Timeline: May 1862 - Online Archive of Terry's Texas Rangers

Timeline: May 1862

Thursday, May 1

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: On Wagon guard. Marched 25 miles and camped on Bear Creek on road leading to Corinth. All baggage left in a house in this camp.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Take up line of march very early travel twenty four miles & camp on Bear creek we find forage very scarce can hardly obtain enough to keep our horses up skirmishing going on at Corinth between our forces & the enemy"
Enlistment - J. R. Hetser, Co. F: Enlisted at Columbus, TX by Capt. Evans

Friday, May 2

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Following an inspection of arms traveled about 9 miles and camped. Along the road saw three pretty girls worth fighting for.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Take up line of march at nine moving on towards Tuscumbia Travel about nine miles & pitch our tents near the M & Charleston R. Road the distant roar of cannon can be heard towards Corinth more than likely the battle has opened"
Enlistment - J. B. Davis, Co. C: Enlisted at at Courtland, AL by Lt. Shannon.
Enlistment - C. Pybus, Co. C: Enlisted at at Courtland, AL by Lt. Shannon.
Enlistment - C. K. Stribling, Co. C: Enlisted at at Courtland, AL by Lt. Shannon.

Saturday, May 3

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Marched about 18 miles and camped on fairgrounds at Tuscumbia, AL.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Our Reg. move on towards Tuscumbia our squadron our Capt commanding ordered back to Bear creek bridge to guard it a heavy skirmish took place to day at Corinth the great battle between hireling forces of our enemy will soon be fought God speed the right"

Sunday, May 4

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Went within .5 miles of Tennessee River Lamb's Ferry abd finding no place to camp retired 6 miles to a creek Town Creek. About 18 miles from Tuscumbia.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "am ordered on picket to day we hear of Col Morgan winning another bright laurel to his military fame at Pulaski Tenn long may he live to enjoy them the enemy took possession of Burnsville last night, what damage they done I have not heard."
Reenlistment - A. S. Crisp, Co. B: Rejoined at Columbus, TX. Sworn in by Capt. Evans.
Enlistment - J. Mitchell, Co. K: Enlisted at Houston, TX by Lt. Morris.

Monday, May 5

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: In Camp at the Creek. Raining Very hard. Promotd to Corpral following the death of James Rector.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We are relieved to day at twelve. spent an awful disagreeable night having to stand or sit up all night in the rain. the report about the enemy having possession of Burnsville is not true"
Transfer - S. M. Dennis, Co. L/K: Transfered to Company K at Tuscaumbia, AL being sworn in by Capt. McKay.
Enlistment - G. Bouldin, Co. K: Enlisted at Tuscumbia, AL by Capt. McCay.
Enlistment - W. Cheany, Co. K: Enlisted at Tuscumbia, AL by Capt. McCay.
Enlistment - W. M. Grubb, Co. K: Enlisted at Tuscumbia, AL by Capt. McCay.
Enlistment - T. P. Whayne, Co. K: Enlisted at Tuscumbia, AL by Capt. McCay.

Tuesday, May 6

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: In Camp, shoeing horses.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Our command is ordered forward & will move as soon as relieved by Capt Sanders We are all doing fine having plenty of forage & nice clover to graze our horses on but prefer being with the Reg"
Letter - J. W. Hill, Co.: To Mary Scott Hill.
Letter - W. Nicholson, Co. D: To Mrs Henry Crocheron. (James Nicholson Papers)
News: Galveston Weekly News
Death - R. H. Holdsworth, Co. A: Died in Union Hospital in Louisville, KY.
Enlistment - C. O. Cossay, Co. B: Enlisted in Austin County, TX by Justice.
Enlistment - R. C. Crisp, Co. B: Enlisted in Austin County, TX by Justice.

Wednesday, May 7

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Leave Camp. Helms Cavalry crosses Lamb's Ferry. One squadron crosses river.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We are relieved this morning & move forward I am sent on ahead to procure forage find a beautiful scope of country nicely improved around B. Roost & mouth of R Road near the river we camp at Cherokee on M & C R R"
Resignation - I. G. Jones, Co. I: Resigned 5/7 or 5/26
Promotion - A. D. Harris, Co. I: Promoted to Captian 5/7/1862.

Thursday, May 8

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Slept on Banks of River last night. Our company crossed over early this morning. Day spent ferrying over regiment. Waggons began crossing at dusk. Camp .5 miles on the side of a road in an old field. Waggons arrive in camp about midnight
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Start early in advance of the command arrive in Tuscumbia about twelve which place is nearly deserted on account of the advent of the enemy into that place in leaving they destroyed & carried off a great deal of property"
Battle of Hewey's Bridge: Detachment under Capt. Houston and force from 1st KY Cav. go on a raid to Bethel. Not finding the enemy they attacked a nearby trestle. Enemy losses: 15 dead, 12 wounded, 47 men and officers captured, 8 negroes captured. CS Losses: 5 killed (including Capt. Harris and William DeWoody, & 1other Ranger) 7 wounded. link Link Capt Noel of Co C 1st KY mortally wounded. Col. JW Griffith wounded J. N. McKoin Wounded
Enlistment - R. West, Co. K: Enlisted in Houston, TX by Lt. Groce.
History - Reminiscences of the Terry Rangers by J. K. P. Blackburn: The command went through middle Tennessee and had a fight or heavy skirmish with the Yankees at Sulphur Trestle in Giles County. I do not recall any results of that light as reported to us except Captain Harris of Company I lost his life there.

Friday, May 9

Death - A. D. Harris, Co. I: Killed in skirmish near railroad trestle along Elk River, near Bethel, Tenn. 5/9/62.
Death - W. A. Dewoody, Co. D: Killed in skirmish near railroad trestle along Elk River, near Bethel, Tenn. 5/9/62.
Death - C. Rieber, Co. G: Killed in skirmish near railroad trestle along Elk River, near Bethel, Tenn. 5/9/62.
Wounded - J. B. Pinkston, Co. K: Wounded in the thigh during the skirmish near railroad trestle along Elk River, near Bethel, Tenn. 5/9/62.
Wounded - E. F. Davidson, Co. A: Wounded during the skirmish near railroad trestle along Elk River, near Bethel, Tenn. 5/9/62.
Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Still within sight of the river. Col. Wharton returned and taken command.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "A travel of four miles brings us to the river at Bainbridge ferry ten miles above Florence where we cross we camp four miles up on the Rogersville road a portion of our Reg. have a fight with the enemy near Athens Alabama we loose one of our best officers & two privates three others of other cavalry killed we kill 17 of the enemy & take the entire command prisenors burn the bridge & return in safety"

Saturday, May 10

ORs - J. A Wharton, Commander: Message to General Jordan from Lamb's Ferry requestin ammunition
ORs - Report by T. G. Woodward, May 10, 1862: Report on the Skirmish on Elk River near Bethal TN.
ORs - Endorsement by John Adams, May 10, 1862: Endorsement of T. G. Woowards Report.
Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Some companies sent on scout. Elk river unfordable due to high water. Some Rangers with part of Helm's Cavalry had a fight. Killed 17, captured 49 and a wagon load of enfield rifles. Lost 5 men.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We travel about fourteen miles & connect with the Reg. at Lambs ferry our col in the meantime has come up find the boys all well & in good spirits"
Enlistment - E. H. McDaniel, Co. H: Enlisted in Sparta, TN by Capt. Weston.

Sunday, May 11

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Move camp 2 miles farther from river. Ordered to cook 4 days rations for scout. Countermanded 2nd to be ready to go for 3 days wagon to go with cooking utensils. Countermanded at 7 PM. Cook 2 days rations and be ready to start at 8 PM. At 8 we ride all night and stop to rest men and horses for two hourse before day.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We move our camps out from the river and nearer the little town of Rogersville to a better location. we get orders in the evening to cooke three days rations for a scout we leave at dark"
Letter - R. F. Bunting: To Tri Weekly Telegraph.

Monday, May 12

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Go 10-12 miles towards Franklin Pike. Elkton on Elk River. Learn wagon intended to capture had turned back. Return to Gilbertsville about 3 AM.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We travel all night last night at Sunrise I find myself at Gilbertsbora in a neighborhood that brings up recollections that r sad but dear we scout around towards Elkton & return at night towards Prospect"
Reenlistment - A. J. Harris, Co. B: At Houston, TX.
Enlistment - C. G. Caldwell, Co. D: Enlisted in Austin, TX.

Tuesday, May 13

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: leave Gilbertsville about 10 AM and travel 4 hours. Discover the enemy is between us and our camp. The cannonade us for a time. We retreat about 4 miles and camp on a little creek. 5 men missing.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "At half past two I fall off my horse to catch a little sleep, arise early & visit a relative that has always proven dear we return towards the river & are met by the enemy who open on us with artillery"
Enlistment - R. Morris, Co. B: Enlisted in Austin, TX by Justice

Wednesday, May 14

ORs - Report of Brig Gen. James S. Negley (US), May 14, 1862: Report on skirmishing near Elk River, near Bethel, TN.
Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Saddled up shortly after day rest horses in heat of day a mile beyond Gilbertsville. Spread blankets abot 12 to rest.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We remained all night on Shugar creek having fallen back about five miles we start early in the morning towards Pulaski we stop at a mill on Richland creek & take supper some seven miles distant from the former & on Pike leading to Athens"
Enlistment - A. J. Adams, Co. H: Enlisted in Richmond, TX by Capt. Cook.
Enlistment - F. M. Arnold, Co. H: Enlisted in Richmond, TX by Capt. Cook.
Enlistment - E. H. Byne, Co. H: Enlisted in Richmond, TX by Capt. Cook.
Enlistment - O. M. Callis, Co. H: Enlisted in Richmond, TX by Capt. Cook.
Enlistment - G. H. Chambers, Co. H: Enlisted in Richmond, TX by Capt. Cook.
Enlistment - A. Ferris, Co. H: Enlisted in Richmond, TX by Capt. Cook.
Enlistment - R. C. Ferris, Co. H: Enlisted in Richmond, TX by Capt. Cook.
Enlistment - J. Fisher, Co. H: Enlisted in Richmond, TX by Capt. Cook.
Enlistment - W. C. Freeman, Co. H: Enlisted in Richmond, TX by Capt. Cook.
Enlistment - J. Jones, Co. H: Enlisted in Richmond, TX by Capt. Cook.
Enlistment - I. McFarland, Co. H: Enlisted in Richmond, TX by Capt. Cook.
Enlistment - J. Ryon, Co. H: Enlisted in Richmond, TX by Capt. Cook.
Enlistment - C. Williams, Co. H: Enlisted in Richmond, TX by Capt. Cook.

Thursday, May 15

ORs - Maj. Gen. Ormsby M. Mitchel, May 15, 1862: Report on the US 3rd Division's operations against Confederate Forces near Elk River.
ORs: Report of Maj. Gen. Ormsby M. Mitchel (US), May 15, 1862: Report on operations near Elk River.
ORs: Report of Maj. Gen. Ormsby M. Mitchel (US), May 15, 1862: Report on operations near Elk River.
ORs: Report of Maj. Gen. Ormsby M. Mitchel, U. S. Army, May 15, 1862: Report on operations near Elk River.
Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Another early start. Stop at mill in middle of day to rest and feed horsesand men. At dusk again mounted and riding till 2 am.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We cross the pike leading to Athens at nine last night & immediately behind a very heavy train of wagons. we go around them & strike out towards F. ville where the enemy are fortifying we leave it on our right & capture 4 curriers on Nashville road"
Enlistment - L. H. A. Emmerson, Co. K: Enlisted in Houston by Lt. Col. Walker
Enlistment - S. Andrews, Co. I: Enlisted in Jackson, MS.

Friday, May 16

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Mounted at sun up and in road heading towards Fayettville. Stop to feed horses and go within 2 miles of Fayettvile. Rest about 2 am 9 miles from Fayetteville. Start about 9 and stop about 2 stop on a branch within .25 miles of elk river.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Take up line of march at nine travel some twenty miles south east & camp twelve miles nearly west of Winchester in Franklin Cty we arrest two spies from N. York the country over which we travel is very broken but fine for grain"

Saturday, May 17

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: In camp until about 4. Then go about 10 miles to Salem. Visited in Camp.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We lay over until noon & then march eight miles towards Winchester & camp near a little town (Salem) the country over which we travel is very broken yet romantic & beautiful & as one long colume of cavalry winds through the dark hollows shaded by the groves of beach with the tall poplars that seem to be sentinels the artist could desire no better scene to paint & the poet could not fail to write"

Sunday, May 18

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Camped in Woods a mile from _____. A church near by and many citizens gather. "Found it Necessary to give Lem Calloway a great choking this morning for offensive language he used towards the men."
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We all take rest day having a fine shady grove for our encampment & the water is splendid the spring being one of the finest that I have seen. We are visited by some lady friends from Winchester who brings plenty of things to eat & make us past the day so pleasantly that we almost forget the fatigues we are going through"

Monday, May 19

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Detailed to go ahead of Regt on Commisary duty. Go to Winchester S___ 7 miles. Regt left at 9. Rumrs that the enemy is at the camp we left this morning. Gen Adams gone away to be absent soe Days. Company H assigned as body guard to ______ who is in command.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Take up line of march on road to Winchester & the nearer we approach it the more beautiful the scenery of the Cumberland mountains as they seem to circle around the little town (Winchester) containing some 15 hundred inhabitants with fine schools & nicely improved lays north of the mountains about six miles"

Tuesday, May 20

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Attempted to surprise enemy but they took another road. Came up on them about .25 mile from Winchester. We were shelled for .5 hour 2 slightly wounded. Fell back to Goshen camp ground 2.5 miles from Winchester then fell back to foot of mountain beyod Cowan.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We start this morning at three to surprise the enemy who are pursuing us, about sun rise we come up to them having changed their position & drawn up in line of battle in splendid position close to Winchester they throw shell into our ranks some half hour wounding two of McClellans men we fall back to our position of last night & in the evening we fall back to edge of mountains & camp"

Wednesday, May 21

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: On scout
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Three companys under Capt Jarmon are ordered out on a scout to watch the movement of the enemy we go in 1 ½ miles of Winchester and find they are committing depredations upon all of the citizens, take a prisenor & return"

Thursday, May 22

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: In camp until 3. Pass through Deckards and camp 4 miles beyond on Hillsboro road. Company of the 1st Kentucky and part of our regiment charged into Winchester and captured 7 prisoners. With loss of 2 killed and 5 wounded. The charge would not have been made but for drunkeness of the officers in command.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Another scout goes out this morning in pursuit of the enemy this side of Winchester. they charge the enemy in Town who are in the Court House we kill four & bring out seven prisenors losse six in killed & wounded, move camps seven miles north"
Engagement - Winchester,

Friday, May 23

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: The enmy left Winchester. Camp moved beyond Winchester some 3 miles.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Camp in Another beautiful valley with beautiful mountain scenery extending on our right The enemy evacuated Winchester this morning at six in quick time we follow down four miles beyond Town & camp do not pursue them"

Saturday, May 24

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: On Scout.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We get a good days rest to day but as it rained last night our camp is very disagreeable. have plenty of forage for our horses & fine clover fields to graze on & the kind citizens do our cooking for us"

Sunday, May 25

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Move camp to Goshen. Gen Admas has returned and takes command. The men are generally pleased he takes command.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Strike tents at two oclock in evening & move three miles beyond Winchester & camp at Goshen camp ground Gen Adams rejoins the command but our Regiment will not move under him any longer"

Monday, May 26

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Co H relieved from Body guard duty as Adams has own Body guard. Move camp 4 miles towards mountains.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Strike camp at twelve & move five miles east & camp at the foot of the mountains the balance of the command all being behind Gen Mitchell still at Huntsville & treats the citizens almost slavish"

Tuesday, May 27

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Cross the Cumberland mountains and camp in Sequatchy Valley on side of mountain. 26 miles from Winchester and 12 miles from Jasper
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We strike across the the mountains passing the university of the South which is a fine location & one of the prettiest land scape that the eyes ever viewed Winchester 15 miles off can be seen & all surrounding country"

Wednesday, May 28

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: March 8-10 miles and cross Tennessee River at mouth of Battle Creek. Camp 3 miles from river.Command has been ordered to return to Winchester.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Very Sick all day yesterday & staid out in a house last night. A travel of five miles bring us to the Tenn Boarder we cross at the mounth of battle creek some thirty miles below Chattanuga the country east of the mountains not near so rich as west"
News - RF Bunting: Tri weekly Telegraph May 28, 1862.

Thursday, May 29

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: In camp two miles from NickaJack Cave.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Staying at Mr Moores Reg. camped near our army have concentrated large forces at Richmond & Corinth both forces have a large army of the enemy daily threatening an attack. every heart is in anxiety but we are full of hope & confidence"

Friday, May 30

ORs - Report of John Adams, May 30, 1862: Report on the operations of his brigade, May 9-30, 1862.
Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Washed my underclothes and took a bath all over. Men complaining of lice.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "Have another very bad attack of neuralgia with fever to day will remain at Mr Moores until I get better. General Jackson gained a brilliant victory in Virg a few days since driving the enemy back to the Potomac taking a great many prisenors"

Saturday, May 31

Diary - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: Camp in Lookout Valley a mile from Trenton. Engaged bread to be furnished our company while here.
Diary - J. T. Pettus, Co. F: "We move our camp to day over in old Georgia Dade county, on the Wills valley R Road about seventeen miles from Chattanuga in the mountains I stop at a private house Mr Suttons who is very kind to all soldiers"

Unidentified May Events

Death - A. Arundle, Co. A: Died near Courtland, AL 5/62 (so,c)
Death - J. S. Harris, Co. I: Died 5/62 (bt, b, gr)
Promotion - W. E. Jones, Co. I: To Second LT. 5/62 (c)
Promotion - G. L. Macmurphy, Co. H: To 3rd Corperal 5/62 (mc)
Promotion - J. H. Parramore, Co. I: To 1st LT 5/62
Promotion - J. B. Rogers, Co. D: To 4th Sgt
Promotion - W. R. Friend, Co. E: to 2 LT 5/62
Promotion - T. A. Gill, Co. D: To 3rd Sgt 5/62
Demotion - W. B. Wilson, Co. L: To Pvt from 4th Sgt by 5/62
Promotion - JW Gulick, Co. B: To Surgeon by 5/62
Released from Hospital - F. H. Kennedy, Co. C: Hospitalized 4/62-5/62
Released from Hospital - S. A. Street, Co. F: Hospitalized 4/62-5/62
Released from Hospital - G. B. Kennedy, Co. C: Hospitalized 4/62-5/62
Released from Union Hospital - J. C. Lowe, Co. A: Captured at Shiloh and Hospitalized until 5/62
Released from Hospital - J. D. Parks, Co. K: hospitalized at Reinzi, MS 4/23/62 to 5/62
Released from Hospital - W. E. Parks, Co. K: hospitalized at Reinzi, MS 4/23/62 to 5/62
Released from Hospital - J. B. VanHouton, Co. H: hospitalized 4/10/62 to 5/62
Released from Hospital - H. C. Wiley, Co. H: hospitalized 4/12/62 to 5/62
Returned to Duty - G. Miller, Co. D: present 5/62 (n)
Hospitalized - TU Lubbock, Co. K: Hospitalized 5/62 - 6/62
Hospitalized - C. M. McGarity, Co. E: Left Sick at private Hospital near Bear Creek Bridge, Franklin Co. AL 5/62 (c)
Hospitalized - J. A. Hagerman, Co. B: Hospitalized 5/62
Discharge - A. D. McArthur, Co. H: Discharge 5/62 (b)
Horse Killed - J. G. Middlebrooks, Co. F: Horse Shot 5/62
Sick - J. S. Neal, Co. K: Sick at Rienzi, MS 5/62 to 6/62
AWOL - C. B. Pearre, Co. A: AWOL by 3/62 to at least 5/62
AWOL - R. A. Drane, Co. L: AWOL by 5/62
Present - P Pomp, Unenlisted Volunteer: Reached Regt in 5/62 and accompanied to at lest 6/62 (h)
Regained Regt - J. S. Stewart, Co. H: Reached Regt after capture and escape by 5/62 (b)
Discharged - J. Bates, Co. K: Discharged by 5/62 (c)
Discharged - J. S. Bates, Co. B: Discharged by 5/62 (c)
Discharged - J. G. Booth, Co. G: Discharged5/62 (c)
Absent - H. Bouldin, Co. K: Tending to T. J. Burrows, Co. K 5/62
Absent - T. J. Burrows, Co. K: Tending to N. W. Chatham, Co. K 5/62
Return from Furlough - S. R. Bruce, Co. E: Set to return from furlough, 5/62 (ht)
Discharge - W. H. Byne, Co. H: Discharge 5/62 (c)
Reached Regt - J. B. Campbell, Co. D: Appearantly reached regt 5/62 (c)
Rejoin - J. E. Carlton, Co. F/I: Rejoined Co. I at Jackson, MS being sworn in by J. F. Miller 5/62
Sick - N. W. Chatham, Co. K: Sick near Courtland, AL 5/62
Volunteer - P. J. Edwards: With Regiment
Return to Duty - S. C. Ferrell, Co. D: Present by 5/62
Wounded - J. D. Freeman, Co. H: Wounded in AL 5/62 (c, so)
Missing - W. B. Fry, Co. I: Missing at Lamb's Ferry, AL from 5/62
Sick absent - T. Harrison, Co A: Sick
Absent - D. O. Hill, Co. D: With brother R. T. Hill 5/62 (h)
Absent sick - R. T. Hill, Co. D: Absent Sick 5/62 (h)
Discharged - TR Hoxey, Co. K: Discharged 5/62 (c)
Enlistment - A. Biggs, Co. I: Enlisted 5/62
Enlistment - S. Maverick, Co. G: Enlisted in Middle TN likely (b, bt)
History - Reminiscences of the Terry Rangers by J. K. P. Blackburn: They had captured a small scouting party of Yankees the night or day before I reached them. Next morning a detail was called for from Company F to take the prisoners back to Corinth, and I was called on to be one of the guards; so back to Corinth I journeyed again, and after delivering the prisoners to General Beauregard's headquarters the following night, and resting a few hours, set out to overtake the command which was moving eastward. After about two days more I was again with the command. But now my faithful steed which I had ridden constantly since the middle of December the year before gave out entirely, worn out by constant usage and had to be left on the wayside, and I had to join the wagon train and to be snubbed as a "wagon dog" by my comrades, a common appellation given to every one who went with the wagons, regardless of the conditions making it necessary for him to be there. The command went through middle Tennessee and had a fight or heavy skirmish with the Yankees at Sulphur Trestle in Giles County. I do not recall any results of that light as reported to us except Captain Harris of Company I lost his life there.
History - Burney: I stayed in Camps near Corinth a few days and we were sent to Tenn. under one Gen. Adams but we didn't stay long. We crossed the mountains and went to Chattanooga, and camped a few days and were sent back to Tenn. under Forrest. Then we did some fighting, destroyed a good many U.S. stores up and down the L. & N. R. R. We stayed in Tennessee until Mr. Bragg came along going to Kentucky and joined him at Sparta.