t all hands
in doors as much as possible. Washed off the hill, raising the river
very fast. Two small packages of mail received, but none for me. Wrote
home. Uncle Lester received a new supply of reading matter, monthlies,
etc. Very welcome. Bathed in the evening. Captain White, A. A. G. of
the Division, died to-day, the most loved of all Smith's staff, a bright
and promising young man.

Etowah Bridge, Monday, Aug. 22. To-day has been a dull, quiet day.
Health good. No news. Got a lot of peaches, very nice. Heavy mail came
in to-night. I received two, very welcome.

Etowah Bridge, Tuesday, Aug. 23. On guard, supernumerary. Very hot day.
Health good. Back mail found us at last, about a bushel of it
distributed 8 A. M. This afternoon went down town to attend Captain
White's funeral at 4 P. M. Most of the officers in the Division out in
full regimentals. One hundred and fifty infantry as escort. Formed lines
in front part of headquarters. Eight captains as pall bearers. Coffin
carried down the ranks enshrouded by a large national flag. Troops at
present arms. Body placed in an ambulance, 1st Brigade band playing a
sweet but mournful dirge. Procession started, viz:

1st, Chaplain in plain black uniform.
2nd, Band playing with muffled drums.
3rd, Infantry escort in four sections at reverse arms.
4th, Ambulance with coffin.
5th, Officers, lowest first, Smith and McCook in the rear.

The grave situated on a knoll neath large oaks. Infantry formed line,
rested on arms, while the Chaplain read a chapter and offered an
impressive prayer. All the Masonic brethren dropped a twig of evergreen
when the volleys were fired. Benediction pronounced, and we returned on
quick time, leaving a true soldier, who is at rest.

Etowah Bridge, Wednesday, Aug. 24. Health very good but the day very
hot. Day passed pleasantly reading, etc. 59th Indiana left last night
towards Chattanooga, leaving us very weak at present. No citizens
allowed inside lines.

Etowah Bridge, Thursday, Aug. 25. Oh, to-day it is very warm. We can
scarcely muster energy enough to move. Wrote a short letter to T. L.
Drove off condemned mules to the river. No mail. Wm. Stewart and Andy
Wentworth missing. Fears are entertained about their safety.

Etowah Bridge, Friday, Aug. 26. All the morning quiet in these parts.
Rebels very troublesome between Allatoona and Acworth, cutting up the
track, creating scares, etc. Efforts were made to hear of or fin