16th, Moved one-third of a mile to change camp.

19th, Ordered that all unnecessary work be suspended on the day of the President's funeral.

25th, Regiment paraded to hear orders relative to the assassination. Officers directed to wear crape for six months and Colors to be draped for the same period.

Surrender of Johnston's Army.

28th, dispatch received announcing the surrender of Johnston, and then the most doubtful knew that the War was over.

May 2d, marched at 1 p.m., 11 miles, to Gettyville.

3d, 6 a.m., to and across the Appomattox, passing through Five Forks, Amelia Court House and Scott's Store, 17 miles.

4th, 6 a.m., marched 18 miles.

5th, 5 a.m., to Manchester, opposite Richmond, arriving at 11 a.m., 10 miles.

Through Richmond.