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and the 2nd under Brig Genl. J B Turchin of Chicago formerly Colonel of the 19th Ills [vols?]

   Our battery is in the 2nd Div under Turchin and our section is in the 1st Brigade under Col Monte acting Brig Genl.  The main part of Rosecrans army is still in Tennesee at Winchester, Tullahoma, Manchester and other [minor?] points.   Our trip form Murfreesboro has been one of much interest.  The weather has been very disagreeable raining almost continually for 18 days.  It commenced the morning we left Murfreesboro the 24th of June and rained the greater part of the 18 days following.   At one time we were very short for rations having to forage for our selves and horses.  Cutting grass with