(1862)
 in the Shenandoah Valley. The Union cause looks gloomy once more. Beyond a doubt Beauregard has sent reinforcements to Va. Everything depends on strategy.
 By The Roadside  Tenn June 2d After being in the "wilderness" near 2 months. we (our Div.) received orders to take up our line of march, immediately, for Memphis.  Left Camp at 3 P.M.  As we emerged from the wilderness we saw large fields of ripe wheat, and negroes harvesting it. A thrill of joy seemed to run through the ranks as they all commenced cheering, it reminded us so vividly of home and our former employment. Marched till 9 P.M. It commenced raining at dark and rained at intervals all night. We passed the night by the road side without shelter. Bethel Tenn June 3d We passed through Purdy, at 3 P.M., there were some fine buildings, moderate Court House country poor in vicinity. Encamped at Bethel, a small town on the Ohio & Mobile R.R. The rebels had been encamped here some 3 weeks ago. Had a very heavy rain this afternoon, many teames stalled. Lafe Robinson, as usual, one of the unlucky
