Just finished our quarters; ordered to march to Kelly’s Ford, a distance or 4 miles. It is the coldest day we have had. We suffer tonight with the cold.
Saturday 2nd
It is very cold. We move into the quarters which the 16th Ill., have just left. They have reenlisted and gone home on furloughs.
Sunday 3rd
Still cold but somewhat abated. We are sent here to guard the commissaries and also fatigue duty.
Monday 4th
Weather changed. It is raining and very disagreeable especially as we have no rations.
Thursday 7th
On duty. Plenty of rations.
Friday 8th
Lieut. Col. Newman left for home this morning.
Sunday 10th
Detailed on commissary guard.
Monday & Tuesday 11th & 12th
Fixing up winter quarters again.
Wednesday 13th
At commissary on detached service with six men [illegible] E. Bonnel Co. E., Ausmas Co. B., I. Angelo Co. F., F. Hickman Co. I., Riley Co. K (?), Reed Co. K.
Monday 25th
Drew 6 days rations and received orders to march. We ascended the mountains and marched as far as Whiteside where we camped.
Tuesday 26th
This morning left camp at five: marched on to Shell Mound. Saw the boys, Bob Sinclair, Jim Brown, Neal Hoagland; they look fine, they had received orders to march. We arrived at Bridgeport 3 p.m.
Wednesday 27th
Busy putting up quarters.
Thursday 28th
Move again and put up fresh quarters.
Friday 29th
On picket.
Sunday 31st
Chaplain preached today.
Wednesday, February 3rd, 1864
On picket.
Sunday 7th
Chaplain preached this afternoon.
Tuesday 9th
Col. Fox in command of the Division.
Wednesday 10th
Battalion drill & dress parade every day.
Thursday 11th
On picket.
Friday 12th
Sergt. Hill returned.
Sunday 14th
Chaplain Newman preached today.
Tuesday 16th
On picket.
Wednesday 17th
Received two month’s pay; sent $50 home.
Friday 19th
Great excitement. Morgan reported advancing on us.
(Editor’s Note: Morgan had been menacing Union troops around the area
of Bridgeport since late Dec. Suffering continued defeat he finally made his
way through eastern Tenn. and eventually into Ky. sometime in April. He
harassed the Nationals whenever and wherever he could.)
Sunday 21st
On picket.
Friday 26th
On duty at Pontoon Bridge.
Tuesday, March 1st, 1864
On patrol to Shell Mound (Tenn.)
Friday 4th
Col. Fox returned to the regiment.
Sunday 6th
Chaplain preached: commenced protracted meeting.
Monday 7th
Prayer meeting this evening.
Tuesday 8th
Detailed on picket. Lieut. Belt in command.
Monday 14th
On picket. Capt. Fordson (?) in command.
Tuesday 15th
Still carrying on meeting.
Thursday 17th
On fatigue building Fort.
Sunday 20th
At meeting twice today. Prayer meeting every night.
Tuesday 22nd
A heavy snow storm from 1 a.m. to about 2 p.m.; fourteen inches of snow fell.
Wednesday 23rd
The boys are having a great time today snow balling.
Thursday 24th
On guard at the pontoon bridge: rained most of the night.
Sunday 27th
On picket. Rumors of another raid.
Monday 28th
Heard firing today down the river.
Tuesday 29th
A very heavy storm last night.
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