in bringing in several prisoners, some
of whom belonged to the Rebel army. But little information could be
obtained from them. The remainder of the day and night passed without
anything further of note transpiring.

Early on the morning of September 11th, we were once more on the move.
About 10 A. M. passed through the small town of Goodsonville, or Edgefield
Station. We here saw evidences of the Rebel's work of destruction. The
place was almost entirely deserted, and every store had been completely
riddled and robbed of its contents. Many of them had been fired, and were
partially consumed.

We made no halt at this place, but continued our march. A few miles
further on passed through another small town, which contained two or three
stores, all of which were closed, and, as at Goodsonville, the inhabitants
had mostly fled. At noon we halted near a large public house, where there
was a fine spring of water. Here we procured dinner, and remained for two
hours.

It appears that there had been a skirmish a short time previous, some two
miles ahead, between our advance and a large body of Rebel Cavalry. A part
of the Ninth Michigan Infantry, one section of Hewitt's Battery, and a
small detachment of cavalry, succeeded in repulsing the enemy, who had one
killed and three wounded, who fell into our hands. On our side, there was
but one wounded.

About 2 o'clock resumed our march, and shortly after passed the spot where
the skirmish had taken place. It was at a crossing of the road. We marched
until 8 o'clock in the evening, and then camped near a small creek, where
there were two or three stores.

September 12th resumed our march. We had skirmishers thrown out on each
side of the road to prevent a surprise. Nothing worthy of note occurred
during the day. Marched sixteen miles, and camped at Mitchellville shortly
before dark. Had a light fall of rain during the night. General Buel
joined us this day.

At daylight, September 13th, continued the march. At 10 A. M. arrived at
Franklin, Kentucky, which place is on the Nashville and Louisville
Railroad. It was reported that a large body of the enemy were hovering
around the town. A halt was ordered, and scouts sent out in all
directions. Each section of our battery went to the outer edge of the town
on picket guard. After remaining one hour, and nothing seen or heard of
the enemy, resumed our march. At 8 o'clock in the evening, camped two and
a half miles from Bowling Green.