Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd : Member of Company D Terry's Texas Rangers, December 4, 1862--January 1, 1864 (1914)

Thursday, December 4th, 1862—I went out from M. to Mr.[----], five miles from town. I went from there to Gen'l Morgan's Headquarters, leaving the Knox county filly at Mr. - - and riding Walker's horse. I took supper at Lewis Black's, Morgan's Headquarters. The Gen'l was in town hut came in just after supper. I went on to Chenault's camp and staid all night with John and Van Benton.

Friday, 5th — Snowed all day. I rode to Alexandria and went out to Mr. Bass', seven miles, got there about night. I found all well.

Saturday, 6th —t remained quiet to-day. Miss Frances came over. I staid all night and Sunday, 7th, I started on my return to camp. Came to Statesville, got pair of boots, $25. Came out three or four miles and staid all night.