Nov.. marched to Lagrange. On llth marched toward Water 

 Valley, Mississippi, arrivirjo- Dec. 19th. 



This was one of the hardest and most disheartening marches 

 we had during the service. After Holy Springs was so disgrace- 

 fully surrendered, with all of our supplies, wa were obliged to 

 take the back track, and were short of rations, part of time 

 lived on parched corn. In this way we celebrated the holidays, 

 and when we thought of the fine turkey roasts they were having^ 

 at home, we were, to say the least, blue if not homesick. Arrived 

 in Memphis Tenn., on Jan. lUth, 1863. Some of the boys being 

 entirely destitue of shoes, and in that condition having to wade 

 through snow. 



Were stationed at Memphis, in Col. Leggett's Brigade, 

 Maj. Gen. Logan's Dividion, Maj. Gen. McPherson's Corps. 



Feb. 22nd, 1863, moved to Lake Providence. This was one 

 of the most beautiful places to camp, we had during the service, 

 and we had a fine time boat riding, but only enjoyed it a few days, 

 when we moved to Vista's Plantation. 



April ITth, moved to Miliken's Bend, Louisiana, joined 

 Giant's army and moved to Bruinsburg, Miss. —Crossed Missis- 

 sippi river. May 1st moved to Thompson's Hill. Moved to 

 Hankinson's Ferry, on Black River, skirmishing with the enemy 

 en route. Moved to Raymond, Miss. lingaged in the battle of 

 Raymond, May 12. Moved via. Clinton, to Jackson, pursued the 

 retreating enemy, after their defeat of May 14. May 16 engaged 

 in the battle of Champion's Hill. This was one of the hardest 

 fought battles the coaipany was engaged in during the war, but 

 were fortunate in having none killed. The 30th 111. and the 30th 

 Alabama contended against each other. Crossed Black River 

 with the array, and arrived in the rear of Vicksburg on the 19tb 

 of May, 1863. 



May 25th. moved with expedition to Meohaniosburg, under 

 Gen. Blair lleturning, actively participated in the seige of 

 Vicksburg, until June 23rd. and then moved tc Black River, 

 under Gen. Sherman, to watch the rebel Gen. Johnson. 



Moved with Gen. Sherman's army to Jackson, and assisted 

 in the investment of that place, after which, moved to Vicksburg. 



