Indianapolis Ind. 
1863) to be back with my Reg't Was treated with consideration by every body was the idol at every assembly I was at. Left friends and relatives with not a very light heart. - left without any fears of not getting back safe & sound.
 Cairo Ill. August 21st 
Left Indianapolis at 8 P.M. last night and arrived here at 4 P.M. 
Saturday Aug 22d 
Went on board steamer City Bell last night left Cairo at 9 A.M. this morning. When we arrived at Columbus Ky. we were detained untill 9 P.M. 
Memphis Tenn Aug 24" Arrived here last night at 11 P.M. This morning took passage on the Continental. at 5 P.M. we were on our way down the river.
 Helena, Ark Aug 25 
Arrived here at 12 M Stopped here 3 hours, then again proceeded down the river 
Vicksburg Miss Aug 26th 
Passed Napoleon Ark at 11 P.M. last night Lake Providence 3 P.M. today, and arrived here at 11 P.M. 
August 27" 
Left Vicksburg at 3 P.M. Weather very hot.
