Monday, 25th—Tuesday, 26th—This — got my mare shod, went on, found A. at Henry Mitchell’s came back to Hardy Silver’s, found the boys and started back to the railroad to get some boots. Took supper with Mr. Hodge and on to Rodimore’s; had not the boots; then came back cross pike. I went with Berryman to shop; Hughes not there. I left him, came on to Jack Stewart’s. I, Albright and Lamb started back for Granville this evening; came on to Griggs, got supper. From there to Staffords and staid all night.
Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd, Co. D of Terry’s Texas Rangers
Sunday, 24th—To-night went down near Redman’s; run into Yankee pickets, and started back. Came cross railroad and out to Sherwin’s, got breakfast and on to Boss Meadows. From there to Hughe’s Shop; got two shoes and nails made. Went down to Essick’s and got supper and on top Mountain and staid all night.
Saturday, 23rd—Went down to Finche’s and got a horse. Mr. Finch came out with us some distance. Came back to Norris; staid all night; nothing to eat.
Friday. 22nd—Came cross the pike to Meadows, fed our horses. I, Jim and Lamb started back to Kentucky. We came cross pike to Mr. Hodges and got supper, then cross railroad and out through Mitehellville to Norris ten miles from railroad; staid all day and to-night.
Thursday, 21st—We came this evening out to where the others were; Yanks in New Row; so we could not go there. Came to Widow Bodge’s. Five of boys went on; two slept in bushes; I and Jim Berryman slept in house.
Wednesday, 20th,—Down to Hughes, got my horse shod, came back, and nine of us started. Came up near Epperson Springs, found the Yanks were there and at Scottsville too strong for us. Got supper at Stinson’s, a regular tory. Lamb swapped horses with him. Then started for New Row. Came across to Bracken’s, got breakfast, three of the boys had left us.
Monday, 18th—Tuesday, 19th—Yesterday went to Tompson’s Shop; not at home. This morning to Hughes; gone to Gallatin. Came by Jordan Carr’s, got dinner and on to Moss’s. Found Jim Berryman there. Harper came soon. Went down to Sullivan ‘s, fed and I left. Went on to John Stewart’s, staid all night.
Saturday, 16th—Sunday, 17th—Came to Mrs. Huffey’s, found Albright.
Friday, 15th—To-night stopped to see two Lincolnites; got six shooter from one, single barrel from the other; stopped at Squire Henry’s; got some cherry bounce; played off Yankee on him; got all the information we wanted and went on to Wickwire’s; fed at Mr. Simpson’s; girls got up, chatted them awhile. I, Harper and Gibson then left the crowd, crossed the railroad and bought two horses and came on to Bracken’s and got breakfast. From there to Ashlock’s and got dinner. Came cross the pike and I left them, went by Bass’s and on to Crews and staid all night.
Thursday, 14th—This evening we all went in and got supper then down to Mr. Wickwire’s and got supper and the supper is a mistake; danced until 12 o ‘clock. I and Miss Jimmy danced two sets. I enjoyed it finely, then bid them adieu and came out to Pete Laurence’s by daylight. Birch swapped horses on the way. Pete’s sister brought us provisions.
