Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd, Co. D of Terry’s Texas Rangers

Tuesday, 17th—I listened to some delightful music this morning by Miss Stern, particularly the Texas Rangers, dedicated to Mrs. Gen’l Wharton. I started back to Camp but met the Regiment going out on picket. I fell in and went out and had to come back or go back and get my blankets. Came out half a mile from D. and camped.

Monday; 16th—Last night had a meeting of the Lodge; passed two and raised one; made the acquaintance of Dr. Moore and lady, also Miss Stern, a niece of the Doctor’s.

Monday, 16th—Another meeting; one passed and two raised.

Sunday, 15th—Remain in Camp.

Saturday, 14th—Squadron went on scout. I went to shop and on bread detail.

Friday, 13th—Went on bread detail, saw Mrs. Billington at Widow Clardy’s, her mother; took dinner with them. Met Miss Ore and Miss Patton.

Thursday. 12th—Came (Regiment) down through Shelbyville to near Dolittle. I stopped at Lee Stewart’s and got dinner. Came on to Camp.

Wednesday, 11th—Went after forage. I and Reuben Slaughter went together, did not find the Squadron, piruted around and came back to Camp after night.

Tuesday, 10th—Could not get forage.

Monday, 9th—Remained in Camp to-night. Rained.