September 18th. Relieved from picket. Late in the day long wagon trains passed through town, some being parked here. Those passing on went to Harper’s Ferry. Things begin to take on a mysterious look which created much comment and talk among the boys. Either a battle was coming or Sheridan was to fall back. We [...]

Sunday, 18th–Have had a week of very pleasant weather. Our store of supplies here is small, as the army is to evacuate the place as soon as possible.[1] [1] This proved to be my last Sunday at Rome, Georgia, for which I was very thankful. While there I saw more sick and wounded men than [...]

18th. Sent regt. wagons loaded to Ferry. Preparations to move. 2nd Ohio made a reconnoissance, driving rebs across the Opequon. All Q. M.s ordered to Ferry with wagons. Houghton told me there was business on hand and the General would like me for aide. Soon an order came for me to report. I was pleased. [...]

SEPTEMBER 18TH–Cool and cloudy; symptoms of the equinoctial gale. We have intelligence of another brilliant feat of Gen. Wade Hampton. Day before yesterday he got in the rear of the enemy, and drove off 2500 beeves and 400 prisoners.       This will furnish fresh meat rations for Lee’s army during a portion of [...]

September, Sunday 18, 1864 All went to Church his morning except Lou, Mary Lou and I, we had a nice, quiet time. I fixed poor Lou’s afflicted head, and am really distressed she has taken that terible eruption. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton came down to Tea. We all walked down to the Tombigbee, had a [...]

Sept. 1—Regiment on picket. Friday, Sept. 2—Fast and pray. Sept. 3—Day spent in line of battle. Sept. 4—Move to Jordan’s Springs and spend p. m. in line of battle. Sept. 5—Move and drive enemy on Pike and camp near Washington’s Farm. Sept. 6—Rain, rain. Sept. 7, 8, 9—In camp. Meet Rev Hetrick. Sept. 10—Rodes and [...]