Near Charlestown Va. Aug 28" 1864. 
Reveille at 3.30 A.M. At daylight our whole force started in pursuit, skirmished with the rear guard 2 miles beyond Charlestown, bivouaced in sight there of for the night. 
Monday 29"
 At 1 P.M. the Non Veterans of our Reg't. recd. orders to fall in ranks, and turn over their arms. At half past 1 they gave the "Vet's" three cheers, which were responded to. at 4 minutes after the last parting salute was given, with many tears, and the heroes of 70 battles parted. Never in my life was I so affected by the parting from any parting, as from these war worn veterans. Our many trials and hardships had so endeared us toward one another, even stronger than the ties of blood. Fighting in our front all day. 
Tuesday 30th" 
Reveille at 3 A.M. at 8 A.M. commenced building fortifications, by 10. we had them completed. Days warm, nights cool, no fighting to day. 
Wednesday 30th" 
Everything quiet along our lines - no fighting in hearing. Gold 2.45 and declining. Heavy fighting nearly constantly along the lines toward Petersburg & Richmond.
