July 6 1861 March began at 6 AM, and this time all the men were ready. #cw150

Camping tonight at Allinson’s Grove, about seven miles west of Jacksonville, Ill. http://bit.ly/jDHYhD #cw150

After a few miles, ordered a halt to allow stragglers to catch up. March tomorrow will, again, start at 6AM. “Grant” JE Smith #cw150

July 5 1861 Just as before, no one was ready to march at 6 AM. Ordered march to begin anyway. Left half the men in camp. #cw150

Ordered the march tomorrow to begin at 6 AM. #cw150

July 4 1861 No one was ready to march at 6 AM. Waited an hour or so for everyone to eat and pack up, then left. “Grant” JE Smith #cw150

July 3 1861 Marched out of Springfield today. Made eight miles. Ordered march resumed at 6 AM next morning. “Grant” JE Smith #cw150

There is rail communication between Springfield and Quincy, but I think “it would be good preparation for the troops to march there”. #cw150

July 1 1861 We have been ordered to move from Springfield to Quincy Ill. I intend to leave on July 3. #cw150

June 26 1861 Discovered that several members of the Guard deserted their post last night. “Papers of US Grant” p48 #cw150