Tuesday May 20th.—Marched to Jacksboro to-day; camped for the night in apple orchard; some of the biggest apple trees I ever saw; one was eleven feet in circumference. Bushwhackers killed a man near here a few days ago.
(Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Monday, May 19th.—Remained at Camp Kirby Smith until May 19th; ordered to Big Creek Gap; left camp at 9 A. M.; marched about six miles through rough country.
(Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Tuesday, May 13th.—Moved back this morning about one mile, and cleaned off new camps. Orderly Harmon came round and said he wanted two good-looking men—men that the ladies loved to walk with—and detailed Brother Tom and myself, and then sent us out to dig sinks. Such is life—in camps. Dress parade this eve; notified that this place shall be known as Camp Kirby Smith.
(Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
May 12th.—Started for Clinton about 8 A. M.; went on train to Copper Hill. Had to leave our mess box; think we will get it again in few days. Marched and found regiment camped on bank of Clinch River, about sundown.
(Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
May 11th.—Slept on floor; thought it a pretty hard bed, but guess we will have to get used to such. Took train at 2 A. M.; arrived at Knoxville, A. M. Went out to where some sick are staying in camp; drew guns, knapsacks, etc. Well, here comes trouble! Don’t think this concern will hold all my clothes, but howsomever, I will do the best I can. Reckon I will have to leave my box. Good-bye, boquets, etc. Guess I can’t carry you round on my back. What would they think if they knew I had thrown these away? but, dear me, and them, too, I can’t carry everything. Packed up at last; contents of my knapsack considerable, if not more; holds more than I thought.
(Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
May 10th.—Bid farewell to friends and home; took train at Ringgold, Ga., at 2 P. M. Arrived at Chattanooga, 6 o’clock; remained in car-shed until 2 A. M.
(Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
April 24th.—Volunteered at Chattanooga, Tenn., in Company F, 39th Georgia Regiment of Infantry. Privileged to stay at home until May 10th.
(Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
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