substantial delicacies.

The reverend sinner spoke his Southern sympathies freely, and was packing up to leave the city and share in the expulsion in conformity with the order of General Sherman.

"A great many citizens are leaving Atlanta, some going north, but the great majority going southward. They are furnished transportation by our army as far south as Rough and Ready. I noticed one fine looking young woman in an ambulance headed south, crying piteously, and I thought she did look enchanting in her tears. cluded that there was one handsome lady in Dixie." [G.]

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13. Hats, drawers and socks were issued to the regiment to-day. Trains of cars have passed loaded with citizens and household goods, destined for Rough and Ready. The men are preparing for company inspection, which comes to-morrow. A pugilistic affair took place between two men of Company K. The smaller man came out second best.

15. The nights begin to be quite cool, and a blanket is more a thing of comfort and value than heretofore. Another long train loaded with citizens and their goods left the city to-day, passing our camp, for Rough and Ready. Solomon Bradford, a one year recruit, joined Company E to-day. He is a native of Alabama, and looks to be as stout as an ox. Fred Pence, who deserted at Camp Chase two years ago, joined Company E to-day.

25. The past ten days have been remarkable for their dullness and lack of interest. Each day has had its little duties of roll calling, guard mounting, policing, scrubbing, washing, writing and eating. Company officers have been busy with rolls, statements and reports— the accumulation of months on the front line. The 113th is on picket a mile south of camp. We come on duty of this kind about once in fifteen days, which is rather light duty.

Yesterday our mess completed a new shanty. Sergeant Flowers came to see us in the evening, and we made the occasion memorable by a vocal concert. John G. Ganson, John H. Johnson and Joseph Girard have been made corporals. This may seem only a trifling thing to some, but when a man gets an appointment like this at the end of two years of service, and at the close of a long and eventful campaign, it means more than a commission in the organization of a regiment. A trifling soldier may get such a place when he enters the service, but not afterwards. The nights grow colder, and we hope to get more blankets soon.

Lieutenant Chatfield and I took a walk in the direction of Atlanta after a busy day on his papers.

27. Inspection, which was to take place yesterday, came off to-day. I had planned to go to the city, but did not go. Made discharge papers for William Huffman, Company E. Green has turned carpenter, and is working at Brigadier Headquarters.

28. Stratton and I spent the day in the city, visiting many places of interest and dining with friends of Company I, 66th O. V. V. I. Returning to camp, we find the regiment with tents struck and the whole division ready to move. Finally all returned to quarters and spent the night. We have been here twenty days, and would prefer going away to staying longer. A day or two ago Captain Jones issued to me a warrant, as follows:

The Commanding Officer of the 113th Ohio Infantry Vols.

TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING:

Know ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities of Corporal Francis M. McAdams, I do hereby appoint him Sergeant in Company E, of the 113th Regiment of Ohio Infantry Volunteers, in the service of the United States, to rank as such from the first day of September, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four. He is, therefore, carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Sergeant by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging.

And I do strictly charge and require all non-commissioned officers and soldiers under his command to be obedient to his orders as Sergeant. And he is to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time as he shall receive from me, or the future commanding officer of the regiment, or other superior officers and non-commissioned officers set over him, according to the rules and discipline of war.

This Warrant to continue in force during the pleasure of the commanding officer of the regiment for the time being.

Given under my hand at the headquarters of the regiment at Whitehall, Ga., this twenty-sixth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four.

By the Commanding Officer,

TOLAND JONES,

Captain Commanding the Regiment.

JAMES R. LADD,

A. G. O., No. 103.

Adjutant of the Regiment.

29. We remain in camp, with all packed and ready for orders. At 5 P. M. a tran of box cars ran down to our camp from Atlanta. Into and upon this we climbed, and at dusk, with bands playing and colors flying, we ran back to Atlanta. An hour later we were moving northward in the direction of Chattanooga. Many of us had not been on

a train for nearly two years, and the novelty of riding and sleeping on top of a box car did not wear off immediately. By the time the majority had fallen asleep a brisk rain set in, and comfortable rest was at an end. Our train had a heavy load and moved slowly Daylight found us halted at Allatoona, forty miles from Atlanta and ninety-six miles from Chattanooga.

30. We moved on at a slow rate, and at 5 P. M. reached Chattanooga. In half an hour our train was on its way north, on the Nash

ville and Chattanooga railroad.

OCTOBER, 186 4.

1. During last night we ran from Chattanooga northward, and this morning we awoke to find our train halted at Stevenson, Alabama, a distance of thirty-eight miles from Chattanooga.

At II A. M. our train switched on to the Memphis and Charleston railroad, and moved toward Huntsville, which we understand is our destination at present. We passed through a splendid country, and enjoyed the ride very much. During the day we passed Bellefonte, Larkinsville, Woodville, Paint Rock and Brownsboro, and, reaching Huntsville at 8:30 P. M., the brigade took shelter in a car house.

Huntsville, the county seat of Madison county, is a fine place and situated in a splendid country. It is distant from Stevenson fiftyeight miles, and two hundred and twelve miles from Memphis.

A rebel force under Forest appeared before the town two days ago, and demanded its surrender. General R. S. Granger, being in command, refused, and a fight ensued, resulting in the defeat of Forest. The approach of our division gave him a plea to withdraw. So, now, we are here, with no rebels to make it interesting.

2. Sunday. The division went into camp south of the city, near a large spring. At 3 P. M. we again boarded the train, and moved toward Decatur. After a run of four miles, the train stopped and remained till morning, a heavy rain falling during the night. I spent the night on an open car, on which was a piece of artillery and some corn in the husk. There was neither comfort nor sleep for me.

3. This morning our train moved ahead, and at 11 A. M. reached a point where the track was destroyed, three miles from Athens. Here the troops disembarked and marched forward to Athens, reaching that place early in the afternoon, and going into temporary camp. Athens is the county seat of Limestone county, Alabama, and a fine place, though it has suffered much by both armies.

It has rained to-day, and the air is chilly and disagreeable. I spent the night in the upper story of a frame stable, and fared well. We find seven hundred and fifty cavalry doing duty here.

4. The division marched from Athens early in the morning. Took dinner in a cornfield on the left of the road, ten miles from Athens. At 4 P. M. we reached Elk River, at Benford's Ferry, two and a half miles from the Tennessee River. The troops stripped off their clothes, tied them in bundles, and, placing the bundles on the muzzles of their guns, waded the river, which at this ford was about three and a half feet deep. It was rare sport and a grand sight, but, in the absence of a special artist, a sketch was not preserved. Four miles further on the division went into camp near a small village called Rogersville. A tremendous rain fell as we were camping, and we slept wet. Received a mail. We have marched eighteen miles.

5. We moved ahead, passing through the dirty little town of Rogersville. The roads are deep with mud, sand and water, and the men are suffering with sore feet. It is reported that several men died yesterday from over-exertion. This is hardly probable. We hear of these things, but seldom see them. Took dinner thirteen miles from Florence, and, marching six miles further, went into temporary camp near the mouth of Shoal Creek and on the right bank of the Tennessee River. I have a pair of sore feet. Built a rail bed and slept well.

6. Eight companies of the 98th O. V. I. went forward on a reconnoissance toward Florence. The First and Third Brigades are beyond Shoal Creek; the Second remains on the left bank. Companies E and K of the 113th, and two companies of the 98th, went on a foraging trip, taking two teams. They found great quantities of meat, potatoes, peaches, apples and chickens. This is a fine country, and there is plenty for man and beast.

7. Kite, Girard, Snyder and I went down to the bank of the Tennessee, at the mouth of Shoal Creek, where I wrote to my wife. Returning to camp at noon, we found the command ready to move. We reached Florence, and camped a mile east of town. We find this to

be a neat place, the county seat of Lauderdale county, Alabama. The country is well improved, and everything is more inviting than any place we have seen since we were in Middle Tennessee.

8. To-day our brigade marched through the principal streets of Florence, with music sounding and banners flying. Of course we attracted the attention of the citizens, consisting of women and negroes. Some of the women are good looking, but the greater number are of the razor-blade or elm-peeler pattern, long as rails and sour looking. I went with Captains Orr and Swisher to Foundry Mills, four miles north of Florence, taking five wagons with us loaded with corn to be ground into meal. Took supper with a Mr. Sport, an employe of the Mills. Swisher and I spent the night with the family named Gresham.

9. Sunday. Captain Swisher and I arose very early, and, leaving the house without disturbing the family, we rode back to camp, leaving the teams and a squad of men at the Mills to finish grinding the corn. After our return to camp, we took thirteen teams into the country and brought in a full supply of corn. Late in the evening I returned to Foundry Mills, and brought in the men and teams we had left there, reaching camp late in the night. There was a frost this morning, the first of the season.

10. The division moved early toward Athens, on the same road by which we reached Florence last week. Took dinner fourteen miles from Florence. The roads are good and the marching very agreeable. Reached Cox's Creek, camped and drew rations. Marched about twenty miles. Surgeon T. B. Williams has my thanks for the use of his mare to-day. Riding is preferable to walking with sore feet.

II. Started early. At 8 A. M., while the command halted, the 113th laid plans for holding an election in the evening if opportunity offered. Captains Watson, Hamilton and Shepherd were elected as judges, and the requisite clerks were appointed. Our plans miscarried, as our division commander seemed not to be in sympathy with the soldier suffrage idea. One of these days James D. Morgan will want an Ohio soldier to dip his bayonet in melted lava and cool his parched tongue. Then the Buckeye saint will refer him to the act of this date, and walk off with a canteen full of ice water.

Taking our dinner on the right bank of Elk River, we again waded the stream, and, marching on, reached a point within six miles of Athens, where we camped. Companies K and E went on picket. A hog, which was known to be disloyal, was made to take the oath, and fresh pork was a part of our suppers.