Tuesday, 16th—The Sixth Division received orders to be ready to march in the morning. We have been in the rear of the army and we are now to move forward. The railroad being in operation now, it is said that our base of supplies will be moved forward and established at Holly Springs, Mississippi.
Downing’s Civil War Diary.–Alexander G. Downing.
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