I hurried across a bend, so as to stand by the road-side as the carriage passed.

I was in uniform, with a sword on, and was recognized by Mr.Lincoln and Mr.Seward, who rode side by side in an open hack.

I inquired if they were going to my camps, and Mr.
Lincoln said: "Yes; we heard that you had got over the big scare, and we thought we would come over and see the 'boys.'" The roads had been much changed and were rough.

I asked if I might give directions to his coachman, he promptly invited me to jump in and to tell the coachman which way to drive.

Intending to begin on the right and follow round to the left, I turned the driver into a side-road which led up a very steep hill, and, seeing a soldier, called to him and sent him up hurriedly to announce to the colonel (Bennett, I think) that the President was coming: As we slowly ascended the hill, I discovered that Mr.Lincoln was full of feeling, and wanted to encourage our men.