June 16, 1864.
We moved back a mile last night, being relieved by the 17th Corps. Taking it easy again to-day. There has been a lively artillery fight right in front of us to-day. Tell * * * if any of the 31st or 40th Alabama officers report at Johnston’s Island, to give them my compliments. One captain offered me his sword, but I hadn’t time to stop. We wanted that hill, then.