Friday, 29th.—Notified to-day that we were marching to Richmond, Kentucky. Camped at Big Laurel Bridge. Lieutenant D. U. Fox, R. F. Anderson, Brothers Tom and Lon Magill and myself went out to Uncle Newton Magill’s; very strong for the Union. Said he could not understand how children of his brother could be fighting against the [...]

Thursday, 28th.—Passed through Barbourville to-day about sundown; very dusty. Great many wagons, horses and mules here that have been captured. Saw where Scot’s Cavalry had burned Yankee wagon train. Camped one miles from town; wrote letter and sent home by Rogers. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Wednesday 27th.—Crossed Pinelog Mountain to-day; had hard work getting wagons and artillery over. Marched eighteen miles. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Tuesday, 26th.—Crossed into Kentucky to-day; very rough country through here. Camped at the foot of Pinelog Mountain. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Sunday, 24th.—Arrived at Roger’s Gap, twenty miles south of Cumberland, at 11 A. M. Crossing the mountain. So steep had to pull wagons and artillery up by hand; got to the top about 2 P. M.; rested a few minutes, and then moved forward. They called this a gap, but I was unable to see [...]

Saturday 23d.—Relieved by Hilliard’s Legion. Started down Powell’s Valley at 6 P. M. Marched all night. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Friday, 22d.—Heavy skirmishing on our right; some think there is about to be a general engagement. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Wednesday, 20th.—Company F sent out as reserve pickets. Feds made as though they would charge our picket line with cavalry. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Monday, 18th.—Took position in line of battle this A. M. Pickets skirmishing a little. Reported that General Ledbetter is on the other side of the mountain, and the Yanks are hemmed in. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Sunday 17th.—At 9 A. M., we were in three miles of Cumberland Gap, when the Federals began shelling us; continued slowly throughout the day; one man slightly wounded; after dark fell back half mile. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Saturday, 16th.—Received orders to cook four days’ rations. Started towards Cumberland Gap, 8 P. M. Marched six miles, and halted until daylight. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Wednesday, 13th.—Company F, on picket one mile west of Tazewell. Deer came running by our picket post. Went back to camp. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Thursday, 9th.—Moved a quarter of a mile to good water. Drew two months’ wages to-day, $22.00. Remaining here until the 13th, had some time for letter-writing. Some letter paper and envelopes had been captured in the fight; I got hold of some of it; the envelopes were pretty small, but on the left-hand corner was [...]

Wednesday, 8th.—All quiet to-day; two of our wounded died. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Tuesday, 7th.—Last night Federals retreated back towards Cumberland Gap, taking most of their dead and wounded with them. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Wednesday, 6th.—Moved up one miles this A. M. Cannonading began at 9 A. M. at 9:30 A. M., pretty heavy skirmishing towards Tazewell. 10:30, rather heavy fighting. 11 A. M., regiment ordered to the front, double quick. Just then a soldier met us, wounded slightly in the hand, who yelled to us, “Hurry up, boys; [...]

Tuesday, 5th.—At 2 P. M., started forward; soon came to Clinch River; advance guard skirmishing a little some distance out. Saw one Federal prisoner. Clinch River was about one hundred and fifty yards wide; no bridge; ordered to wade through. Now came a ridiculous but laughable scene, 1,800 breechesless men wading in water three feet [...]

Monday, August 4th.—Regiment ordered in the direction of Tazewell; marched fifteen miles; made me very sore marching to-day. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Sunday, August 3.—Got permission to go on to the regiment. Started at 6 A. M. Arrived at 6 p. M. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Wednesday 30th.—Arriving at Knoxville, was ordered to convalescent camp. Don’t like the place; much rather go on to regiment; on guard nearly half the time. Regiment eighteen miles from here, at Camp Hatten. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Tuesday, 29th.—Left home 11 A. M. Got to Chattanooga, 4 P. M. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Wednesday, 9th.—Moved over to Cherokee Springs; remained until the 29th, enjoying myself as best I could. Had several big games of Ten Pins. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Saturday, 5th.—Returned to Mouse Creek; started for home 2 P. M. Arrived Varnells’ 5 P. M. Went out to Lowe’s and stayed all night. Got home 10 A. M. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Thursday, July 3d.—Went out into the Lowry neighborhood to visit kin. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)