We are now in the vicinity of Petersburg, and have heard our and the enemy’s pickets firing all day. Had a terrific battle here two days ago, a complete victory for us. We expect to go into battle any moment. I am now in one mile of my Grand Uncle John Avery, General Lee has so far whipped old Grant. We got a thorough wetting today from rain. In coming here on the train we saw the effect of the Yankee raiders on the P&W Railroad. Houses burned, track torn up, dead horses, etc. General Walker is now in command of our Brigade, four regiments all together. This evening we received orders to move to Battery No. 5 along the line of breastworks, about half mile away. We marched out there and hope to stay here awhile for it is a splendid place to fight.
