Monday, 20th—I leave Mr. Davis this morning for Camp. Go out by Rainey’s. I got my cartridge mended and came up to Mrs. Grandstaff’s and got my dinner. Came on to A.; met the Regiment just at Camp, on their way to Lebanon. Our Squadron on picket. Sent after them. As soon as they came Regiment started. Got to Lebanon about 11 o’clock. ‘Twas two before the last of the column passed. A train of wagons was along after the Com’s. We stopped on street and the train passed on. We picketed all the roads and remained. I slept on street, my head resting on curbstone for a pillow, but one blanket and got very cold before day. At daylight I went down and washed my mule off and warmed in blacksmith shop. Started back and Ferrill being drunk, had me arrested. Kyle had me lay off my arms, but soon after Regiment all went to water and I was released. I eat breakfast and went over to Mr. Davis. Cousin Mec and Miss Fannie were at home. Mr. Davis down in town.
Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd, Co. D of Terry’s Texas Rangers
Sunday, 19th—Rained last night; beautiful spring morning this. Rained again all morning till 12 o’clock and cleared off.
Saturday, 18th—Hermosa mañana. Nothing unusual occurred this morning. I passed most of my time reading; still gaining in strength.
Friday, 17th—Lieut. Davis and Emmet Trammel came by to-day and took dinner. Learned all about the Regiment from them. Camped at A. To-day was a beautiful day. I did not feel so well as I have for a1 few days before. Fine time for farmers to work.
Thursday, 16th—Cleared off this morning. I remain with Mr. Davis to-day; very pleasant day.
Wednesday, 15th—’Twas misty and damp this morning. I fixed up and went up to Mrs. Tarpley’s, bidding the folks goodbye at Mr. Bass’s. I found the way pretty easy. Killed a squirrel and took dinner with them. Staid an hour or two and started; came on through Commerce and out two miles to Mr. Davis and staid all night. The mist finally turned to rain.
Tuesday, 14th—Rained last night again and cleared off this morning. I remained quiet to-day. Rained again to-night.
Monday, 13th—My mule taken scratches or something else badly, cannot ride her. Pretty day to-day. Aunt Nancy came over this evening.
Sunday, 12th—Rained last night. Very pleasant this morning. I remained quiet to-day. Three or four soldiers came by; found our Brigade had come back about Spring Creek.
Saturday, 11th—I felt better this morning but very weak. Francis came over this morning or evening. George Tracy was over in the morning, I believe.
