Regt. went out foraging. I was detailed to go with the trains. Weather was clear and cool. Ran most of the way to keep warm. Got forage of an old widow woman. After the trains were most loaded the Secesh commenced firing at Houghtalling's battery of which two pieces were stationed in the road. They fired two rounds before we arrived. We were drawn into a line in the rear of the battery when another shot came singing along and struck the house on our right only a few yards from our Company. The Regt. was held as rear guard. Pratt Cook McGinnis and myself were detailed to let down fences on the right of the road. We fooled the enemy good. They did not know we had left until we were out of range. 200 Cavalry followed up.
Still no news from home. Darn the luck.
Saturday Jan. 31st Camp Stones River:
Weather cloudy and cool with a good prospect of rain. Our Brigade is to go on picket today. On forage yesterday and on picket today our duty comes all at once.
Our Brigade is now commanded by Col. Bradley who has had the command since Col. Roberts death. We like him (Bradley) very much. Wheatstone and myself stood near each other and at night consolidated our posts. - - - A few shots were fired but no attack was made. The night was dark and rainy but what could the 42nd expect. Nothing but rain rain. It has rained almost every day since the battle of Murfreesboro. No news from the front. One brigade from Sheridan's and two from Davis division went out accompanied by all the Cavalry with 5 days rations in haversacks. I am glad we were on picket.
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