Davis writes Lucinda informing her that it has been three weeks since he injured himself, and while he can walk he is still unable to work. Davis details a Confederate scare, in which a force of Rebels crossed the Tennessee River as if they were going to attack Huntsville, then instead turned and destroyed the railroad at Madison Station. He notes that troops chased the Rebels back across the river and that not much fighting occurred, although several prisoners were taken from each side. Davis writes that in the scare the Regiment came up from Whitesburg, then later returned, however while they were here he saw Robert McMichael and noted that Merrick Rogers was recovering from smallpox. Davis also writes that Lieutenant Colonel Jackson said he does not want to take the Regiment home before the first of June so that they may spend the 4th of July holiday with their families. Davis details that 14 men from his Regiment joined the Pioneer Corps, including Ed Rogers and Jesse Smith from his Company. He notes that he received a letter from Ida and Bennett Snyder scolding him for reenlisting. In conclusion, Davis writes that General Sherman has given orders that no mail go north of Nashville, therefore he suspects some of his letters are trapped there.
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