Hall Town Va. Aug. 22d 1864. At 11 last night we commenced our retreat, arrived here at 3 a.m. at 8 a.m. commenced fortifying again, our Reg't intrenched in two places, heavy skirmishing all day, ceased at d'k. Tuesday 23d The day opened with picket firing, a brisk skirmishing was kep up all day, when dark came everything was again quiet.  Are well fortified. Wednesday 24" Fell in line of battle at 3 a.m. skirmishing commenced at daylight,  at 11 a.m. our brigade went out to drive the rebel advance back, or feel their strength, had a severe skirmish, our Regt lost 12 men, when we returned to camp. Thursday 25" Our Regt was on picket duty, sharp shooting all day, weather cool, much camp diarrhea, - men are daily being sent to hospitals. Friday 26" Co. "F" on picket again - Another demonstration on the right and extreme left, our forces unsuccessful on the right.. Saturday 27" Rebels retreated last night, not a traitor in our front this morning, weather cool. Men in good fighting spirits.
