Near Charlestown Va. Sept 1st" 1864. 
All day in camp - no fighting in hearing.  Geo. B. McClellan nominated President by the Chicago Democratic Convention.
 Friday 2nd 
It is rhumored that Atlanta Ga. is taken by the forces under Gen Sherman. Gen. Grant holds his own at Petersburg. & vicinity of Richmond.
 Saturday 3rd near Berryville Va. 
Left camp near Charlestown at 5 A.M. - day cool and cloudy. At sundown there was heavy skirmishing near Berryville. Formed in line of battle and intrenched, firing ceased a while after dark. Our loss about 200 k. w. & p. 
Sunday 4th" 
Strengthening our works this morning. Some artillery firing. In the evening the rebels charged on our picket ine and temporarily drove it back, but the lost ground was soon recovered. 
Monday 5"
 Rained nearly all day. At 11 A.M. a reconnoitering party was sent to the front. It was ascertained that the rebels had fallen back. Atlanta has fallen, and there is great rejoicing.
 Tuesday 6" 
Rebels have retreated to Opequan 7 m's distant. everything quiet in camp - men anxious for fight, to whip or get whipped.
