oon. No news. Heavy artillery, caissons and
carriages going to the front in large numbers.

Etowah Bridge, Wednesday, Aug. 10. On guard, second relief. Two men
under arrest again. Such cases getting frequent. Rainy afternoon. No
mail nor papers. All healthy, corn and peaches in plenty.

Etowah Bridge, Thursday, Aug. 11. Slept most of the afternoon after
coming off guard. Trains of wounded came from the front, one of them
stopped on switch. Had a long talk with the wounded. They belong to the
Army of Tennessee. Severely wounded on the 22nd ult., the day our loved
leader fell, of whom they speak most feelingly. Cheerful, in hopes of
seeing home soon. One little drummer boy lost his right arm. Helped him
out of the car. Young and beautiful, crippled for life, yet very
light-hearted, buoyed up by knowing that he lost it in a good cause.
Rumor that we are soon to go to the front.

Etowah Bridge, Friday, Aug. 12. A pleasant day. Health good. Spirits
ditto. 9 A. M. the lead of McCook's Cavalry Brigade hove in sight. Went
into camp near town, composed of the remnants of four regiments, one of
which is the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry, a large number of which are still in
the woods or captured after the recent disaster on the Macon Road. It is
supposed by many that they will relieve us. They have been constantly on
the move since last April, and are in need of rest and clothing. Casper
and others of the Battery got up a dance this evening down town, which
attracted most of the gay young men (and old men). They did not come
home till daylight. A secondary affair I guess.

Etowah Bridge, Saturday, Aug. 13. A very quiet, warm day. No news of
interest. No mail. A feeble effort is being made upon the part of some
of my comrades in the Battery ($400 men) to get out of the service of
the old Battery, agreeable to promise at the time of enlistment. H. S.
K. written to ex-Lieutenant Fancher for certificate to that effect. But
I doubt not the effort will be fruitless. A large corps of employees
from New York City at work on the railroad here, repairing track, etc.
Etowah branch taken up. Ties and rails sent to the front. Battery
passing on evening train.

Etowah Bridge, Sunday, Aug. 14. Inspection of men, knapsacks, haversacks
and canteens this morning. On guard, easy work. Very hot and sultry.
Wrote home as usual. Negro Anthony, the faithful old cook that has
followed us for two years, preached on the parade ground this morning.