n, but for what reason was not known
at the time. Subsequent events went to show that they had purposely
surrendered themselves to the enemy, or had not exercised due caution in
preventing surprise.

On investigation they were all honorably discharged, as none of the
charges could be substantiated; but, on the contrary, it was proven that
they had done all in their power to prevent being taken, and only
surrendered when they became aware that any further resistance was
useless. They were again ordered on duty, as those who had paroled them
had acted without proper authority, and therefore it was null and void.

On Sunday, August 10th, about noon, were ordered to be ready to march at 4
o'clock, but shortly before the appointed time the order was
countermanded. The next morning at daylight, got the order to "forward,"
and were soon in motion. One of the guns was left behind, as there were
not sufficient men to handle it. The Eighth and Twenty-first Kentucky, and
Fifty-first Ohio, with a small detachment of the Fifth Kentucky Cavalry,
and our battery, constituted the force, all under the command of Brigadier
General Jackson. A march of eighteen miles brought us to the town of
Smithville, and about 4 o'clock we camped a short distance beyond the
place. We here found the Thirty-first Indiana and Twenty-third Kentucky
Infantry, and the Second Indiana Cavalry. They all joined us on the march
next day, when we made an early start, and after proceeding six miles
struck on the Lebanon pike. About noon, passed through the small village
of Liberty--a strong Union place. Going two miles further, we turned off
on the road leading to Murfreesboro, and went into camp on the banks of
Clear creek. Remained here until 4 o'clock of the next afternoon, when we
once more formed in line for the march. On getting on the old road, we
were faced towards McMinnville. The Thirty-first Indiana and Twelfth
Kentucky, and Second Indiana Cavalry, remained in camp. Nine o'clock that
morning, we arrived at our old camping ground at Smithville, and remained
there for the night. Resumed marching early in the morning, and at 6 P. M.
reached McMinnville. The day after our arrival at this place, the battery
wagon, tents and baggage, came on from Murfreesboro. Remained here until
Sunday afternoon, August 24th, when we again moved forward. The sick were
sent to Nashville, and a large quantity of provisions and other property
was buried, as there was not suffici