greens for dinner. Had a fine mess, at least it appeared to
be well relished. Heard from sister Jane in her new capacity. She
appears to like it well. She writes an interesting letter and will make
her mark in the world if she lives.

Captain Hood is busily at work on his final returns. I understand that
he will come out all right. Lieutenant Sweet our young and grave
commander now is gathering up much of the useless ordnance and
quartermaster stores lying around, preparatory to turning them over.

Chattanooga, Sunday, May 28. On guard since last night. Wrote three
letters to-day between times, think I have done well. Preaching in camp
this morning. Our officers attended as well as nearly all the men, a
striking evidence of the force of example when shown by those whom we
respect. Received a short letter from John, sorry that he thought my
speedy arrival home so certain as to warrant its brevity.

After dinner Capt. T. R. Hood took an affectionate leave of the Company
with which he has been connected ever since its first organization. He
left for home to resume the duties of a civilian. He first visited each
man in his quarters. With tearful eyes he shook hands. He goes with many
kind regards from those he once commanded.

Chattanooga, Monday, May 29. Early breakfast this morning. On drill
ground by 6 A. M. Brigade drill of five horse batteries. All passed off
well. Grazed in the afternoon. Did not go out to the cherry orchard.
Orders awaiting our return to police camp thoroughly, as somebody is
expected by the morning train to inspect us. Everything still. "Grape
vine" quiet. Corporal J. S. Vedder starts for Nashville as clerk to
headquarters D. C. One from each battery in the reserve. Health is not
above par, though not sick. Feel dull, but am yet able to crush
considerable hard-tack.

Chattanooga, Tuesday, May 30. Up bright and early, policed around the
stables, "blacked boots" and brushed up our brass, etc. But no
inspection came, so all of this is in vain. Cool day, did but little.
Drew a day's rations of soft bread, which is getting to be a rarity. The
cry of "paymaster coming" is again raised in camp. Our sutler gone to
Nashville for a supply of goods on the strength of it. Several hundred
dismounted men of Wilson's Cavalry Corps and of 1st Wisconsin came in on
the evening train. The entire command is expected here to-morrow. They
have seen much work lately.

Chattanooga, Wednesday, May 31. Had a p