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a secesh hole, among a class of people who have got to keep their mouths closed shut. On Thursday noon, the order was given to strike tent and we then moved 2 miles farther south. We have got our tents again [perched?] on the top of a splendid hill, in a fine position with a fine creek running at the foot, for watering, bathing, and washing purposes. There are in our vicinity, extending about 5 miles farther southward, about 50,000 of our Union troops, and about 5 miles father to the south are the secesh. Our scouts are picking up one or two of the rebel - spies - every day or two. There are 2 or 3 more union batteries 6 or 7 regiments Cavalry, 10 or 12 regiments of Infantry [encamping?] [right?]