Weather dry and hot everything covered with dust. Patton went out to see the boys of his regiment and I have his duties to attend to. More prisoners today. Grant and Pemberton have had a battle and Pemberton fell back. The Rebs claim a victory. I don't see how they can claim a victory when they fall back.
Sunday May 24th:
All still and quiet in the morning. In the afternoon went to church and got religion. After church attended the funeral of Lieut. Woods of the regular cavalry who was killed in the fight at McMinnville. It was the most solemn thing I ever witnessed.
Monday May 25th:
Weather dry and very hot. Vallandigham the damned old traitor passed through this place last night on his way South. He never ought to have been sent south. His portion should have been death. Still they bring in prisoners and deserters are coming in every day. As for niggers there is no end to them. Continual skirmishing on the front but it does not amount to much. Good news from Grant's army. 9400 prisoners and 64 guns taken. Bully for Crant.
Tuesday May 26th:
Still cheering news from the army before Vicksburg. Grant is doing well and is winning for himself a fine name.
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