Sunday, April 26, 1863

While at Smith's plantation, there was a bit of excitement when one of the soldiers was accidentally shot.  Even though he was shot in the neck, it proved to be of little danger.  The shot was from such a small caliber revolver that it did little damage.  It was a warm, sultry day, with the sun alternately shining; bright, then passing behind clouds.

In the early evening, orders came to the regiment:  they were to pack up and immediately being to march.  The night was extremely dark, and a drizzling rain soon began to fall.  Despite this, the men enjoyed themselves by singing, whistling and cracking jokes.  

However, the darkness, rain and rough roads soon took the joy out of everyone.  The march continued until about 1 or 2 a.m., when the regiment halted by the side of a rail fence.