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18 Near Winchester, Tenn.
9
4 At Tunnel Hill, Tenn.
31.
14 Near Tullahoma, Tenn.
11
1 On Station Creek, Tenn.
Sept.
1 :20
Near Shelbyville, Tenn.
13 On a scont.
2
22 Near Murfreesborough, Tenn.
12
On a scout.
5
8 Near La Vergne, Tenn.
Dec. 16
28 Near Nashville, Tenn.
7
In Nashville, Tenn. 15
23
11 Out foraging and back.
15
24 Near Tyree Springs, Tenn.
24
6 3 miles south of Nash ville. Tenn.
16
22
Near Franklin, Ky.
26
12 South of Nashville, Tenn.
17
20
At Lost River, Ky.
28
10 On Nolensville Pike, Tenn.
18
5 Near Bowling Green, Ky.
29
1
On Nolensville Pike, Tenn,
19
24
Near Bell's Tavern, Ky.
30
On Murfreesborough Pike, Tenn. 16
20
8
Near Cave City, Ky.
1863 Jan.
5
4 Near Murfreesborough, Tenn.
22
8
Near Cave City, Ky.
11
20 Co. C on a scout and back.
23
20 At Bacon Creek, Ky.
21
22 Out foraging and back.
24
24 Near Elizabethtown, Ky.
25
20
At mouth of Salt River, Ky.
Feb.
60
To Nashville, Tenn. and back.
26
20
Near Louisville, Ky.
11
21 Out foraging and back.
1
10
On road to Shepherdsville, Ky.
16/ 17
30 14 Scout to Bradyville, Tenn. and back. Co. C out foraging and back.
4
10
On road to Bardstown. Ky.
Mar. 5
Co. C out foraging and back. 30
5
19 Near Bardstown, Ky.
9
10 Our Brigade on a scout.
6
16 On road to Perryville. Ky.
14
12 On road to Triune, Tenn.
7
4 On road to Perryville, Ky.
15
7 Near Triune, Tenn,
10
1
In Perryville, Ky.
29
12
Out foraging and back.
11
9 On road to Danville, Ky.
April -1
14
On a scout and back.
12
7 On road to Danville, Ky.
12
10 Co. C on a scout and back.
13
11 On ro: d to Crab Orchard, Ky.
20
16 Out foraging and back.
14
14 On road to Crab Orchard, Ky.
.
24
17
Co. C out foraging and back.
15
16 Near Crab Orchard. Ky.
May
15
6
Co. Cout foraging and back. .
20
19 Near Danville, Ky.
29
Out foraging and back. 18
21
16 Near Perryville, Ky.
June 7
18 On a scout and back,
22
19 On road to Rolling Fork, Ky.
24
4 On road to Hoover's Gap, Tenn.
23
1
On Rolling Fork, Ky.
25
12
On road to Hoover's Gap, Tenn.
29
7 At New Market, Ky.
26
Near Hoover's Gap, Tenn. 19
30
24
Near Greensburgh, Ky.
27
10
Near Beach Grove, Tenn.
31
13
Near Barren River, Ky.
28
On Compton's Creek, Tenn. 13
Nov.
16
Near Cave City, Ky.
July
1
6 Near Tullahoma, Tenn.
17 On road to Bowling Green, Ky.
2
10
On road to Elk River, Tenn.
3
17
Near Bowling Green, Ky.
3
3
Near Elk River, Tenn.
6
13
On road to Mitchellsville, Tenn.
12
At Camp Thomas, Tenn.
7
Near Mitchellsville, Tenn. 13
Aug.
8 14
On scout and back.
Miles
Miles
1862
On same hill.
Nov.
8
12
On road to Gallatin, Tenn.
Oct.
2
12
In Shepherdsville, Ky.
31
10 On Stone River Battle Field.
21
8 Went back to guard a tunnel.
18 Co. C out foraging and back.
29 307 3)
11)
1 2
22 26) 27
64
HISTORY OF THE SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT
Date.
Miles
Camped.
Date.
Miles
Camped.
1863 Aug. 9
10
Out on a scout and back.
May 13
5 Near Resaca, Ga.
10
13 On Sand Mountain, Tenn.
16
4 Near Resaca, Ga.
16
5
East of Decherd Station, Tenn,
17
12 Near Calhoun, Ga.
17
1
East of Decherd Station, Tenn.
18
17 Near Adairsville, Ga.
18
7
Near Proposed University.
19
10
Near Kingston, Ga.
19
10 In Sweedens' Cove, Tenn. 5 On Battle Creek, Tenn.
23
12 South of Etowah River, Ga.
22 30
4
On Tennessee River, Tenn.
26
16 On Etowah River, Ga.
31}
2
From Tennessee River, Tenn.
27
8 At foot of Allatoona Hills, Ga.
-3
At Shell Mound, Tenn.
28
8 Near Dallas, Ga.
5} 6
15
In Sligo Valley, Ga.
29
5 Near Burnt Hickory, Ga.
10
12
On Lookout Creek, Ga.
June 2
4
On Pumpkin Vine Creek, Ga.
11
5
On Johnson's Crook, Ga.
3
3 On road to Marietta, Ga.
6
In Chattanooga Valley, Ga.
5
4 Near Acworth, Ga.
3
At Brooks Springs, Ga.
7
8 Near Acworth, Ga.
17 18} 195
8
¡On Chickamauga Creek, Ga.
10
6 Near Big Shanty, Ga.
6
Near Rossville, Ga.
15
3 Near Kenesaw Mt., Ga.
21 6
In Chattanooga, Tenn.
17
1 Near Kenesaw Mt., Ga.
Oct. 26 Nov. 2
3
At Brown's Ferry, Tenn.
18
2 Near Kenesaw Mt., Ga. .
3
In Chattanooga, Tenn.
19
2
In front of Kenesaw Mt., Ga.
1
In line of battle, Tenn.
22
Moved to right.
4
On Mission Ridge, Tenn.
26
3
Moved to right.
15
On Chickamauga Creek, Tenn.
27
Moved to right. 2
27
15
To Ringgold, Ga. and back.
July
3
8 South of Marietta, Ga.
29
18
At Chattanooga,Tenn.
4
South of Marietta, Ga.
2
3 On Mission Ridge,Tenn.
9
South of Marietta, Ga.
4 To Chattanooga. Tenn.
17
4 Near Chattahoochee River, Ga.
19
185
Arrived at Louisvillle, Ky.
19
11 Near Peach Tree Creek, Ga.
20) 21) 23¿ 25
128
Arrived at Cincinnati, O.
22
3 Near Atlanta, Ga.
120
Arrived at Columbus, O.
Aug. 19
3 Moved to right.
Feb.
100
Arrived at Camp Dennison, O.
20
6 Moved to right.
Mar. 2
16
Arrived at Cincinnati, O.
30
8
In rear of Atlanta, Ga.
3
128
Arrived at Louisville, Ky.
31
In rear of Atlanta, Ga.
5
185
Arrived at Nashville, Tenn.
Sept. 6
2
North of Jonesborough, Ga.
7
151
Arrived at Chattanooga, Tenn.
8
18 Near Atlanta, Ga.
7
4
On Mission Ridge, Tenn.
10}
18 Out foraging and back.
11} 12
18 Near Ringgold, Ga.
Oct.
3
10
On Chattahoocheeiver, Ga.
8
2 Near Tunnel Hill, Ga.
6
15 With our Brigade.
9
2
Near Rail Road, Ga.
7
14 On a scout and back.
12
13
Near Resaca, Ga.
8
8 2 miles south Acworth, Ga.
.
May
7
10 At Tunnel Hill, Ga.
4)
29 Marched all night on the 4th.
20
On Chickamauga battle field, Ga. 10
14
1 Near Big Shanty, Ga.
23
25 26
Dec. 1864 Jan. 17 18 151 Arrived at Nashville, Tenn.
18
2 Near Chattahoochee River, Ga.
12
14
4
Sept. .
24
North-west of last night's camp.
1864
24
65
OHIO VETERAN VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.
Date.
Miles
Camped.
Date.
Miles
Camped.
1864 Oct.
10
15
Near Cartersville, Ga.
Dec.
21
4 Near Savannah, Ga.
11
13
Near Kingston, Ga.
25
16 Out foraging and back.
12
14
Near Rome, Ga.
27
5 To Savannah and back.
13
8
On road to Resaca, Ga.
1865 Jan.
5
16
To Cherokee Hill and back.
14
18
Near Resaca, Ga.
20
8 At Cherokee Hill, Ga.
15
16
On top Rocky Face Mt., Ga.
25
8 00
In Pine Woods, Ga.
16
12
At Taylor's Ridge, Ga.
26
12
At Springfield, Ga.
18
18
At foot of Taylor's Ridge, Ga.
27
3
On Ebenezer Creek, Ga.
19
13
Near Summerville, Ga.
28
10 On Savannah River, Ga.
20
20
Near Gaylesville, Ala.
Feb. 2
20
Out foraging and back.
29
21
On road to Rome, Ga.
5
3 Near Sisters Ferry, S. C.
30
7
At Rome, Ga.
6
5
Near Robertsville, S. C.
Nov. 2
15 Near Kingston, Ga.
7
6
On road to Barnwell, S. C.
12
16
Near Allatoona, Gia.
8
10 On road to Barnwell, S. C.
13
15
At Big Shanty, Ga.
9
20 On road to Barnwell, S. C.
14
At Chattahoochee River, Ga. 24
10
16 Near Barnwell, S. C.
15
8
At Atlanta, Ga.
11
10 On road to Aiken, S. C.
16
15 On Snap Finger Creek, Ga.
12
20
Near Aiken, S. C.
17
18
On road to Covington, Ga.
13
7
On South Edisto River, S. C.
18
8 Near Covington, Ga.
14
17 On North Edisto, River,S. C.
19
15
At Sandtown, Ga.
15
20
Near Lexington C. H., S. C.
20
20
On road to Milledgeville, Ga.
16
7
On Saluda River, S. C.
21
19
On road to Milledgeville, Ga.
17
13 On road to Alston, S. C.
22
On Howell Cobb's farm. 10
18
4 On bank of Broad River, S. C.
23
10 At Milledgeville, Ga.
19
12
Near Alston, S. C.
25 26
15
At Bufton Swamp, Ga.
20
6 Near Monticello , S.C.
15 Near Sanderville, Ga.
21
17 Near Winnsborough, S. C.
27
18
At Lagoon Pond, Ga.
22
17 Near Black Stocks, S. C.
28
23
12 Near Wateree River, S. C.
29
Dec. 1 2
12 On road to Waynesborough, Ga.
28
Advanced 3% miles and returned, 7
3
Near Waynesborough, Ga.
Mar. 1
12 At Hanging Rock, S. C. 14 On road to Fayetteville, N. C. 15 On road to Fayetteville, N. C.
6
15 In swamp on road to Savannah, Ga.
4
14
4 miles in N. C.
7
12
In swamp on road to Savannah, Ga.
5
On Great Pee Dee River, N. C, 10
8
18 In swamp on road to Savannah, Ga.
7
11
On Rockingham Road, N. C.
6
In swamp on road to Savannah, Ga.
8
Near Drowning Creek, N. C. 21
9 10
7 In swamp on road to Savannah, Ga.
9
20 On road to Fayetteville, N. C.
11
2 Near Savannah, Ga.
10
7 On road to Fayetteville, N. C.
13
5 Near Savannah & Millen Ry.
11
At Fayetteville, N. C. 10
14
12
Out foraging and back.
16
10 On E. side of Cape Fear River., N.C.
4
Near Alexander, Ga.
2
5
20
At Jacksonborough, Ga.
3
2
North side Wateree River, S. C.
12 18
7 At Louisville, Ga. On Big Creek, Ga. 1 8 On road to Waynesborough, Ga.
26
3 On Wateree River, S. C.
27
1864
66
HISTORY OF THE SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT
Date.
Miles
Camped.
Date.
Camped.
1865
1865
Mar.
17
8
At Black River Bridge, N. C.
May
6
25
Near Appomattox River, Va.
18
1
At Black River Bridge, N. C.
7
92
Near Richmond, Va.
19
15 Near Bentonville, N. C.
11
23
Near Hanover C. H., Va.
20
8 Near Bentonville, N. C.
12
10 Near Concord Church, Va.
22
9
On road to Goldsborough, N. C.
13
Near Chilesburg, Va. 20
23
13
Near Goldsborough, N. C.
. 14
22
On road to Stevensburgh, Va.
April 10
13 On road to Raleigh, N. C.
15
19
Near Stevensburgh, Va.
11
12
At Smithfield, N. C.
16
12 Near Elk Run, Va.
. 12 13 At Clayton, N. C.
17
22
At Broad Run, Va.
13
13
At Raleigh, N. C.
18
Near Fairfax, Va.
14
12 On road to Holly Springs, N. C.
19
8
Near Alexandria, Va.
15
7
At Holly Springs, N. C.
14
To Washington, D. C.and back,
16
6
At Collins Cross Roads, N. C.
25
9
At Fort Bunker Hill, D. C.
28
17 At Jones Cross Roads, N. C
June 15
1 To Washington, D. C.
29
S At Page's Junction, N. C.
18
1358
To Parkersburg, W. Va.
30 17
At Thompson's Store, N. C.
450
To Louisville, Ky.
May
1
27 At Hatcher's Run, N. C.
-1
Near Louisville, Ky.
2
20 At Townesville, N. C.
July
16
4
To Louisville, Ky.
3
27 Near Boydton, Va.
17
150
To Cincinnati, O.
5
32
Near Nottoway C. H., Va.
1
SUMMARY OF THE MARCHES AND TRAVELS OF THE SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT, O. V. V. I.
Year.
Marching
Railroad
Steam- boat.
During the last three months of.
1861
332
115
During
1862
1 4532
600
During
1863
656
During
1864
94916
1 164
During the first six months of
1865
1 000
478
, 600
' Total number of miles marched
4 391
1 737
1 200
Total number of miles on railroads
1 757
Total number of miles on steamboats
1 200
Total distance
7 318
The greatest distance marched during any month, was 355 miles, in May, 1865, and on the 5th of that month, we marched 32 miles, being the greatest distance for one day. It will be noticed that Cos. Band C, only, are credited with several marches, but no doubt the other companies marched an equal distance, at other times, but that fact is not given in the foregoing, because no record thereof was kept. It is fair to presume however, that all the companies marched about the same total distance,
Miles,
120
To Columbus, O.
4
21
Near Lunenburghı, C. H., Va.
17
19 20 5 20
Number of miles traveled by
RECORD OF EVENTS
FROM SEPTEMBER 6, 1861, TO JULY 20, 1865.
SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT, O. V. V. I.
NOTE -- Unless some incident worthy of note occured, no mention is made of days spent in camp, or on the march . in the following.
1861.
The regiment was sworn into the United States service. at Camp Dennison. O .. and lay there from Sept. 6th to Oct. 1st at 3 p. m. when it started. on cars for C'in- cinnati, O., where it crossed the Ohio river on ferry boats, to Covington. Ky .: marched to Kentucky Central Ry. depot, got aboard cattle cars, rode all night. arrived at Nicholasville, Ky .. the terminus of the Ry., at 8 a. m. Oct. 2nd, went into Camp Jessamine, } mile west of town, where we had our first experience. and lots of fun pitching Sibley tents. Oct. 4th, we joined the 31st and 38th O. V. I. at Camp Dick Robinson, where we drew teams (and the boys amused them- selves while resting between drills, by breaking mules.) October 11th. 3 sup- posed spies were captured, and sent to the rear. The ladies of Richmond, Ken- tucky, gave us a pic-nic. Bob Lowery, Co. D .. danced to Nute Pearce's violin music, for the ladies and gentlemen from Richmond, who in turn joined the boys in a social dance. October 17th, started at 9 a. m., roads muddy and hilly. teams did not arrive until midnight, hence, the boys grumbled considerably. Oc- tober 19th, we waded Rockcastle river in the afternoon; it rained all day and night. October 21st, the beating of the long roll. early this morning, caused us to form into line and eross the Rockcastle river, we double quicked about a mile. to top of Wild Cat hills, and took position left of the 1st Kentucky Infantry. The rebels charged at 12 m .. again in the afternoon and then at 11 p. m. ; being re- pulsed each time, they retreated during the night, leaving their dead and wound- ed in our hands. October 26th. the camp was alarmed. at 11 p. m., regiment form- ed in line; cause of alarm, Addison Blizzard, Company G. fired a revolver. Oc- tober 28th, after following the rebels, we took our position, at 10 p. m. on a hill near London, Kentucky. November 14th, marched over Wild Cat Mountain. crossed Rockcastle river at night and camped on its banks. November 15th. we quartered in the houses at Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, all night. November 16th. Mr. Reuben Emick of Lancaster, Ohio, and father of Uriah H. Emick, Com- pany B. met the regiment at Crab Orchard. Kentucky, with a supply of blankets. etc., sent by relatives and friends, in Ohio and by the Soldiers Aid Society at Lan- caster, Ohio. John D. Inskeep and George Vanhining. Company C .. received a nice white woolen blanket from Mrs. Barger. Mr. Emick spent about 6 months with our regiment. and was a friend to the soldiers. November 22nd. the regi- ment was paid for the first time. December 2nd. passed through Somerset, Ken- tueky, hurried to Hodson's Ford, to guard against a flank movement. by the rebels. December 3rd. marched to Mill Springs, Kentucky, ocenpied a position already fortified, by the rebels, found the enemy in force. Colonel Connell met the rebel pickets, he was thrown from his horse, lost his enp and revolver. and came near being captured. We retraced our steps to Fishing Creek. arriving at about 4 a. m. December 4th very tired. December 5th. 10 p. m. we resumed march arriving at Somerset, Kentucky, at day break December 6th. December 12th, General Alvin Schoepf commanding our brigade, reviewed our
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HISTORY OF THE SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT.
regiment. December 25th, Captain Stinchcomb, Company, B., made a turkey feast for his company, they had 29 turkeys and 28 chickens. December 26th, Poor clothing was issued, part of it was returned to the quartermaster. December 28th, Company C. has been living several days on mush.
1862.
January 1st, in camp near Somerset, Kentucky, Company B. bought 10 tur- keys and 20 chickens, roasted and feasted on them and corn bread. January 19th, we marched at 12 m. to reinforce General Thomas at Mill Springs, Ken- tucky. At +p. m. we waded Fishing Creek, it was armpit deep, a very rapid, cold stream. A rope had been stretched across the creek, one end attached to a tree on north bank, the other end to the still-house fence corner, on south side. The boys held to the rope with one hand, while with the other they held their accoutrements over their heads; the current was so swift it would at times force those crossing off their feet. the mud was very deep. We got to the battle field of Logan's Cross roads at 8 p. m., camped for 2 hours, 2 miles south ; started again at midnight, arrived at Mill springs, 4 a. m. January 20th. February 7th, Major Ward killed a negro by the accidental discharge of a pistol or fancy gun. February Sth. we burned a great many rails in camp to-night, under protest of the owner. February 9th. quartered in water cure buildings at Crab Orchard. Kentucky, until February 12th, February 15 we received our regimental flags, near Lebanon, Kentucky. February 17th, camped in fair grounds at Springfield, Kentucky. February 22ud. fired a National salute, celebrating Washington's birthday, while we lay at Bardstown, Kentucky. February 25th, arriving at Louisville, Kentucky, we embarked on the "Neptune" and other steamboats. leaving at 4:20 p. m. February 26th for down the river, which was very high; arrived at Smithland, Kentucky February 28 at 2 p.m. March 1st, started up the Cum- berland river for Nashville. Tennesee, passing Fort Donaldson at 9:30 a. m. Stop- ped at Clarksville. Tennessee. over night on boats and had new rifles given to us, in place of the old muskets. On March 2nd, arrived at Nashville, Tennessee. March 3rd, remained on the boats all day where we were paid off. , March 20th. peach trees in bloom. March 29th, the Seventeenth, Thirty-first and Thirty- eighth Regiments O. V. V. I. were detailed to guard the wagon train, of Buell's army to Pittsburg Landing. Tennessee, and from that date until April 10th we marched to Clifton. Tennessee. Crossing Duck river on flat boats, passed through rebel General Pillow's farm. passed Mud Ridge, Summertown and Henryville. Tennessee, made corduroy road and waded through mud much of the distance. April 17th, after loading wagon train on transports,we went aboard the steamer "Continental" at 1 p. m. at Clifton, Tennessee. At 7 p. m. we left Savannah, Tennessee. At 10 p.m. tied up until 6 a. m. April 18th, we arrived at Pitts- burg Landing at 2 p. m. and camped on the battle field. in the mud and woods. It rained 3 days and nights while we lay here. April 23rd, our brigade went on picket, 6 miles to the front. and on the 24th our tents and baggage were brought to us and we moved 3 mile farther south. April 25th, we received 2 months pay. May 10th, at 12 m. the long roll beat, we marched 3 miles, closing in on the enemy, and lay in battle line. May 13th. at 10 a. m. we moved forward 4 miles. May 14th, regiment went on pieket at 3 p. m. May 17th. we left camp at 8 a. m. with 2 days rations, moved forward 2 miles; Colonel Connell ordered Company B. to skirmish the woods in our front. which was done by them, driving the rebel skimishers some distance, to an open field, where considerable skirmishing took place, and Elisha H. Hall. Company B. was shot in the right side, and Churchill McMullen in his big toe, by some rebel cavalry on the right flank of the Com- pany. Major Ward went to recall the company. with a revolver in each hand; he found the company, and ordered it back. May 18th. we built breastworks at night, heavy skirmishing along the line. May 21st, at 8 a. m. we moved 1 mile north west. May 28th. Company K. boys and rebels had quite a talk across the lines, rebels wanted to exchange papers and whiskey for coffee. May 29th,
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OHIO VETERAN VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.
Corinth, Mississippi, evacuated at night. rebels blew up their magazines and destroyed all stores, not taken by them. They had wooden cannon on earth- works to fool ns. May 30th, at 11 a. m. we stared, leaving Corinth to our right, marching until nearly morning. May 31st, we went 6 miles south of Cor- inth, Mississippi. June 1st, were paid for 2 months. June 3rd, at 1 p. m. we moved two miles south of Corinth. June 4th. at 9 a. m. we started with 4 days rations for Booneville, Mississippi. crossing the Ohio and Mobile Ry .. passing over swampy roads, which we corduroyed; passed through Danville, Mississippi. at 1 p. m. June 5th, we worked on roads. June 6th, at 1 p. m. we marched to Booneville, arriving at S p. m. without tents. June 10th. at 7 a.m. started for Corinth, Mississippi, arrived June 11th, at 4 p. m. Camped 1 mile north-east of town. June 22nd, started at 12 m. for Tuscumbia. Alabama. arriving there June 28th, at 11 a: m. after passing through Juka. Mississippi .; wading Bear Creek, 4 miles west of Dixie. Alabama. and Spring Creek near Tuscumbia, Ala- bama. During this march the weather was very warm and roads very dusty. and on June 25th, a wind storm blew our tents down. Some of our boys were tied to a wagon for straggling. Company B. were detailed as provost guard in the town. June 30th, 36 of Company C. passed the guard line together and went to the Tennessee river to bathe: they were arrested upon returning to camp. July 4th, at 6 a. m. Captain Stinehcomb. Company B. read the Declaration of Inde- pendence, made a speech and treated his company to lemonade "with a fly in it." In the afternoon speeches were made by Generals McCook and Fry. and Col- nels Steadman, Walker and Connell. and all had a fine time. At this time only 3 Sibley tents were in each company. 2 for privates. 1 for officers. July 6th. most of Company C. went to the Tennessee river for a swim. Jose H. Curl. Wm. A. Bell and John N. Winner. came near drowning. Jose H. Curl the nearest. July 7th, Company commanders ordered to have 4 roll calls daily. at irregular hours, and all absentees reported to the officer of the day, for fatigue duty. July 16th. George Harper, Wm. Hankins and Jno. Owens Company C. were put on 6 days guard for leaving the regiment while marching. and going to camp ahead of it. July 18th, Lieutenant Brandt. Company C. treated his company to a barrel of ale. July 23rd. Company B. left Tuscumbia, Alabama. for Decatur. Alabama. after passing Jonesborough. Lawrence County, Alabama, and Courtland, Ala- bama, arrived on the 25th at 2 p. m .: we crossed the Tennessee river on a small ferry boat, were 2 days at it. The regiment all got together again on north side. July 27th, at 3 a. m. we started for Huntsville, Alabama, after passing through Moores- ville, Alabama, arrived July 28th. Left July 29th, at 6 a. m. for Winchester. Tennessee, where we arrived on August 1st. going into camp 1 mile north, after passing through New Market. Alabama, and Salem, Franklin County, Tennes- see. Left August 7th at 4 a. m., passed Decherd and Pelham, Tennessee, and camped on Elk river near town August 8th. August 10th. Company B. with details from other companies, went on a scout over the Cumberland Mountains; lots of peaches were obtained. August 11th, Companies B. E. G. and H. went on a scout and at night came home with Colonel Cupp's cavalry,having 24 cattle, 36 sheep and 5 rebels who had been guarding them. August 24th. at 7 a. m.
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moved through Pelham, Tennessee and camped without tents, as all our baggage except 1 blanket apiece, had been sent to Decherd, Tennessee. August 25th, we took position on the eastern slope of a very rocky hill. 3 miles from the mountains, in the stomest place we had vet been, expecting an attack : we had to roll stones a long time to get a place to lie down. August 27th, Company B. went foraging. August 29th. moved back 3 mile, and cleared off a good camp August 30th, at daylight we started without breakfast for Winchester, Tennes see. The regimental brass band was discharged at Winchester, Tennessee to- day and Captain Stinchcomb Company B. treated his company. this being the first anniversary of its enlistment. August 31st. our brigade detailed to guard a supply train of 1500 wagons, back to Murfreesborough. Tennessee; arrived there September 2nd. September 5th, left for Nashville, Tennessee; arrived Sep-
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tember 7th. and camped on vacant lots in rear of Military Academy. Septem- ber 9th we guarded a bridge across the Cumberland river; we were relieved by the Eighteenth U. S. I. September 11th, moved camp to South-west side of the hill, where there was plenty of shade. September 15th, we started for Lonis- ville, Kentucky ; Major Wards horse got loose last night. run over some stacked guns and run a bayonet into himself, killing him. Only 1 wagon allowed now. to 2 companies. After passing through Bowling Green, Kentucky. where we got a good wetting, as all tents were left at Nashville, Tennessee, crossed Bar- ren river, Kentucky, and camped near Cave City, Kentucky; on the 20th. we were ordered at night, to have 3 days cooked rations in our haversacks, and be ready to march at da,-light in the morning. We had but little meat, no salt or bread, had some coffee, fresh beef and flour issued to us, which was to be made into bread some way. The boys mixed the flour with water, then old tin plates, boards, flat rails and chips were used to bake, (or rather dry,) the dough on. Some twisted the dough around the iron ram-rods of their guns and dried it in the fire. No salt, plenty of dirt, half dried or burned. the boys called the stuff sinkers, and it was an appropriate name for it. The beef was cut in pieces, put on the ram-rods. or forked sticks and broiled; some was raw, some burned. It was midnight before the boys got through with it, and it was all we had to eat until September 23rd. when at night, the same experience was re- peated with flour and water but no meat. Passing through Elizabethtown,
Kentucky. September 24th.camped 3 miles north of town. and September 25th. camped on the Ohio river, below Louisville, Kentucky, and on the 26th. camp- ed in suburbs of city. On this same march green field corn was a luxury, roasted with husks on, and apple-jack was found occasionally and enjoyed. Septem- ber 27th. Chaplain Fullerton. having resigned. started for home. September 28th, we received 4 months pay. Started south October 1st, with only 1 wagons for the regiment.> October 2nd, 2 companies of each regiment of our brigade. were detailed as skimishers, our Company B .. one, and when near Shepherdsville, Kentucky. they encountered the rebels, driving them through town, and then taking shelter in the houses, until the brigade arrived. October 3rd to the 8th. we were going towards Perryville, Kentacky, weather was very hot and roads dusty. The battle of Perryville was fought on the 8th, we were in sight of it but not actively engaged. Water was very scarce; the boys took turns in going about 5 miles to a spring, loaded with canteens, and fighting the rebels away from the spring: both federal and rebel troops got water there. October 10th, Company B. were on patrol duty in Perryville, Kentucky. October 15th. a barrel of whiskey was captured at Crab Orchard, Kentucky, and issued to the boys. October 26th. in the night, while we lay on Rolling Fork, a branch of the Kentucky river, without tents, it snowed about 5 inches. November 9th, at Tunnel Hill, our first recruits came. From November 11th, when we went in- to camp near Gallatin, Tennessee, until December 16th when we left, the fol- lowing ocenred. Nov. 13th. Mrs. Co !. Connell, Mrs. Col. Moore and Miss Butterfield visited us. Nov. 22nd.Company C. and others, went on a scout towards Leban- ou, Tennessee, and back : November 26th and 27th, we went on a scout to Pilot Knob, Sumner County, Tennessee. and back. December 4th, Mrs. Col. Con- nell and Mrs. Col. Moore started for their homes in Ohio. December 16th, 2 companies from each regiment in our' brigade, detailed to guard a wagon train to Nashville, Tennessee, Company B. was one of the two from our regiment, the balance of the brigade went by cars. December 23rd, we went out foraging to- wards Gallatin. Tennessee, and back, had about 400 wagons, all were loaded with hay, oats, corn and corn blades. December 24th. at night when all were asleep, the boys tied a bell to an old gray mare's tail, she ran through camp badly scar- ed, and badly frightening every one. December 25th, Whiskey was issued and some of Company C. and K. boys got into a fight. using hatchets, axes, picks. spades, and clubs. One of Company C. and Amos Shester, Company K .. had their heads badly cut. December 28th, we started toward Murfreesborongh, Tennes-
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