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September 1. This morning we commenced destroying the track both ways. After completing the work we moved down the real road & are now some fifteen mile south of Atlanta

September 2. Moved out and lay near the train until one Oclock and then followed the retreating enemy until nine Oclock at night then camped having come about 8 mile Passed a great many wounded Rebles

September 3. The first Brigade lay in the rear guarding train etc. I went a forageing got two bushel of sweet potatoes. In the Eve our train left for Atlanta loaded with sick & wounded to bring up rations

Sunday September 4. The first Brigade occupy the same positions as here to fore stated Nothing of note transpired during the day. An order for full rations was issued to day

September 5. In the Evening got orders to fall back. The trains all moved out & our Brig did not get started until eleven Oclock at night. Marched alll night it raining most of the time and halted for breakfast at 8 Oclock

September 6. Here we lay all day the 28th A.C. wer in the rear

Repository: Mohican Historical Society, Cleo Redd Fisher Museum, Loudonville, Ohio