Sunday, 16th.—Crossed through Maddox Gap and marched down to Trion Factory. Received invitation to go to Mr. Job McKeehan’s and take supper; accepted the invitation, and was very nicely treated indeed. Strong Union man. Said Hood’s raid would ruin his army, and advised me to leave it. We had been wondering for several days what had become of Sherman and his army, and it was some time before we learned he had gone on to the sea.
(Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)