Tuesday, 23d.—10 o’clock last night ordered to be ready for action at a moment’s notice. 1 A. M., ordered to cook all rations on hand. Daylight, everything ready to move. While waiting, had game of town ball. Left camp at 1 P. M. Closed “en masse” quarter of a mile north of town. Formed in line of battle in front of Colonel Glenn’s house. Reported Federals have taken Tunnel Hill.
Robert M. Magill—Personal Reminiscences of a Confederate Soldier Boy.
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