Saturday 29 Sept. [Traveled 17 miles from east of Springfield to McCoy’s Mills, near Riddle Hill, Illinois.]

After passing through Springfield, we continued on. At 3 we made camp at McCoy’s Mills and a stream with little water. Dr. Jerolaman on account of his continued indisposition, requested leave to remain in Springfield a few days to recruit. Permission was granted. Our march today was through a very dry region of the country. We are now encamped on a stream affording little water.