I fear that it is far from being perfect but, as I wrote it from my notes, made at the end of each day, I think it will answer its purpose, as far as it goes." Attached to each day's journey was a rough sketch map showing the crossroads, rivers, bridges, and other particulars.

The general took the bulky report, sat down and read a page here and there, and glanced at the maps.

He looked up approvingly.
"Very good, indeed, Colonel O'Connor.

If all officers would take advantage of their opportunities, as you have done, the drudgery my staff have to do would be very much lightened, and they would not be constantly working in the dark." He handed the report to the adjutant general.
"This may be of great utility when an advance begins," he said.
"You had better have two or three copies of it made.

It will be useful to the quartermaster's department, as well as to yourself; and of great assistance to the officers in command of any detached parties that may be despatched to gather in supplies, or to keep in check an enemy advancing on our flank.