o read them. Mother is much better, John writes. Clothing has been
issued, the prices of which have gone up wonderfully. Had to don a
jacket to the tune of $9.00 or more. We have also pup tents in the
Quartermaster's tents.

Chattanooga, Sunday, March 12. A very pleasant day. Inspection 9 A. M.
Company complimented by Captain Hood for their good looks, after which
Griff and I went to church together. Post Chaplain preached tolerably
well. Afternoon wrote three letters. Read Chadwick's sermon on "The
Great Amendment" in the _Christian Enquirer_, very good. J. Parker
returned this morning from home where he had been on sick furlough; as
fat as butter. Was hailed with delight. He is a favorite with all.
Randolph also came in from smallpox hospital at Nashville; reports Dan
Davis ready to come, but poor Uncle Benson died about the 20th ult. a
kind Christian man, leaves a wife and large family. Before I left there
I wrote several letters for him, and he gave me his pocket book to keep
and I have it yet. Must try some way to get it to his wife.

Military discipline took one of the sudden jerks in our camp to-day that
is so peculiar in the volunteer army. Like a wild colt, it makes a
fretful start, kicking the harness and getting over the traces. Two men
tied to the gun, another walking with the guard.

Chattanooga, Monday, March 13. A very beautiful day. On guard. Company
on duty as usual. Troops and provisions being forwarded to Nashville at
a rapid rate, and it looks much like business on hand. Ordered to
prepare to receive fifty men to-morrow. They are to be transferred from
the 3rd Wisconsin Battery. It has been cut for the 6th and 8th. That is
what we want now. Come on, horses, and let us march.

Chattanooga, Tuesday, March 14. Coming off guard, I was exempt from
work, therefore went to town on pass, General Thomas's special
headquarters train having just brought him in from Nashville. Called on
Lieutenant Silsby while returning, but he was not at home. Dan J. Davis
came in about noon. Very glad to see him, looks very well with scarcely
a trace of smallpox. There are five in the tent now, and we must keep
very still for want of room.

[Sidenote: 1865 Logging]

Chattanooga, Wednesday, March 15. A little rain last night. Health very
good. David E. and myself volunteered to go out to the hills to load
logs for a change. Took our dinner along so as to reload the teams in
the afternoon. We crossed the first ridg