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that place= An order from General Steedman was waiting 

 there, appointing him commander of that post. At Jast Felix 

 arrived on the loth of January, and after a great deal of trouble 

 everything was arranged well. The Prince formed his staff, 

 and made Groeben provost-marshal, and Captain Eckert in- 

 spector of the post. I at once visited the hospital, which I 

 found in a very neglected state, on account of the frequent 

 changes that had taken place during the last month. I got 

 things right as well as I could, but had to go to Chattanooga 

 to procure many commodities I thought necessary for the 

 wounded. Salm went with me, and General Steedman very 

 readily granted everything I wanted, especially some hospital. 

 ten,ts. Salm had to leave without me, for I had not finished 

 yet ; and when I was ready I had £0 many things that I could 

 not find a place for all of them in the hospital train, with which 

 I returned. Dr. Woodworth was in charge of the train, and 

 had with him his exceedingly pretty wife. 



We did not return to our shanty on the island, but removed 

 to the quarters of the post-commander, which were situated on 

 the highest place in Bri(^geport. From this spot we had a 

 beautiful view up and down the great Tennessee river, with its 

 picturesque mountains, the lovely island, and the railroad. 

 Two gunboats were stationed near the bridge ; they were at 

 the disposition of my husband, who had there besides five 

 regiments under his command. 



The people of Tennessee had hoped much from Hood, and 

 were greatly disappointed by his defeat. They became despe- 

 rate, and guerilla bands committed many depredations in the 

 country and cruelty upon Union people. Salm, therefore, was 

 very anxious to check them. For this purpose he undertook 

 several expeditions, which he always commanded hnnself, 

 though he often took with him only one company. These 

 raids were usually without result, for the rebels had their spies 

 everywhere, and I failed, not to tease Salm ; but on the 29th, 

 at last, an expedition had a grand result: he captured two 

 rebel hats and frightened nine rebel women out of their wits. 

 He did not mind my teasing, and was indefatigable. 



Towards the end of January he started for another expedition 

 down the river on the transport ship ' Bridgeport,' and taking 

 with him the gunboat ' Burnside.' He landed his troops 

 about forty-five miles from Bridgeport, and on a very dark 



