1861 September 10

[from the diary of Eugene M. Cox of the Albemarle Border Guards]
4 P.M. The unusual activity of our forces here and below at the main camp indicates the approach of a storm--Sergeant James Braton & Private L. W. Cox have just gotten in from foraging trip in the direction of NcVey;s Ferry, they report very heavy cannonading in the direction of Summerville where Genl. Floyd's forces are stationed--hence we take it that a fight has taken place between Genl. F's command and the federals. 9 P.M. The quiet which has existed in our camp no longer continues for we have all just been aroused to a sense of approaching danger by news from below, that our whole forc is moving from the "Hawk's Nest" back in this direction, it being understood that Genl. Floyd has met with a reverse to-day and is retreating--All ordered to sleep on our arms--9 1/2 P.M. Taps and we go to rest--