Experience of a Confederate Chaplain—Rev. A. D. Betts, 30th N. C. Regiment
    

October 8 to October 14, 1863

October 8—Corps moving.

October 9—Leave at 5 a. m. Pass Orange Courthouse.

October 10—Pass Madison Courthouse.

October 11—Pass Bethlehem Church. Meet Mrs. Griffin, 86 years old, has never joined any church. Says her husband kept her out 36 years ago. Camp four and a half miles from Courthouse. Rev. Dr. Boyce preaches at night.

October 12—Pass E. and drive enemy from Jefferson Sulphur Springs.

October 13—Pass Warrenton. Meet Ed. M. Spillman – a prince.

October 14—A skirmish early. I remain with wounded at Allison’s house.

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