3rd, Saturday—Moved camp this morning to Cherokee Springs one and one-half miles from Ringgold. Cousin Jimmy Hawkins met me and went to camp with me.
Sunday, 4th—I, Jim McGuire and Jimmy went out beyond Catoosa Springs and staid all night. A mistake. Saturday Eve.
October 2nd—Continued to rain all day.
Monday 28th—October 1st, Thursday—Rain last night and still continuing; truly refreshing. First we’ve had for an age. All quiet in front. Well, I’ve missed being in one battle, that of Chickamauga.
Sunday, 27th—We start up the railroad this morning but turn back and camp on Chickamauga. Here we remain.
Saturday, 26th—Came on to Ringgold and six miles beyond to Chickamauga. When we got in three miles of R. we struck the main Yankee line of invasion; from there on the country is destroyed—fencing burned, everything eat up and destroyed.
Friday, 25th—Passed through Calhoun this morning, twenty-one miles to Dalton. Came on through D. to Tunnel Hill, seven miles from D.
Thursday, 24th—Start this morning for Tunnel Hill. Came by T., left G. T. McGehee, got my boots $75. Bid Miss E. goodbye and in company with Capt. Hill and Wm. Nicholson came on eight miles and staid all night at Mr. Brownlee’s.
Wednesday, 23rd—Reading Tempest and Sunshine. Went up to see Miss E. to-night. I spent a few hours at Mr. Davis; Miss Mollie and Cousin looking charming.
Tuesday—Reading My stories of Court of London.
Monday, 21st—I and Mr. Nolin went up to the Tanyard this evening and took supper and sit till 10 o’clock. Miss E. was looking very nice indeed.
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