May 8 - Rode out with escort collecting in northern part of country. Not much success. A lovely afternoon.
May 9 - Paymaster came. Studied sermon a.m. P.m. was paid $289 much to my joy. Paid off debts.
Orders to be ready to move.
May 10 - Sunday. Expecting to move. Services this a.m. A delightful and crowded meeting in evening.
May 11 - Expecting to move all day.
May 12 - Left in a.m. for Memphis with regiment. Symptoms of diarrhea but was quiet and abstemious and felt better. A long warm ride. Saw Bolivar with interest.
May 13 - Woke up in Memphis. Sent by m. $25.00 and my wife $85.00 per express. Camped in S.E. part of city on Vance Street. Rest of brigade near. Eve Mrs. Swayne arrived. Called on her.
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