John,

Guess the title doesn't indicate Bluegrass music, does it? I thought it might be the diary of an officer who used his skills to entertain (and deceive) like Benjamin Grierson did on his raid.

One line that stands out in your report is this:  "Of special interest is his recording the rumors of far off battles, usually greatly exaggerated." I've just finished Steve and company's editing and annotating of Ida Dulany's journal. Most of the daily entries include her reports of battle results and the frustration of knowing that preliminary details are sure to change. In this day of instant communications, we share a similar feeling that first reports are likely to be wrong, but we're also swamped with continuously emanating news from so many sources.

For the Kentucky Brigade to not be able to travel in their home district(s) must have added to their difficulties. That must show through in the writing as well.

Terry