23rd. Big smoke on Rebel side. Party went down and discovered bridge on fire, rebels all gone. Put out fire, only 20 ft. burned. Soon 2nd in advance and 7th O. moved on across the Watauga and followed Rebs. Co. C in advance, came upon pickets, saw them one and a half miles and came [...]
September WEDNESDAY 23, 1863 Stayed last night with Mrs Moore. Rose early & had the blues all day. Have been troubled with some of Capt H’s Scouts all day amongst whom were Lt McConnell & S.B. Wilson. Capt H.1 & Bro [Sam) called on me after Tea. Had quite a nice time but he is [...]
SEPTEMBER 23d.—We have nothing additional up to three P.M. to-day; but there is an untraceable rumor on the street of some undefinable disaster somewhere, and perhaps it is the invention of the enemy. We still pause for the sequel of the battle; for Rosecrans has fallen back to a strong position; and at this distance [...]