Page 2 May 13 1863

soon advance, in which case
I think there will be a great
battle, as Bragg, having
a force superior to ours, will
make a stand. If the rebels
attack us here, I have no
doubt they will suffer a g-
heavy repulse. I hope they
will attack us, for then we
would not have to march to
meet them, and besides we would
achieve a great victory
having this strong hold to make
up the difference of the forces.

This afternoon at 6 o'clock
there will be a deserter of
Co. G of this regiment drummed
out of service. He is to
have his head shaved, and the
letter D branded upon some
part of his form. What a wretch
will he be hereafter by, if he