Sunday, 8th—Went on forage; got back in time for preaching.
Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd, Co. D of Terry’s Texas Rangers
Saturday, 7th—I went out to Widow Ewell’s to get some bread. Regiment relieved and went into Camp. I got there after night.
Friday, 6th—Relieved by K. and F. Raining all day and night. Sent on bread detail with Big Ugly, got back after night, raining.
Thursday, 5th—Still on picket.
Wednesday, 4th—Company on picket. All gamblers and pirutes put on roots. I came under the latter head.
Tuesday, 3rd—Company went on scout. Unshod horses did not go, so I staid.
Monday, 2nd—I and Polk go out again. Get Mr. Ashley’s wagon and Mr. Carlisle’s; send in two loads. Camp moved up pike again. Go into Camp.
Sunday, 1st March—Got his wagon and hauled one load to Camp. Camp moved three miles further up the pike. I went up Creek and got Mr. Jonichin to start with his wagon. Went on top the mountain to get two more wagons and as I came back the Yanks ran our pickets in. I came near being caught by them. Came back down Creek and told J. He turned back. I and Polk then went on to Camp. After going to bed, all waked up and fell back to the other Camp.
Saturday, 28th—Moved Camp out near Beech Grove. I and Polk Kyle sent on forage, bought a stack of hay. Staid all night with Mr. Carlisle.
Friday, 27th—All start this morning for Camp, find the wagons close to Fairfield, the Regiment three miles further on. I was sent after corn over the highest mountain in the country as soon as I got in.
