Important Information

Saturday, March 18, 1865

They started marching very early this morning, but encountered very bad roads and winding sloughs.  Because of that, progress was slow.  Despite the construction of corduroy roads of felled trees, soldiers were occasionally required to become "mules" to transport the supply wagons and artillery pieces.

They made 12 miles again today and then went into camp.  A detail of men worked through a good portion of the night making bridges.