Edinburg Va. Friday Sept 23d 1864. 
At 10 A.M. 3 days rations were issued, and at 12 M. a forward movement was again commenced. Arrived here at 4 P.M. and bivouaced S.W. of town. Skirmishing in front all day. Near New Market, Saturday 24" 
Were in line of march at daylight. Passed through Mt. Jackson at 11 A.M. New Market at 4 P.M. marched 4 M's farther and bivouaced for the night. Marched 18 M's. Our advance skirmished with the rebels all day. 
Harrisonburg Sunday 25"
 The bugle sounded the advance at 7.30 A.M. Marched 10 m's and halted one hour. - no rebs seen yet this morning. Arrived here at 4 P.M. and bivouaced for the night. Fine location. 
Monday 26" 
All day in Camp. Everything quiet. Early's army has scattered in every direction. Days warm and pleasant. - nights cool.
 Tuesday 27" 
I am highly elated with this section of the country. This place now contains about 1,500 inhabitants, a nice Court House graces the town. 
Wednesday 28" 
All day in camp. had orders to march but they were countermanded. Our Cavalry found 5 Caisons & 1400. rounds of ammunition in the mountains to day.
