Experience of a Confederate Chaplain—Rev. A. D. Betts, 30th N. C. Regiment
    

October 1 to 10, 1864

Oct. 1, 1864—Move through rain and mud and camp three miles beyond New Hope.

Oct. 2—I preach in a. m. Brother Power preaches at night.

Oct. 6—Ride to Waynesboro. Spend night at Hospital of 2nd Corps.

Oct 6—Go to Richmond.

Oct. 7—In the City. Very busy.

Oct. 8—Train late. Spend night at Mr. Goodwin’s in Charlottesville.

Sunday, Oct. 9—Hear Brother Lindsay preach. Attend Sunday School. Get to terminus of Railroad near Staunton. Spend very cold night in the field.

Oct. 10—Meet Rev. Dice. Start five miles with Capt. ________. Night at Brother Smith’s in Mt. Sidney.

Oct. 11—Get to Harrisonburg. Find Foster and Downes. Start two miles with Dr. Black’s train.

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