3rd. Received papers of 1st claiming a grand victory here– all bosh–sorry. Some one is much at fault that the grand plan of July 30, 1864, failed. Grant seems to have used the best strategy and skill. Who is at fault will soon be determined. Visited the picket line. Saw the Johnnies. Many amusing incidents [...]
Wednesday, 3d–Everything is quiet here in Rome, Georgia. There is no news from General Grant’s army.
August 3d. Called out very early this morning. Left camp and on the march at 3 A. M. Enjoying the march through this fine country. After a time we began to ascend the mountains. Said to be the South Mountains. A fine view of the surrounding country. Peaceful and quiet. The inhabitants along the line [...]
AUGUST 3d.—Cloudy, but no rain. The press dispatches last night assert that still another raiding party, besides Stoneman’s, was dispersed or captured. It is rumored to-day that Beauregard has sprung a mine under Grant’s fortifications. This may be so. Later. It was not so.
August, Wednesday 3, 1864 Third anniversary of my beloved Mother’s death—There are few more sorrowful times, in the experience of poor Children of earth—than round the deathbed of a loved and revered Mother—one who has been indeed a true faithful Mother, whose life to us has consecrated the name—and left it on our hearts as [...]