Thursday, 26th—Still raining. Went over to Mr. Hancock’s, intending to cross Wartrace at a bridge above but gave it out as it was pouring down rain. Found Charley Pellam there at Mr. H’s.
Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd, Co. D of Terry’s Texas Rangers
Wednesday, 25th—Came through Shelbyville to-day. Commenced raining on us just as we got to town and continued. Came out on road to Beech Grove, ten miles, as wet as water. I and Albright went cross Wartrace Creek and staid all night with Mr. Fork—a nervy layout.
Tuesday, 24th—Just before leaving a couple of young lady equestrians passed out of town from Mr. Fisher’s. I jumped on H. Emnoff’s horse and overtook them, rode out a mile with them and turned off pike. If I should ever get back to L. I intend seeking them and make their acquaintance. After dinner we bid our kind friends adieu and put out, overtook the Command about eleven miles from Shelbyville.
Tuesday, 17th—Received twenty-four boxes, saddles, bridles, halters, etc. Sent to Camp. Got a detail and put them all in a house and locked them up. “We took charge of the Clerk’s Office to sleep in, tied our horses in Court Yard and got our forage from the farmers around. Secured boarding at Maj. Holden’s, a clever gentleman and nice family; has one grown daughter, Miss Emma, a nice young lady. Remained here Wednesday, 18th—Monday, 23rd. During this time had nothing to do but write letters, visit MY GIRL THAT PAWS IVORY, and make acquaintances. Among them Miss Lou Hill I prize highest. We had prayer meeting and church. I purchased four books and left them with Miss Emma: Mormon’s at Home, Pilgrim’s Progress, Bayard Taylor’s Travels and Bible Union Dictionary.
Monday, 16th—I went out piruting again to-day. Wagons got in to-day. I was put on Camp Guard; roots for being out. Soon after dark a detail was called for to go to Lewisburg; ’twas raining; I was detailed. Doak in command. Got there about 11 o’clock, could find nobody, went into Court House and slept in the Bar.
Sunday, 15th—Moved camp out seven miles on Franklin pike near Berlin. I went out to Mr. Sewell’s and got dinner; piruted around and came back to Camp with two dozen eggs.
Saturday, 14th—Remained quiet today. I and Nix went to see Miss Jennie Lane. Miss Mattie still there.
Friday, 13th—Came up to L. I went with Aaron Burleson to the fortune teller’s; had our future destiny read to us; then to Mr. Lane’s and listened to Miss Jennie paw ivory awhile. Miss Mattie Long present.
Thursday, 12th—Came up to within seven miles of Lewisburg.
Wednesday,11th—Sent to Headquarters to draw ammunition as A. O. S. Gen’l Wharton had a ball to-night.
