in after life. Monday, August 17. Reveillee at 3 this morning. Resumed our march at 4:30. When about half way up Cumberland Mountain, halted, stacked arms and returned to the foot of the hill. Our half of the right wing under Capt. Ben Powell unloaded half the baggage of our regimental train and helped the wagons up the hill with the remainder. The remainder of the right wing remained behind under charge of Capt. J. M. Bristow for the purpose of guarding the baggage taken out of the wagons and loading it when the wagons returned. One half of the left wing under Capt. H.S. Taylor lightened the first nine wagons of the Division supply train of half its freight and assisted the remainder. I remained behind with the other half of the left wing to guard and reload the wagons on their return with the rations taken off. Took a short map this evening in the bed of a dry creek. It was the first bed I have slept in for some time and I don't care if I never sleep in another (like this). It was however better than sleeping in the woods with bugs and ants crawling in my ears and up the legs of my pants. About 10 p.m. went and put up with Capt. Bristow who happened to be the fortunate possessor of two or three blankets. Remained with him until about 12 when the wagons commenced coming down the hill. Got up and knocked around among the wagons on the lookout for those I expected to load but did not meet up with any I recognized. Was afraid of missing my train so browsed about promiscuously until. Tuesdy, August 18.Continued browsing about until 2 a.m. When learning the wagons would not start up the mountain until daylight I accepted Dr. Rhoarer's invitation to share his cot (which he had just taken out of a wagon near by) and slept until 4 a.m. Started up the "mountain a little before sunrise and reached the top about 9 a.m. The rear of the train gained the top about an hour afterwards when we took up our line of march. Our regiment was again detailed to help the along ten wagons being assigned to each company. When we reached the point where the road intersects the Tracy City Coal R. R., Hardin, Akers, myself and a part of my company took crosstie passage to 1863 avoid the mud thinking the R. R. and wagon road ran parallel to each other. We travelled with all possible speed along the R. R. route until 4 p.m. when we struck the R. R. again at Giggard Creek Bridge far ahead of our regt. We waited nearly two hours before the vacant place we left caught up with us when we went on a mile farther than Tracy City and bivouacked. About ten miles made today. Wednesday, August 19. Had reveillee at 3 a.m. Marched at the first streaks of dawn. The 64th Ohio was in front of the entire division and our regiment immediately in their rear. Both regiments considered it a trial march and did their best. Cheers of defiance went up from first one regiment and then the other at frequent intervals throughout the day. The double quick step was often resorted to by each. When we reached the point of descent from the mountain both regiments ran all the way down the hill. Oar regiment got down in tolerably good order but the 64th was considerably scattered. We were formed upon our camping ground just breaking into column when the 64 came up. Marched 28 miles. Camped near Thurman's. Thursday, August 20. Lay in camp all day with but little to do. Wrote to John S. Tan Winkle and to Mary. My company went out under Lt. Hardin and Akers to hunt Peach Brandy but found none. Friday, August 21. Our regiment was ordered forward to work the road up Walden's ridge. Two days were given us but we got through today and reached camp about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, August 22. Lay quietly in camp until nearly noon when the "long roll" was sounded and we were hurried out front as far as Sequatchie River where we selected a suitable position and awaited the enemy. The cause of alarm was a large body of rebel cavalry seen in the neighborhood heading towards our encampment. When it was ascertained the rebels would probably not visit us we had a Brigade drill the remainder of the evening. The men suffered greatly from heat. Sunday, August 23. The day was mostly taken up with inspections and preparation for a forward movement. Wrote again to Mr. John M. Van Winkle. Monday, August 24. Attended to various little official duties during the morning and drilled Brigade drill during the greater part of the evening. Tuesday, August 25. Notified we would have general inspection this evening but was for some reason deferred until tomorrow evening. Had company inspection only. Spent the most of the day playing poker. Got out of it without its costing me anything for a wonder so I quit that game "sine die". Wednesday, August 26. Spent the morning reading Littel's Living Age, etc. In the evening was appointed field officer of the Pickets for the Brigade. While at one of the posts giving instructions to the Lt. in command the horse I was riding suddenly and without apparent cause commenced rearing and plunging. He first fell nearly straight backwards with me upon a stack of loaded guns which he scattered in every direction then reared straight up and came back against tree by which process my left thigh was broken and then took a fair fall of his own of which 1863 he had the exclusive enjoyment. Those on duty at the post picked me up promptly and sent for a Surgeon. Two or three presently came with an ambulance, but I was suffering too much pain to be hauled in so they sent for a littler (sic) and had me carried in to our regimental Hospital. My leg which had only been temporarily splinted and bandaged was then dressed by Dr. Rhoarer and Dr. Todd our Brigade Medical Director. I suffered the most excruciating pain and was delirious part of the evening and night. Received letters from Pa and Miss Mollie Sallee. Thursday, August 27. Dr. Blair, Div. Med. Dir., Dr. Todd Brigade, Med. Dir. and Dr. McMahon came to see me this morning. They concluded my leg bad drawn up too much so they made a big splint and lashed my leg to it after stretching it about an inch and a half. The process was almost as painful as the first breaking. I suffered very much in the course of the day, and night. Every kindness and attention that could be thought of was shown me by those in immediate attendance upon me and the officers and men of the regiment generally. Friday, August 28. Lay all day and night as I have done since I was hurt without being able to move or sit up, suffering very much in mind as well as body. The Drs. all agree I cannot be removed from here for a considerable length of time and the question is what is to become of me. If left alone or with a small guard the guerrillas are good for me besides I should be without medical attention and many of the comforts I would enjoy if with the army. Col. Wilder hung three of four fellows about here the other day and if I fall into rebel hands my chance if fair to adorn a tree as a retaliation. Saturday, August 29. It is same thing over with me today as every day lying flat of my back taking the world as easy as circumstances will permit. Sunday, August 30. No change in my condition or position. Am very weary of this lying life which would seem rather remarkable for one belonging to the Legal profession yet is nevertheless honest truth. Hardin, Warren and others afforded me some relief by reading to me. Monday, August 31. Spent today as yesterday and the day before. Orders to march came late this evening. The troops are to move at 5 tomorrow morning. Capt. Taylor and Dr. Rhoarer have been out through the neighborhood looking for a house at which to leave me but their exertion proved fruitless. Gen. Wood orders I shall be moved. I am truly grateful for it as I would much prefer taking my chances that way than remain. He directs I shall have an ambulance, A Surgeon (Dr. McMahon 64th) my company as an escort and travel ahead of the troops of the Division. Tuesday, September 1. Started out about daybreak this morning according to Gen. Wood's order. Travelled Just in front of Gen. Wood and Staff. He rode up twice during the day and inquired how I stood it Passing over rough road gave me the most excruciating pain it was ever my fortune to suffer. About 31/2 p.m. arrived within about 3 miles of Jasper and halted as we were informed our brigade would encamp there. When the regiment came up the Hospital tent was pitched and I was taken ambulance and carried in. 1863 Wednesday, September 2. With six of my men as an escort and Dr. Rhoarer I was hauled to Bridgeport. I suffered considerably on the road but would have done well enough had it not been for the ambulance driver's recklessness in running across the R. R. track. My leg was jerked about so severely that it hurt me worse than the whole day's drive. Was driven to the Gen. Field Hospital on top of the hill at Bridgeport and taken into a tent. Remained there until about sunset when I was carried down the R. R. track and put on board a freight train bound for Stevenson, Ala. Where I arrived some time after dark. Dr. Rhoarer, H. B. Wright and C. W. Dutton came on to Stevenson with me while the others who started with me this morning remained at Bridgeport. The cars did not hurt me very much though I suffered much from fear of sudden jerks which are by no seas of rare occurrence on those miserable Southern Rail Roads. When we arrived near Stevenson, Ala., the cars stopped and Dr. Rhoarer went out to find some men to assist in carrying me to the gen. Field Hospital. Fortunately he came across some Pioneers detached from our Division who cheerfully gave the required assistance and I soon found myself on a comfortable mattress seeking not without some degree of success to sleep off the fatigue and horror of my last two days' travel. Thursday, September 3. Lt. Murrary, Sergts. McFarland and Writht of company, Sergt. Mundy of Co. A and several others of the Pioneers from our regiment came to see me. Dr. Rhoarer, H. B. Wright and C. W. Dutton left on the cars this morning for the regiment. The Hospital I am in contains about a dozen officers none of whom are much sick and many a fine joke passes around. Those who are able have shown me much kind attention. Friday, September 4. Nothing of particular interest occurred today. Spent my bane reading newspapers and scraps in old magazines when not suffering too much. Wrote to J.S. Van Winkle and to Pa. Saturday, September 5. Remained strictly in status quo amusing myself with such reading matter as fell in my way. All the officers from my tent except myself were shipped to Nashville. Wrote to Mary. Sunday, September 6. Spent my time reading the old Testament which I found quite interesting. Monday, September 7. Lay and read all day. Have suffered some lass pain than usual. Charley Carter arrived here this evening on his way from Gen. Hospital, Nashville, to his regiment. He stayed all night with me. Tuesday, September 8. Read part of the time today and devoted part to writing a letter to Miss Mollie E. Sallee. Charley Carter still remains. Wednesday, September 9. Spent the day reading Marryatt's King's Own Thursday, September 10. Finished King's Own and wrote to Dr. E. Richardson., Charley Carter left on the cars this evening for the regiment. Friday, September 11.Suffered considerably today with a pain in my side and back. Read newspapers, etc., and wrote to Dr. C.A. Cox. 1863 September 12. Read most of the day. Wrote to Lt. J.L. Hardin. September 13. Nursed my leg most of the morning. The greatest part of the evening was consumed in having my leg dressed in a starch bandage. The operation was very painful. September 14. Divided my time principally between reading newspapers old magazines, etc., and nursing my leg which continues very painful. September 15. Spent the day reading novels, magazines, newspapers, etc. and playing checkers. Nursed my leg all night. Wednesday, September 16. My leg pained me so today I was able to sit mt very little. Wrote a letter to Pa. Had the starch bandage cut off of my leg and bathed it most of the evening. It is very much swollen. Had a joint splint put on it late this evening. Slept scarcely any at night. Thursday, September 17. Devoted the day to reading the Hunted Chief a Mexican story which I finished. Friday, September 18. Read magazines, newspapers, etc. and wrote to Dan Collier, Bryantsville, Ky. Several officers who have been here for several days left for Nashville this morning. Saturday, September 19. Spent the day reading such trash as fell in my way. Rumors reached us tonight of fighting out front. Sunday, September 20. Sat up but very little today owing to severe pain in my leg. The Surgeon took the bandage off tonight when the rather amusing discovery was made that my leg was broken in two places instead of one. It appears somewhat singular that this little circumstance should escaped the observation of the many scientific gentlemen of the Medical profession who have operated upon it. (Since found incorrect) Report of fighting out front confirmed. Monday, September 21. News of fighting out front has been pouring in all day but nothing definite with regard to extent or result. No particulars have as yet reached us. Tuesday, September 22. News of a great battle south of Chattanooga continues to reach us. A few of those slightly wounded have commenced coming in. They represent our army as greatly outnumbered at every point and badly cut up. Our army is gradually retiring stoutly contesting the ground inch by inch. No news from my regiment. Wednesday, September 23. Large numbers of those only slightly wounded have been pouring in all day. They represent the battle as worse than that of Stone River. There is a report that the Army of the Cumberland has been reinforced by one or two Corps from the Army of the Mississippi but that is doubted. Burnside had not joined Rosecrans at last accounts. Some wounded from the 3rd Ky. came in on the cars tonight. My faithful nurse, Jake Roehm learned from them that one Captain of our regiment had been killed and a great many of the line officers wounded. I learned no names. I sent him back to learn the names of the killed and wounded but he was unable to find them again. 1863 Thursday, September 24. Perk Payne of Co. F (wounded) came to see me this morning. From him I learned with painful regret the death of Captain Henry S. Taylor, Co. H. During the day I was visited by two more of our wounded Jas. M. Sixton, Co. E and Mason Pepplewell of my company. They left the next day after Payne did. They confirm the death of Capt. Taylor and report as rounded Lt. Bradshaw, Co. A (dangerously in both thighs) Lt. Salmons, Co. E (badly in the arm also captured) Lt. Powell, Co. F (Lost part of an ear) Lt. J.L. Hardin Co. G (slightly in the leg) Lt. W. H. Hudson, Co. H (badly in the thigh). Killed Sergts. Hendrickson, Co. F., Haynes, Co. G., and Burrows, Co. B. Private Woodford Anderson, Co. E was also killed. They represent the regiment very badly cut up. Wrote to Gov. Bramlette. Friday, September 25. Wounded brought in as fast as the cars can bring them from Bridgeport. The greater part of them are sent on through to Nashville. A large train of ambulances also arrived here late this evening. Guerrillas have made two or three attempts to cut our R. R. communication with the rear today but have been baffled. Three companies negro troups left here today to reinforce some station. Saturday, September 26. Nothing of special importance transpired today. Wounded continually pour in here the worst cases to remain while the others merely have their wounds dressed and take the next train for Nashville. Have learned nothing farther from my regt. today. Sunday, September 27. Spent the day as usual reading novels, magazines. newspapers, etc. Monday, September 28. Today has been the same old thing as every other day. Strange to say we are unable to get a syllable of news from the front. Drs. Ball and Workman attending Surgeons of my ward (B) put a splendid starch bandage on my leg this evening, which occupied their time and my undivided attention from noon until nearly night. Tuesday, September 29. Spent the greater part of the day about as usual reading talking playing checkers, etc. Wrote to Mr. Warner Hardin. Made application to be transferred to Hospital at Nashville. Learn McCook and Crittenden are relieved for the present. Wednesday, September 30. Was taken aboard Hospital train for the purpose of being transported to Nashville this morning at 8 o'clock but we were compelled to wait until several trains bearing troops from the Potomac passed on towards the front before we could start. Did not get started until 3 p.m. and were compelled to switch off so often that we did not reach Tullahoma until midnight where I will close this day and commence on. Thursday, October 1. We lay at Tullahoma about two hours during which time three or four trains crowded with Eastern troops passed us bound for the front to reinforce Rosecrans. I was compelled to keep a constant watch over my leg so I did not get to sleep a wink during the whole trip. Passed Murfreesboro a little after daylight. Found there two or three more trains loaded with troops. Met more troop between Murfreesboro and Nashville. Arrived at Nashville a little after noon. I was handled very roughly and carelessly while being taken from 1863 the cars to an ambulance and once very narrowly escaped being crushed between two trains. They hurt me severely several times for which I complimented the with a volley. I was hauled to Hospital No. 17 as badly conducted an institution as it has been my misfortune to be connected with less my first impressions are very greatly at fault. Friday, October 2. Wrote to Pa and to Mr. John T. Sanders. Got my leg over the edge of my bed and sat up straight a little for the first time since I was hurt. If I was in jail I could scarcely be less comfortably situated than in this hospital and if excommunicated could scarcely have less attention shown me. Damn everything and everybody connected with this institution. I would much rather be in Libby prison. Saturday, October 3. The dull hours dragged heavily along until about 10 o'clock this morning when the door of my cell was thrown open and in stepped Mr. Warner Hardin of Oldham Co., Ky. (Jim's father). He is just from Stevenson, Ala. having gone there partly on my account and partly to hear from Jim. I was truly rejoiced to see him and felt my spirits much revived by a conversation with him of about an hour's duration. He insists on taking me home with him and has set about obtaining a leave of absence for me. I wish him success with all my heart as I shall die with the blues if I stay here much longer. I had intended to visit him before returning to my regiment though would have preferred waiting until my convalescence was so far advanced that I would not be troublesome. At his instance I wrote a long letter to Jim though I doubt whether it will reach him for some considerable length of time. Sunday, October 4. I have been sitting up most of the day and have felt considerably enlivened by the prospect of getting away from this cursed Hell hole. My leave of absence bas not yet returned though I look for it tonight. Mr. Hardin will be here by daylight tomorrow morning ad assist in getting me to and on the cars if my papers arrive. Monday, October 5. My papers reached me last night about 11 o'clock True to his word Mr. Hardin visited me at the Officers Hospital No. 17 and got me to and on the cars. I lay on a litter across the backs of the seats and rode very comfortably to Louisville. At the depot in the latter place I found a kind hearted old Dr. who of his own accord without appointement or enrolment visits the cars every time they arrive from Nashville for the purpose of directing the handling of helpless wounded soldiers whilst they are being taken form the cars. I was taken. out put in an ambulance and taken to the Louisville Hotel. Got off my litter and sat upon a sofa until 11 p.m. in the hopes of seeing some of my friends but none happened to be among the throng bustling around me. Very tired and rather unwell I was carried to Room No. 133 and put to bed. Ate nothing today except a very few mouthfulls of the dinner Mr. Hardin had brought out to me at Cave City. Tuesday, October 6. Managed to get my breakfast this morning and lay the rest of the day without eating anything or even getting a drink of water. I could not get to the bell rope and did not see a servant until late at night. Managed to draw my valise up to my bedside out of which I took some paper and with a pencil wrote a few lines to Dr. Richardson and to Mr. John T. Sanders. Had no opportunity to send them to the office. Wednesday, October 7. Sent my letters down to the office this morning and lay the rest of the day without seeing anyone except now and then a 1863 servant from whom by dint of heavy bribery I received tolerably good attention. Lay in bed all day as yesterday without fire, no one to talk to and in a general condition of cheerlessness. I have had the blues most awfully since yesterday morning. Thursday, October 8. Dr. Richardson called to see me early this morning having just received my note. He sat and talked to me some time which raised my spirits very considerably. He came back about noon put a new starch bandage on my leg and remained with me three or four hours. I very much desired to pay him for his services but he refused to receive anything. When my leg was dressed I was carried to room No. 141 where there but one bed. I found this room much better adapted to my situation. I had a string tied to the bell rope and could summon a servant at my pleasure. I made up for lost time I had about half the servants of the house on the trot to do my pleasure until a late hour at night. Friday, October 9. Was equally pleased and surprised to receive a visit this morning from Dr. Richardson, Dr. Clemens, Jim Bramlette, J.T. Bohon and Livi Moore. Had a very pleasant time with them for an hour when I began to make preparation or rather have preparation made for me for going out to Mr. Warner Hardin's. Dr. Richardson had tried yesterday and this morning to get an ambulance for me without success do my only chance was to hire a hack. Mr. Livi Moore did this for me. I was carried down stairs in a chair where I met with Dr. Walker and Tim Bradshaw of Columbia. They all had a high drink all around and brought a glass of whiskey to where I was sitting and drenched me with it. One of Col. Mundy's vile minors was about to arrest me for not having reported to his Royal Highness on my arrival. A scene of some sort would probably have ensued had not the matter been adjusted by Col. Chas. Hanson of the 20th Ky. now Provost Marshall of the city. Was placed in a hack bid adieu to my friends and rolled off for the residence of Mr. Warner Hardin where I arrived about 4 p.m. Did not turn out at the lane leading out to his house but went on to Mr. Jonathan Hardin's before finding we were wrong. At the mouth of the lane on our way back broke a singletree which was about all the inconveniences to which we were subjected on our trip. Being father to the house of Mr. Hardin than we expected I paid the hackman fifteen dollars instead of ten which was our contract upon the supposition of its being only eleven miles. Mrs. Ross and Miss Hattie Shirley visited Mr. Hardin's house about the time I arrived. I was introduced to Miss Hattie out at the gate while she had her hat on and when I next saw her in the house with it off I supposed she was a different person. While talking with her I asked her if she was not Mrs. Jo Hardin. Mr. Hardin is quite unwell. Dr. Bryant came in and talked to me some time. He is a son of Dr. Bryant who once lived in Monticello. Saturday, October 10. Commenced writing to J.L. Hardin but received visits from Mr. Milton, Dr. Bryant, William Hitt and several other neighbors so I did not get but twelve pages written. Sunday, October 11. Received visits today from two Messrs. Ross, a Mr. Anderson, Mr. Milton, Mr. Jonathan Hardin, Misses Mollie and Fannie Milton Miss Alorna Von Dornhoff (of Louisville) and Messrs. John Milton and Rafe Tarleton. Dr. Bryant who was passing also called in and stayed an hour or two. The day passed off very pleasantly with me especially the part during which the ladies were with me. I did not write any during the day but at night dashed off four more pages to Jim and closed my letter. 1863 Monday, October 12. Spent the day reading and conversing with Miss Dornhoff, Mrs. Hardin and Dr. Bryant. Tuesday, October 13. Spent the day reading and conversing with the same persons as yesterday. Dr. Bryant stayed all night and slept in the same room with. We talked until long after midnight about Monticello and old time about there. Wednesday, October 14. Spent the day as usual. Miss Mollie Milton came here this afternoon and remains over night. After supper she and I played about a dozen games of euchre and quite even. Thursday, October 15. The ladies left this morning for the residence of Mr. Coons (Jo's father-in-law.) Miss Alma goes from there home. In course of the day read Cecilia Howard by T. S. Arthur. Some married ladies visited us today one of whom was introduced to me as a Miss. Commenced walking on crutches. Friday, October 16. Spent the greater part of the day reading. Did some little hobbling about on crutches but find it a slow and painful means of locomotion. Miss Mollie Milton and Mrs. Jo. Hardin returned this evening. Miss Mollie remained until after supper. Saturday, October 17. Spent the day mostly in writing letters to Gen. J.T. Boyle, Dr. Ball, Dr. Workman, John S. Van Winkle, H. W. Tuttle and "Surgeon in charge" of Officers' hospital No. 17, Nashville, Tenn. Sunday, October 18. Read some of Goldsmith's poems and essays and talked a while to visitors Mr. Milton and William Hitt this morning. This evening received a visit from Misses Mollie and Pannie Milton and Mr. John Milton Jr. Enjoyed myself very much particularly this evening. Monday, October 19. Spent the day reading newspapers, conversing with Mr. and Mrs. Hardin and in practicing the use of my crutches. Got out into the portico this evening where I spent an hour or two reading and enjoying the fresh air. Tuesday, October 20. Spent today very much the same as yesterday. Received a letter from Pa the first line I have received from anyone since the day I was hurt. Wednesday, October 21. Spent the day the same as yesterday and day before. Thursday, October 22. Visited Mr. Milton today and remained until late in the evening. Mr. John Milton Jr. drove me over there and back in his fathers carriage. Miss Fannie Milton who is staying in Brownsboro taking music lessons came home this evening bringing Miss Belle Bryant with her. Mrs. Fannie Hardin came over in the evening also. Have not spent a day more delightfully for several years. This worthy family will always hold a high place in my esteem. Friday, October 23. Spent the day reading and making preparation to start to Louisville tomorrow for the purpose of reporting to Gen. Boyle for light duty. My sojourn here has been one of the most pleasant periods of my life. I have received every kindness and attention from Mr. Hardin and family I could possibly desire and I shall ever remember them all with a sincere and fervent gratitude. Too much praise cannot be awarded Jim 1863 and Jo for leaving this pleasant home to serve their country as privates in the ranks. Mr. Milton sent his carriage over this evening to take me to the Brownsboro depot in the morning early. I have everything packed up and ready and as I will have to get up early in the morning I will now retire. Saturday, October 24. Bid goodbye to Mr. Hardin and family this morning and was driven out to the depot by one of Mr. Hardin's negro men but found upon my arrival there that there would be no train running to Louisville today so I concluded to return to Mr. Hardin's and go in the carriage to Louisville tomorrow. While passing Mr. William Hitt's on my return Mr. Scott Middleton rode out to the road and brought me a letter from Gen. Boyle directing me if unable for service in the field to send proper certificate of my condition to the Hd. Qrs. of my regt. I obtained the certificate from Dr. S. P. Bryan but was unable to find a Magistrate to swear him to the statement. Returned to Mr. Hardin' s and am now sitting where I was last night. Sunday, October 25. Wrote to Col. Dunlap today enclosing certificate, etc. of my condition. Misses Mollie and Fannie Milton were here this evening. Time of course passed pleasantly during their stay. Monday, October 26. Spent the day reading Irving's works and studying the Greek Alphabet. Tuesday, October 27. Devoted the day to reading Irving and newspapers. Wednesday, October 28. Read some in Irving and other works and fixed up an old flute belonging to Jim on which I played an hour or more. Thursday, October 29. Spent the day about as usual. Mr. Hardin who seemed to be nearly recovered from his late spell of Remittent Fever was caught out in a rain yesterday and is today quite sick. Friday, October 30. Expected to visit Dr. Bryan today but was prevented by rain. Read Irving's Traveller nearly through today. Saturday, October 31. Visited Dr. Bryan today. Besides Miss Belle and the rest of the home folks Mrs. Fannit Hardin, Misses Mollie and Fannie Milton and Miss Elize James were there. Enjoyed my visit today very much indeed. Dr. Bryan read us quite an extensive poem he is now engaged in preparing for the press. Its high intrinsic merit rendered it highly entertaining to all but to me it possessed the additional interest of being located in my native country. Miss Be11 and Miss Elize James entertained us with music on the piano. Recd. letter from J.L. Hardin. The ladies all went to Mr. Milton's late in the evening and I returned to Mr. Hardin's. Was detained on the road and did not arrive until late. Sunday, November 1. One of Mr. Hardin's negro boys who returned from Louisville late last night brought me two letters from Pa two from Mary one from Mother one from J.L. Hardin and one from Gov. Bramlette which lead been directed to me at Stevenson and were forwarded to Louisville. Wrote to J.L. Hardin and spent the rest of the day principally in reading. Late this afternoon Misses Mollie and Fannie Milton and Belle Bryan came to Mr. Hardin's and remained until bed time. Mr. Hardin is still very sick. 1863 Monday, November 2. Spent the day in eating, drinking, light reading and sleeping except an hour devoted to writing a letter to Gov. Bramlette. Tuesday. November 3. Wrote a letter to Pa and spent the remainder of the day talking reading, etc. Wednesday, November 4. Went over to Mr. Milton's today where I spent the day very agreeably. Thursday, November 5. Spent the day reading talking and sleeping. Friday, November 6. Spent the day as usual. Nothing of interest occurring. Saturday, November 7. Intended visiting Mr. Jonathan Hardin but Mr. Warner Hardin seemed so sick I concluded to defer my visit until Monday. Together with Mr. Milton induced Mr. Hardin to send to Louisville for Dr. E. Richardson. Jo started for him. His lady accompanied him as far as her father's where they stayed all night. Sunday, November 8. A number of visitors were at Mr. Hardin's today among whom were Dr. Adams, Dr. Richardson, William Ross and Lady John Ross and Lady Steven Ross and Lady Jonathan Hardin and Lady William Hardin and several others. Mr. Hardin is quite sick. Dr. Richardson stayed all night and slept with me. We had a long talk over times past. Monday, November 9. Dr. Richardson returned to Louisville today. I spent the day at Mr. Jonathan Hardin's and very pleasantly indeed. Tuesday, November 10. Spent the day reading and talking. Wednesday, November 11. Spent the day and stayed all night with Mr. Milton. Misses Belle Bryan and Fanny Milton were there until after dinner when they went to Brownsboro. I talked to Miss Mollie the greatest part of the afternoon and after supper until bed time. Thursday, November 12. Spent the morning reading and talking and the evening in making little preparations to start to my regiment stationed at Chattanooga and talking to Mr. Hardin's family and Miss Mollie Milton who came over and stayed all night. Talked and played euchre until late bed time when I packed up my things to start early on the morrow. Friday, November 13. Rose this morning some time before daylight. The universal kindness shown me by this estimable family so endeared them one and all to me that I felt very much as I did when I bid adieu to everything so dear to me in old Monticello on the 8th of August, 1861 and entered my present life of changeful viscissitudes. Taking an affectionate leave of all Jo and I drove to the Brownsboro depot got on the cars and were soon in Louisville. I met with a number of old acquaintances with whom I spent some time in conversation when I went around to the Law school and heard a lecture from Judge Bullock. Owing to the war the school is very small this year. When the lecture was over I went to Judge Pirtle's office but he was not in. Talked a while with Jim Pirtle and went to Dr. E. Richardson's office where I remained about an hour in conversation with him. Went around town an hour or two making a few little purchases and returned to the Louisville Hotel where I am stopping. At night went to the Theatre. Miss Laura Keene 1863 played in "the school for scandal." The house was so crowded and noisy that I did not enjoy the performance so I left before it was over and returned to the Hotel. Saturday, November 14. Took the cars this morning for Nashville. Just as they moved off I looked out and saw my baggage lying on the platfom. Passing through Elizabethtown I saw and at once recognized Tom Mulholland an old fellow student of mine in the Louisville Law School. At Cave City took dinner and telegraphed back to Louisville for my baggage. A freight train being off the track we were detained ten miles below Bowling Green so long that it was about midnight when we arrived at Nashville. Sunday, November 15. Drove around to all the Hotels in the city endeavoring to find a vacant bed but without succeeding in doing so. Stopped at last at the St. Cloud and sat up until daylight. Wrote to Jo Hardin before day. At daylight obtained a bed and slept until the gong sounded for dinner. This evening met with a number of officers of my acquaintance with whom I conversed most of the evening. Among them were Col. Barker my Brigade Commander, Capt. Henderson Post Commissary of this place and Lts. Hume and Franklin of the 26th Ohio. Went around to the R. R. Omnibus office where I learned my baggage had arrived from Louisville and was in the baggage room at the Louisville depot. Ordered it sent to the Chattanooga depot before the departure of the train on the following morning and returned to the St. Cloud and went to bed. Monday, November 16. Rose at 5 o'clock this morning ate breakfast hired a hack went to the Capitol obtained a pass went to the Chattanooga depot and would have got off but was disappointed in not finding my baggage at the depot. Gave my sword and a little box I had with me to a Lieut. of the 125th Ohio who got on board the train expecting me to join him before the train started. While I was looking for my other baggage the train moved off. I whistled a tune and went back to the Hotel. In course of the day found my things and had them taken to the St. Cloud. Spent the day reading talking and writing to Pa and to Jo Hardin. Tuesday, November 17. In company with Lts. Hume and Franklin went to the Depot. This time was successful in getting aboard the train with all my things certainly in the baggage car. At Tullahoma "twenty five minutes for dinner" was cried out at the car door. I got out and went to the hotel but had not been there five minutes when I heard the whistle sound the assembly. I rose, handed the doorkeeper a handfull of postal currency and made for the depot. The bell sounded "forward" just as I cleared the door. I struck out after it at my best speed. It backed on a switch to hitch on a few freight cars. I attempted to get aboard while the train was in motion but one of my crutches sank in the mud and threw me across the track under the cars. My head would certainly have been cut off had not a soldier snatched me out. I got aboard the train and reached Stevenson, Ala. about dark. The passenger train only running to Stevenson. Lt. Franklin obtained a room for us at the "Alabama House." The beds had no clothing on them and we had no supper except a cold snack Lt. Franklin had with him. Lt. Hume attended to our baggage and had it brought to the the Alabama House. We fortunately had our bed clothing and spent the night nearly as comfortably as if we had been in camp. 1863 Wednesday, November 18. Took a freight train for Bridgeport this morning after breakfasting at an eating saloon and after a delay of an hour or two we started. Arrived at Bridgeport we hired our baggage carried up the river about a mile to the steam boat landing. I hobbled up there on my crutches and was fortunate enough to reach there just as the boat was ready to start. Got aboard the good steamer Chattanooga and arrived at Kelly's Landing about Sunset. Here Lts. Hume and Franklin met with Capt. Chars. Smith Post Q. M. at this place formerly a Capt. in the 26th Ohio; Capt. Smith gave us supper and lodgins for the night. I met with Dr. Ball who attended on me while in the hospital at Stevenson. He sent me a cot and mattress to sleep on. Passed the night very comfortably. Thursday, November 19. At breakfast with Capt. Smith this morning and about 10 a.m. Lts. Hume and Franklin procured passage for me in a Gov. Wagon and struck out afoot themselves. Proceeded in this manner about half a mile when the wagon stopped to wait for the remainder of the train. It did not seem likely it would get off for some time so I hailed and obtained a seat in an ambulance. Lookout Mountain frowned upon us terribly as we passed its base but no shot was fired upon the train we were travelling with. We could see the rebel encampment on the top very distinctly. They fired two shots at Moccasin Point while we were waiting our turn to cross the river. Crossed to the North side of the river on a pontoon bridge passed a respectful distance around the base of Lookout and recrossed at Chattanooga. Reached my regt. about dark. Was extremely glad to see all the boys and they in turn seemed pleased to see me back. We drank three bottles of brandy which Mr. Hardin sent Jim. Friday, November 20. Knocked around camp all day informing myself of the condition of affairs here generally. Can see the rebel encampment all around us except on the river side. Bragg and Cheatham have their Head Quarters on Missionary Ridge in plain view of our regt. Their campfires present quite a magnificent appearance at night. Saturday, November 21. Spent the day about the same as yesterday except that I wrote a letter to Joel Hardin. The regiment is under marching orders but the destination is unknown. Sunday, November 22. Spent the day strolling about an interested spectator to the scene around me. Moccasin Point shelled Lookout at intervals all day to which Lookout occasionally replied. Fort Wood threw a great many shells at Bragg's Head Quarters one of which lifted of his tents high in air tearing it apparently into shreds. It is not known what farther damage was done. Our regiment is under orders to be ready to move at a moment's warning with two days rations in and eighty rounds of cartridges. There is I believe a general belief here that a battle will be fought within a day or two. Col. Dunlap at quarters this evening and believes a general engagement imminent. Monday, November 23. Divided the morning between reading Lalla Rookh and listening to the casual cannonading from Moccasin Point and Fort Wood and the occasional replies of Lookout. There was some musketing on the other side of Lookout but we are not informed of what is going on over there. About noon our bugles sounded to arms and looking over our vast encampment I saw the whole army of the Cumberland was falling in. 1863 Stationing myself upon a hill just above the camp of my regiment I the formation of companies and companies into regiments and regiments into brigades. In a very few minutes all in three heavy columns were moving to the front. Looking over towards the rebel encampment I saw they were rapidly marshalling their forces in battle array to meet our advancing columns. It was truly a grand and imposing spectacle to see these dense bodies of men moving out and forming in line of battle with the precision of regimental maneuvers. The 11 A. C. moved past where I stood and formed itself to operate as a grand reserve for the left wing. When our columns had well cleared the outer encampment they deployed into line threw out their skirmishers and advanced a considerable distance when the right and centre halted and the left pressed on. Soon upon the extreme left a shot was fired then another and another until the entire skirmish line of the left became engaged. A few minutes sufficed for them to drive in the rebel pickets when they were met by the rebel skirmishers whom they in turn drove back upon their outer line of rifle pits. Our line of battle on the left pressed forward and after a sharp conflict of an hour's duration drove the enemy from their rifle pits killing and wounding several hundred and taking upwards of two hundred prisoners. It gained and held Orchard Pt. and a ridge of considerable strategic importance running parallel with Missionary Ridge along the entire front of our left. The rest of the evening was spent in cannonading at various points along the line the Infantry remaining stationary. Our forces are engaged tonight fortifying the positions gained and in advancing our picket lines. Our wounded are being brought into camp tonight and well cared for. Wrote to Mr. Warner Hardin. Tuesday, November 24. Sharp firing commenced on the West side of Lookout Mt. early this morning growing warmer as it continued. About 9 a.m. Moccasin Pt. opened furiously upon the rebels with shells. At about 11 a.m. we saw the rebels sweeping around the end of Lookout next to the river retreating towards their fortifications pursued by the 12th A. C. and a part of Sherman's command all under Gen. Hooker. The rebels made a stand at a fort and line of earthworks on the mountain. Hooker fought them about an hour when he charged their works driving the rebels out of their works and causing them to retire a considerable distance in great confusion. Here they made another stubborn stand either from heavy reinforcements or another line of works. A sharp skirmish was kept up until near midnight when the rebels retired. The flash of guns could be distinctly seen from my tent forming two sparkling lines from the bottom of the hill nearly to the summit. Wrote to Mr. Warner Hardin. Wednesday, November 25. Early this morning I took my position just in front of Fort Wood to witness operations on our left it being expected that the greater part of the fighting of today would take place in that quarter the rebels having evacuated their position on their left and massed a heavy force on their right. I could distinctly see long lines of rebels moving in that direction on top of Missionary Ridge when I took my position. Our forces shifted to our left to meet this movement of the enemy. About 8 a.m. Gen. Sherman opened a severe cannonade upon the rebel right and in about an hour charged upon the height occupied by the rebels. I saw line after line climb the hill and from the heavy roar of musketry knew they were struggling nobly for the position. For some time I thought they had gained the heights but after 1863 a little while I saw our forces retreating down the hill. Heavy musketry was now heard on the rebel left which drew a considerable portion of the rebel force in that direction when Sherman's columns again ascended the hill. After a terrible struggle of more than an hour's duration Sherman succeeded in gaining a foot hold on the North end of Missionary Ridge. About three o'clock p.m. the fighting became very heavy on the extreme rebel left and while the attention of the enemy was attracted in that direction, the Army of the Cumberland with all its batteries moved up all along in front of Missionary Ridge. This continued for near an hour when the Army of the Cumberland broke by heads of Demi-Brigades to the front and charged the enemy rifle pits on the side of Missionary Ridge. We were just then peppering the side and top of Missionary Ridge with shells from every cannon that could be brought to bear and the rebels were showering down bombs from the top of the ridge upon our charging columns all together presenting one of the grandest spectacles ever seen. Our charging columns plunged through the shower of death dealing missles hurled upon them and carried the rebel rifle pits. They were proceeding to climb the hill when they were ordered back. They formed again and this time gained the summit taking the rebel batteries which poured a galling fire of grape and canister into their ranks. Just as the sun was setting the banners of our charging columns were planted all along on top of Missionary Ridge and the rebels in full retreat. The third Ky. had 56 enlisted men killed and wounded and 7 officers wounded one of whom Adjt. G. D. Hunt mortally. Sat up nearly all night. Wrote to Mr. Warner Hardin. Thursday, November 26. Slept most of the forenoon. Went to the telegraph office to send some telegrams for various officers of my regiment. My regiment returned to camp this evening. Friday, November 27. Was engaged a considerable portion of the morn-ing finishing a map of the battle field which I began last night. Mailed it to Mr. Warner Hardin. Saturday, November 28. Our Division and other troops marched from here this evening to the relief of Gen. Burnside now at Knoxville threat by overwhelming numbers of the enemy. Spent the day reading and writing letters on head boards for the graves of those of our regiment who fell on Wednesday. Am in command of camp. Sunday, November 29. Adjt. G. D. Hunt of this regiment died today. Engaged in cutting letters on head boards for his grave. Spent the minder of the day reading. Monday, November 30. Spent the day reading and attending to some duties devolving upon me as commander of the camp. Tuesday, December 1. Attended to some official business and read the remainder of the day. Wednesday, December 2. Was busy most of the day taking steps to furlough the severely wounded of the regiment. Also made application to Hd. Qtrs. to have Lt. Hardin now an invalid in this camp sent in charge of the furloughed men. 1863 Thursday, December 3. Was engaged today in the same business as yesterday. Had eighteen enlisted men furloughed. Lt. Hardin's application was granted. Obtained a surgeons certificate of disability myself, took it to Med. Director's and Dept. Hd. Qtrs. and obtained leave of absence for twenty days. Friday, December 4. Left Chattanooga in company with Lts. Hardin Powell and Newton and eighteen enlisted men of our regiment. Most of us rode in ambulances. Several hundred men and officers from different regiments were on the road to Kelly's landing at the same time. Shortly after crossing the Tenn. river at Chattanooga met the 4th and 6th Ky. Cavalry starting on an expedition out front. Our ambulance teams were very poor and weak and we were all compelled to walk about half the way. Arrived at Kelly's landing a little before dark. Got our men stowed away in comfortable quarters soon after our arrival but it was not until a late hour that we shoulder strap chaps found lodging or supper. The Christian commission furnished us with a tent and a very good supper order the circumstances. Lt. Hardin and I had only a narrow cot without cover upon which we both passed an almost entirely sleepless night but was far better than sleeping out doors on the ground so we were thankful for it. Saturday, December 5. Early this morning we all got aboard the good steamer Chattanooga and at 1 p.m. arrived at Bridgeport. Ambulances were awaiting at the landing to convoy the wounded to the hospital. We all got in and went to the same hospital I stopped at on the 2nd day of September last. Here we got a good dinner and rested an hour or two when we all got into ambulances and were driven to the stopping place of the cars. Two or three trains were there discharging their freight but the conductors did not know when they would start or which train would start first. Lt. Hardin obtained transportation for us and got the men aboard a train of empty cars with no engine attached when he and I went to a restauraunt to get supper. While we were at supper a locomotive arrived and immediately started off with the train containing our men. We went and took possession of an empty car used for transporting mules depending upon our luck to get started some time or other we knew not when. We had had the good fortune after numerous difficulties to obtain a bottle of old Bourbon with which we kept ourse1ves tolerably warm. A locomotive arrived about 11 p.m. and started with our train for Stevenson. Sunday, December 6. Arrived at Stevenson about 1 this morning and shivered around a little fire for another hour or two when we got aboard another freight train and lay down to take a nap. The train must have started soon after as we were nearly to the tunnel when we awoke. Passed through the tunnel about sunrise. Had an exceedingly uncomfortable ride and arrived at Nashville about 5 p.m. After seeing the men cared for Jim and I put up at the Commercial Hotel and went to a restaurant where we ate supper. Retired early. Monday, December 7. Took the cars for Louisville and arrived there at about 5:30 pm. Put up at the Louisville Hotel. Met with C.H. Buster, C.A. Huffaker, W.P. Ingram and other old acquaintances. After supper all went to the Theatre. When the play was over we went to a restaurant and regaled ourselves with hot punches, oysters, cigars, etc. From there went to bed. 1863 Tuesday,December 8. After attending to some little business matters Jim and I hired a hack and stated out to Mr. Warner Hardin's. We met Hardin a mile or two from home. He turned back and preceded us with the news of our coming. Arrived at Mr. Hardin' s a little before dark. As might be supposed there was general rejoicing over Jim's arrival after an absence of more than two years. Wednesday, December 9. Remained at Mr. Hardin's all day. Numerous visitors came during the day to see Jim. Thursday, December 10. Had a shooting match etc. this morning and this evening went to Mr. Milton's. Mr. Milton was taken entirely by surprise aid seemed very glad to see us. Spent the evening talking to Miss Mollie and Fannie Milton and Miss Belle and Julia Bryan. Misses Mollie and Fannie returned with us to Mr. Hardin's. A1 Hardin and Abe Hitt spent the evening at Mr. Hardin's. We played euchre and whist until a late hour. Friday, December 11. Mr. Milton came over for Misses Mollie and Fannie this morning. This evening Jim and I went to Brownsboro Station, took the cars and arrived in Frankfort about 7 p.m. Put up at the Capitol Hotel. After supper met John S. Van Winkle who directed us to the headquarters of several of our friends and acquaintances. Went to No. 6 where we met E.L. Van Winkle, Gen. Gib Suddarth, Pa, J.T. Bramlette and several others we wished to see. Had a jolly time until a late hour when we went to Watson's restaurant and took aboard some whiskey, oysters, birds, etc. Judge Buster had been abed, got up and joined us at Watson's. Retired early in the morning. Saturday, December 12. Arose this morning about 9 and went to Watson's. Finished eating and drinking by 10 when Pa, Judge Buster, Jim and I went to the house and Senate. Quite a spirited debate insued while we were there upon the election of a U. S. Senator. Some were for going into it immediately while others were for postponing it indefinitely. Hon. J. Z. Bell and McKinney delivered eulogies upon John J. Crittenden. Upon the adjournment of the House and Senate we returned to the Capitol Hotel and took dinner after which Pa, Jim, and I visited Gov. Bramlette and E.L. Van Winkle and remained until late in the evening. Ran around with our friends and drank whiskey until about 8 p.m. when a party of us went to Watsons and ate our supper. Returned to E.L. Van Winkle's room where Gov. Bramlette and several other celebrities were congregated. We remained here about an hour during which time we had a serenade and some champagne. Returned to Watson's where there was much feasting drinking and boisterous mirth. The brass band was there discoursing music more loud than charming and a high lark was holding forth as Richard the third. Met with Billy Buford formerly a Lt. in Co. of the 3rd Ky. Returned to the Hotel where we met Charley Buford formerly Major of our regiment. Retired early, in the morning. Sunday, December 13. Spent the day mixing around among our old friends talking eating drinking, etc. Mr. J.T. Sanders arrived here tonight from Danville. Went to Watson's where we remained until a late hour eating and drinking. Retired early in the morning. Monday, December 14. Arose about 9 this morning went to Watson's took breakfast and immediately repaired to the Capitol where a lively discussion was already going on upon the Senatorial election. A little after noon 1863 the vote was taken which resulted in the postponement of the election until the 21st of January next. When the Legislature adjourned we went to the Capitol Hotel, ate dinner and caroused around with numerous larks of our acqaintance until night when we went to Watson's and ate supper. Called to see Mit Ingram two of three times this evening. He has something like diptheria. Tuesday, December 15. Took the cars about four this morning and about 9 arrived in Louisville. Knocked about with some of our acquaintances, attended to some little business matters, ate dinner at Walker's Exchange and took the cars for Brownsboro Station. Here we found horses awaiting us and after a ride of an hour and a half, we found ourselves at Mr. Warner Hardin's. Retired this time early in the night. Wednesday, December 16. Remained at Mr. Hardin's all day amusing ourselves shooting rifles, pistols, etc. In the evening Miss Mollie Milton came over to Mr. Hardin's. We played euchre and whist until late bed time. Played a few games of whist this morning when we all got ready and went over to Mr. Jonathan Hardin's. Had an excellent dinner and passed the time very agreeably in various amusements until late in the evening. I accompanied Miss Mollie home and went to Mr. William Hitt's. Found Miss Fannie Milton and Scott Middleton there and we had not been there long before Miss Mollie and John Milton arrived. Played euchre and whist told fortunes and talked until a late hour when we retired. Thursday, December 17. After breakfast Jim and I accompanied Misses Mollie and Fannie to their home and after sitting a few moments went to Mr. Hardin's. Had a shooting match this evening. Retired to rest early. Friday December 18.Spent the morning reading talking and lounging about. Soon after dinner Jim and I went to Beard's Station where we took the cars for Louisville. Arrived in the city about 7 p.m. ate supper at Walker's Exchange and immediately repaired to the Louisville Theatre. When the play was over we went to the Ladies fair at the Masonic Temple for the benefit of the poor. Here we met Mill Alma Von Don Hoff. Shelled out a few scads and got away. Dr. Cox was in town and we learned he was stopping at the Louisville Hotel but were misinformed as he stopped at the United States Hotel. The hour was late I was tired and no hack was at the door so I did not go around to see him. Saturday, December 19. After breakfast in company with Dr. E. Richardson, Jim and, I went to see Dr. Brady Surgeon in Charge of officers' Hospital. After consulting him we went to Col. Holman's office and reported for admission into officers' Hospital until we should be more able to take the field. He sent us to the Med. Director of the Post with written permits to enter the Hospital if proper subjects. Med. Director gave us an order of admission to officers' Hospital and with it we proceeded to the Hospital where we registered our names. Our leaves of absence from Dept. Hd. Qtrs. not being quite out we went back to the Louisville Hotel, ate dinner and went to Depot. Here took train for Brownsboro station were we found horses awaiting us. Mounted the horses and in due time found ourselves at Mr. Warner Hardin's. Sunday, December 20. Soon after breakfast got ready and went over to Mr. Milton's. Had an excellent dinner and spent the day very agreeably. Misses and Fannie accompanied us to Mr. Hardin's. 1863 Monday, December 21. Soon after breakfast Jo and lady Jim and Miss Fannie and Miss Mollie and I started to Mrs. Ingram's where in due time we arrived. Spent the evening talking and playing whist, euchre, etc. During the evening quite a number of young folks of the neighborhood male and female were collected. About dark dancing was inaugurated and kept up until long after midnight. Tuesday, December 22. After breakfast the part of the company to which I belonged went to Mr. Joel Hitt's. Here we had an excellent dinner after which we returned to Mrs. Ingram's. Stayed about an hour when we all took our departure. Jim and I accompanied Misses Mollie and Fannie Hilton to their home and returned to Mr. Hardin's. Wednesday, December 23. Spent the morning reading, talking etc. This evening we started to Louisville. Stopped to warm at Zack Pinnell's store in Brownsboro where we were joined to Messrs. John M. Milton and Scott Middleton. We all arrived at Beard's Station in due time and took the train for Louisville. Arrived a little after 7 p.m. went to Walker's Exchange, ate supper and went to Wood's Theatre. Here J.T. Sanders and J.T. Bramlette joined our crowd. We all indulged in extensive dissipation until after midnight when we retired to our room. Caroused an hour or two there and went to sleep. Thursday, December 24. Were engaged in attending to little business matters until noon. Ate dinner called on Drs. Richardson and Clemens when we repaired to the Frankfort Depot. All got aboard the train and in due time stepped off at Brownsboro Station. Horses were awaiting us and we were soon at Mr. Hardin's. Friday, December 25. Wm. Hitt and John Milton were over here today. We spent the day principally eating and drinking and shooting with rifle and pistols. There is a ball at Mr. Head's tonight but Jim and I are too nearly played out to attend. Saturday, December 26. Spent the day shooting and playing euchre and whist. Sunday, December 27. Spent the day reading, writing, and talking, eating, and sleeping. Monday, December 28. Passed the day much the same as yesterday. Tuesday, December 29. In company with William Hitt, Abram Hitt, Joel J.L. Hardin went hunting. Spent most of the day in this manner. Wrote a letter to Mary this evening. Wednesday, December 30. In company with J.L. Hardin visited Mr. John Coons. Took dinner had a shooting match and returned to Mr. Hardin's. After upper Jim, John Milton and I went to Mr. William Hitt's where we remained over night. Misses Fannie Ingram and Puss Bennett were there. Mr. John Shilton sat until bed time. Thursday, December 31. Jim and Billy Hitt had a duck hunt this morning but killed nothing. When they returned Jim and I started back to his father's. Stopped at Mr. Jonathan Hardin's where we took a horn of old brandy. Went on to Hr. Hardin's. Mr. Temple Hardin paid us a visit and remained nearly all evening. At night Jim and I sat up with the old year and drank our last horn for a year just before midnight and retired. 1864 Friday, January 1. The day has been excessively cold. Thermometer 12 below zero. Jim and I had an engagement to dine at Mr. Jonathan Hardin's today but backed out on account of the cold. Sat close to the fire all day reading and talking. Saturday, January 2. Spent the day as yesterday very closely within doors the weather not having perceptibly moderated. Sunday, January 3. Considerable snow fell today. Kept closely within doors all day weather somewhat warmer. Monday, January 4. Read Irving greater part of the morning. Mr. A1 Hardin paid us a visit about noon and stayed an hour or two. He insisted on our visiting him in the evening and remaining over night. We did so. Mr. Abrabam Hitt was there and we played euchre until late bed time. Al had a little ten year old whiskey left which he had saved for some time expressly for Jim and me when we should visit him but we were obliged to decline the pleasure of drinking it on account of our agreement on the night of December 31. We had an excellent supper and spent the evening very agreeably. Tuesday, January 5. We were awakened this morning by the announcement that one of Al's cows had fallen into the icehouse. Got up ate breakfast and after seeing A1 and his hands work for a while endeavoring to liberate his bovine prisoner we waded through the snow over to Mr. Warner Hardin's. Soon after dinner we mounted our horses and rode out to Beard's station. Jo went with us to take our horses back. We waited in the R. R. office for the train until about 10 p.m. conversing with Mr. Hiram Hays whom I found to be an old acquaintance. When the train did at length arrive we got aboard and in due course of time found ourselves in the city of Louisville. Ate supper at Walkers Exchange and took lodgings at the Galt House. Wednesday, January 6. Arose about 10 o'clock this morning paid our bill at the Galt House and went to the St. Charles Restaurant where we obtained our breakfast. We next went to the officers hospital on the corner of Brook and Broadway where we remained during the remainder of the day and over night. Thursday, January 7. Went down town soon after breakfast. Called at Col. Bruce's Head Qtrs. and requested to be detailed for a time on some kind of light duty. The order of detail was made out but some question arose as to its legality when I was ordered to report to Gen. Boyles Hd. Qtrs. for an order authorizing it. I did so and was there informed they had no power to issue an order to that effect but directed me to call at the Medical Director's office and have my certificate of disability approved and they would forward it to Hd. Qrs. of the Dept. of the Cumberland. I went to the Medical Director's Office but be was not in. Went back to Col. Bruce's Hd. Qtrs. and reported what I had done. Took dinner and supper at the St. Charles. Went to the Theatre and from thence to the Louisville Hotel. It was full so Jim Tom Sanders and I proceeded to the United States Hotel where we obtained one bed in which we all three slept. Friday, January 8. Knocked around town this morning for a while then to the hospital obtained permission from Dr. Brady Surgeon in charge to absent ourselves until next Monday morning and with this proceeded 1864 to Col. Bruces Hd. Qtrs., obtained his approval and went to the Louisville Hotel where I had agreed to meet Jim. We went to the St. Charles, ate dinner and started for the Frankfort depot. We were not a moment too soon as the cars commenced moving out just before we reached there. I went hammon until I caught up and climbed on the rear of the hindmost car. At Brownsboro Station we found Jo Hardin awaiting us with horses. Mounted and after a very cold ride of an hour and a half found ourselves at Mr. Warner Hardin's. Saturday, January 9. According to previous arrangements Pa came out from Frankfort to Brownsboro Station on the morning train. He walked out to Brownsboro where he obtained a horse from Dr. Bryan and in company with Mr. Milton came on to Mr. Hardin's. Al Hardin came over in the evening and some of the rest of the neighbors and spent the remainder of the day talking and playing euchre. Sunday, January 10. Mr. William Hitt and lady and Mr. Scott Middleton came to Hr. Hardin's this morning and spent the day. In the afternoon Misses Mollie and Fannie Milton came and remained during the remainder of the day and over night. Conversed until a late hour. I slept with Pa. Monday, January 11. Arose about 3 o'clock this morning ate breakfast bid an affectionate adieu to all and embarked in a couple of sleighs for Beard's Station. Pa, Jim and I rode in one sleigh and Jo and Scott Middleton in the other. The morning was excessively cold and we capsized once but we got along better than we expected considering the roughness of the road and the darkness of the morning. Reached Beard's Station a little after daybreak and just in time for Pa to get aboard the train bound for Frankfort. The train bound for Louisville came along in about an hour afterwards when Scott Middleton, Jim and I got aboard and in due time arrived in that city. Jim and I went straight to our hospital where we remained until after dinner then went down town. I returned to the hospital to supper after which I went to the Louisville Theatre. When the play was over Jim and I both went and slept with Dr. Richardson. Tuesday, January 12. Went to Walker's Exchange this morning for our breakfast when we went to the hospital and remained the remainder of the day and over night. Wednesday, January 13. Went down town a while this morning and returned to the hospital to dinner. Remained at hospital until after supper when we went to the Masonic Temple to see the Stereoscopticon. Jim slept with Dr. Richardson and I with Dr. Clemens. Thursday, January 14. Learned that Jo Hardin and Wm. Hitt were in town and took quite a round looking for them but did not find them returned to the hospital to dinner. After dinner went to Frankfort Depot where we found Jo and Billy Hitt just starting out home. We persuaded them to remain until tomorrow morning. We returned to the hospital and in course of the evening they visited as. I went down in town with them and took supper at Walker's exchange. Wm. Hitt presented me with a fine portfolio. After supper we went to Dr. Richardson's office and from thence to the Masonic Temple to see the Stereosopticon. There we met Jim who had called on some young ladies and did not accompany us. When the exhibition was over we adjourned to the United States Hotel where we drank some hard cider, smoked and separated for the night. Jo and I returned to the hospital. 1864 Friday, January 15. Spent the day at the hospital reading and writing. Saturday, January 16. Went down town this morning and spent the day. Had dinner at the Galt House after which we called on Miss Alma Von Donheff and remained until near sundown. Returned to the hospital and after supper Jim and I accompanied by Dr. Brady our much esteemed Surgeon in charge visited the Misses Fetter. Spent the time very agreeably indeed in their society until 9:30 p.m. when we returned to the hospital and retired. Saturday, January 17. I went down to the Post Office this morning but not getting the latter I went after I returned to the hospital. Spent the day reading and lounging about the wards gossiping with my brother officers. Monday, January 18. Went down into town this morning and idly strolled about until near noon when I returned to the hospital. In the evening wrote to Miss Mollie A. Milton and spent the remainder of the day reading. Tuesday, January 19. After reading the morning papers I wrote to Pa and also to my sister Mary. In the afternoon went down into the city where I met Mr. J. A. Huffaker and lounged around with him until night. Ate supper at the Louisville Hotel after which went to Louisville Theatre. When the performance was over I returned to the hospital. Wednesday, January 20. Quite a lot of us were favored with the recommendation of light duty for the benefit of our health by our very gentlemanly surgeon in charge and in accordance therewith reported to Col. Bruce Post Commandant. I was assigned to the command of Park Barracks and Lt. Hardin ordered to report for duty at Barracks No. 1. Returned to the hospital to supper after which in company with Dr. E. Richardson and Lt. Hardin visited the Misses Fetter. Spent the evening very agreeably indeed and returned to the hospital about 10 p.m. Thursday, January 21. Spent the morning making arrangements to assume command at Park Barracks. Arrived at the Barracks a little before noon. Spent the remainder of the day acquainting myself with the duties of my new situation. Friday, January 22. Was busily engaged in the discharge of various duties during the morning. In the evening went to Col. Bruce's Hd. Qtrs. and reported for instructions in several matters connected with my situation. Went from there to Barracks No.1 and after attending to the business that called me there Lt. Hardin and I strolled around until nearly sunset. Went to Pilchor's Law office and after talking half an hour with him returned to Park Barracks. Saturday, January 23. Was busy all day conducting business affairs connected with the Barracks. At night read Shakespeare until late bed time. Sunday, January 24. Was busy most of the day getting things in shape to bear inspection. The inspector came about 3 p.m. and we were engaged from that until Sundown inspecting quarter arms stores, etc. After supper wrote to cousin Fannie B. Shannon and to J.S. Van Winkle. Sat up late attending to business. 1864 Monday, January 25. Soon after breakfast went to the city. Reported to Bruce's Hd. Qtrs. for instruction advice, etc. Visited Dr. Richardson and Clemens and spent some time at each place. Ate dinner at the house where Dr. Richardson and Lt. Hardin board. Received an order notifying me Park Barracks are turned over to Major Sidell for Recruiting Station etc. and directing me to retain command until Capt. Ham of the 12th Ky. Infty. entered upon duty there. Returned to Park Barracks a little before night where I found Capt. Hane and Col. Ledgewick examining the Barracks. Read until a late hour at night. Received a letter from sister Mary today. Tuesday, January 26. Spent the clay reading and attending to various little official duties. Capt. H. Brennan inspected the Barracks this evening. Capt. Ham paid me a visit this evening. Received a letter from Pa. He also sent me one he recently received from Phil. Wrote to Phil. Wednesday, January 27. Received orders this morning relieving me from command of Park Barracks. Reported at Col. Bruce's Hd. Qrs. for further orders but they found no duty for me to do and so gave me a pass to lounge until further orders. Took dinner at the United States Hotel. Met Capt. Powell Co. A 3rd Ky. and went with him to Head Quarters and to Hospital No. 2 Branch 14. At night we went to the Louisville Theatre. Stayed all night at the U. S. Hotel and slept with Capt. Powell. Thursday, January 28. Spent the morning lounging about the principal Hotel pursuant to orders. Took dinner at the Galt House. Met Col. W. T. Scott with whom I spent an hour or two. After dinner went to Capt. Jones' Qtrs. to see if I could be placed on duty there for a few days but the Capt. was not in. This evening met with several officers of my acquaintance belonging to the 26th Ohio now on its way home having reenlisted. Lt. Hardin, Lt. Grafton and I took supper at the St. Charles. After supper I went to Wood's Theatre. Friday, January 29. Lounged around most of the morning. Ate breakfast at the St. Nicholas and dinner at the Louisville Hotel. After dinner procured a pass and took the evening train for Frankfort. Scott Middleton went with me as far as Brownsboro Station. Arrived in Frankfort 7:30 p.m. and put up at the Capitol Hotel. After supper went down to E.L. Van Winkle's office where I met Pa. We all went back to the Hotel here we knocked around until some time after midnight. A wine supper was given to the members of the Legislature by George D. Prentice and they had a grand hop in the ballroom but I did not take part in either. Went into the ballroom for a few minutes as a spectator after which retired for the night. Slept with M. E. Saturday, January 30. After breakfast this morning accompanied Pa to the House of Representatives and remained until it adjourned. Gov. Bramlette was put on the track yesterday for U. S. Senator and would have been elected today but the House did not ballot. Called on the Governor. After the adjournment of the Legislature went back to the Hotel, ate dinner talked about an hour with Pa and went to the Depot. When the train arrived got aboard and returned to Louisville. Brig. Gen. L. Thomas, Adjt. Gen. United States was an the train. He had gone to Frankfort for the purpose of having an interview with Gov. Bramlette in reference to the enlistment of negro soldiers in Ky. Upon my arrival in Louisville went to a restaurant ate 1864 supper and in company with Dr. Richardson went to Wood's theatre. When the play (McBeth by J. Wilkes Booth) was over went with the Dr. to his office and stayed all night. January 31. After breakfast called on Mrs. Hardin (formerly Miss Mollie Sallee) at the residence of Mr. Sanders and remained until after dinner. Spent the evening at Dr. Richardson s office. At night slept with Dr. Richardson. Monday, February 1. Spent the morning lounging about the city. In the evening went out to Park Barracks for my baggage but it was locked up in Capt. Ham's office and he had gone with the key. Returned to the city ate supper at the Louisville Hotel and went to Wood's Theatre. When the play was over went with Lt. Hardin to his boarding house and stayed all night. Tuesday, February 2. Spent the day making preparations to start to rejoin my regiment. Met with Major Brennan of the 3rd Ky. now on leave of absence. After supper in company with Mr. G.W. Hurt went to the Galt House and from there to Dr. Richardson's office. I stayed with the Dr. over night. Wednesday, February 3. Spent the greater portion of the day making preparations and arrangements for going front. Wrote to Mary and Mr. Joel H. Hardin. At night went around to Dr. Richardson's office where I met J.L. Hardin and the Dr. ripped around with them until late bed time when I went to the Louisville Hotel. Lt. Hardin accompanied me and stayed all night with me. Thursday, February 4. Took the cars this morning for Nashville. Nothing of interest occurred on the way. Arrived at Nashville on time and put up at the Commercial Hotel. Ate supper at the Donegaua restaurant after which went to the old theatre to see J. Wilkes Booth butcher Hamlet. Soon got tired of Mr. Booth and went to the Hotel and retired. Friday, February 5. Arose about 10 this morning and took breakfast at the Donegaua. Met Bowdry and Loomis sutlers of the 3d. At 3 p.m. took the cars for Chattanooga. Travelled very slowly and saw nothing interesting during the evening. About midnight we arrived at Decherd station. Here the man who occupied the same seat with me got off. Coiled myself up on the seat and was soon asleep. Saturday, February 6. Awoke about daylight and found myself at Stevenson, Ala. Sat up the remainder of the way. Arrived at Chattanooga about 9 a.m. Met Dan Rolston and John Brummett of my company (detached with Pioneers) at the Depot. They carried my valise and we went to an old house in town where were sixty nine of the third who had reenlisted and were on their way home. Spent some time with the boys and then went to the Pioneer camp and quartered with Lt. Murrah. Sunday, February 7. Went up in town this morning. Met with Lt. Col. Bullitt and spent some time with him after which went to Gen. Thomas' Head Quarters to obtain an order for transportation to my regt. but did not succeed. Went to the office of the transportation Q. M. but could effect nothing without an order from Dept. Hd. QTrs. Went back to Dept. Qtrs. but the A. A. G. was absent. Returned to Pioneer camp. 1864 Monday, February 8. Went up in town this morning and went to Hd. Qtrs. Army of the Cumberland to get transportation to my regiment now at London but failed. Returned to the Pioneer camp and commenced reading the "Spendthrift" by Ainsworth which I found very entertaining. Read during the entire afternoon and after supper until late bed time. February 9. Finished "The Spendthrift" this morning and wrote to Mr. Daniel R. Colier, Bryantsville, Ky., and to CoL.H. C. Dunlap and Lt. W. H. Hudson, London, Tenn. This afternoon and night read the whole of Solomon's Proverbs. February 10. Spent the day reading Pope's Essay On Man, The Rape of the Lock and divers newspapers. February 11. Went up into town this morning for the purpose of getting transportation to London as the cars commence running through to that point today but did not get it. Met Cap. Barnett with whom I had about an hour's conversation. Returned to Pioneer camp and wrote a letter to Uncle Sherman Tuttle. February 12. Expected to have gone on to my regiment today the uncertainty of procuring transportation induced to postpone making an effort until tomorrow. Capt. Barnett, Sergt. Major William Allen and Q. M. Sergt. James Humphreys all of the 3rd Ky. came by the Pioneer camp this morning on their way to Lookout Mt. I procured a pass from the battalion commander and accompanied them. Went down the R. R. track and crossed Chattanooga creek. Pickets were stationed at the bridge to whom we exhibited our passes and crossed over. Began the ascent at the far end of the bridge. Arrived at the new turnpike road (built by the Pioneer Brigade), we turned to the left following the pike until we came rebel battery erected to command the river. Here three roads came together. We took the centre one and proceeded straight up the hill to the "White House" where our right wing fought November 24. A heavy line of earthworks stretches up and down the hill about half a mile in length passing the "white house" thence running horizontally to the Western slope of the hill. A number of batteries were planted about here on commanding points. The frame of the "white house" remains but our soldiers have appropriated the weatherboarding and floors to their own use for beds and other conveniences about their quarters. We found an artist painting a sketch in oil of the landscape of which that point commands a view. He was compelled to suspend his work on account of the smoke which obscured his perspective. We found here a rock basin brimming with the clear cold and sweet spring water which was very acceptable after our toilsome ascent. The man who once lived here must have enjoyed life amazingly for besides the many conveniences about his dwelling and gorgeous spectacle spread out below, he had large orchards, gardens and vineyards. Remained about a half an hour when being sufficiently rested we proceeded on our way to the summit. Climbed on top of the cliff by means of a couple of ladders left us by the rebels. I regret very much that the atmosphere was so hazy we could see byt a few miles in any direction. Remained on the point about half an hour and proceeded to Summertown, a neat little village about a mile distant. As its name indicates it was built for a fashionable summer resort and in its day must have been a gay and festive place. Our long and difficult journey made us excessively hungry and we hunted about Summertown for something to eat but found nothing so after slaking our thirst at the crystal spring which burst out of the mountain side in the 1864 vicinity of the village we commended our descent. We followed the Sunmertown road to the foot of the hill, crossed Chattanooga creek at the steam tannery bridge and pulled up at the Pioneer camp much wearied and not a little disappointed though tolerably well paid for our toil as it was. Saturday, February 13. Went up into town this morning but failed to get transportation to London. Had my baggage carried to a house where Capt. Barnett, James Humphreys and Wm. Allen are staying. Stayed with them during the evening and over night. Sunday, February 14. Had my baggage carried to a train of cars which seemed about starting this morning before breakfast. Sat in the car about an hour then moved into another train. Got started about 10 a.m. Took dinner at Cleveland. Had much better fare than I have yet found anywhere in Tennessee. Started on for London immediately after dinner. Arrived at Athens about 4 p.m. where we lay over all night awaiting trains from London. Two trains well laden with provisions, Major General (Mansfield), several company and Staff officers and about sixty men among whom there was but one gun lay there at the mercy of the rebels if they had known were there and had come for us. We put the one gun on picket and slept all night. Monday, February 15. The train started at daylight and about 9 a.m. arrived at London. I reported to Gen. Sheridan my Division commander who informed me where my regiment was encamped and directed me to apply to the Post Q. M. for an ambulance to take my baggage to the regt. Concluded it was too much trouble to find the Q. M. and accepted the offer of two of the 3rd Ky. whom I met to carry my baggage and walked out to the regiment which was stationed about a mile out on the R. R. towards Chattanooga. Upon my arrival at the camp found myself reported absent without leave. Tuesday, February 16. Spent the day making out a new set of payrolls nearer in accordance with the facts of the case regarding mine and Hardin's absences. Wednesday, February 17. Spent the day finishing up and attending to the signing of my pay rolls. Made out monthly return for January and attended to some other little official business. Soon after supper we recd. orders to prepare to march at 6 p.m. for Sweet Water. We all went to work and got ready when the order to march was countermanded and another given to march at 4 tomorrow morning. Thursday, February 18. Pursuant to orders revielle sounded at 3 this morning. We marched just as day was breaking and arrived at the village of Sweet Water about 9 a.m. The men occupied the New School Presbyterian Church while the officers of the regt. occupied the Cumberland Presbyterian church, a small neat "Hotel Dixie" nearby. The remaining four regiments that went with us found quarters in different parts of the town. The men all stacked arms in front of their quarters and all had the usual orders to be about and ready to fall in at a moment's notice as it was expected Gen. Vaughn a former resident of the place would attempt to cut the R. R. at that point with two brigades of rebel cavalry. We had a little alarm at night caused by some horses hitched to a plank fence breaking loose but no attack was made. 1864 February 19. Our regiment went on picket at daylight this morning. As I am acting in the capacity of a field officer, I was not compelled to lie out on the picket line. Visited and instructed some of the posts this evening and returned to regimental Hd. Qrs. Lt. Murrah came up on the cars from Chattanooga. February 2O. Lay about our quarters all day. Read the life of Mohammed which I found in the Sunday School library. Received a letter from Lt. J.L. Hardln and answered it. Officer 3rd Ky. had a ball in town. Did not attend. February 21. Pursuant to orders received late last night our regiment started on a foraging expedition at 7 this morning. It was a bitter cold morning and the snow fell fast and furious. We proceeded about five miles out in the country when we obtained ten loads of hay and returned. The evening was bright and beautiful. February 22. Marched at 8 this morning and arrived at London about 12 a distance of 13 miles. Pay Master Henry visited us this evening and paid us for the months of Nov. and December. Orders received for general inspection tomorrow February 23. Spent the morning preparing for inspection and in attending to various little official duties. Received a letter from Mr. Dan H. Collier and wrote a letter to Pa this evening. Had Gen. Inspection and drill late this evening. February 24. Col. Dunlap being on duty as Field officer of this Post I was in command of the regiment. Attended to some few little duties and read scraps of miscellany picked up here and there. Wrote a letter to Peter Haldeman Chattanooga, Tenn., concerning my Ordinance account. February 25. Continued in command of the regt. all day today. Made out a few little reports for my company and attended to the execution of a few orders directed to the regimental commander. Bought and read during the day when I had time "the Mohicans of Paris" by Alexander Dumas. Wrote to Lt. James L. Hardin and another letter to Lt. Peter Haldeman Ord. Officer at Chattanooga. February 26. Attended to some little business of my company and finished reading the Mohicans of Paris. Never was there a more complete sell than that book. I do not think it was the design of the auther to sell his readers but rather to enable him to "sell" a series of novels the characters of which he introduces in the Mohicans. The work is advertised as "complete in one volume but although several very interesting characters are introduced none of them are disposed of. Each set seems to me a sufficient foundation for a separate work and can have no necessary connection. The relation the author has caused them to sustain towards each other in this work seems to me no better than a "mechanical mixture" and his linking them together is an act of bad faith towards his readers. Saturday, February 27. Attended to some official duties and read newspapers, Goodrich's fourth reader during the remainder of the day. Sunday, February 28. Bought Suarley Yaw (by Capt. Marryatt) and spent nearly the entire day and until late bed time reading it. Received a letter from James L. Hardin with one enclosed from Joel H. Hardin. 1864 Monday, February 29. Visited Division Head Quarters and consulted Gen. Wagner with regard to some business of my company after which returned to camp and made out a Muster Roll which kept me quite busy until three o' clock the hour of Muster. Was busy attending to the muster of my company and other little matters connected therewith until night. Tuesday, March 1. Wrote to Mr. J. Scott Middleton Clay Village, Ky. and to sister Mary. Finished Suarley Yaw. Found the story very entertaining but was rather disappointed that the character from which its title is derived did not play a more conspicuous part. I cannot but think that Suarley Yaw in view of the fact of his being driven by the pressure of surrounding circumstances to accept for his corporal safety an almost exclusive companionship with Vausly per kew, deserved great credit for being no worse than he was. It is true he deserved great credit and was possessed of a somewhat unhappy disposition but due allowance should have been made for the nature of his associations. In my humble conception the only ground justifying the ignominious manner in which he was ejected from this breathing world was his deplorable want of personal attractions. Dog or man as ugly as he was represented certainly deserves to pull him up or in other words dangle at the end of a rope. Wednesday, March 2. The Col. being on duty I was in command of the regiment. Attended to a number of duties and read the remainder of the time except about an hour devoted to writing a letter to Lt. James L. Hardin. Thursday, March 3. Was very busily engaged all day revising and finishing up my Descriptive Roll book. i Friday, March 4. The regiment was thoroughly inspected today by Col. Harker our brigade commander. As the Col. was absent I was in command and was busy nearly all day superintending preparations for inspection and attending in person with the Inspector. Saturday, March 5. This being wash day I had nothing in particular to do. Spent a considerable portion of the day looking into and arranging my my papers and the remainder of the time reading. Sunday, March 6. Spent the day reading and strolling about camp. Commenced reading "The Idiot Spy." Mrs. Dunlop arrived. Monday, March 7. Finished the idiot spy. Like some other novels I have been reading lately the hero in this story was made to play second fiddle and at last marry an Indian squaw. Such a disposition of him might have been well enough had the author not so changed him as to render the designation inapplicable to him in the end. Read newspapers and Goodrich's sixth reader during the evening. Tuesday, March 8. Moat of the regiment was detailed on various kinds of duty so we had no drill. Worked over my Ordinance accounts about half the day and read newspapers, etc. Wednesday, March 9. Was in command of the regiment today the Col. being on some kind of special duty. Drilled the battalion this evening. Thursday, March 10. Attended the trial of Jacob Miller and Felix Harris of my company before a Gen Court Martial in London. Some of the members being 1864 the trial did not proceed. Lt. Hudson and I took dinner at Hossey's Tavern and lounged about town until late in the evening when we returned to camp. Friday, March 11. Attended the Court Martial today with the same parties as yesterday. Both trials came off which occupied our time until three p.m. when we all returned to camp. Capt. Bristow drilled the battalion this evening. Saturday, March 12. Relieved Col. Dunlap as Field Officer of Pickets he being detailed on a Council of Administration at town. Rode around the lines once. At night I received an order detailing me for the same duty for tomorrow. Sunday, March 13. Reported at Brigade head quarters for instructions this morning after which returned to camp. In the evening in company with Lt. Hanback, Inspector of the Brigade rode around the lines. At night received letters from Lt. James L. Hardin and Aunt E. A. Shannon. Monday, March 14. Went to Brigade Head Quarters this morning and was relieved after which I returned to camp and answered Hardin' s letter received last night. Wrote the family of Uncle Charles Metcalfe and worked over accounts. In the afternoon drilled the battalion. Tuesday, March 15. Was for the most part today engaged in attending to duties devolving upon me as commander of the regiment the Col. being temporarily in command of the Brigade. Drilled the battalion this evening. Wednesday, March 16. Engaged today much the same as yesterday. Had company drill in the morning and drilled the battalion in the evening. Thursday, March 17. Was Field Officer of the Pickets today. Reported for instructions at 8 a.m. at Brigade Head Quarters after which attended the Gen. Court Martial in town as a witness in the case of John Dickerson of Co. H. In the afternoon made my round on the Picket line. Friday, March 18. Reported at Brigade Head Quarters this morning and was relieved after which I made application to visit Knoxville on business. Was engaged most of the day in getting this paper through the channel. Succeeded in getting it fixed up all right about sunset. Took supper as I did dinner also with Lt. Akers who is on duty at the ferry above the bridge. A little before dark I crossed the river and got aboard the Knoxville train. Started at 7 and arrived at Knoxville a little after 10 p.m. Put up at a sort of boarding house where I got plenty of miserably cooked victuals for a dollar a meal and an old straw bed scantily covered and made down on the floor in the bar room among about twenty rowdies similarly accommodated for which I also paid a dollar. Met with a Canadian who was assistant Surgeon in soma N. Y. regiment who I discovered to be a Free Mason. We walked up into town after eating our supper and promonaded most of the principal streets when we returned to our shanty near the Depot and slept upon the same bed. Saturday, March 19. Went up into town this morning to look for Lt. Haldeman with whom I had some business but not finding him I returned to the Depot hoping to be in time for the London train as I had already seen 1864 as much of Knoxville as I cared about. I was too late however and felt considerably at loss for some means to make my stay which was necessarily prolonged for the day in some degree tolerable. I wandered about for half the day tired and lonesome a thousand times wishing myself back with the regiment. I knew of no one of my acquaintances being in the place and found no place to sit down by a fire and no one to talk to. I was sitting on the stone step of what had once been a Bank when my old friend Jas. R. Hume now a claim agent passed by. He invited me to his office and subsequently to share his room at his boarding house. I joyfully accepted both his invitations. At his office I wrote a long letter to Pa and a short one to Lt. Haldeman now out about Morristown with Wood's Division. A little before dark I accompanied Hume to Mrs. Smith's where he boarded. Here I was kindly entertained and comfortably lodged. Sunday, March 20. Arose quite early this morning and went to the Depot fearing the train would leave me If I waited for breakfast. Got aboard the train and returned to London. Spent the remainder of the day reading and writing. Monday, March 21. Was engaged during the morning making out some furloughs for some soldiers, ruling out clothing receipt rolls and transacting some business of the regiment. Received and approved the resignation of Lt. James L. Hardin. In the afternoon drilled the battalion. Received an order to report for instruction as Brigade officer of the Pickets tomorrow morning at 8 o' clock. Tuesday, March 22. A severe snowstorm set in this morning and continued till near night. Went around the lines late this evening. Wednesday, March 23. Attended to various little duties as commander of the regiment during the day. Had Capt. Barnett to drill the regiment this evening. Forwarded resignation of Maj. Brennan. Thursday, March 24. Spent the morning reading and attending to a few little duties. Drilled the battalion this evening. Maj. Brennan's resignation was returned to me for my opinion and received my approval. Friday,March 25. Spent the morning arranging my Ordinance business and working on returns. Drilled the battalion this evening. Saturday,March 26. This being washing day we had no drill. Wrote a letter toPa and spent the rest of the day reading newspapers, etc. Received an order to report tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock at Brigade Head Quarters as Field Officer of the Pickets. Sunday, March 27. My instructions were sent to me this morning and I did not report at Hd. Qrs. Read during most of the morning and in the evening visited and thoroughly canvassed the picket lines. Monday, March 28. Reported at Brigade Head Quarters at 8 this morning and was relieved as Field Officer of the pickets. Returned to camp and prepared the regiment for general inspection. Inspection lasted from 9 until a little after 12. At one marched the battalion down to the creek 1864 where we had target shooting by company for near an hour. Reformed the regiment and had battalion drill for something over an hour when we returned to camp. Did not have Dress Parade owing to rain and wind. Tuesday, March 29.Attended to some official duties this morning and studied Vol. 3rd Casey's tactics a little preparatory to a Brigade Drill this evening. Was ordered by Col. Dunlap commander of the Brigade to have the regiment in readiness to receive Gen. Sherman at 1 p.m. The whole Brigade was formed near the R R. tack and brought to open order. After waiting in this position for some thing like half an hour the cars came along. The brigade presented arms as the train passed. Gen. Sherman came out on the platform of the rearmost car and took off his hat in acknowledgement of the salute. As the train approached town the cannon paid an appropriate salute to the commander of the Grand Division of the Mississippi. After paying honors to Gen. Sherman we closed ranks and had Brigade drill for about an hour. The different Battalions were then turned over to their respective commanders when I drilled the Third for a little while and returned to camp. Col. Harker also came on the train which sent Col. Dunlap back to the command of the regiment. Wednesday, March 30. Studied tactics and read a little miscellany this morning. At 1 p.m. marched the regt. down to the creek where we had target practice by company for about an hour after which I drilled the battalion for about the same length of time and returned to camp. The Col. was indisposed and could not well go out. Thursday March 31. Drills were suspended today to give the officers an opportunity to make out their reports and returns. This kept us all busy all day. About dark "Officers' Call" was sounded when we all repaired to the Colonel's Head Quarters. Col. Harker arrived soon after we were all assembled and adreesed us upon the subject of re-enlistment this being the last day of Grace for that business. He was responded to by Col. Dunlap in a few explanatory remarks on behalf of the regiment and its officers after which the assembly was sounded and the regiment when formed was broken into Double Column closed in mass. Col. Harker addressed the regiment strongly urging it to re-enlist. Col. Dunlap did the same. Some little excitement was raised and in course of the evening aboat a dozen subscribed for three years longer. Friday, April 1. Pursuant to orders received last night I reported at Brigade Hd. Qrs. this morning at 8 for instructions as Brigade officer of the day. Returned to camp and spent my time reading until 3 p.m. when I went around thepicket line. Notice of the acceptance of Lt. Hardin's resignation. Saturday, April 2. We were to have been reviewed by Col. Harker preparatory to a review by Gen. Granger tomorrow but the order was countermanded on account of the rain and mud. Received a letter from J.B. Hardin. Sunday, April 3. Had Inspection this morning and were to have had review but the order was countermanded for the same reason as on yesterday. Wrote to Mr. James D. Hardin in answer to the letter I received from him yesterday. 1864 Monday, April 4. Spent the day reading and playing freeze out. Tuesday, April 5. Pursuant to orders received last night reported at Brigade Hd. Qrs. at 8 this morning for instructions as Brigade Officer of the day. Returned to camp and read Harper's Magazine until 3 p.m. when I went around the picket lines. When I returned to camp I spent about an hour straightening out my company clothing account after which I read until bed time. Wednesday, April 6. Read Harper's Magazine and newspapers during the morning. This evening went on battalion drill. Col. Dunlap commanded and I acted as Major. Thursday, April 7. Were reviewed this morning by Col. Harker preparatory to a reqiew by Gen. Granger which was ordered to come off at 2 p.m. but countermanded. Col. Dunlap commanded and I acted as Major. Lt. Col. Bullitt arrived here this evening. At night wrote a long letter to Mr. John S. Van Winkle. Friday, April 8. Was in command of the regiment during the forenoon. In the evening went on battalion drill. There being a scarcity of officers I commanded my company. Tried the double quick for the first time since I broke mg leg and stood it better than I expected. Saturday, April 9. Spent two or three hours this morning assisting Lt. Robt. Gilman make out his Ordinance returns and in straightening out his clothing accounts. About sundown went to the house of a Mr. Alexander in London to call upon Col. and Mrs. Cunlap. Col. Harker was there also. Mrs. Dunlap entertained us with a number of exquisite pieces on the piano and also sang with fine effect a number of popular ballads. I took my leave about 9 p.m. and returned to camp and immediately stumbled into a game of whist which lasted until 2 a.m. Sunday, April 10. Spent the day reading Harper's Magazine and lounging about. Major Brenan returned this evening. At night I wrote to J.L. Hardin. Monday, April 11. In obedience to orders reported at Brigade Head Qrs. this morning at 8 for instructions as Brigade Officer of the day. Returned to camp and read Harper's Magazine during the rest of the forenoon. The Brigade was reviewed this afternoon by Gen. Howard and Gen. Granger. Generals Wood and Wagner also rode around. Watched the review until it was over then went to the picket line. Wood's Division which came in from out beyond Knoxville night before last crossed the river today and encamped out on our picket line. I changed the line and returned to Brigade Head Quarters for specific instructions. Col. Harker was absent so I went to Division Head Quarters and reported the condition of affairs to Gen. Wagner. Returned to and rode around the picket line. Received a long letter from Pa. Wrote to Phil and Billy Hitt. The Louisville Journal received by tonight's mail bring the news that Col. Harker has been confirmed by the U. S. Senate as Brigadier General. Nothing could be more highly gratifying as it was richly merited. 1864 Tuesday, April 12. Played whist during most of the morning. Was on battalion drill this evening. Gen. Harker, Mrs. Dunlap and a Miss Alexander attended as spectators. At night played whist until a late hour. Wednesday, April 13. Spent the day reading lounging and playing whist. Thursday, April 14. In obedience to orders received last night reported at Brigade Hd. Qrs. at 8 o' clock this morning and served on a military commission with Maj. Rust 27 Ill. and Capt. Malihorn 22nd Ill. Finished the case we were convened to try late in the evening and adjourned sine die. At night wrote to my stepmother. Friday, April 15. Consolidated the four left companies of the regt. and drilled them as one this morning. Played whist all evening. At night wrote to Aunt E. A. Shannon. Saturday,April 16. Attended Genl Court Martial this morning as a witness in the case of Charles Marshall which occupied my time until 1 p.m. Was very busy during the evening straightening out my clothing accounts. At night received a long letter from J. D. Hardin and answered it. Sunday, April 17. Preparation for and attendance on Gen. Inspection engaged our attention nearly all the forenoon. Have marching orders. Was busy all evening getting ready to march tomorrow morning. Dr. Burns sent me his horse to ride on the march. Monday, April 18. Arose early this morning ate breakfast and packed up for the march. Marched about 9 a.m. in the direction of Cleveland. Rode in the rear of the regiment. Went about a mile beyond Sweetwater and bivouacked in the woods. Frequent drenching showers during the day rendered it a disagreeable Journey. Tuesday, April 19. Marched about 7 this morning. Reached Athens about 1 p.m. and bivouacked just before reaching town in a pine grove. Went down to town to make inquiries about Uncle Charles Metcalfe and family. Learned they used to live about six miles west of Athens and could not well go out to see them. Returned to camp and wrote a letter to Uncle Charles and went back to town to send it to him by a citizen. Received a letter from J.L. Hardin. Made the acquaintance of a young man named W. C. Davis an old chum of Dr. Cox's. The second time I went to town Lts. Hudson, Hughes and myself ttto see some young ladies where we spent an hour or two. Wednesday, April 20. Marched this morning at 6. Reached Charleston about 2 p.m. and went into bivouac upon the ground over which Col. Libald of the 2nd Missouri fought Rebel Gen. Wheeler. Played whist until a late hour at night. Thursday, April 21. Reveillee at 5 this morning. Marched at 7. Reached Cleveland about 1 p.m. and went into camp. Wrote a letter to J.L. Hardin during the afternoon. At night played whist until bed time. Capt. Gilman rejoined the regt. 1864 Friday, April 22. Played whist during most of the forenoon. Attempted to work on my Ordinance business this afternoon but the wind blew so hard I could do nothing. Saturday, April 23. Was very busy all day straightening up my old Ordinance business. At night played whist until bed time. Had my unserviceable Ordinance inspected this p.m. Sunday, April 24. Received a letter from Phil written from Bull's Gap Tenn. Wrote to Mary and answered Phil's letter. Was in command of regt. and was engaged some time in business connected with the organization of the ambulance Corps. Monday, April 26. Was engaged in winding up business preparatory to campaign versus rebs. Tuesday, April 26. Did some little business and played a great many games of whist. Wednesday, April 27. Was excessively busy all day making out Muster and Pay Rolls. Received a letter from Uncle Charles Metcalfe. At night played whist until bed time. Some time in the night there was a violent storm which blew down a great many of our tents. Mine blew in two. Thursday, April 28. Worked some on Muster and Pay Rolls made numerous reports and went to town as Counsel for John Oneider who was to have been tried by a G. C. M. Trial did not come on. Returned to camp and played a few games of whist in the afternoon. At night played whist until bed time. Friday, April 29. Went to town and attended trial of John Oneider. Capt. Bristow and I had our photographs taken this evening. Worked on Muster and Pay lolls. Played whist after supper until bed time. Saturday,April 30. Was busy all day finishing up Muster and Pay Rolls, attending to the muster of my company making out reports of various kinds and attending to divers little business matters. Sunday, May 1. Was engaged in packing up and turning over surplus baggage, having unserviceable Camp and Garrison Equipage inspected and in making general preparation for an early forward movement. Monday, May 2. All is bustle and activity for a movement on Dalton as we understand of destination to be. Henry Gatewood came out to our regiment to see us. Wrote to Pa and to Phil enclosing each one of my photographs. This has been a raw rainy and blustering day. Tuesday, May 3.(Copied from Pocket memorandum book to Page 341). A beautiful day. Have orders this morning to march at 12 M. Went to town and got some photographs I had previously engaged. Wrote to Aunt E. A. Shannon and enclosed one to her. The 3rd A. C. reached Cleveland about noon. Phil accompanied me to Blue Springs where he found his regiment had gone into bivouac. Our Division (Newton's) marched on to Red Clay, Ga. about eight further before going into bivouac. Travelled fifteen miles in all today. The night was a little cool and I did not sleep a great deal. 1864 Wednesday, May 4. Marched at 6 this morning. Travelled very slowly as every little while we came up with Stanley's Division which preceded us. Took several right hand roads and a little in the afternoon ascended a steep ridge near Catoosa Springs where we went into bivouac. Heard a little skirmishing in the far distance and the boom of one cannon. Saw tents on a hill about five miles distant probably a rebel camp. Went to work fortifying our position and continued with the greatest activity until near dark when our Division moved about two miles to the right and took position on a hill. Went into bivouac here for the night. May 5. Moved a little farther to the right stacked arms and went to work fortifying. I was engaged all evening directing the erection of the works in front of our regiment. Received a letter from Pa. Drew three days' rations and have orders to march tomorrow morning carrying three days' forage on our horses. Had church in front of our regiment tonight. Saw rebel signallights on the hills about Dalton. Friday, May 6. Remained inside of our fortifications until about 3 p.m. when all the effective force of the regiment not on other duties together with detachments from the 125th Ohio and 27th Ill. reported at Brigade Hd. Qrs. for picket duty. Went by way of Catoosa (Chantmobouga) Springs where we halted for an hour drinking the really excellent water and looking around at the sights. This was certainly once a most delightful resort for gay people with nothing to do and plenty money. Marched on to the ridge where we commenced fortifying day before yesterday and put out our pickets. I had general charge of the whole line. Heard some firing on our Cavalry pickets during the night. Answered Pa's letter this morning. Saturday, May 7. Our pickets advanced as skirmishers a little after daylight this morning none of us getting any breakfast. Went on in this manner a little over a mile to Dr. Lee's house where we were relieved and marched back to rejoin the part of our regiment which was not on picket. They had marched out and were but a little way in our rear. A scattering skirmish was kept between the cavalry on our front and the rebel cavalry. Our Brigade formed in line of battle and advanced about half a mile when our regiment was thrown forward as skirmishers under Lt. Col. Bullitt. Maj. Brennan conducted the right wing I the left and Lt. R. J. West assisted Col. Bullitt. Advanced about a mile and made a long halt in an open field exposed to the broiling sun for Gen. Wood's Division to take the advance. It came in before us by the left flank. Heard cannonading at Tunnel Hill. Our regt. assembled and took its place in the brigade column when we all moved by the flank in the direction of Tunnel Hill covered by flankers. Found the road considerably blocked up by trees the rebels cut across the road. Marched on to Tunnel Hill and found it in possession of our troops. Turned up a little valley to the left and went into bivouac for the night. Col. Dunlap and I went to the creek and had a good wash. Capt. Barnett rejoined us here. Sunday, May 8. Our regt. marched about a mile around on the left flank of Rocky Face Ridge and occupied a gap, threw forward skirmishers and soon brisk firing broke out all along the line. The 125th Ohio went out on a recognizance and succeeded in gaining the top of Rock Face with the loss of four men killed and about twenty wounded. Col. Opdyke sent word back that the rebs were thick in his front and advancing. The 79th Ill. was sent to his 1864 support. The 23rd A. C. joined on our left. Three or four of their generals came to see us. A little after noon our regt. and the remaining regts. of our Brigade marched up on top of Rocky Face. Here we had a fine view of the country for many miles on both sides. Saw three rebel forts and a number of lines of fortifications which appeared to be occupied by rebel cavalry pickets only. Towards night however the whole rebel army marched out of their camps about Dalton and bivouacked in Crow Valley down to our left. The camp fires of the two armies presented a spectacle magnificent beyond description. A little before sunset our regt. was sent on picket though relieved a little after dark not being its turn for picket. Rebels fired a volley into us during the night and though the balls pattered around none of us were hurt. Rece. a letter from Dan Collier, glorious news from Grant's operations in Virginia. Monday, May 9. When I awoke this morning they were clearing a road to bring two pieces of artillery up the hill to batter down the fort on the ridge in front of us. Oar Brigade moved forward about sunrise. Heavy skirmishing was kept up all day by our advance of which four companies of our regt. under Lt. Col. Bullitt and Maj. Brennan constituted a part. Col. Dunlap and I under orders from Gen. Harker remained with the six companies in reserve. About noon the 23rd A. C. moved in line of battle down Crow Valley and connected with the left of our Division. Our artillery was well handled though one of the pieces was so exposed to the enemy's sharp shooters it could not be used a great deal. About 5 p.m. we received orders to the effect that Gen. Wagner should charge a line of rifle pits on the side of the rebel fort next to Crow Valley and if he succeeded in carrying them our Brigade (Harker' s) was to charge directly on the fort. Our advance consisting of detachments from our regiment and the 64th Ohio and probably from another regiment or two of our Brigade were to take the lead when they saw us coming. Through some misunderstanding Col. McIlbane of the 64th started on the charge before we in the rear were ready for the assault. Our regiment and the 125th Ohio were to charge by the flank on top of the ridge the 125th in advance of us but as Col. McIlbane and those with him had started we were compelled to support them immediately. Our regt. happened to be nearest ready and started forward at once in double quick time following the charge of our advance detachments and followed by the 125th Ohio. I brought up the rear of our regt. and pressed forward with all my might at a lively half hammon. I thought at the time I was nearly to the fort but found afterwards I did not get there by nearly one hundred yards. Met our men rushing to the rear and tried to rally them but failing in that joined them in the retreat. Some of our men got within thirty yards of the fort before they were repulsed. Wagner made a feeble demonstration on our left and fell back. Wood came up bravely on our right but was repulsed. Left my haversack nearly as far up as I went towards the fort being too much exhausted to carry it. Received a painful stab in my right leg from a bayonet of one of our Regt. during the scramble on the charge. In the retreat I with some others jumped over the bluff went back down the hill on the west side. Being crippled in both legs I could not have got along very well had my retreat not been facilitated by some rebel sharp shooters in trees who made the balls sing about my ears. Thought the rebels would pursue and did not know how far our men would fall back so considered my chance for a berth in Libby pretty fair but looking up the hill I saw the stars and stripes waving and made for them. Got nearly to the top of the hill when I sank entirely exhausted. Some of my men came down and helped me down 1864 the hill. Rested a few moments drank some coffee and returned to the regt. (or main body of those who remained together). Found they had only fallen back about 200 Yards and were behind some works we had thrown up in the morning and were still pegging away at the rebels. Lt. Col. Bullitt was very seriously wounded. Capt. Bristow slightly wounded though badly bruised. Four enlisted men were killed and 26 wounded out of our regt. The Brigade lost thirty one killed and one hundred and thirteen wounded. We were relieved a little after dark and retired about where we went into bivouac for the night. Tuesday, May 10. Our regt. lay in reserve all day. Heavy skirmishing on front from daylight until dark. The 23rd A. C. fell back out of Crow Valley finding that route impractical. This has been a rainy windy disagreeable day. Rebs threw one shell over our regt. scaring one man very badly though doing no other damage. Considerable cannonading all along the line to our right. Bivouacked at the same place as last night. Have order to be ready to move early tomorrow morning. A terrible storm of wind rain thunder and lightening arose about 10 p.m. and continued nearly all night. The keen crack of rifles sang tenor to the thunder all night. Slept under a shelter tent with Capt. Hudson, Charley Carter, and Harry Phillips. Wednesday, May 11. Awoke this morning wet and chilled. Shivered around smoking pine fire until the lampblack was something less than an inch thick on my face. Wrote a letter to Pa. Everything tolerably quiet in immediate vicinity. Our advance and the rebs on their front only occasionally exchange shots. We threw a few shells at the rebel forts but rebs did not reply. Recd. a letter from James L. Hardin and answered it. This has been a drizzling chilly disagreeable day. Bivouacked where we did last night. It is believed rebs will evacuate tonight. Thursday, May 12. Marched down off of the ridge at the east end and went into bivouac at its base near the head of Crow Valley. The 1st Brigade of our Division remained on top of the hill. It made a demonstration on the fort we charged on the 9th to see whether the rebs were still there. Found an abundance of them. Ate an early dinner and went to fortifying. A heavy force of rebel infantry and cavalry stripped for fight moved rapidly up Crow Valley threatening our left flank. Our troops on the left of us swung around to the rear and went to fortifying. We (Harker's Brigade) moved about half a mile to the left but Gen. Wood coming up to support that part of the line, we went back to our fortifications and bivouacked for the night. Fifty six of our veterans rejoined us here. Friday, May 13. Rebs all gone from our front this morning. Our division march in the direction of Dalton down Crow Valley. I took a detail of four men, ascended Rocky face and buried the four men of our regt. who were killed in the charge we made on "The Devil s Roost" last Monday evening. Other burying parties were there and in all buried twenty-seven belonging to our Brigade. While the men were at work digging graves I made a sketch of the rebel fort. Followed the ridge about two miles and descended into the valley. It is well we did not take the fort as we could neither advanced or even held it. It was by far the most rugged line of defense I ever saw anywhere. Passed through Dalton 1864 and overtook our regt. about nine miles beyond a little before dark. Our regt. went on picket. Lay down a little before midnight. The men drew rations and jawered around an hour or two then our cavalry got into a hot skirmish and we were called to arms so I got scarcely any sleep during the night. Saturday, May 14. Were aroused before daylight this morning ate a hasty snack and immediately marched in the direction of Resaca. Supposed the rebels gone until about noon, our movements indicated that something was about to happen. We did not go far but changed position frequently and formed in line of battle two or three times. Dispatches from the East were read and cheered, brass bands played National airs, all pretty sure indications of a battle. A little after 12 pm a smart skirmish sprang up in front of where we had formed in line of battle and soon waxed into a pretty severe fight. Cannon boomed and small arms rattled. We were notified that our Division would be held in reserve during the evening but a few moments afterwards we were ordered to where the heaviest firing was going on. Moved rapidly around by the left flank until we came to an open field where Gen. Thomas and Staff were stationed, formed in line of battle and advanced. Our regt. followed in rear of the second line in double column at half distance until near the enemy when we deployed column and were among the first regiments of our Division to get into the fight. We relieved the 24th Ky. Met Mike Costello and Leo Dean there (now veterans of the 12th Ky. Infantry.) We fought three hours losing one man killed and sixteen wounded. We were near the enemy's fortifications though had an excellent position or we would have lost heavily as balls and shells flew thick and fast over our heads. When we were relieved we went near a mile to the rear drew a fresh supply of ammunition rested a little while and moved up in supporting distance of the front. Formed in line of battle and bivouacked for the night. Phil came and stayed all night with me. A little before night Hooker's Corps moved from the right and took position on our left. Sunday, May 15. Wagner's Brigade assisted by two regts. of ours occupied the position all day in which we fought yesterday evening. Incessant fighting all along the line all day so far as we could hear for the rear of battle nearer to us. Hooker charged and drove the rebs on our left taking two lines of rifle pits and some artillery. It is understood his loss was heavy. About 10 p.m. the enemy made a vigorous assault upon our lines covering a little more than the front of our Division. The fight was furious for near half an hour when the rebs were repulsed. Our regt. occupied the same position it did last night. We formed in line of battle and remained in position until the fight was over. Several stray balls whistled over our heads. Monday, May 16. Rebs all gone from our front this morning. We moved by the flank in rapid pursuit. Passed through Resaca crossed the Oostenaula formed in line of battle. Met Lt. Col. Wharton here. When the men made coffee and rested a little we moved forward in line of battle. Col. Dunlap here took command of the rear Demi Brigade of our Brigade. Col. Harker and Col. Ophdyke having been wounded on the 14th. Col. Bradley took command of the Brigade. We struck up a lively skirmish as soon as we commenced advancing and kept it up until we arrived at Calhoun about sunset. Our skirmishers lost several in killed and wounded during the evening. Bivouacked here all night. 1864 Tuesday, May 17. Rose about daylight ate a hasty breakfast and started forward. Skirmishing commenced immediately and was kept up without intermission all day. The rebs drove slowly and steadily along until about three p.m. when they grew stubborn and wouldn't budge another inch. We formed our lines of battle and threw forward heavy lines of skirmishers and sharp shooters but rebs refused to move. Used our artillery freely with no better effect. This was about two miles from Adairsville. We lost about 200 killed and wounded and went into bivouack for the night. Our regt. was much exhausted having been out as flankers all day. Some of it was engaged in the fight. One of Col. Hooker's orderlies crawled through the rebel lines and fired a barn from which rebs had been sharpshootihg us. Wednesday, May 18. Marched a little after sunrise this morning our regt. and the 65th Ohio in line of battle in front. Robs gone from our front. Proceeded to Adairsville where we lay until 2 p.m. Made coffee and had a good rest. Picked up a number of rebel stragglers here. Quite a body of cavalry took the front here which greatly relieved us. Logan came in on our right here and Palmer on our left. Rebel Gen. Johnston with two Divisions of Infantry and A Brigade of Cavalry stayed here last night. Received a long letter from J.L. Hardin. Marched about five miles down the R. R. and bivouacked for the night. Thursday, May 19. March about 7 a.m. down the R. R. to Kingston. Filed to the left in the woods and rested an hour. Sent details to draw rations but the order was countermanded as intelligence reached us that rebs were in line of battle two or three miles in front of us. Marched out immediately and formed in line of battle. Shelled and skirmished with them about an hour when they retired. Our Division advanced in line of battle and came near getting into them before they left. When it was ascertained that rebs were gone we moved by the flank about a mile to the front and rested. Learned that rebs only fell back about a mile to a better position and were in line waiting for us. We formed in line of battle again and advanced shelling and skirmishing with them. Our Division got its lines adjusted some time after dark and as firing had then ceased we bivouacked for the night expecting a general engagement tomorrow morning. Friday, May 20. When our skirmishers advanced this morning they found the rebs had all left during the night. Drew four days' rations this morning which were very acceptable as very few of our men had a mouthful to eat yesterday. Wrote to Pa. About 8 a.m. we marched about a mile to the rear and bivouacked in a beautiful piece of woodland, near a mill on the creek. Here we washed and enjoyed a much needed rest all day. The cars came up with us this morning. Saturday, May 21. Our baggage wagons came up about noon today. We got clean clothes out of our valises, washed, put up shelter tents and lay around in the shade all day. Capt. Bristow rejoined us here. Spent a considerable portion of the evening copying into this book from my pocket diary. Wrote to JaS.L. Hardin. Sunday, May 22. Went to church this morning, wrote to John S. Van Winkle, read newspapers and wrote a little in this book. Are making vigorous preparations for another twenty days' campaign. Went to church this afternoon and heard an excellent sermon delivered by Capt. Powell of the 65th Ohio. Late this evening a number of us went to the mill dam and took a fine shower bath. 1864 Monday, May 23. (From pocket memorandum to June 8). Lounged around on the banks of the creek (Two Run) after which went to work and completed my preparation to march. Marched about noon in the direction of Dallas. Made very, slow progress as it took some time for those in advance of us to cross the river. A little before sunset we stacked arms on the banks of the Etowah and while the remainder of those ahead of us were crossing the bridge our men made coffee and had a had a good rest. We crossed the bridge in our turn about 10 p.m. and marched about five miles farther on. Went into bivouac a little after midnight. Tuesday, May 24. Marched about 7 a.m. in the same direction as on yesterday. Gen. Hooker's command marched in advance of us. Marched about twelve miles and went into bivouac a little before dark on a steep hill side. Had a severe storm of rain, thunder and lightening during most of the night. Slept under shelter tent with Harry Phillips and Charley Carter. Wednesday, May 25. Marched at 9 a.m. in the direction of Dallas. Hooker ran into the rebs and fought them all evening. Our Division formed in line of battle a little before dark then moved two or three miles to the left. Was unable to get my horse over the steep cliffs and deep ravines so I got lost from my regt. and indeed from my Division. Met thousands of wounded and stragglers. The rain came down in torrents and it was truly heart rending to hear the groans of the wounded all along for miles as I searched for my regt. It was so dark one could not see his hand before him. Thousands were crowding forward to relieve those who had been fighting Infantry Cavalry and Artillery without the slightest regard to organization, for that was impossible. Those relieved came back in swarms some carrying or leading their wounded comrades. Sometimes a battery would run through the ranks of the Infantry scattering the men in every direction and again some unlucky horseman would ride into a batch of wounded men. All was hurry and confusion and nearly everybody was swearing at the top of his voice. If the rebs had known our condition it would have been an easy matter to have stampeeded even the sturdy veterans of the 4th corps. Found my regt. a little after midnight. Threw myself down on my shawl and gun blanket and was soon sound asleep. Thursday May 26. Awoke this morning wet and chilled, ate a few bites of hard tack and drank some coffee after which I was busy assisting the adjustment of our lines. It seems we came within three or four hundred yards of the enemy's works last night. I am truly glad they did not pitch into us. As soon as we began to stir this morning the rebs comenced sharpshooting us. We adjusted our lines and threw up two slight lines of works under a sharp fire. Several men of our Division were wounded and a few killed. Balls whistled over us all day. Friday, May 27. Brisk skirmishing opened early this morning. Two or three of our batteries opened early this morning and continued to shell the enemy at intervals all day. We were ordered to be ready to make a charge on the enemy's breastworks at 10 o'clock this morning. The movement was to begin with a demonstration by our skirmishers. They advanced and drove the rebel skirmishers from their pits but ascertained the front line to of the enemy's works stronger than at first supposed so the charge was not made. Rebs shelled our line just to the left of our Brigade after dark continuing for an hour or more. About midnight the enemy made a demonstration on our part of the line and for some distance to the left. Artillery and 1864 small arms roared furiously for half an hour with little or no damage to either side then subsided. Late in the evening wrote to J.L. Hardin. Slight skirmishing continued during the rest of the night. Saturday, May 28. Our regt., went on the front line this morning. Continual firing on our skirmish line all day. Heavy fatigue parties worked hard all day strengthening our works under a severe fire from the rebel skirmishers and sharpshooters. Rebs made a sortie on our part of the line this morning but we poured such a storm of balls into them they were glad to seek shelter behind their works. They tried the same game again during the night with the same result. I never heard such a roar of Artillery and small arms as we had for about a half an hour. Sunday, May 29. Our regt. still on the front line. Heavy skirmishing and frequent spells of cannonading all day. Phil came to see me and remained all night. About 10 p.m. rebs sallied out from their works and started towards our lines. Our skirmishers and sharpshooters opened a galling fire upon them and two or three of our batteries played upon them furiously for half an hour when there came a lull. We lay dawn but had hardly done so when the firing became so fierce we were called to arms again. It continued very severe on our front until about midnight. About 2 a.m. (May 30) the firing opened furiously along the line as far as we could hear from right to left. They made a tremendous roar but it is likely both sides were closely ensconsed behind their works suffering little or no damage. Monday, May 30. Our regt. was relieved from the front line this morning and went back to the second. Phil left soon after breakfast and I lay down and slept until noon. Incessant firing all along our front all day. After supper Col. Dunlop and I visited Division Head Quarters where we spent an hour very agreeably. About 10 p.m. had flare up for a few minutes after which I lay down and slept soundly until morning. Tuesday, May 31. Our Demi-Brigade moved to the front line this morning. Sharp firing on our front all day and balls clipping our line very closely. The leaves and branches between us and the rebels have been cut out by balls so that the two lines are in plain view of each other. Quite a heavy fight took place about 10 o'clock this morning extending nearly to us. Believed to be an attack by the rebs on the 3rd A. C. Our regt. went on the skirmish line after dark. I remained with our reserve. We had a merry making about midnight. The woods rang and the ground shook but little damage was done. Wednesday, June 1. Firing very brisk on our front this morning and sustained without intermission all day. Recd. a letter from J.L. Hardin. Our regt. had one man killed and three severely wounded today. We were relieved after dark and retired to the main front line of works. Thursday, June 2. Lay in the same place all day targets for the enemy's sharpshooters. The men were very careful sad lay close to the works all day yet we had one man killed and four severely wounded. We had a severe thunder and rain storm today. It rained during most of the afternoon. Col. Dunlop who is very unwell went to the hospital this morning. Very heavy fixing of small arms sad artillery on our left this evening (Gen. Wood's charge). After dark I visited Brigade Hd. Qrs. 1864 where I learned that there was a magnificent suttler's establishment at McPherson's Head Quarters. I lost no time in repairing to our regt. to communicate this important piece of information to our officers. Maj. Capt. Gilmore, Capt. Christie and Capt. Hudson after scraping up what funds they could started out to hunt it. They returned about midnight with about $l00 worth of whiskey, oysters, sardines, cheese, crackers, cakes, jellies dried beef, tobacco, cigars, etc. Friday, June 3. Lay behind our fortifications all day. The rebel sharpshooters clipped us very close but having greatly improved our works last night and learned a lesson of caution yesterday we did not have a man hurt. Rebs charged on the pits of our skirmishers driving a few of them out. A part of the reserve deployed under a severe fire charged on the rebs and drove them to their holes. Our Brigade lost several men. A little after dark I visited Brigade Hd. Qrs. where I spent an hour very pleasantly. Got lost on my return and found every other part of our Division before I did my regt. Ran into a number of mule yards and swamps. There was nearly an hour tonight that scarcely a shot was fired. Saturday, June 4. Oar Brigade marched about half a mile to the left before daybreak. Find our new position preferable to the one we left this morning as nothing but sharpshooters trouble us here. The troops who relieved us this morning had a sharp little engagement this a.m. and another in the p.m. They made a handsome line dash on the enemy's works, raised a yell, and when rebs looked to see what was coming poured a volley into them and lay down. This made rebs furious. They poured it to our boys in good earnest a few minutes when our batteries dried them up. Skirmishing continued nearly all night. It rained all day. Wrote a letter to Mary. Sunday, June 5. When I awoke this morning heard our men cheering all along the line. Found it caused by the nocturnal departure of the rebs. Never felt more relieved in my life as I had become heartily sick of the everlasting pop pop pop around me. Visited the rebel fortifications this morning. Found them very strong. Added a few lines to my letter to Mary and mailed it. Visited Brigade Head Quarters and remained an hour. Returned to my regt. and took a good quiet cozy little nap just to see how it would go. In the evening went to a creek and took a good bath after which Capt. Hudson, Charley Carter and I visited the rebel fortifications and the pits occupied by the skirmishers of our regt. on the 31st ult. Col. Dunlap returned to the regt. this evening. Recd. marching orders late in the night. Monday, June 6. Reveillee sounded at 4:30 this morning. Marched about 7 a.m. towards the left. Travelled at a very irregular wearisome pace and were nearly all day going eight miles. Went into bivouac in a beautiful strip of woodland near Ackworth Station. Tuesday, June 7. Lay in same place all day washing and resting. Our baggage wagons came up from which we obtained some clean clothes and other little conveniences. Wrote a letter to Pa. Wednesday, June 8. Received orders this morning to be ready to march tomorrow morning with ten days' rations in wagons and haversacks. Was engaged some time this morning copying these notes from pocket memorandum book. Lay around in the shade all evening. After supper went to the 64th Ohio and played chess until bed time with Lt. Tilotson. 1864 Thursday, June 9. Did not march this morning as we expected. Lay around in the shade all day sleeping a good portion of the time. At night attend preaching near our regimental Hd. Qurs. Friday, June 10. Marched about 11 this morning. The morning was bright and beautiful but it clouded up and commenced raining soon after we started. We had one of the fiercest thunder storms I ever witnessed. It rained on us very hard nearly all the afternoon. The 22nd Ill. started for home this morning their time of service having expired. We marched very slowly and frequently made long halts owing to other troops being in our way. Proceeded about four miles when the Division went into camp and our regt. on picket. There was considerable firing on our right but it did not extend to our part of the line. Saturday, June 11. Our Division moved about two miles to the left this morning and lay until nearly dark in plain view of the rebels who occupied Cedar Mountain. Shelled and skirmished with them at intervals during the day. Had two or three heavy rains today. A little before dark we moved half a mile to the left and went into bivouac. Our pioneers worked until a late hour at night fortifying our position. Had a hard rain during the night which drenched us thoroughly. Sunday, June 12. Sharp skirmishing on our front and considerable cannonading on our left most of the day. It rained incessantly and very hard all day. Lt. H. B. Carter arrived here from Camp Chase this evening. It all night. I was quite sick during the night. Monday, June 13. Rained all day. The principal characteristics of our present position are rain, smoke, mud, and stray balls flying am and or heads. Corps Head Quarter time sent around for us to set our watches by. Probably some simultaneous movement contemplated. Tuesday, June 14. Morning tolerably clear. Ordered to strike tents and stack arms quietly about 9 a.m. and be in readiness to move at any moment. About noon advanced some distance outside of our works at commenced fortifying. Were thus engaged until 4 p.m. when Gen. W. T. Sherman came along and ordered us to stop work and move forward. Advance half a mile or more our skirmishers driving those of the rebels before them. When we got to where they would drive no farther we halted and threw up a line of works amid a sharp sprinkle of stray balls. Our skirmishing was quite lively all evening and during the greater part of the night. Recd. a letter from Pa. dated June 2. Wednesday, June 15. Firing on the picket line very brisk about daybreak. Balls whistled over our heads very fast. About sunup our skirmishers went for the rebs and drove them back some distance. About 9 a.m. advanced half a mile by right of companies to the front which brought us to the rebel works at the base of Cedar Mountain where the rebel Gen. Leonidas Polk was killed by one of our shells yesterday. Gen. W.C. Whittaker connected with our right. He and staff stayed with our regt. for several hours. He had quite a supply of old Bourbon and we ourselves as only Kentuckians know how. Col. Price and a number of Ky. officers were there. About 3 p.m. we moved two or hundred yards to the left and formed in line of battle. Our regt. temporarily joined with the 79th Ill. and both commanded by Col. Dunlop. Our regt. was soon afterwards detached and thrown forward under command of Maj. Brennan to support the skirmish line in front of Wagner's Brigade. 1864 Advanced half a mile driving the rebel skirmishers. The right of the line being hard pressed and not properly cooperated with on their right. I was sent out to its support in charge of companies A, C, D, and E. We arrived just in time as our skirmishers were running pel mel to the rear closely pursued by the rebels. I deployed my men as rapidly as possible and opened a severe fire on the rebs checking them almost instantly. This was in musket range of a strong line of rebel works. We had an excellent position and held it until 10 p.m. keeping up a hot fire on the enemy. Were relieved by the 65th Ohio and retired about 250 yds. and lay all night as a support to the skirmish line. We had only two or three men slightly wounded during the evening. Our lines of battle in our rear threw up strong works during the time we were amusing the enemy. Thursday, June 16. Were relieved this morning a little after daybreak and retired behind our works to rest and make up for lost sleep. Col. Dunlap and I made two visits to the 10th Ky. Infty. during the day. Met there Col. Hays, Lt. Col. Wharton and the line officers of the 10th, Col. M.C. Taylor of the 15th and a number of other Ky. officers. We had plenty ale and commissary and enjoyed ourselves hugely. Severe shirmishing and cannonading was kept up all day. About dark moved out to our front line of works and were engaged strengthening them until midnight when we lay down. During the night our pioneers went out and threw up a heavy line of works in front of us. Friday, June 17. Rebs, all gone from their works on our immediate front this morning though we could still hear skirmishing on our left. I visited their works on our front and found them as usual very strong. Our Corps moved over into the enemy's works and lay until 2 p.m. skirmishing and cannonading very heavy all evening. At 2 p.m. we recrossed to the loyal side of the enemy's works and formed in line of battle at right angles with them. Lay there half an hour when we moved forward about half a mile and halted in a deep dark ravine. Retired our line a little and cut the thick undergrowth from our front for some distance. Lay here a1l night. A heavy rain came up during the night. Received a letter from J.L. Hardin dated tune 8. Skirmishing on our front very stubborn and severe. Saturday, June 18. About 8 a.m. crossed the ravine in front of us in vhich there was a deep swift stream of water. Threw up slight works in which we were employed until about 9 a.m. when we moved about a mile to the front in line of battle. We marched up to within 250 yds. of the enemy's works and engaged them for a few minutes after which we moved to the left flank two or three hundred yards. We lay here near five hours pouring a heavy fire into the enemy's works and receiving one in return. They opened on us with shell and grape but shot too high. Our regiment lost twenty-three of four killed and wounded. Our Brigade lost about 150 and Wagner's brigade which was on our right about the same number. The 14th A. C. which connected on our left lost a good many but I have not learned the number. Capt. Powell of our regt. was severrely wounded in the mouth. When we were relieved we retired about 300 yds. and lay all night. The rain pooured down in torrents all day and pat of the night. Half rations of whiskey were issued to the men. Lay down in the mud about midnight and slept until daylight. Our pioneers went out after dark and threw up a strong line of fortifications where we fought all day. Should have mentioned that we brought up a battery during the day but the place was too hot for it to remain a great while. They lost several men. 1864 Sunday, June 19.Rebs gone from the works in front of us this morning. Moved over into the rebel works this morning and formed our lines of battle. Visited the part of the rebel works from which they fought our Brigade yesterday. Found every thing about there riddled with our balls and a considerable quantity of blood and brains on the inside. They must have had a fine time using their artilery as we made a lead mine of all their embrasures. Lay half an hour during which skirmishers found and drove those of the rebels in handsome style. Took up our line of march to the right by the right flank and proceeded three or four miles when we halted and reformed our lines of battle fronting Kenesaw Mountain. We could plainly see swarms of rebels on top apparently very much interested in looking at us. Lay here until 3 p.m. when we moved about a quarter of a mile to the right drew up in column of battalions and lay an hour. Our regt. had two men wounded here. Cannonading and skirmishing very heavy about this time. Stray balls flew over us very fast. Moved across a creek and swamp and formed in line of battle. Lay half an hour and advanced our Demi Brigade taking the front. Rebs gave us a few very well directed shells and some grape as we advanced but none of the Third were hurt by them. When we had gone about 400 yards we halted, adjusted our lines and in a few minutes had an excellent line of works to protect us. Our skirmishers developed a strong line of rebel works about four hundred yards from where they were. Rained on us all day. Wrote to J.L. Hardin. Lay down about 11 p.m. and slept until morning. Our men put up tents and made themselves comparatively comfortable for the night. The loss of our Division today probably amounts to fifty men. Monday, June 20. Remained on front line all day strengthening our position. It rained all day. Threw up strong works on our front for artilery. Placed two batteries in them and shelled the rebels furiously for about two hours. Rebs threw up works in plain view of our front but relinquished their labors when we opened our artilery on them. Rebs shelled us for about an hour silencing our batteries but doing the infantry little damage as we kept close to our works. Our regt. lost one man. The rest of the Brigade and batteries about ten men and two or three horses. Our pickets kept up a continual skirmish all day. We were relieved a little after dark and marched about a mile to the rear where we lay the rest of the night. I took command the Major being drunk and the Col. in command of Demi-Brigade. Tuesday, June 21. Early this morning marched to the front and a mile or two to the right. Our regt. went out on picket. Rained nearly all day. Shelled and skirmished with the rebels all the forenoon. About 3 p.m. our regt. advanced as skirmishers Maj. Brennan in charge of the right I of the left and Col. Dunlap of the reserve. Raised a yell and went forward double quick driving the rebs handsomely near half a mile. Coming near their works we were unable to drive them any farther. Kept up a hot fire with them for an hour when we were temporarily relieved and retired to the reserve to enable the men to rest a little, clean their guns and get a fresh supply of ammunition. A ration of whisky was issued to us. About dark our regt. went back on the skirmish line and remained all night. Our lines of battle came up and fortified strongly during the evening and night. Our regt. lost six men all severely wounded. 1864 Wednesday, June 22. Our regt. was relieved this morning from the skirmish line and retired to the rear line of works. About 2 p.m. moved forward to the next line of works. Very hard fighting on our right and front. Gen. Wagner who relieved our Brigade lost very heavily. About dark our regt. was ordered back about 100 yards where it drew up in column by wing and lay all night. Thursday, June 23. Wrote to John S. Van Winkle this morning. Lay in same place until 3 p.m. when we moved forward to the next line of works. About 4 p.m. cannonading opened on our left and extended all along our line. It continued near an hour when we threw forward a heavy line of skirmishers and drove the enemy back to their works. Fighting was very severe all along our line so far as I could hear until dark. Rebels charged Stanley's Division several times but were each time handsomely repulsed. The loss on our front was very severe for a skirmish line. Col. Bartleston was killed while acting in the capacity of division officer of the day. Col. Dunlap was detailed to take his place. We lay in the same place all night. Recd. a letter from Charles Marshall. Friday, June 24. Lay in same place all day. Light though regular firing kept up on the picket line all day. Our baggage wagon came up this evening. A little after dark abur regt. went out on the front line of works. A great many stray balls whistled very close to where we lay some of them making so load a noise as to wake the whole regiment. Saturday, June 25. Lay in front works supporting picket line all day. Nothing of particular interest occurred. A scattering fire kept up on our line all day. Some few skirmishers wounded. Received a letter from J.L. Hardin dated June 20. We were relieved after dark and retired to the rear line of works where we lay all night. Sunday, June 26. Lay in same place all day. Wrote to J.L. Hardin. Unusually quiet on our front all day. Some spirited cannonading off to our left our batteries probably engaging Kenesaw. We were ordered to the front about dark but the order was countermanded. Late at night received orders to be in readiness to march tomorrow morning at sunrise with sixty rounds of cartridges. (Hell expected) Monday, June 27. Our Division moved about a mile to the right early this morning. Between 8 and 9 o'clock we formed in column by division (two companies front) to attack the rebel works in cooperation with Davis' Division connecting with us on the right. Moved forward double quick to within thirty or forty yards of their works with pieces uncapped and bayonets fixed. The enemy opened a murderous fire on us with such effect that our commander deployed their regiments as best they could and resorted to the use of powder and lead instead of the bayonets as was at first intended. Our men lay down and fought them for near an hour when Davis' Division on our right gave way compelling us of course to do the same. While fighting them we compelled them to keep their heads down but when we gave way they raised up and poured a murderous fire into our backs. Our men rushed back like an immense herd of infuriated buffaloes running over and trampling each other under foot. I was run over and badly bruised but very glad to get off so well. Our regiment lost 39 killed and wounded. Among the wounded were Maj. Brennan, Capt. Barnett, Capt. Christie and Lt. H. B. Carter all severely. Our Bride lost a great many valuable officers including its excellent commander who received a wound while endeavoring to urge his men over the rebel work from 1864 effects of which he died in a few hours. The loss of the Brigade was 231 killed and wounded. Each of the other two Brigade of our Division lost about the same. Davis' Division is said to have suffered more severely than ours. About noon we marched back to where we came from this morning. Col. Dunlap being sick the command of the regiment devolved upon me. A little after dark our regiment went out on the front line to support skirmishers. Lay here all night listening to the shrill panther-like screech of the sharp shooters balls. Tuesday, June 28. Lay on front line all day. One of our batteries less than a hundred yards distant fired over us all the forenoon nearly deafening us. Rebs about 300 yards from us. Amused themselves by shooting at every head they could see above our works. They shot very well but hurt none of us. Killed one of our pickets and wounded two or three others on our immediate front. Wrote to Pa. We were relieved after dark and retired to the rear line of works. Wednesday, June 29. Lay in reserve all day. Visited Brigade Hd. Qrs. three times during the day on business. An arrangement was effected about noon today with the rebels to allow us to bring the dead we left inside of their lines when we were repulsed day before yesterday. We sent a detail into their lines under flag of truce for the purpose of bringing off the bodies but they were found to be so much burned and decomposed that they could not be recognized or removed so they were buried where they lay. Was engaged two or three hours preparing a list of the casualties in the 3rd Ky. for publication in the Louisville Journal. Lay down 10 p.m. Thursday, June 30. Was aroused between two and three o'clock this morning by very heavy artilery and musketry off to our right. Formed the regt. and moved forward to the next line of works. A rebel Captain got lost and strayed into our lines. He was in the act of instructing one of our picket posts when he discovered his mistake. He seemed very much mortified. The firing on our right lasted something like an hour. When it ceased I lay down and did not wake until late breakfast time. Our baggage wagon was brought up to the regiment and the officers were all very busy all day making reports, returns, and straightening out their company business. Not a shot was fired on our Brigade front today. Our men and the rebels sat on their works and strolled about in the woods on the outside. Lt. Col. Smith and several others went out and met the rebel officers two or three times. Wrote a letter to J.L. Hardin. Some heavy firing off to our right during the night but we knew pretty much the character of the engagement and did not deem it necessary to get out in battle array. Lay down about 11 p.m. Friday, July 1. Lay in same place all day. A kind of truce has been agreed upon between our pickets and the rebs by which it was mutually understood that neither side was to fire unless the other advanced. Our men sat in rows on top of our works or strolled about in the woods in the most careless manner and three rebs did the same in plain view of each other. Our enlisted men and the rebs railed at each other from as near as they were permitted to approach and Commissioned officers of each side met and talked twice during the day on our front. The utmost courtesy and harmony characterized these meetings. Our batteries opened all along the line and shelled rebels furiously for about an hour notwithstanding which the truce between the opposing pickets continued to be strictly observed. (A later addition 1864 follows) Smart on the part of the rebs as they wished to get away. Saturday, July 2. Lay in my tent all day playing chess, reading news papers, etc. Was notified early this morning that we would make a demonstration on the enemy's lines at 6 a.m. When the hour arrived forty-two pieces of cannon stationed at different points along the line opened on the rebels and shelled them furiously for an hour. Our pickets having notified the rebs to get to their holes opened a sharp ringing fire upon them and kept it up during the time the cannonading lasted. The rebs returned the fire with spirit and stray balls whistled over where we lay very spitefully. Then our men ceased firing the rebs did the same and entire quiet prevailed on our front of the line during the rest of the day. A little after dark our Division moved a little to the left and occupied the works vacated by Wood's Division. My regt. went on picket. Found the same quiet on this part of the line as on that we left. Sunday, July 3. About 3 o'clock this morning I received a circular from Brigade Head Quarters stating that the rebels were supposed to be evacuating their position and orders to make a demonstration at early dawn to ascertain whether such was the case. I immediately visited the picket line and gave instructions pursuant to orders. At daylight our pickets advanced as skirmishers to the rebel works which they found evacuated. Our line was withdrawn about 7 a.m. and our Division marched to the right about half a mile when it came to a road leading towards Marietta. Took this road and marched nearly to Marietta when we turned to the right and went by the Ga. Military Institute. The grounds and buildings about the Institute were the most beautiful I ever saw and what added to the interest of the place our commander William Tecumseh Sherman* is said to have at one time been a teacher in it. Rested here a while then crossed over to the left of the R. R. and rested again. We then marched about five miles down along side the R. R. track and went into bivouac for the night. There was skirmishing on our front and considerable cannonading all day. (*a mistake) Monday, July 4. Went to Brigade Head Quarters this morning and remained two or three hours. We discussed an excellent milk punch in honor of the glorious birth day of American independence and had a huge time genera11y. Returned to my regt., ate dinner and feeling a little drowsy lay down in the shade and was enjoying a very refreshing nap when I was awakened by the very unpleasant piece of information that it was the desire of my Brigade commander I should have my regt. in readiness to march immediately. Moved something near a mile to the left and fortified in plain view of rebel rifle pits. Part of our line worked up very close to the rebels. Several men were wounded in our lines and the line in our rear by stray balls. There were a number of Bachanlain 4th of July harangers in the Division after dark which caused a good deal of cheering but I did not attend. Received a letter from Mary dated June 21 and answered it. Lay here all night. Worked on fortifications until midnight. Tuesday, July 5. Rebs all gone from our front this morning. Marched at 8 a.m. to the right until we came to the R. R. and down it to Vining's Station. Went into camp here. In the evening ascended a hill on the right of the R. R. where I had a splendid view of the surrounding scenery. Saw Atlanta and chain after chain of formidable rebel fortifications intervening. 1864 A man in rebel uniform was hanging on the slope of the hill opposing the R.R. He had probably hung there for a month. Ten Dollars and 10 cts. and a descriptive roll were found in his pocket. His name appears to have been J. P. Duncan. From the hill saw and heard considerable fighting on our right. Wednesday, July 6. Moved about 2 1/2 miles to the left and went into regular camp on good ground. Our baggage wagon came up shortly after we got into position. Washed, put on clean clothes and wrote to J.L. Hardin. The men worked all evening putting camp in order. About 9 or 10 p.m. there was some of the fiercest cannonading just on our right for half an hour I ever heard. Friday, July 8. Lay in camp al1 day attending to various little official duties and playing chess when I had time. At night wrote a long letter to Mary. Saturday, July 9. Was awakened this morning with orders to be in readiness to march immediately to Roswell. After a hasty breakfast our Division took up its line of march. The sun was intensely hot and the men suffered dreadfully. Chingecpin rushers all along road. Reached Roswell about 4 p.m. a distance of sixteen miles and went into bivouac in the vicinity. The men had just time to make a little coffee when orders were received to march two miles farther. Passed through Roswell, waded the Chattahoochee and formed line of battle about a mile beyond. We relieved some Cavalry who had some slight fortifications at this place. The river at this place was about waist deep very swift and about 200yds. wide. Our cavalry had burned the extensive factories at Roswell just before our arrival notwithstanding the Brittish flag that floated over them. Weary worn and wet our men lay down upon the ground about 11 p.m. Owing to the excessive heat of the day very few brought their blankets with them. Had a smart shower of rain during the night. Some little firing just to our right but all was quiet on our front. Sunday, July 10. We went to work this morning to strengthen the fortifications left us by the Cavalry. Worked hard until late in the evening. We had a heavy shower of rain during the p.m. We were relieved by troops belonging to the 16th A. C. a little before dark and retired about half a mile where we bivouacked for the night. Monday, July 11. Lay in same place until about noon when we crossed the river on a foot bridge constructed since our arrival. Bivouacked in a pleasant sh