an's "Nix-cum-erouse," as all we could learn was,
that it was a "right smart distance," and that Bragg had a "heap" of men,
and us Yankees would wish ourselves "done gone."

At noon, we arrived at Rock Cove mountain, and, on climbing to its summit,
went into camp.

We remained here undisturbed during the following day, when, at evening
roll-call, we were ordered to prepare to march. A large number of troops
had come in during the day, and it was evident to all that something
important was soon to occur.

At 1 o'clock on the morning of September 8th, we resumed our march, and
without an incident, at night camped by the road-side. At daybreak the
following morning, again moved forward, and just before noon arrived at
the celebrated Lookout Mountain, and at once commenced its ascent. We were
soon in plain view of Chattanooga; and from the top of this mountain the
prospect of the surrounding country was grand and picturesque in the
extreme.

Owing to the breaking down of a number of the transportation wagons, it
was late in the day ere we were all safely over. But great was our
surprise, on now finding ourselves faced in a contrary direction to
Chattanooga. Soon, however, we learned that the enemy had evacuated the
town, and were retreating towards Lafayette; so in that direction we
shaped our course. Proceeding five miles further, we camped for the night.

The next day we continued the march, and now began to have skirmishes with
the enemy's rear-guard, and it was thought that a general engagement would
soon be brought about.

Shortly before dark, we crossed the small river of Chickamauga, and two
miles further on came to a halt.

We moved on the next morning, and after proceeding five miles, halted for
dinner. But while we were quietly partaking of our food, a sudden and
unexpected assault was made by a force of the enemy's cavalry, which
resulted in the capture of about fifty men of the First Kentucky Infantry,
of our brigade, and who were on picket guard. So emboldened were the
Rebels by their exploit, that they made a second dash, and into our very
midst. But they met with a sudden check, and were soon put to flight,
leaving several of their number dead and wounded in our hands. For the
remainder of the day we were not disturbed, and lay in camp till the next
morning.

The next day, at 10 o'clock in the morning, we arrived at the small town
of Graysville. At this place were several mills and factories, which h