Monday, 23rd—Moved Camp to within two miles of Lenoir on Little Tennessee River. I went out to Mr. Vassey’s; let my clothing.
Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd, Co. D of Terry’s Texas Rangers
Sunday, 22nd—We remained in Camp.
Saturday, 21st—Jim went to the Com. this morning. I had an offer for my mule this eve and sold him.
Friday, 20th—Came on through Athens, Sweetwater and Philadelphia; came out one and one-half miles and took supper at a very nice place—Virginians. Met McMahon of Company H. I and Jim came on to Camp near London.
Thursday, 18th—Came on to-day to Charlestown and six miles above to Mr. Calloway’s and staid all night.
Wednesday, 17th—Got breakfast, paid two dollars for it and crossed the River. Came on to Spring Place, got heel plates put on. Came out seven miles and staid all night. Camped.
Tuesday, 17th—Went to Grandpaps this morning and got breakfast. Jim stopped at Mr. McDow’s to see Reuben Stround. Came on and we started from Grandpaps. Came up to Mr. Curtis and turned off to the right. Came up to Silvacoa and camped; got corn from a field.
November, 16th—Came this evening to Adairsville; found our Train gone to Charleston. Slept on the ground.
Sunday, 15th—Came on to Van Wert. Jim stopped at Carmichael’s and got his boots. Came on to Mr. Peck’s and to Mr. Somers; stopped and spent Monday.
Saturday, 14th—Left Mr. Hatcher’s and came up to Cave Spring, saw Jenkins and Capt. Hooks. Mart Lee was there but I did not get to see him. Came on to Dr. Richardson’s near Cedar Town and staid all night, a very fine family indeed. Has one grown daughter. Met Col. Bryant, a Kentucky refugee.
