The next day resumed our march at noon, and, passing through Columbia at
dark, camped near a creek, eight miles from last night's camp.

November 3d. Again on the move, and at noon halted near the town of
Edmonson, and remained long enough to feed horses and get dinner. Passed
through the town, and took the road towards Glasgow. Marched eight miles,
and camped in a piece of woods. The men had here a fine opportunity to
gather hickory-nuts, which covered the ground profusely.

The next morning made an early start, and at noon passed through Glasgow,
and camped one mile beyond.

We here found George Eldridge, with our baggage, tents, etc., which we had
left behind at Bowling Green. Some of the sick, who had also been left,
rejoined us here.

We remained in camp at this place for three days; and while here received
some blankets, and a few articles of clothing, of which we stood greatly
in need. Orderly Sergeant Kelley here received a commission as Second
Lieutenant, and Sergeant Thompson was promoted to Orderly.
Quarter-Master's Sergeant, George Eldridge, was transferred on detached
service, as clerk in the Division Quarter-Master's department. The
weather, during the time we remained here, was wet and disagreeable.

Saturday, November 8th. Broke up camp, and resumed our march towards
Nashville. Marched about twenty miles, and camped near the road. During
the day we crossed Great Barren river.

Next morning proceeded towards Scottsville, where we arrived at noon.
Pitched tents one mile beyond, and remained until next day.

Scottsville is sixty miles distant from Nashville, and is the last town we
passed through previous to entering Tennessee.

November 10th. Commenced our march at half-past 8 o'clock, A. M. At noon
halted for dinner, a short distance from the boundary line of Kentucky and
Tennessee. At 2 o'clock we were again on the move, and in the State of
Tennessee, having been out of that State nearly two months. Marched only
thirteen miles this day, and halted for the night. Weather clear and cold.

Early the next morning on the move. At half-past 3 o'clock, P. M., passed
through Gallatin, without stopping, and took the Lebanon road. At night
camped on the banks of Cumberland river, about three miles beyond
Gallatin. Had all kinds of rumors during the day. One of which was that
there had been a fight at Nashville. No reliance could be placed on these
reports.

The morning of November 12th opened with a