Started again for Scottsboro which we reached by 3 P.
M. Part of the road being very bad, waited for the pioneers to repair
it. No straggling allowed at all. All stand it well. I am very tired.
Marching isn't fun this hot! hotter! hottest! weather. Twenty miles, big
day.

Camp on the road, Saturday, June 25. The bugle notes aroused us at 2 A.
M. Reluctantly we arose from our sweet slumbers to answer to our names,
the failure of which would put us on guard the next night. 2nd Brigade
failed to come up with the rear last night, consequently we were in the
advance, and while the stars were yet bright we started. The sun came
out, if anything, hotter than yesterday. In the middle of the day halted
frequently to rest. Passed through Bellefonte. Many of the infantry gave
out. Came into camp on the bank of a creek three miles from Stevenson at
1 P. M.

[Sidenote: 1864 Straggling]

I am very tired, but feel not as sore as last night. The remainder of
the day was spent in resting at full length under the trees, all extra
appendages removed, cooking and eating supper, and bathing weary limbs,
etc. I was put on guard at 7 P. M. R---- remained back at Huntsville
when we left and did not come up till this morning. Was tied to the gun
and marched behind it all day. Is to be tied up for nine days, for three
days' straggling.

Camp on Mud Creek, Ala., Sunday, June 26. Our weary limbs were allowed
to rest undisturbed this morning till daylight. Found it hard work to
stand guard last night. Did not march as expected. Washed my shirt and
socks in the stream, going without any while they dried. The day was
well used by us all in writing letters and resting, but to our
disappointment no mail came and no papers seen. 2nd Brigade came up
before dinner. Expect to take the cars at 2 P. M. Platoon messes
organized. Four of our boys came in from Stevenson, having marched ahead
yesterday. They will be tied up as stragglers.

Camp on Mud Creek, Monday, June 27. Lay in our bivouac all day awaiting
transportation by rail to take us to the front. 3rd Brigade and 12th
Battery started at noon. Weather very oppressive. B. F. Runyan was
sunstruck this afternoon. Raved all last night in greatest agony. Will
be sent North to-morrow if he survives. Five of our boys and negro
Anthony tied to the wheels all day to-day for straggling. "The way of
the transgressor is hard". Wrote a letter to folks, waiting with all
anxiety for our evening mail, but i