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.)
Monday, 30th.—Mother and sister Mary came to-day. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Saturday, 28th.—Got furlough for thirty days, dated June 24th; was sent to me from Knoxville. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Tuesday, 24th.—Brother J. H. has permission to take us home with him to Mouse Creek. Left Knoxville 11 A. M. ; arrived Mouse Creek 2 P. M. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Saturday, 23d.—Feel some better this morning. Brother J. H. Magill came up from Mouse Creek to see me to-day. In afternoon, regiment passed through Knoxville, and Brother Tom is sent to this hospital, sick. J. H. got him in the same room with me. Got two letters to-day; one from Cousin Fannie Lowry, the other [...]
Friday, 20th.—No nurse in my room. Some very rough looking fellows in my room. Remained very sick all day. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Thursday, 19th.—Came orders for regimental baggage to be sent to Loudon. Not being able to go, was sent to hospital on College Hill. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Monday, 16th.—Got to Knoxville at 4 A. M.; went one mile to camp. Regiment ordered to Loudon. Being sick, I was left at camp. J. M. Badgett and W. T. Swanson were also left, and waited on me very well. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Sunday, 15th.—Hotel burned in town last night. About 12 o’clock regiment came in, having been ordered back at Bean’s Station. Very sick all day. One of Company D knocked Spencer Pursly down with his gun, as they were marching along. Got aboard the train, and left for Knoxville, 11 P. M. (Note: picture is of [...]
Saturday, 14th.—Started for Cumberland Gap, 10 A. M. After marching five miles became so sick could go no farther. Dr. Fowler said I would have to get back to Morristown as best I could. An omnibus coming by, I got in and rode back to Morristown. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Friday, 13th.—Arrived at Knoxville, 12 M. Left for Morristown at 2 P. M.; arrived 5 P. M. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Thursday, 12th.—Preparing for a march; took train for Knoxville at 6 P. M. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Monday, 10th.—Federals retreated last night. At midnight, ordered to Kelly’s Ferry. I am detailed to cook rations for the company; glad of it, for I feel very unwell, and do not wish to march. By eight o’clock had rations cooked and loaded up ready to start. Crossed Lookout Mountain, three miles from ferry; met regiment [...]
Sunday, 9th.—Train ran all night; arrived at Cattanooga 10 A. M. Yankees shelling the town from the north side of the river, but doing no damage. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)