May 22. Broke camp at four this morning, but did not start until ten o’clock. Came up with some of the enemy about two P. M. Stopped for dinner at four o’clock, then went on picket.
May 23. We started this morning at six o’clock, and crossed the North Anna river near Hanover Junction. Skirmishing began as soon as we crossed, at three P. M.; fighting began about an hour before sunset. Smart fight.
May 24. Threw up some works and laid behind them until five P. M. Packed up and moved to the right, then front, and threw up some works.
May 25. Started this morning at half past four, and advanced about two miles, then skirmishing began. Threw up some works.
May 26. Laid behind earthworks until dark, then started, and marched until eleven P. M., when we stopped for rations. Atwood wounded today. Two years ago we left Fort Warren for the front.
May 27. Marched all night until half past six this morning, then stopped for breakfast near Reed’s Church. Stopped there two hours, then marched until half past five P. M. Marched for twenty-two hours.
May 28. Started this morning at half past five. Crossed the Pamunky river, and went about a mile; stopped for breakfast, and then threw up some works. Received letters from home.
May 29. Advanced two miles, rested two or three hours, then advanced another mile, when skirmishing began. Threw up some works, and stopped all night.
May 30. Packed up and started at seven this morning; skirmishing began as soon as we started. Advanced two miles, fighting all the way. Our regiment charged the enemy, with a loss of thirty men.
May 31. Regiment relieved, and sent to the rear for a brief rest. Received letters from the dear ones at home.