The following men were elected, viz: John Boon, Joseph Axford,
Thomas C. Potter, John Snyder, and C. B. Valentine.

March 6th. Were paid this day for four months' services, being up to
January 1st. The first payment we had received in six months. This put the
men in good spirits again; but they had one difficulty, and that was, they
had no means of getting rid of their money, as the market in this vicinity
was not over-well stocked with what a soldier wants.

The next day a portion of General Reynold's force--which went towards
Woodbury a few days previous--returned to Murfreesboro. Cannonading was
heard this day--supposed to be in the direction of Franklin.

The morning following, the order was passed to prepare to march. But,
after getting ready, we stood all day waiting for the word to proceed.
Just at dark were told to unharness horses, as we were not to move for the
present.

Tuesday, March 10th. All quiet on Cripple creek. Tents were again pitched.
Considerable rain fell during the day.

Thursday, March 12th. Lieutenant Baldwin went to Nashville this day, to
procure horses.

Saturday, March 14th. Buchanan Reed, the artist and poet, of Cincinnati,
addressed our brigade this day. Lieutenant Kelley left for home, having
resigned, and his resignation being accepted. Captain Standart returned to
his command.

Sunday, March 15th.--Eighth week in our present camp. Brigade review
to-day.

Sunday, March 22d. Ninth week in camp.--Weather delightful. Peach trees in
bloom. Trees leaving out.

Wednesday, March 25th. Received news to-day that George D. Eldridge--a
member of our company--was dead. He died in hospital, at Nashville.

Sunday, March 29th. Tenth week in camp. Last night, at 10 o'clock, we had
an alarm. It was caused by our pickets, who fired on a small party of
Rebel cavalry--the cavalrymen having made a dash on them, so the pickets
reported. No one hurt.

Wednesday, April 1st. At 12 o'clock last night were routed out, with
orders to prepare three days' rations, in haversacks, for a
reconnoissance. Two hours later preparations were completed, when a start
was made. All of our guns were taken, with two train wagons. The forge and
Battery wagons, and all camp equipage, were left in camp. The brigade
divided and took different roads. The object of this movement was to
surprise and capture a force of Rebel cavalry, who were camped between
Woodbury and McMinnville. A part of the third brigade came out to ou