The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1898-10-22
OLD SOLDIERS DIARY.
Mr.. Geo. W. Jones' "reminiscences
Make Interesting Reading for
Everybody.

Nov. "a, ls63-Lookout Mountain was
carried this p. N. Nov. 25th. The
fighting on and down the rocky sides
of Point Lookout continued nearly all
night. 1t was grand sight from the
position we occupied we could see the
flashing of small arms as the fight was
going or above the Clouds we did not
get our guns in position in the fight.
We formed line OF battle on Missionary
ridge this morning. We have q full
and grand view of the enemy, said to be
one hundred thousand, at noon sign
al gun was fred 1t made almost the
rocks upon which we were standing to
shake. In moment afterward the en-
tire line opened with the fearful roar
of artillery. The earth fairly trem-
bled with the constant tireing: afurious
attack was made. Our troops fought
desperately. Our left centre gave
way after hard struggle. The enemy
was repulsed seven times on our right;
| being out numbered about 3 to I We
were compelled to fall back slowly.
Closely persued by the enemy, Gen.
Clayburns divisions brough, up our
rear. We always feel safe when Clay"
burn and Cheatham's division are sup-
porting US.
Nov. 26-Bivouaced at ChicSamauga
station last night. We are now march
ing, closely followed by the Ianks.
Nov. 27-Wr are falling back slowly.
Two Yankee regiments were captured
near US this evening, also three stands
of cavaliers. It Is now Sp.'m. We are on
picket duty, north Of Dalton, Ca, our
section has position in large corn
field. II we stay here long it will be
the last of us-we have no protection
from the Yanks nor the intense, bitter
cold wind.
Nov. 3O-We have had for the past
three days freezing weather. Have
lost three nights sleep on account OF
extreme cold-no wood to make fires.
Dec 24-We have moved our camp
ing ground in ravine or hollow. We
have full sweep OF the cold, north
winu. We are now erecting stalks on
the ridge just above US and little to
our right. Charlie Graves received a
furlough for 40 days this afternoon.
This is my Goth. birth-day-wiIl not
receive any present nor will grand
dinner be given in honor of this event.
scippio says he will bake a molasses
pie in honor of the occasion.
Dec. 26-Yesterday was Christmas
day, passed off quietly-we had no
turkey with cranberry sauce but We
did have some good old molasses and
hoe cakes. AS scippio says dem mo-
lasses are sure good-yes, says Marsi
Bew, it beats the ''sweet water honey
The orders for a grand review this
morning was countermanded on account
of extreme cold weather; our horses
are now we'll protected from weather.
Jau. /, 1861 believe this is the
coolest day OF the war. If this weather
continues and we remain in this ravine
where the wind whistles and howls all
day and all night, we will freeze to
death. Coming down the side OF the
mountain this morning with turn OF
wood on my shoulder, I stumped my
toe and down I rolled about 90 feet be-
fore could stop-I was almost frozen
but that fall warmed me up. I got to
my mess with spraiued ankle, skin
ed chin, one tooth knocked out and
abou. an inch Of my nose almost gone.
I am truly thankful it was no worse.
Jan. IA, 1s64-Mr. Graves arrived
this morning with provisions and cloth
ing for our company, furnished US by
the good ladies Of Grenada and vicinity,
Jan. 17-Inspection by Gen. Joseph
johnson to-day.
} Jan. 1s-Orders this evening to be
|. ready O march at daylight for Kings
. ton, Ga.
: Jan. 19-Snow this morning, carried
our guns to depot for shipment. Left
/ this afternoon with horses and limbers,
marched Ct miles. Bivouaced 8 miles
south Of Dalton.
Jan. Cove marched this morning
20 miles over a very rough road. Our
/. horses are in a very bad condition
2 Our good old friend, Mr.. Graves, left
]. US for Grenada this evening A pleas
= ant day for January.