May 1 - Marched to Iuka. Refreshing rest at noon by the cool springs. Eve got to Burnsville. I rode about to see that contrabands got food.
May 2 - Col. Herrick wished to go to Corinth by a R.R. train for business and I accompanied him. Saw the battle field by the forts where Col. Smith and Adjt. H[?] fell. Eve regiment came. Felt depressed.
May 3 - Sunday a.m. washed in a stream. P.m. the regiment left for Bethel. I staid and preached for Mr. Fry. Pleasant p.m. and eve.
May 4 - Dr. Smith having invited me to visit a hospital under his charge, I staid and talked with patients. Staid p.m. and eve at his room. At pleasant chaplains meeting in a.m.
May 5 - Early to Bethel. Fixed ourselved again.
May 6 - Busy about camp.
May 7 - Prepared rations to send to be distributed on Friday.
Thank you for transcribing and posting this diary. I've been hoping to find more about the 43d OVI. The adjutant who fell with Smith was Charles Heyl.
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