April 27 - Started early from Tuscumbia East. At noon entered the lovely Tennessee valley. Skirted by high hills, almost mountains on one of which Lagrange college was visible for miles. Camped at Ludon. 3 good letters in evg. Ella has some [?].
April 28 - Marched only two miles, skirmishing in front. Troops disgrace themselves (some of other regiments by breaking into fine deserted dwelling and smashing and stealing furniture). This is a lovely region.
April 29 - Started back toward Tuscumbia. Saw blazing home in our rear and cotton sheds. The Alabama and Kansas cavalry are re[?] their [?]. Gen Dodge issues an order respecting such a thing. [Darn Mary's writing!]
April 30 - This day was appointed by Pres. Lincoln but we were on the march. Rather a warm and dusty day. Camped at Bear Creek. Had a fine bath in a stream. These marches are tiresome. In evg we talked over old times in Columbus.
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