the Terre Haute Depot, and soon we were traveling westward. The ladies of Terre Haute gave us a good dinner. 
Cairo Ill. Sunday May 1st 
Arrived here at 9 A.M. We are again impressed with the idea that we are in the "tented field". The 17th A.C. is encamped here. Got on board the steamer Liberty No. 2 at 4 P.M. and started. 
Memphis Monday 2nd. 
Arrived here at 11 A.M. went to Ft. Pickering, bivouaced for the night. The Fort garrisoned principally with nigs. 
Tuesday 3rd 
Moved a short distance into tents, commenced cleaning quarters, and again feel ourselves to be actually in the service.
 Wednesday 4" 
Had Dress parade. Weather warm and beautiful, everything as green as in mid summer, health good. 
Thursday 5th 
At 5 P.M. our Regt. went on board the steamer Metropolitan, and were soon on our way down the river. arrived at Helena at 12 P.M. stopped 3 hours.
