Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

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

Tuesday, 13th—I started by daylight this morning and came to Camp. Raining.

Monday, 12th—I went out this evening and staid all night with Mr. Cannon, at Mr. Smith’s.

Sunday, 11th—I went out to see Miss Kate this morning, but heard nothing of Jim. Went by Mr. Shamblin’s. Miss Eva and Miss Nannie were at home; two of the prettiest girls I’ve seen in Georgia. I went over to Mr. Smith’s and heard of Jimmy; had gone on to Camp. I went back to Camp and found him there.

Saturday, 10th—Jimmy did not come.

Friday, 9th—Jimmy came in this morning but did not stay long; was to be back in the evening.

Thursday, 8th—I came into Camp this morning, was appointed Adjutant of the Preps! Preps!

Wednesday, 7th—Piruted around generally. I left Jimmy at Mr. Smith’s and went over to see Miss Kate.

Tuesday, 6th—I and Jimmy went out to the Springs; spent the night at Widow Conner’s.

Monday, 5th—Remained in Camp.

Sunday, 4th—Took breakfast at Mr. Maston’s this morning. Came by the Springs and stopped to see Miss Kate Shamblin. On to camp..