Civil War Diary of Henry Seage

Fri Sept 19^th 1862 Rose at 5 & packed up ready for a move. The 2^nd D.C. Regt went out on Picket. Moved to Potomac passed through Sharpsburgh on the Rout. This place suffered a great deal by the canonading of Wed. Arrived at the Potomac at noon. Bat- engaged the Rebels across the River. Our Regt went down to support the Sharpshooters. While the Regt was here Col Childs said we were going to cross the River & take the Rebs Batteries done so Took 6 Guns, 9 Prisoners, & one Flag. Burt Brown & Wilber Wounded. Gave Burt my old Diary to Send home.

Sat Sept 20^th 1862 The Regt were ordered to cross the River again done so did not go. Cooke Burts & my Breakfast. Had orders to pack up did so & formed line this side of the River. The Brigade that was across the River were driven Back. Went back to Camp & drew new Cartridges 80 rounds.

Sun Sept 21^st 1862 Laid in Camp all day Recd & wrote a letter to Dick. Fine day. Fox & I had Pancakes & Beef for Supper

Mon Sept 22^nd 1862 Orders to move camp went over in the Fields to the left. Very hot.

Tues Sept 23^rd 1862 Company drill one hour from 9 till 10 A.M. Felt quite unwell. Slept almost all day. About 6 oclock were ordered to pack up & go on Picket. On Picket near the River. Co. E on the Reserve all night. Stood one trick one hour over the Guns. About 11 oclock at night loud cheering was heard in our Camp. Borrowed .25 cts of Magee.

Wed Sept 24^th 1862 Compy went on Post Jennison, Fox & I on post together. Right Wing stood at night & the Left in the daytime. Co I exchanged papers with the Rebels. Learned that the 5^th VA Cavalry (Rebel) was on picket. No fireing on either Side. Had Squash for dinner. Put up Poncho Tent. Rained this P.M. Was relieved about 7 oclock by the 2^nd D.C. Cold

Thurs Sept 25^th 1862 Rose at day light Shivering with the Cold. So made a fire as soon as possible & cooked our Breakfast. Had bully Breakfast of Beans that Fox got while on Picket Company drill from 9 oclock a.m. till 10. After drill I went over to the 17^th. Just one year ago to day I bid farewell to Home & loved ones to help sustain the honor & constitution of the U.S. Inspection & Dress Parade.

Fri Sept 26^th 1862 Rose at roll call. Compy Drill. Fixed Rails around Tent & made a good soft Bed of Straw. Bat- Drill.

Sat Sept 27^th 1862 Comp Drill. Detailed to work around the Col’s quarters Capt told me that Father was Chaplain of our Regt. Dress Parade.

Sun Sept 28^th 1862 Went on Picket this morn at 7½ oclock A.M. Our Co & I & H were the Reserve did not stand. Fox & some other Boy’s went out & Killed a Hog. Fox got two forequarters. Ben Sick with Cramps & Geo Hughes sick

Mon Sept 29^th 1862 Was relieved about 9 A.M. by the 25^th N.Y. Very warm. Sent letter home.

Tues Sept 30^th 1862 On Guard 2^nd relief at Col Tent. Nothing of Importance.

Wed Oct 1^st 1862 Wrote to Fidelia. Company Drill. No Battalion Drill Dress Parade

Thurs Oct 2^nd 1862 Battalion Drill at 9 A.M. Went to River & washed clothes. Recd Paper for Dick & letters from Dick & Weaver Dress Parade. Fox made a grater & we had some corn meal.

Fri Oct 3^rd 1862 Fell out for Review by the President at 9 A.M. went out in field & laid in hot Sun till noon When the canon announced the Arrival of the Pres. on the ground. Reviewed & came in camp found Weaver there & 9 recruits for the Co. Am Sent me a letter With 7 dollars in it. 1 for me & one for Mark. Dick Sent me the 5 dollars. Decker Brought the Letter. Bot Soft Bread

Sat Oct 4^th 1862 Went out for Bat Drill but orders came to go in & clean up for inspection by the Inspector Genl. But no Genl came. Rain.

Sun Oct 5^th 1862 Wrote to Am & Dick. Bot can of Sardines. Inspec & Dress Parade

Mon Oct 6^th 1862 Bat Drill at Guard mounting. Comp Drill Cleaned Drill ground of the stones. Dress Parade. Wm Ross got his discharge & went Home.

Tues Oct 7^th 1862 Bat Co Drill. Fox on guard. Went out in field & pulled corn stalks for Drill ground Saw Dave Fox Said he saw Father in Washington Bat Drill & Dress Parade

Wed Oct 8^th 1862 Bat Drill before Guard mounting. No Co Drill on acct of moving camp. No Dress Parade.

Thur Oct 9^th 1862 Moved Tents a little David & I went after straw Decker cooked Beef Soup Ordered to clean up for inspection. Father & Dick came. Bot Pie 25. Boys rallied on a sutler. Father bot a Peck of Potatoes for us.

Fri Oct 10^th 1862 Co & Bat Drill. Bot Bread Fish Butter & Cider. Rain No Dress Parade. Geo Hughes sent to Sharpsburg Hospital with "Yellows"

Sat Oct 11^th 1862 No Drill to day on acct of Rain. Nothing in particular to day. Wrote to Ed. Dress Parade

Sun Oct 12^th 1862 Rain most all day. Inspection arms. Went to Church at 10½ oclock The Text was the 12 chap of Hebrews & 1^st verse Dress Parade. Rain all night

Mon Oct 13^th 1862 Went on Picket Father went with me & Fished off the Dam Flag of Truce went over.

Tues Oct 14^th 1862 Dick & Charley brot down our dinner of Potatoes & Fish were ordered across the canal on acct of turning in the water. Doubled the Posts at night expected the Rebel cavalry to attack us but none came

Wed Oct 15^th 1862 Was relieved this morn about 8½ oclock. Were ordered to clean up for Inspection. Were Insp. by Ord de Camp Montheith. Fell in line on time. time 2 min & 7 sec. Fell in again but did not go out. No Parade.

Thur Oct 16^th 1862 Was called up this morn at 3 am Went reconoitering across the River. Found the Rebels about 3 miles from Shepardstown drove them about 2 miles & fell back & took up our Position for the night. Rain all night. Got wet

Fri Oct 17^th 1862 Started this morn & went out about 5 miles by the Rail Road. Started back about 3 P.M. Our Brig covered the Retreat across the River. Got into Camp about 11 at night.

Sat Oct 18^th 1862 No Drill to day on Guard Nothing of Importance

Sun Oct 19^th 1862 Inspection. Went to Church. Text "What am I, Where am I, & Where am I going." Parade.

Mon Oct 20^th 1862 Company Drill & Bat Drill Nothing of Importance to day.

Tues Oct 21^st 1862 Blew awful hard. No Drill on acct of the Wind Very cold. Decker & Fox on Guard at the Genl Headq.

Wed Oct 22^nd 1862 Bat & Comp Drill Recd letter from Home & Relta.

Thur Oct 23^rd 1862 Bat & Comp Drills. Several of our Regt went into the Regular Service.

Fri Oct 24^th 1862 Genl Inspection. Co Drill

Sat Oct 25^th 1862 Bat Drill. Co Drill Inspection & Parade on Guard acted as Corporal of the Guard.

Sun Oct 26^th 1862 Rain & very cold no Service Recd marching orders

Mon Oct 27^th 1862 No Drill to day on acct of Rain & Cold

Tues Oct 28^th 1862 Bat & Co Drill. Inspection Merritt went Home

Wed Oct 29^th 1862 Bat Drill. Wrote to Relta Recd marching orders again At Roll Call Captain read the New Non Com’s. I was announced as 8^th Corporal

Thur Oct 30^th 1862 Bat Drill. Co Drill did not go out helped Lt Theil make out Muster Roll. Removed Camp Started at dark & marched to within 2 miles of H. Ferry. Laid down for the Night.

Fri Oct 31^st 1862 Started this morn & crossed the River at the Ferry. The Boys rallied on a sutler as soon as they landed in Va. Went about 5 miles beyond the Ferry & Camped Went out Scouting at Night

Sat Nov 1^st 1862 Were mustered for Pay for four months. David last night went out & got a lot of Honey. Fox bot ½ Sheep 1.00. F Mallory Helped make out the Pay rolls Ate Supper with Capt

Sun Nov 2^nd 1862 Packed up & Started at 7 a.m. went about 15 miles to Snickersville. Father Slept with us.

Mon Nov 3^rd 1862 Put up Tent. David went out & brought in some fresh Pork. About 4 oclock P.M. fireing was heard just over the mountain fell in & Stacked arms ready to go but did not.

Tues Nov 4^th 1862 Rose at 5 A.M. with orders to go at Day light but did not. Orders to be ready for Genl Inspection at 10 am. Dress Parade.

Wed Nov 5^th 1862 Co Drill. Walter Wright & Gavett came to Regt today. Sent away all the Teams & had orders to be ready to have Parade

Thurs Nov 6^th 1862 Rose this morn at 4 A.M. Rain. Started at 6 A.M. & marched about 15 miles passed through Middletown by Platoons. When we stopped for dinner Amon came to Regt. Camped about 5 miles from Middletown. Cold.

Fri Nov 7^th 1862 Started this morn at daylight. Awful cold. Snowed to day for the first time this winter. Camped at 9 A.M. went about 5 miles to day. Recd letter from Home. Camped at White Plains Station

Sat Nov 8^th 1862 Rose this morn at 4 & Started at 6. Ground frozen hard. Cold. Passed through Thoroughfare Gap about 9 A.M. About 12 we passed Genl Seigel forces encamped. Stop about 2 for the night about 5 miles from Warrington David went out & brot in alot of Honey & Cabbage & Chicken. Stayed up most of the night cooking them.

Sun Nov 9^th 1862 Started this morn at 6 A.M. & marched about 4 miles & camped one mile from Warrington. Went after hay David went after cabbage. No Service to day on acct of the Cold Artemas Todd & Perine arrived also W Wright & F Shadbolt & Artemas Ward.

Mon Nov 10^th 1862 Review McClellan took leave of the Army Went down & washed all my clothes. Wrote Home. Inspection & Dress Parade

Tues Nov 11^th 1862 Company Drill. Drew Potatoes for dinner. Dress Parade & Inspection

Wed Nov 12^th 1862 Fell out. Gen Porter took leave of the Corps.

Thur Nov 13^th 1862 Went out for Co Drill but came again & got ready for Guard duty at Warrenton. Our Co & 2 from the other Co’s

Fri Nov 14^th 1862 On Guard. The Team brot us our rations from camp. Got a case knife.

Sat Nov 15^th 1862 Troops commenced moving this morn toward the River. On Guard still. Major Randolph arrived.

Sun Nov 16^th 1862 On Guard yet. Father made us a visit. Moved all the Com & quartermaster stores away this eve. Got a box of Stuff for the ware house. I got a pair of Gloves.

Mon Nov 17^th 1862 I took off the Guard at 7 A.M. Packed up & left Warrenton about 9 A.M. Arrived in Warrenton Junction about 2 P.M. Found the Regt had moved toward Fredricksburgh. Commenced Raining at 5 P.M. so encamped at Dark.

Tues Nov 18^th 1862 Started this morn at Day light found the Regt about 3 miles. Had our breakfast & waited for the Regt to move. Joined Regt & started about 8 A.M. & went to within 12 miles from Fred-burgh. Rain almost all day. Encamped about 6 P.M.

Wed Nov 19^th 1862 Rain this morn. Packed up but did not move until about noon. Went about 6 miles & camped raining hard & kept it up all night.

Thur Nov 20^th 1862 Rain. Put up Fathers Tent. Slept with him. Went about two miles for Rails. Dress Parade & Inspection.

Fri Nov 21^st 1862 Packed up but did not go. Orders came to put up our Tents for the night. Father slept with me.

Sat Nov 22^nd 1862 Laid in Camp all day. Packed up but orders came to put up tents again.

Sun Nov 23^rd 1862 Started this morn. Stopped half an hour for Dinner. Moved on to within 3½ miles of Fredericksburgh & camped about 8 oclock P.M. Father slept all night with me.

Mon Nov 24^th 1862 On "Corpl of the Guard." The Comp’s had Inspection Arms. Dick came had Arr with the 24^th Mich.

Tues Nov 25^th 1862 Inspection Arms. Nothing of importance today. Rain.

Wed Nov 26^th 1862 Rain this morn. Went down in Woods with Father & Dick after Saurel Root for a pipe. Inspection.

Thurs Nov 27^th 1862 Out of Hard Bread.

Fri Nov 28^th 1862 Rec’d letters of Uncle Wm., Ed & Home. Inspection.

Sat Nov 29^th 1862 Wrote Home. Moved camp. Raised Tent on logs.

Sun Nov 30^th 1862 Reading of Articles of War at Service. Col. Childs resigned & went Home & Lt. Col. Lumbard took command. Burt Brown & Tip Birge arrived from Hospital.

Mon Dec 1^st 1862 Co. Drill at 10 & 2. Dress Parade & Inspection.

Tues Dec 2^nd 1862 Co. Drill. Parade & Inspection.

Wed Dec 3^rd 1862 Co. Drill. Recd Clothing. Dress coats & ct. Parade & Inspec.

Thur Dec 4^th 1862 Went to the rear about 3 miles on Picket. Started about 9 a.m. Our Co on reserved to day.

Fri Dec 5^th 1862 Our Co. relieved Co C. Stood Post. Commenced raining turned to Snow. Snowed all day. Moved the line out a little farther. Very Cold.

Sat Dec 6^th 1862 Out of Pork & Bread. Was relieved about 2 P.M. by the 141^st N.Y. Regt. Started for Camp at which we arrived an hour after starting. Boy had Supper cooked for us.

Sun Dec 7^th 1862 No Service. Cold.

Mon Dec 8^th 1862 Moved tent to other side of street & raise it also put in fireplace. Recd letter from Fidelia.

Tues Dec 9^th 1862 Finished fixing Tent. Very muddy. No Parade.

Wed Dec 10^th 1862 Recd orders to put three day’s rations in haversacks & be ready to leave any time after 4 oclock P.M. Did not go till morn.

Thur Dec 11^th 1862 Artemas Todd died. Rose this morn at 4 A.M. Bombardment of F-burgh began about 4½ oclock & continued all day. Moved up to within a mile of the river. Laid down for the night.

Fri Dec 12^th 1862 Fireing commenced this morn about 8 oclock. Moved down toward the River & laid all day. Father came up & slept with me.

Sat Dec 13^th 1862 Battle of Fredricksburgh Rose this morn at 4. Father sold off Artemas things. Fireing began about 8 A.M. Fell in at 2 P.M. & crossed the River. Came back again & countermarched again & went up to the front & opened fire on the Rebels Thompson wounded. Filled up with Cartridges tonight No fireing tonight. Left our Knapsacks back.

Sun Dec 14^th 1862 Nothing but skirmishing today. Was relieved tonight about 11 oclock by Burnsides old Corps & went into town Laid down in the Street David went back & got our Knapsacks. Drew rations of whiskey

Mon Dec 15^th 1862 Laid in town all day. Had inspection arms. Fell in about 5 P.M. & went up town & laid down in the Street Very little fireing today. A wall fell on the opposite side of the street tonight

Tues Dec 16^th 1862 Rose this morn about 5 A.M. & crossed the River. Rained hard. Went up to the Ground we had left Sat & put up tents. Packed up again & went back to old quarters. Found Boards all gone so supplied the place with small poles. Detail ordered for Picket but did not go

Wed Dec 17^th 1862 Nothing of Importance. Inspection.

Thur Dec 18^th 1862 Wrote to Fidelia. Inspec

Fri Dec 19^th 1862 Inspection & Dress Parade

Sat Dec 20^th 1862 Genl Inspection at 10 A.M. A Court of Inquiry of all the Non Com-officers of the Co met at Capts tent. Sergt Fletcher reduced to ranks for cowardice.

Sun Dec 21^st 1862 Washed Clothes. Church but did not attend. Wrote to Relta. Parade & Inspec. Emerson & Marvin arrived.

Mon Dec 22^nd 1862 Parade & Inspections. Went down to R.R. with Mr. Todd to get Artema’s Coffin. Dick prom to Srgt Major.

Tues Dec 23^rd 1862 Went down & helped dig up Artemas Body Inspection But no Parade

Wed Dec 24^th 1862 Cleaned Gun. Wrote to Emory. Dress Parade & Inspec

Thurs Dec 25^th 1862 Christmas Day & how it Passed. A very fine day. Beef Soup & Potatoes & Sauce for Dinner. Father & Dick ate with us. Dress Parade & Inspection arms.

Fri Dec 26^th 1862 Fine Day. Nothing of Importance today. Parade.

Sat Dec 27^th 1862 Done nothing to day

Sun Dec 28^th 1862 Changed clothes. Went to Church. Regimental Inspection & Dress Parade.

Mon Dec 29^th 1862 Compy Drill began to day from 10 untill 11 A.M. Parade and Inspection

Tues Dec 30^th 1862 Co. Drill. Orders came to be ready any time after 12 oclock to march light Started about 3 P.M. & went about 18 miles Passed over the same Road we went to Barretts Ford last Aug. Fell out Tip Burnett, Stanpack & I slept together about a mile to the Rear of the Regt

Wed Dec 31^st 1862 Started this morn & ate Breakfast where the Bat stood just as they were moving. Started after them & came up just as they "about" faced & came back with them to Camp 28 miles distant. Got in Camp about 9 oclock in the Eve Burt cooked supper for Phillip & I. Burt had a Bot of "Old Jamaca Rum" which tasted Bully Felt awful sore & tired The "Monitor" went down off Hatteras Inlet in a Gale.

All slaves declared free from to day.

Thur Jan 1^st 1863 New Years. How very different from two years ago. Boys most all tight in Co. Very fine day Inspection & Dress Parade.

Fri Jan 2^nd 1863 Co Drill & Parade. Mustered for pay

Sat Jan 3^rd 1863 Co Drill. Went on Service Sergt of Guard to night for James Quackenbush.

Sun Jan 4^th 1863 No Inspection. Went to Church. Wrote to Ed. Parade.

Mon Jan 5^th 1863 Rose at 6 A.M. Detail of 20 went down to work loading waggons to R.R.

Tues Jan 6^th 1863 Co Drill. Helped Malty make out the Co acct Books. David "Bucked" and Hand Cuffed for not going on Guard. Rain this P.M. Made (Rimy?) Co drill.

Wed Jan 7^th 1863 Compy Drill. Bat Drill & Dress Parade. Cold.

Thurs Jan 8^th 1863 Rose this morn at 6 and got ready for Review at 10 A.M. Genl Burnside reviewed our Grand Division No drill or Dress Parade

Fri Jan 9^th 1863 Recd letter from Home Compy Drill in morn Bat Drill in the P.M. Dress Parade

Sat Jan 10^th 1863 No drill to day. Rain Wrote Home. Dick Recd picture of Jennie B.

Sun Jan 11^th 1863 No Church on acct of Cold & wet. Put on my "Chivrons." Inspections But no Parade

Mon Jan 12^th 1863 Compy Drill. Bat Drill Dress Parade.

Tues Jan 13^th 1863 Genl Inspection at 9½ A.M. Ate dinner with Burt. Did not go out on Bat Drill because I had to help make out the Co’s Discriptive Books with Lieut Malty. Went to Dr for the Sores on my leg

Wed Jan 14^th 1863 On Guard. Senior Corpl Wm Fuller went out on Guard mounting for me while I ate my Breakfast. On Second relief. Fine day and night.

Thurs Jan 15^th 1863 Reported at the Guard House at Sick & remained there till New Guard went on Father Handed me a letter from Emory Co and Bat Drill’s but did not go out Wm Hernie from the Mich 7^th came over and brought some soft bread. The first Bread we had tasted since arr Sharpsburg. Dress Parade.

Fri Jan 16^th 1863 Rained hard last night & part of this morn. Cleaned up about 9 A.M. & turned quite cold. Co Drill but no Bat Drill orders came to have 3 days cooked rations and be ready to start early tomorrow morn. Recd letter from Home. Wrote to Emory

Sat Jan 17^th 1863 Did not march Postponed 24 hours. No drills. Parade

Sun Jan 18^th 1863 Burt and I went down and washed. Marching postponed 24 hours. Dress Parade. took Gavett to the G. House Recd letter’s from Uncle Wm & Ed.

Mon Jan 19^th 1863 Quite Cold. Marching again Postponed 24 hours. Wrote to Uncle Wm. No drills or Parade

Tues Jan 20^th 1863 Packed up this morn. But did not start till most 3 P.M. Went about two miles and Camped Rained tonight

Wed Jan 21^st 1863 Started this morn at 10 A.M. Mud awful deep could hardly get along. Rain Marched this day only about 3 miles. Camped in the woods. Rain

Thurs Jan 22^nd 1863 David found Valise last night. Two of Co. C. Boys hurt by a tree falling last night. Ordered to march this morn at 5 A.M. but did not go at that time Pat brought up the mail recd letter from Home Dick ans. it.

Fri Jan 23^rd 1863 Rose this morn at 6 A.M. and went out near the "Brick Church" to fix roads so the artillery could get Back. Drew rations of Whiskey. Co G and one of the 12^th N.Y. had muss. Rained a little

Sat Jan 24^th 1863 Drew Rations. Started for Camp at which we arrived about 3 P.M. Awful muddy. Waggons and Artillery Stuck fast found Tent all right Were Paid to night only recd four months Pay two months Back yet

Sun Jan 25^th 1863 Spent the day in fixing up Tent. No Dress Parade

Mon Jan 26^th 1863 Finished fixing up Tent Dress Parade but no Drills Hooker took command of army

Tues Jan 27^th 1863 Rain this morn. Turned off Quite Cold No Drills

Wed Jan 28^th 1863 Snowed quite hard all day. Nothing of Importance

Thurs Jan 29^th 1863 Had charge of the Pioneers to cut wood for Genl Griffins headquarters. Snow about 6 or 8 inches deep

Fri Jan 30^th 1863 Did not get up till 9 this morn. Sent in application for furlough. Was examined by Doctor.

Sat Jan 31^st 1863 Fine day. No drill on acct of Mud. Inspection & Parade

Sun Feb 1^st 1863 Regimental Inspection at 10½ oclock. Went to Church at 2½ oclock. Dress Parade

Mon Feb 2^nd 1863 Co Drill & Bat Drill. But was excused from Duty Was helping Adjutant make out the Monthly reports.

Tues Feb 3^rd 1863 Commenced raining this morn No Drills or Parade

Wed Feb 4^th 1863 Orders for Genl inspection but was postponed 24 hours Got Hurt with Gun Barrell Fox had filled with water & in the fireplace hit me under the left Eye

Thurs Feb 5^th 1863 No Drill Was excused from Duty by Dr Watts

Fri Feb 6^th 1863 Could not See out of my left Eye. No Drills

Sat Feb 7^th 1863 No Drills or Parade

Sun Feb 8^th 1863 Inspection arms No Service or Parade on acct of mud.

Mon Feb 9^th 1863 A detail of 200 men were ordered for Fatigue duty Burt & I did not go

Tues Feb 10^th 1863 No duty. Recd boxes from Home & Troy Both a little injured. Bot Knife of Burnett 2.00.

Wed Feb 11^th 1863 Fox Came in Sick. Was off Duty on acct of Eye

Thur Feb 12^th 1863 Policed Streets. Inspection of Quarters & Streets. No Duty. Dick Came into Camp

Fri Feb 13^th 1863 Fox was ordered out to the Regt to work at the U States Ford. Building Corduroy roads & Bridges.

Sat Feb 14^th 1863 Seth Bolles came in from Regt. Burt washed Clothes

Sun Feb 15^th 1863 No service on acct of Rain.

Mon Feb 16^th 1863 Drew Rations. Sent .50 cents tobacco cut to Philips by Jeffy.

Tues Feb 17^th 1863 On guard. David Came into Camp after mail & Rations

Wed Feb 18^th 1863 Rain all day. Fox went out to Regt with Fathers Horse

Thurs Feb 19^th 1863 Drew Rations. Nothing of importance

Fri Feb 20^th 1863 Henry W. Magee Came into Camp Said Regt would come in tomorrow

Sat Feb 21^st 1863 Regt came in Ragged Dirty & Lausy.

Sun Feb 22^nd 1863 Rose this morn & found about 6 inches Snow on Ground Washingtons Birthday was Kept by National Salute of Artillery. On Guard Snowed all day. Very cold.

Mon Feb 23^rd 1863 Very fine day wrote to Ed Inspection

Tues Feb 24^th 1863 Hewitt came home last eve Fine day. Inspection

Wed Feb 25^th 1863 David on Guard. Began raining about night Inspection arms.

Thurs Feb 26^th 1863 Rained hard all day. Helped Lieut Malty make out the muster Rolls. Inspection Arms

Fri Feb 27^th 1863 Fine day. Inspection Arms Sent in another Furlough but withdrew it again

Sat Feb 28^th 1863 Fine day. Wrote letter to Charlotte. Were mustered for Pay

Sun March 1^st 1863 No Service today. Fine day

Mon Mar 2^nd 1863 Philip on Guard. Rained a little. Recd orders for Picket Started about 10 A.M. Rained hard at night.

Tues Mar 3^rd 1863 Squally today Very Cold

Wed Mar 4^th 1863 Pres. Lincolns time half out. On Picket Still. Clear but Cold. Dicker came out bot can of milk of him.

Thur Mar 5^th 1863 Was relieved by the 14^th Regulars about 9 A.M. Arrived in Camp about Noon. No Drill or Parade

Fri Mar 6^th 1863 Rained a little. Recd Boots from Ed. Dick Recd Books from Asher & Co. Sold them for him No Drills. Dress Parade.

Sat Mar 7^th 1863 Rained a little all day. Inspection tents. Wrote Home & Fidelia

Sun Mar 8^th 1863 Capt Parsons went Home No service on acct of rain Father, Dick & I went down to ambrotype Tent & had our pictures taken in a Group to sent home Inspection & Dress Parade

Mon Mar 9^th 1863 Fair & nice Day recd a letter from Loretta Had a ride on Fathers Horse Turnpiked Street between our tents & Leut officers tents. Drill Co from 2 P.M. till 3 P.M. Dress Parade in Eve

Tues Mar 10^th 1863 Rain. No Drills. Drew Rations Fixed Pants.

Wed Mar 11^th 1863 Genl Inspection at 9 oclock A.M. Burt cooked two meals today.

Thur Mar 12^th 1863 No Drills Recd a letter from Retta.

Fri Mar 13^th 1863 Nothing doing but Dress Parade & Inspection

Sat Mar 14^th 1863 Nothing of Importance

Sun Mar 15^th 1863 Genl Inspection & Parade

Mon Mar 16^th 1863 Nothing of Importance

Tues Mar 17^th 1863 St Patricks day was kept by the 9^th Mass. Performance climbing a greesed pole, Catching Pig, Horse Racing, Bay Racing & C. & C. Two Horses were killed instantly & Riders hurt badly. Parade & Inspection

Wed Mar 18^th 1863 Genl Inspection. Genl Stoneman had a fight yesterday with the Rebs & licked them near Culpepper Court House Raised Pole in front of Col’s quarters. Wrote to Charlotte. Inspection & Dress Parade

Thur Mar 19^th 1863 Spent most of the day in Playing Ball. Dress Parade and Inspection

Fri Mar 20^th 1863 Snowed all day and night Was on guard. Very Cold

Sat Mar 21^st 1863 Very Foggy No Drills

Sun Mar 22^nd 1863 No Service. Regt Inspection Arms at 9 oclock A.M. Dress Parade. Wrote & Sent Ed $20. Recd letter from Home

Mon Mar 23^rd 1863 Drilled recruits in morn Battalion Drill dress Parade & Inspection arms in P.M.

Tues Mar 24^th 1863 Drilled Recruits in morn Brigade drill in P.M. Dress Parade & Inspection. Played Ball on Color line Q.R. Master brot a new flag from Washington for the Regt.

Wed Mar 25^th 1863 No company drill or Batt. drill to day. Rained along toward night and continued all night. Dress Parade. David recd Box from Home

Thur Mar 26^th 1863 Received orders to be ready for review at 9 A.M. but was postponed till 11 A.M. Our Division only was reviewed to day by Maj. Genl Meade. No Dress Parade this eve. Recd letter from Ed.

Fri Mar 27^th 1863 Drilled Recruits. Bat Drill but did not go out on acct of Drilling Recruits Dress Parade

Sat Mar 28^th 1863 On Guard 3^rd Relief. Rained Hard all day but Cleared off nice at Night.

Sun Mar 29^th 1863 Regt went on Picket at 8 A.M. this morn. On Guard Still. Very fine day but a little windy. 4 Posts taken off and sent out on Picket.

Mon Mar 30^th 1863 Was relieved from Guard. Was Left in Charge of the Co while Regt was out

Tues Mar 31^st 1863 Snowed hard. Detailed Fleming for guard he would not go on so Adjutant arrested him and placed him under Guard. 3^rd Corpl S. A. Jennison died Mon. Night.

Wed April 1^st 1863 Regt Came in about Noon. Attended the funeral of Corpl S. A. Jennison. Had charge of the escort. 12 in No Compy turned out. No Parade.

Thurs Apr 2^nd 1863 Went after wood across Potomac Creek. Battalion drill by Capt Marshall. Parade and Inspection

Fri Apr 3^rd 1863 Wrote a letter to Cousin Char. The old man moved out of His House near the Picket Line. We used his house for a Guard House Bat Drill by Capt French Drilled Recruits in Morn. Co Drill in Morn. Dress Parade. Played Ball (Wicket)

Sat April 4^th 1863 Fine but Windy. No drills or Parade. Inspection at Retreat. Snowed at Taps. Recd an order for Chas Smiths discharge as he had got a Com in the 9^th Cav.

Sun April 5^th 1863 Rose this morn found Snow on the Ground to the depth of 3 or 4 inches. Still snowing. Cleaned Street No Service to day. Father recd his furlough for 15 days. No Parade or Inspec.

Mon April 6^th 1863 Father Started for Home at 10 A.M. was excused from Co Drill to go with him to R. Road. No Bat Drill Dress Parade and Inspection. Father contracted cold with Inflamation of Lungs & recd furlough on account of it.

Tues April 7^th 1863 Our Brigade fell in at 12 M to be Reviewed by President Lincoln. Came back to Camp about 3 P.M. dress Parade & Inspection.

Wed April 8^th 1863 Grand Review of the Army near Falmouth by the President. Fell into line about 9 A.M. Arrived at the Review ground about 11 A.M. Stood in line till 2 P.M. before President came. His two sons were with him. We Passed in Review and then came to Camp at which we arrived about 4 oclock P.M. Hungry and Tired. Bot some butter and had Supper. No Parade or Inspec.

Thurs Apr 9^th 1863 Regt Inspected with Knapsacks on by Col McQuade’s Staff. Brigade drill this P.M. Dress Parade and Inspection.

Fri Apr 10^th 1863 Was mustered as the whole Army was in Persuant to order from Sec. of War, to find out the strength of the Army. Capt Geo. Montheith assigned to our Co and took command

Sat Apr 11^th 1863 No Drills as it was washing day. Played Ball all day Dress Parade and Inspection

Sun Apr 12^th 1863 Inspection this A.M. Fell in for review by Genl Montague of the Sweden Army. Came in about noon. Nothing of Import Dress Parade and Inspection Col. Jefford was relieved from His court martial and took command

Mon Apr 13^th 1863 Father went Home one week ago to day. Played regulation Base Ball. Co Drill. No Battalion drill on acct of Signing Pay Rolls. Dress Parade and Inspection

Tues April 14^th 1863 Played Ball this morn Wrote to Ed and sent him $42.00 in letter. Recd our Pay 4 months Recd marching orders Burt recd his discharge to day. Dance in the streets to night. No Parade or Inspection No Drills Had Oysters for Supper 2 qts for $1.00.

Wed April 15^th 1863 No Drills. Dress and Inspection Brown was discharged and went Home to day

Thur April 16^th 1863 Went on Guard for a Black Mark for not being out to Roll Call this morn. Packed Knapsack with 5 days rations and Haversack with 3 days rations.

Fri April 17^th 1863 Capt Montieth had an awful time last eve putting out Lights. Bat Drill and Dress Parade Company Drill in morn. Packed up extra clothing.

Sat April 18^th 1863 Genl Inspection this morn Did not go out. No Drill Dress Parade and Inspection

Sun April 19^th 1863 Father arrived this M. Brot me Tobacco. Rain No Dress Parade

Mon April 20^th 1863 Fine. Co Drill. Swept the Color line. No Bat Drill Dress Parade and Inspection at 5 P.M.

Tues April 21^st 1863 No Drill to day. Rained all day On guard. Wrote Charlotte.

Wed April 22^nd 1863 Rained still till about 3 P.M. Dress Parade Helped Lieut Maltz make out clothing list.

Thurs April 23^rd 1863 Rained a little this morn No Drills. Dress Parade and Inspection Arms.

Fri April 24^th 1863 Wrote to Relta. No Drills. Nothing of Importance. Dress Parade and Inspection

Sat April 25^th 1863 No Drill on account of washing Parade and Inspection Arms.

Sun April 26^th 1863 Took 3 days rations and went on Picket. Went on reserve Grand Guard Mounting this morn took about an hour. Arrived at the Picket line about 11 A.M.

Mon April 27^th 1863 Rose at 4 oclock A.M. Seigle’s 12^th Army Corps went by advancing. Orders and Packed up and went into Camp. Very warm. Packed for a march left camp about noon and went as Far as the Brick Church Camped for the night. Very heavy Knapsacks 8 days rations.

Tues April 28^th 1863 Started about noon Rained a little went to near the Rapahanock River and camped for the night about 2 miles from River.

Wed April 29^th 1863 Started at 7 oclock A.M. Crossed the Rap. River on "Pontoons" about 11 oclock A.M. Kept down the River and came on to the Banks of the Rapidan River about sun down had to wade about 3½ feet. very Swift had to wade a little creek between the two Rivers Went to the Top of the hights on the south Side of the Rappidan River and Camped for the night. Saw a lot of Prisoners. Rained at night. Dried clothes and went to sleep

Thurs April 30^th 1863 Muster day to day Started from the River about 7 A.M. Went about 4 miles and formed close column in a large field near a large Brick House called "Chancellorville" on the Plank Road. Passed one little line of Fortifications between the River and Chan-ville. Went out on the Fred-burg road about 2 miles Rebels Fell back Went up within sight of their Fortifications and about Faced and came Back and Camped for the night. Drew fresh beef. Went to bed about 11 oclock P.M.

Fri May 1^st 1863 Started this morn and our Brigade went toward the River. Fighting commenced with the Regulars. We went out about 2 miles near the "U. States Ford" and about Faced and came back as far as the Rebel camp in the woods and formed "Line of Battle" threw out our Skirmishers and found the Rebels directly in front Kept moving backward and forward about all night at Last we took the Ford road to the Left and went till we joined Humphreys Division and then Laid down about an hour Got up again and went on and formed Line of Battle and Laid down again Had to get up immediately and about Faced and went back and then took the road in the woods and joined our Division about Daylight. Laid down. Our Brigade were cut off from the rest of the Division this is the reason we had to march all night.

Sat May 2^nd 1863 Rose Early and had Breakfast then went to work Clearing and Piling Brush in front and Building Breastwork of Logs and Dirt along the Road. Behind this we laid all night

Sun May 3^rd 1863 Packup up without breakfast and went down and relieved the 11^th Corps (Gen Seigle’s) Laid here all day supporting the Batteries Rebs opened the Battle early in the morn about 7 A.M. in the afternoon the Rebs set the woods on Fire and such a heavy smoke it darkened the Sun Some of the Boys went down to Woods and reported wounded in woods Burned.

Mon May 4^th 1863 Not very heavy fighting to day. Our Regt ordered to go into the woods to find out the Rebs position So Deployed in line of skirmishers and went in Drove the rebels in and accomplished all we went for and came back. Adjutant reported 5 killed, 11 wounded & 1 missing. Fox was wounded to day. Compy Inspection

Tues May 5^th 1863 Considerable fighting on our left. The 11^th Corps let Jackson through. Packed up about 8 oclock P.M. & expected to march but did not start till 3 A.M. the next morn. Rained all night.

Wed May 6^th 1863 Began to retreat at 3 A.M. Our Corps formed the rear guard and crossed the Rap. River at U. States Ford at 6 A.M. & went to our old camp at which we arrived about 3 P.M. Awful muddy and Rained all day.

Thurs May 7^th 1863 Did not get up this morn till 10 A.M. Recd orders to march or to be ready. But did not go.

Fri May 8^th 1863 Wrote Home, Relta, Em, Fidelia, Char, Wm this week. Dress Parade

Sat May 9^th 1863 Inspection and Parade. No Drills. Warm

Sun May 10^th 1863 Inspection with Knapsacks Were mustered for Pay Divine service on the Brigade Parade ground

Mon May 11^th 1863 Recd pictures of Ed & Wife & Cous Char. Dress Parade Presented a Splendid Horse to Colonel Jeffords. Dick Presented it.

Tues May 12^th 1863 Our Brigade escorted the 14^th N.Y. Regt to the R. Road. Parade. Hot. Genl Meagher Presented the 9^th Mass with an Irish Flag!

Wed May 13^th 1863 Nothing of importance to day. Wrote to Brown. Parade.

Thurs May 14^th 1863 Regimental inspection ordered but postponed on account of Rain untill tomorrow morn. No Drill Parade and Co Inspection

Friday May 15^th 1863 Regimental Inspection at 9 oclock A.M. Company Drill at 2 P.M. Very warm today. Dress Parade and Inspection.

Sat May 16^th 1863 The following Non. Com Officers were appointed 1^st Corpl T. Tarsney 2^nd Corpl A.C. Lake 3 H.S. Seage 4^th M.F. Hunt 5^th H. Hartson 6^th E. Taylor 7^th Wm Fuller 8^th R. Ainsworth. 2^nd Corpl A. Barker reduced to 5^th Corpl afterward reduced to Rank Co went after Trees for to Put up in our Street Made it look gay. Dress Parade & Inspection felt quite unwell. Headache

Sun May 17^th 1863 Regimental Inspection none but our Co had Inspec with Knapsacks this morn. Attended Church on the Brig Parade ground. Rev Mr McLean D.D. from Penn Preached. Most of the Co went down to the Potomac Creek to wash and did not go to Church. So they had the Articles of War Read to them. Attended Church Fathers meeting in the Eve. Parade

Mon May 18^th 1863 Bot hat of Arch Gil – 2.50. Co Drill this morn. No Bat or Co Drill this P.M. Inspec & Dress

Tues May 19^th 1863 Dick quite unwell. Wanted me to act in his place (Sergt Major) but did not want to. Joe Richardson acted. Went on Picket about 8 oclock A.M. Stood on our old Posts. In the Day time we had 1 on post for 1 hour. at night 4 on Post and 2 hours.

Wed May 20^th 1863 Nothing of importance All quiet Recd a letter from Charlotte

Thur May 21^st 1863 Was relieved this morn about 7 oclock by the 62^nd Penn. We went on reserve. In the Creek was a Water Mill running several Figures. Rowley & I went up to Sophia’s and got marked at Roll Call.

Fri May 22^nd 1863 Packed up and was relieved about 9 A.M. by the 2^nd Division. Awful hot. Got into camp about noon. Dick was promoted to 2^nd Lieut of Co. I. his Com. to date from the 1^st April. No parade.

Sat May 23^rd 1863 Nothing Doing to Day.

Sun May 24^th 1863 Inspection with Knapsacks Attended Church at 10 A.M. in the 62nds Arbor.

Mon May 25^th 1863 Began tearing down Tents and filling up the holes. Orders came to be ready to move out to the old review ground So quit working.

Tues May 26^th 1863 Were told to go on & build tents done so Put up a fine Summer House for 3 of us. No Parade

Wed May 27^th 1863 Finished the Tent this morn. Orders to Clean up as Gov. Blair was coming. About 1 P.M. fell out and our Brig. was reviewed by the Gov. Came back and formed Square on our Color line and the Gov made us a Speech. Cheered him and Lady, his Neice and another Lady and went to our quarters No Parade Amos Strong arrived from Hospital Gov went away about 7 oclock P.M. P Master arrived

Thur May 28^th 1863 Were paid this morn by Maj Frey while we were getting our Pay orders came to march. Packed up and Started about 5 P.M. and arrived at "Hartwood Church" at 9 P.M. where we Camped

Fri May 29^th 1863 Started this morn about 7 oclock A.M. and went to Kelly’s Ford on the Rappahannock River. Pitched our Tents on a line and prepared for a general Camp. Awful tired & Sore Phil and myself went after Boards & Sacking to the Old Camp.

Sat May 30^th 1863 Went on Corporal of the Guard. Fine day. Nothing of Importance to day.

Sun May 31^st 1863 No Divine Service on acct of 3 Co’s going on Picket. Was relieved from Guard at 9 A.M Dick acting Adjutant. Wrote a long letter Home. Almost all the Co went fishing and Swiming.

Mon June 1^st 1863 Quite Cool very pleasant. Inspection Arms at 5 P.M.

Tues June 2^nd 1863 Went on Picket to the River. Our Compy worked in the Rifle Pits all day when got through a lot of us went in Swimming. Rebs on the other Side. At Night was on Reserve. It rained a little in the Night.

Wed June 3^rd 1863 Was relieved by the 62^nd Penn Nothing of Importance

Thur June 4^th 1863 Very warm recd letter from Fidelia. Inspection

Fri June 5^th 1863 Wrote to Fidelia. Inspect arms at 5 P.M. Nothing of Import

Sat June 6^th 1863 Went on Picket our Co went up the River G Hughes, (Staty?), & M Taylor were on the out post under my charge. Near the Dam (No 3) Rained a little this P.M.

Sun June 7^th 1863 Came in from Picket Attended Service at 4 P.M. Fathers text was "Be troubled ye careless ones." Good Sermon. No Inspection

Mon June 8^th 1863 Father started this morn at 4 oclock to go to Washington to Express about $7000 for the Regt. When about 12 miles from camp and about 2½ miles from Grove Church he was Stopped by 3 Mosby Guerrilas and ordered to Surrender. He told them he would not and they shot him twice Once in the Right wrist and in the left Shoulder Tim Burch brot the news to Camp and Dick, Qr Master, Tim & I went right down found him at the Division Train. Came back to Camp Heard Capt. Monteith had taken A.A.A. Leut Yates place on Sweitzers Staff Yates Promoted to Capt on Genl Pleasentons Staff

Tues June 9^th 1863 Was ordered to turn over my accoutrements to Lt Multry and report to Division Train to take Care of Father. Started with Dick about 2 P.M. A part of the 12^th Corps (I think) crossed the River at the Ford. Heavy Canonading was heard all day about 7 miles up the River. We found Father doing well. Changed his Clothes & washed him. A Young Lady (Virginian) has just sent Father a fine (Bag?). We Ate Strawberry’s to day for the first time this Year. Tim Burch gave them to us.

Wed June 10^th 1863 Nothing doing to day.

Thurs June 11^th 1863 Nothing of Importance 3^rd Corps went along to day Cleaned Fathers Coat

Fri June 12^th 1863 The 1^st Corps went along this morn

Sat June 13^th 1863 Recd orders about 4 P.M. to pack up and go to Morrisville. Done so Helped Strike tents & load hard Bread. Arrived at Morrisville about 9 P.M. Put up Tent with Will.

Sun June 14^th 1863 Started about Noon. Came up with the Regt. Went to day as far as Catlits Station on the Orange & Alexandria R.R. Went to the Co & got Coffee & Bread for our Supper. Slept in Ambulance

Mon June 15^th 1863 Started at 5 A.M. Passed through Bristow Station Stopped at Manassas Junction and Artillery & Infantry drew up in line facing toward the Valley. Ambulance drove us to Capt Caine’s Tent. Had good Supper and Sleep.

Tues June 16^th 1863 Packed up at 4 A.M. Remained hitched all day but did not go. Father & I got on train for Alex at 3 P.M. Did not Start out untill about 7 P.M. Delayed on acct of Car off the track. Arrived in Alexandria at City Hotel about 1½ oclock at night. Washed & Cleaned up alittle

Wed June 17^th 1863 Had Breakfast early & took the 7 A.M. Boat for Washington at which place we arrived and hired Cab and went to Mr. Simons on C St To night I slept on a bed for two years & slept bully

Thurs June 18^th 1863 Father & I went to the Patent Office this morn wrote to Capt McLean & Capt & C.S. Caine but Did not Sent the Letters.

Fri June 19^th 1863 Went to the Capitol visited the Senate Chamber & House of Rep. Bot valise & Clothing for Dick. Father Started for Home on the 6 P.M. Train. I could not go with him

Sat June 20^th 1863 Sur Ackers & I went to the Provost Marshall and got a pass for me to come to Regt Started about 10 A.M. Took the Boat for Alex & then the Cars for Union Mills There walked to Centreville 5 miles got there at dark I was kindly invited to stop all night with a covell of one of the Division of the 22^nd Corps Done So Rained

Sun June 21^st 1863 Rained a little to day Heavy Canonading off in the valley caused by a Battle between Genl Pleasanton & Stahl and the Rebs under Stuart Licked em

Mon June 22^nd 1863 A lot of Cavalry went through to day for the Battle Field. Very Fine day

Tues June 23^rd 1863 Started after Breakfast & went out about two miles & ½ on the Warrenton Road where the Picketts Stopped me Came back to Centreville & the Provost Marshall sent me to the Provost Marshall Genl Patrick at Fairfax C House. Genl Patrick gave me a pass to go to Aldie & told me I had better go to Fairfax Station & go out with the Waggon Train in the Morn went down & found Some of our own Ambulances & came back to Fairfax C.H. with them when we correlled for the night went down town & bought Bread. Had good Supper & Bed.

Wed June 24^th 1863 Started about 7 oclock A.M. for the Corps at Aldie at which we arrived about 2 P.M. Went to Capt Caine’s tent & gave him the express receipt for Sword Ate dinner with him. Came over to Regt found the Boys had gone on Picket They Came in at Night Slept cold only Rubber Blanket & piece of Poncho over us.

Thur June 25^th 1863 Went down and washed Clothes this morn. Rained this P.M.

Fri June 26^th 1863 Struck Tents & Started from Aldie about 7 A.M. Stopped for dinner about a mile from Leesburgh after which we went through the Town which is quite a large town for a Virginia Place I Bought $7.00 worth of Tobacco for the Co. Crossed the Potomac at Edwards Ferry on Pontoons & Camped at 9 P.M. about 7 miles from the Ferry. Was very tired.

Sat June 27^th 1863 Started about 6 A.M. I took Hartsons Gun & Box & carried it for Him to day. Arrived at Monocacy Aqueduct about Noon. But the Horses could not go across it So went up the River and Crossed at a Ford waded it Halted on the other side for dinner. Then Started and about 5 P.M. Passed through Bucktown and at Night Stopped about 2 miles before we got to Frederick City. Had to fall out got in to camp about 8 P.M.

Sun June 28^th 1863 Laid here all day Scott & I went down to Fred on the Horses & Bot lot of Tobacco. It was rumored that Maj Genl Meade took command of the Army of Potomac to day. Recd lot of mail got one letter from Home. Drew pr of shoes At 10 oclock at night the Brig went on Picket. Slept alone

Mon June 29^th 1863 Regt came in about 6 A.M. Struck Tents and Marched at 8 A.M. Went part through & part around Fred & took the Road running out of the City NorthEast. Passed through and camped for Dinner beyond Mt Pleasant A small place on the Road. On the march near the Monocacy River Bridge F Waller and Malker had a little row. Malty parted them by Knocking Frank down with his Sword. Then Frank knocked Waller down cutting a large gash under his Eye Camped for the Night near Liberty. Rained hard at night & got wet through

Tues June 30^th 1863 Started without Breakfast passed through Liberty, Johnstown, Union Bridge, Middletown, Union Town, Frizleburg & Union Mills Camped at Union Mills Very sore & tired. The Citizens of Union Mills Said 6000 Rebel Cavalry passed through about 10 A.M. We kept our skirmishers about 2 miles before we came to Union Mills. Philip bot Raddishes & Onions for Supper.

Wed July 1^st 1863 Drew Rations this morn and Started about 9 A.M. Turned into the fields about 1 mile from Hanover & Camped for about 1½ hours then Started & went off to the left about 8 miles & Camped in the woods at 12 oclock at night.

Thur July 2^nd 1863 Rose at 4 A.M. had Inspection arms & Started about 10 A.M. drew up in line of Battle but soon moved off to the left about 2 miles and rested about 2 hours then Started & Filed off to the left & went up to the front and was Soon engaged. Were driven back with heavy loss At 8 P.M. Philip came back where I was. He was wounded Slightly in the left arm. Slept with him all night.

Friday July 3^rd 1863 Philip went to the Rear this morn. Started with a Stretcher with some of the Pioneer Corps & went about a mile to the front to a Hospital to get Col Jeffords Soon found him & Brot him down to our Regimental Hosptl. He died yesterday from wounds. One Ball through the leg & a Bayonet wound through the Liver. The Col was Killed in trying to save the colors The colors fell & a Reb got them The Col cut the Reb down with his sword and another Reb run his Bayonet through him The Pioneers carried him back & will try to send him home. Moved down to the Division Hosptl. Tip Birge and I put up Tent & Eat dinner while doing so Some of the Boys came in & told me Dick had come went out & Saw him on a Stretcher. Carried him in the Barn Doctor Dressed his wounds and took a Ball out of his left Side. Soon after moved all the wounded to the Corps Hospital. Carried Dick on stretcher put him up Tent & Got Vreeland in. In afternoon Quackenbush came down with a patroll to take all our Regt that was acting as nurse’s So was left alone to take care of them Both.

Sat July 4^th 1863 Brigade Teams came up with Large Wall Tents Put them up & moved the wounded in them Rained hard. went out in Country with Horse to get Supplies Could only get a few Onions. Just at dark we moved Lieuts Dick, Vreeland, Brown, Walker & Barrett in a large Fly. Lewis Enos came to take Care of Vreeland & Fred Spath to take care of Brown had 3 reliefs at night

Sun July 5^th 1863 Wrote two letters for Lieut Vreeland & one to Ed & one Home. Chap Clark came up with a lot of Supplies. Got Some Brandy for Tent

Mon July 6^th 1863 Nothing of Importance today. Went over to 2^nd Corps Hospital for Vreeland.

Tues July 7^th 1863 Spath went out in the Co & Got Biscuit Bread Butter & C. for Tent Wrote order for Davis to go after Trunks did not get them

Wed July 8^th 1863 Davis took the Horse & went to Middletown for Trunks.

Thurs July 9^th 1863 Several citizens came in to Hosptl with Provisions. Put up Dick Poncho for him out side big Tent. Could not Stay in Big Tent on acct of noise.

Fri July 10^th 1863 Nothing transpired during the Day untill about 5 P.M. when we were surprised & astonished at the arrival of Bro Ed from N.Y. He stayed with us and took up with a Soldiers Bed for the first time. The bed consisted of one Rubber Poncho over and one under us. To night is the first time us three Brothers have slept side by side for 3 years. Slept first rate.

Sat July 11^th 1863 Started at 8 oclock A.M. for Gettysburg. Dick rode in a buggy. Was too late for the 10 A.M. Train So had to wait for the 5 P.M. Train rode all night. Arrived at Baltimore at 3 A.M.

Sun July 12^th 1863 Arrived at Balt. at 3 A.M. unloaded and laid the wounded on Stretchers along the Side walks. The Relief Association dressed & fed the wounded Then the Mich officers went to the Church home & Infirmary on Broadway. Carried Dick on Stretcher up. This is a fine Institution conducted in a fine style and 4.00 Pr week charges. This was formerly a Marine Hospital.

Mon July 13^th 1863 Wrote a letter for Vreeland. All the Boys improved Nothing of interest.

Tues July 14^th 1863 Baggage came. Dicks Trunk & Barretts broken in at the end. Several Ladies came in today Dick moved off the bed on to the Floor

Wed July 15^th 1863 Wrote to Uncle Wm. Dick felt much better to day he sat up a great deal. Went down to a Clothing Store on Baltimore St & Bot a Suit of Clothes for Jimmy 11.25. Took Barretts watch to be fixed.

Thur July 16^th 1863 Dick & Vreeland came down on the 2 floor in a private room in the front part of the building.

Fri July 17^th 1863 Dick caught cold and was much worse The Doctor cupped him. I went down to the Telegraph Office and sent message to Ed to come on immediately.

Sat July 18^th 1863 Dick some better to day. Wrote letter to Mother. Mrs Dr Wright wrote also. Several Ladies came in. Mrs Dorrity sent Dick over his Breakfast but he could not Eat it. Bot a Coat & had my pants fixed for $6.95.

Sun July 19^th 1863 Dick about the same. Father been away just 30 days Felt very Sleepy & Tired as I have been up more or less every night with Dick since he was wounded (2 inst). I am now writing this at 3 oclock at night (or rather Monday morn) to keep awake. Have had only 1½ hours Sleep to night.

Mon July 20^th 1863 Dick felt better untill about 2½ P.M. when the Room became filled with Ladies they talked a great deal to him and after this he felt worse. Martin Blowers came up about 10 P.M. and stayed up with Dick untill 12 when he called me.

Tues July 21^st 1863 Moved Dick on the Large Bed. Recd a Tel-Message from Ed saying he had not Heard from the message I sent Friday So Sent him another Wrote to Emory. Today when I went down to the Tel-Office was the first time I had been outdoors since Friday afternoon.

Wed July 22^nd 1863 Dick continued to get better. Ed arrived here about 8 P.M.

Thur July 23^rd 1863 Still at C.H. & I. Vreeland & Barrett went Home this P.M. Ed & I tried to get Edgar off. He could not get away with Vreeland. Ed & I could do nothing for him. Ed went Home at 8 P.M.

Fri July 24^th 1863 Wrote a letter Home. Wrote Letter to Jim Quackenbush. Fine day.

Sat July 25^th 1863 Nothing of Importance. Dick Improving.

Sun July 26^th 1863 Attended Chapel. Jennie Burbank came from N.Y. to see Dick.

Mon July 27^th 1863 Wrote letter to Ed & Vreeland. Sent Vreeland watch express .75 cts, did not pay it. Jennie came but Dick could not see her.

Tues July 28^th 1863 Wrote Home. Sent Barber up to Shave Dick Went to the P.O. On my way back I bot 1.00 Tobacco (Mich.)

Wed July 29^th 1863 Capt Davis died this 5 A.M. His Leg was amputated. Lewis Enos & (F?) Shaffer came to see Dick. Jennie came with two other Ladies but could not admit them.

Thurs July 30^th 1863 Mrs Daugherty sent Dick over some Eatables. Jennie came up but did not admit her to see Dick. Went down town this P.M.

Fri July 31^st 1863 Jennie came up to bid Dick "Good Bye" so admitted her as She was going away tomorrow morn. Wrote to Em

Sat Aug 1^st 1863 Dick improving. Went down Town to get some Peaches for him but could not get very good ones. Nothing of importance transpired today

Sun Aug 2^nd 1863 Went to Baptist Church this morn. This is the first time I have been inside a Ch since I left Home Sept 25/61 Attended M.E. Ch in the Eve. Rose early and had a good bath. Felt bully all day. Wrote to Fidelia

Mon Aug 3^rd 1863 Very warm to day. The Ther. stood 82^o in the Room. Bot pr of Shoulder Straps for Dick. Had his name put on his valise. On my way down Town I met Mrs Daugherty & McDermit going to relieve the sufferings of the soldiers at West End Hosptl with Ice Cream, Oranges, Peaches & C. Wrote a long letter to Home. Recd $50.00 from Ed

Tues Aug 4^th 1863 Made the long letter Home longer & sent it today Had Shoes Fixed. Awful Hot. 84^o in room. Nothing of Importance today. Mrs. Langly sat up with Dick to night

Wed Aug 5^th 1863 Awful Hot. Went down town in Eve. Doctor said Dick could not improve better. He felt first rate today. All that troubled him to day was Bed Bugs

Thurs Aug 6^th 1863 Hot. Dick improving Nothing of Import

Fri Aug 7^th 1863 Went down town this eve and bot some Peaches, Flesh Brush, Small Lookinglass & c for Dick. Hot.

Sat Aug 8^th 1863 Went down to change his bunk but could not on acct of being shut up.

Sun Aug 9^th 1863 Went to Baptist Church at 11 A.M. Very Flat Sermon.

Mon Aug 10^th 1863 Went down to Express office but money had not come. Bot Peaches & Came home.

Tues Aug 11^th 1863 Wrote Home & to Ed. Nothing of Importance.

Wed Aug 12^th 1863 Very Hot today. But a fine Breeze was blowing most of the day. This helped a great deal.

Thurs Aug 13^th 1863 Went down town this P.M. The weather continued hot. Dick Improving

Fri Aug 14^th 1863 Recd letter from Home and Fidelia. Did not go out today. Rained in Eve.

Sat Aug 15^th 1863 Very fine today. Went down to the artists and had pictures taken.

Sun Aug 16^th 1863 Went to M.E. Church. Wrote letter to Ed. Went to church again this 8 P.M.

Mon Aug 17^th 1863 Nothing of Importance to Day.

Tues Aug 18^th 1863 Went down to the artists and sat for another Picture. First ones Spoiled.

Wed Aug 19^th 1863 Went down to Surg Bliss Office at Gilmore House and he went with me to Maj Whartons (Com of Musters) office to see about Dick being mustered

Thurs Aug 20^th 1863 Wrote letters & Sent Pictures to Fidelia, Home, Ed and Charlotte. Left at the Institution two Pictures one to Rachiel & sister Margret.

Friday Aug 21^st 1863 Went down town this P.M. Nothing of Importance

Sat Aug 22^nd 1863 Went down town Early on Business.

Sun Aug 23^rd 1863 Went to the Pres. Church on E Balt St this A.M. Good Sermon Very warm day Went to M.E. Church on Bdway this Eve.

Mon Aug 24^th 1863 Went to Dentist & had nerve of acheing tooth Killed. Very Warm to day

Tues Aug 25^th 1863 Went down to Dentist & had tooth filled. Had a beautiful Shower this afternoon lasting about an hour. Cool & Pleasant afternoon.

Wed Aug 26^th 1863 Dick took oath to an affadivit this A.M. before Sgr Grippin J.P. He would not take any Pay for administering Oath Said he was too good union man to charge a Soldier any thing. Sent letters to Lt Col Lumbard, Ed, Home & Fidelia. Mr Curry made out a written Statement this Eve of Dicks muster to send to Maj Vintent Com of Musters. Bot Pr Slippers.

Thur Aug 27^th 1863 Nothing of Importance

Fri Aug 28^th 1863 Review of the 5^th Reg MD Vol in front of Institution by Maj Genl Shenick Fine Band of Music attended them.

Sat Aug 29^th 1863 Went down town & Bot Undershirts & Gloves for Dick The Tailor brought Dick up a Bot of Port Wine & Clothes.

Sun Aug 30^th 1863 Attended the Pres. Church on Balt St. this A.M. Sat with Mrs Daugherty. Good Sermon Very pleasant weather. Attended Church with Rate this Eve at same Church. While I was at Church this morn. Dick visited Capt Nichols Dick felt very well to day.

Mon Aug 31^st 1863 Went down town & had Barber come up & cut Dicks Hair Mrs McDermitt & Mrs Leary Called on Dick this P.M.

Tues Sept 1^st 1863 Went over to Mrs Daugherty & took over Picture & about 10 A.M. Dick & I went over & visited about two Hours. Went down Town this Eve. About 2 oclock at night was awakened by a band playing down Bdway. They played beautifully. Musquitoes awful troublesome

Wed Sept 2^nd 1863 Recd an invitation to Dine. Dick felt much worse in a great deal of Pain. Wrote home. Went over to Mrs Daughertys & spent eve.

Thur Sept 3^rd 1863 Recd a note countermanding the invitation to Dine on acct of Miss Daugherty becoming suddenly ill. Wrote letters to Father & Ed. Recd a letter from home containing Fathers "Carte De Visite." Went down town twice to day quite Warm & pleasant.

Fri Sept 4^th 1863 Went up in Capt’s room and spent a couple of Hours very pleasantly Then after Dinner went out to See Surg Bliss Went out to Sharp St other end (west) of the City did not find it So came back down Balt. St & met an invalid officer he told me Bliss office was at Camden St Hosptl So went down there did not see him was not in. His office Hours were from 10 A.M. untill 1 P.M. Recd another invitation from Miss D. to dine tomorrow

Sat Sept 5^th 1863 Went over to Mrs Daugherty & declined invitation to dine today on acct of Dick not being able to go out. Went down to Surgeon Bliss office this A.M. Weather very pleasant. Nothing of importance transpired to day.

Sun Sept 6^th 1863 Went to the M.E. Church this A.M. Did not go to Church this eve on acct of Rain.

Mon Sept 7^th 1863 Went down to the P.O. at 6½ oclock A.M. after Break went down & got order for transportation. Went to R.R. and found out about the trains. Started via Northern C. R.R. at 9:15 P.M. arrived at Harrisburgh at 1½ A.M.

Tues Sept 8^th 1863 Took Pen Cen R.R. at 2 A.M. and arrived in Pitsburgh at 2 P.M. Went across the Street from Pitts Depot and had good Dinner furnished by the Sol Commission. Then took the Pitts & Cleveland R.R. and went on this to within 3 miles of Cleve. at Euclid St where took St Cars and went to the Johnson House on Superior St. Had good Supper and went to bed early with instructions to Landlord to wake us so to take the 5 A.M. Train

Wed Sept 9^th 1863 Landlord did not wake us so did not leave this A.M. Went down to breakfast then Dick & I started for a little walk and to get some peaches. Started this P.M. at 5:30 and arrived in Toledo at 11½ oclock. Had Lunch and took the Mich S. & N. I. R.R. Started at 11 oclock.

Thurs Sept 10^th 1863 Arrived at Pigeon at 2½ oclock A.M. Met Em & Father at cars. Em & I walked up. Had Supper. I did not go to bed to night. Went down town this A.M. met all old friends. Called on Mrs. Hostchin(?) & Mis Fiddia. Slept a while this afternoon & went down town at night

Friday Sept 11^th 1863 Wrote letter to Miss Rachiel Burns. Church H & I Looked around. Nothing of Import.

Sat Sept 12^th 1863 Reported in Paper Charleston taken not True

Sun Sept 13^th 1863 Fine Eve. and I went to Pres. Church at with Mrs. (Stitigel?) In afternoon went down to Jims House and ate Peaches. Came up town and met Dave wanted us to take a walk so went down to the R.R. Got a hand car and went over to Constantine in 20 Min Went to see Schuler had Oyster Supper and Started back. Blistered my Hands going back arrived Home about 11 P.M.

Mon Sept 14^th 1863 Nothing of Importance doing to day. Called on the Girls.

Tues Sept 15^th 1863 Went down town and had a chance to go over to Constantine. So went over to Fidelia’s and bid her good bye as she started on the 2 P.M. Train for School at South Bend Then Started with Chas Cooper and went to Con flying. Called on Retta found her as pretty as ever. Started about 1½ hours and took the horse up to the funeral and when formed line. Mr. Hotchins rode with Chas Cooper and I rode with Mrs. Hatching. Very large funeral. The man (Green) was burried with all the Masonic honors.

Wed Sept 16^th 1863 To day I am 19 years old. But how different from one year ago then Surrounded by the Roar and horror of War. But to day Surrounded by loved ones and the comforts of Home. What a Contrast between to day in Pigeon and one year ago at the Battle of Anteitam.

Thurs Sept 17^th 1863 Nothing of Importance Jim Dun & I went over to Constantine. Hired a Horse of Parker. Went to see Retta.

Fri Sept 18^th 1863 Went up to see Mrs. Drake. Had a fine time with Mr and Miss McCregan Stayed untill 3 P.M. While I was here it snowed and hailed.

Sat Sept 19^th 1863 Nothing doing. Wrote to Wm Austin.

Sun Sept 20^th 1863 Dave, Em, Jim & I went to 3 Rivers. Had a good time coming back we stopped at Schuler’s in Constantine and had Oyster Supper. Arrived at Home about 1 oclock at night.

Mon Sept 21^st 1863 Prepared to Start for the Regt. Packed up and went down and called on Mrs. Hotchin, Walter Austin & Walter’s Cloyes Bid farewell to Pigeon about 12 M and started for Toledo at which we arrived about 5 P.M. took the Cleveland & Y Road arrived in Cleveland about 9 P.M. today Went and Stopped at the Johnson House all night. Nothing worth Recording on the Road only Knocking off one Cow from the Track

Tues Sept 21^st 1863 Started on the C. & P. R.R. at 8½ oclock A.M. Arrived in Pittsburgh in the P.M. took the Harrisburgh R.R. and arrived in Harris. in the night

Wed Sept 22^nd 1863 immediately took the Cars and arrived in Balt. Early this morn took the Cars at 8 A.M. for and arrd in Washington about 11 oclock went to the Clarendon Hotel. Father & I went to P.M. and got our Pay. Then went to the Treasury Restaurant and had our dinner. Then went to Mr Simons and got our Blankets and went to the Hotel. Had Supper and went to Bed early. Expressed money Home 50.00.

Thur Sept 23^rd 1863 Rose and had Breakfast and took the Boat at 8½ A.M. for Alexandria. Then took the Cars for Culpepper at which we arrived about 3 P.M. Boys all glad to see us. Went to George Hughes tent While on this camp George, Frank, Shad & I tented together.

Fri Sept 24^th 1863 Father and I went over to Div Train to see Capt Caine. Nothing of Import

Sat Sept 25^th 1863 Took the Horse and went to Div Com to get some candles Qr Master gave me an order.

Sun Sept 26^th 1863 Regtl Inspection I did not go out. After which we went to Meeting. There Frank and I went over after corn. Dress Parade Wrote a letter Home Boys went on Picket at 5 P.M. Frank and I did not go.

Mon Sept 27^th 1863 Wrote to Em and Charlotte. Went off for a ride on Fathers Horse

From this Date to the 8^th of Oct nothing of Importance

Fri Oct 9^th 1863 Regt went on Picket this A.M. at 8 oclock. Drew their Rations and took them out on the Horse. At 11 P.M. Parker came to me and woke me up to Draw Rations but did not get up until the Orderly’s Call beat at 12 Midnight. Then Drew 8 days Rations. Did not get to bed again to night.

Sat Oct 10^th 1863 Boys Came in from Picket about 4 A.M. issued the Rations to them and at daylight Struck Tents and Started in a South E. direction. Marched about 6 miles and formed in mass and made coffee. Rained a little and George and I put up a Poncho Tent. But no sooner got it up than the Bugle Sounded and fell in and Marched to the Rear to our old Camp as soon as we arrived the Pickets were again ordered out again. I did not go. Had orders in Camp to be ready to March at a moments notice. Went to Bed and was awaken about daylight to fall in but did not Start untill about 7 A.M.

Sun Oct 11^th 1863 Started this 7 A.M. and Marched through Culpepper the Band played "Year of Jubels" going through. The Regtl Picket did not come with us but formed the Rear Guard. Went about 2 miles from the River our Div formed line of Battle to cover trains. Soon Started again and crossed the River and camped for the night at our old camp near Beverly Ford. Regt came in about 10 P.M.

Mon Oct 12^th 1863 Rose at daylight had breakfast and went down to the River and formed line in the Rifle Pits. Stayed about 3 hours and Started and Crossed the River on Bridge went up to the front and formed line on the Hill. I was detailed to go with the Pioneers and Musicians. The Corps advanced out about 5 miles and Camped. The Cavalry drove the Rebs before them. Our Corps Supported them About 1 oclock at night we started for the other side of the River.

Tues Oct 13^th 1863 Arrived on the North Side of the River at Daylight. Went to old Camp Beverly Ford and had breakfast & again Started to the Rear about 11 oclock A.M. & had to fall out feet very sore could hardly walk. The Corps Camped near Catlits Station. Tried to find the Div but after looking about two hours I gave it up and Stopped for the night with a Corpl in the 3^rd Div (Penn Reserves) Good Supper and Bed.

Wed Oct 14^th 1863 Started about 7 oclock A.M. to find Div found it just as they were falling in took Orderly’s Gun and Cartridge Box and took my Place in the Comp Went to "Bristow Station" and Stopped for Dinner Then Started for "Manassas Junction" formed line here and heard the Rebs open on Genl Warren’s Corps (2^nd) Fell in and doubled quicked all the way back to Bris. Station (3 miles) and as it was dark when we got here So firing Stopped and So Did our Corps During this fight with Reb Hill. Warren took 12 pieces of artillery and 600 Pris. We fell in about 10 P.M. and went back to Junction and ordered to go to Centerville went about 1 mile beyond Bull Run Creek and camped arrived here at 2½ A.M.

Thurs Oct 15^th 1863 Started this Morn at 7 and Marched to Chantilla before Resting. Went on to Fairfax C.H. and camped. Rained a little this P.M. This P.M. heard fireing at Centerville which continued untill night Father Came about dark and Slept with George and I. Drew two days Rations about 11 oclock at Night.

Fri Oct 16^th 1863 10 oclock A.M. Still at this Camp. Cleaned Guns. Remained here untill 5 P.M. when Genl Call Sounded and we Started for Centerville through a drenching Rain. Waded creeks up to our Knees. Turned off the Road just before we got to town and camped for the night. Made a hot Sling of Whisky we drew last night and went to bed drenching wet. Tonight we realized Some of the beauties of Soldiering.

Sat Oct 17^th 1863 Rose this morn with Sun which came out nice and Soon dried our Tents and Blankets and put a more cheerful aspect on our conditions and Situation. Geo & I went after Tent Poles and put up Tent Good. Cleaned Guns for inspection.

Sun Oct 18^th 1863 Rose this morn at 3 oclock and Started at 4 for the Rear went to within a Mile of Fairfax C.H. & Camped in the woods. Cleaned up the Brush and fixed up for good Camp Just as we got it got fixed up nice we fell in and marched off to the Left to "Fox’s Mills" and Camped. About 10 at night a Call was made for volunteers to go out with Capt Loveland to watch Mosby. But no Mosby or any of his Gang were met with

Mon Oct 19^th 1863 Tom Tarsney came to us today Fell in this A.M. at day Light and went off to the Left the F.C.H. & Center. V. turnpike when our Regt and the 32^nd were detached from the Brig as Wagon Guard Went about 15 miles to day & Camped about 8 P.M. Rode Horse a little

Tues Oct 20^th 1863 Packed up & moved to the Rear about 1 mile & Camped Packed and moved about 4 P.M. went to & arrived at Gainesville at 8 P.M. Camped at night in woods

Wed Oct 21^st 1863 Packed up. Father went to Capt Came and got Some Pork So had Breakfast & waited for a Start which began about 8 A.M. Went off to the left of Gainesville and had dinner and again Started passed through it. Rested at "Buckland" again Started and went about 1 mile beyond the Town and joined the Brigade and Camped

Thurs Oct 22^nd 1863 "Officer of the day" Staked out Co Streets So pitched Tents in regular form. Recd Back Mail got Letter from Hank Mc & Home. Cleaned Gun had inspection at 5 P.M. Father Bot Some Pork & a Ham

Fri Oct 23^rd 1863 Maj Huit and I went out after Persimons Laid here all day

Sat Oct 24^th 1863 Rained all day. Immediately after Breakfast went to bed and Slept until 2 P.M. then got up and cooked dinner had hardly got it eatin when the Genl Call Sounded and we packed up and Started in the Rain and deep mud Camped at 8¼ P.M. Made Some Tea and went to bed wet and cold.

Sun Oct 25^th 1863 Were Surprised this morn at not hearing the Genl Call Sound at daylight. Got up and had breakfast and dried things & Packed up. Moved about noon to the Right a few Rods in the woods where the "Officer of the Day" laid out Camp. So put up Tents on a line and Policed up fixed up good Camp

Mon Oct 26^th 1863 Rose at Roll Call. Had Breakfast and then "policed" more around Camp. Father got Some Potatoes for Dinner while eating heard Canonading toward "Bristow Station" which continued about an Hour. Inspection

Tues Oct 27^th 1863 Ordered to Keep "Haversacks" Packed and ready for a move Went on Guard at 6 P.M. 1^st Relief. Nothing of importance transpired to day

Wed Oct 28^th 1863 7 oclock A.M. at the Cols Fire Now on Post will come off at 8 Geo called me to Breakfast. Father took lot of "Sugar and Coffee" to a Citizens House to exchange for Potatoes Relieved at 6 P.M.

Thurs Oct 29^th 1863 Regt teams came up with Hd. Qrs. and line officers tents. Father went down to his own tent George and I were busy all day making out muster Rolls did not quite finish them

Fri Oct 30^th 1863 "Reveille" Sounded at 4 oclock A.M. Packed up and Started about 7 A.M. took the Road toward Warrenton Junction via "Auburn" Struck the "Warrenton Branch R.R." at the 3 miles Station from the Junction. Went into camp

Sat Oct 31^st 1863 Lieut Emerson came after me to finish the Muster Rolls. So we went over to a House & made them out. Ate Dinner to the House then went back to Regt and fell in and was mustered for Pay.

Sun Nov 1^st 1863 Wrote letter to Em and Jim Dun Had Regt Inspection this A.M. After which Went to Divine Service Nothing else doing to Day.

Mon Nov 2^nd 1863 Orders for the Sick to Report to the Surgeon in Charge of the Ambulance Corps. So Geo left me, bad with rheumatism can hardly walk About 10 A.M. we struck tents and moved off to the Left where the 3^rd Brig laid. Fixed up Camp. Tented alone. Orders came at 8 P.M. for Picket in the morn. I took Tom’s Place on Camp Guard and he went out on Picket in my Place.

Tues Nov 3^rd 1863 Regt went out on Picket at 9½ A.M. On Guard was Relieved from Guard at 7 P.M. Nothing of import transpired to day

Wed Nov 4^th 1863 Regt still on "Piquet." Went into the Tent with May Hunt. Nothing Day

Thurs Nov 5^th 1863 ("Drew rations of soft bread and Abbott drew 37 rations when we only had 34 men that drew Rations.")

Fri Nov 6^th 1863 Regt came in about 11 A.M. Recd two letters for George Recd letter from Dick.

Sat Nov 7^th 1863 Rose at 4 A.M. and prepared for a march Started about 7 A.M. Went to Rap Station and formed line of Battle and went in as Support for the Skirmishers. advanced to the edge of the Woods and halted laid down. Shortly after Capt Martin "Chief of Ordinance" came up and planted two Batt. in front of our Regt. in the edge of the Woods and Shelled the Rebs out of their works at night the 3^rd Brig of our Div took the Rebs forts with 300 Pris and 7 guns. On Guard. Slept with May and Doffin.

Sun Nov 8^th 1863 The Regt was arroused at 4½ on Guard at the time was relieved as soon as the Regt got up. Ate Breakfast and Started took the Road to Kelly’s Ford which we crossed on Pontoons after first laying an hour for Dinner after crossing we waited untill all could "Close up" and while waiting Genl Meade came past gave him a lusty cheer Then Started and went about 2 miles and camped for the night.

Mon Nov 9^th 1863 Rose at Sun Rise had breakfast and about 1 P.M. went out on Brig Drill ordered by our new Brig Genl Bartlett on acct of Boys yelling Hard Tack at Him. Came in from Drill and immediately the Genl Call Sounded and we fell in and went over the River and Camped for the Night awful Cold It Snowed quite hard tonight the first snow of the Season.

Tues Nov 10^th 1863 Rose and found the country froze Stiff but Slept warm Had breakfast and Started on the Road to Morristown. Went to the left of Morristown and Camped by the Side of the Road 3 miles from Bealton Station Fixed up Tent and Slept Sound.

Wed Nov 11^th 1863 Father Bot me an overcoat of the Sergt Major (2.00) Nothing of importance Cold. Recd letter from Geo Hughes

Thurs Nov 12^th 1863 Sent Geo 3 letters. Wrote Em. Nothing of Importance.

Fri Nov 13^th 1863 Jimmy Washed Clothes. Made out two Charges for Courtmartial for Lt Emerson against two Boys in Co G. 6 men and a Corpl went on Picket.

Sat Nov 14^th 1863 A detail of Six Men and a Corpl Went on Picket. I went on and at "Mounting" I acted as Junior Sergt arrived at the Reserve at 10 A.M. and I posted the 1^st relief (11 men) immediately These 11 men Guarded a line about 1 mile long. Began raining about 4 P.M. rained all night. Got wet. Stood 4 "tricks"

Sun Nov 15^th 1863 Was relieved about 10 A.M. Stopped raining at this time When got into Camp I got a letter from Em Containing Stamps. No Service. Turned off quite cold about 4 P.M. recd orders to be ready to march at a moments notice

Mon Nov 16^th 1863 Drew Clothing. Grew cold and at dark Snowed a little. Exercised the Horse a little Parade & Inspection Arms I was assigned to the "Color Guard" Thos. Tarsney Reduced to Ranks. Brewster gave me some fresh Pork.

Tues Nov 17^th 1863 Father went to Kelly’s Ford and got me a Plug of Navy Wrote Letter to Em and Abe Persing. Cleaned up for Dress Parade Nothing of Import.

Wed Nov 18^th 1863 Rose this A.M. at 4 oclock and Packed up. Started via "Kelly’s Ford" at which we crossed the River and went about two miles and Camped in the old Quarters of the Rebs. Tore these down and Put up our tents in good condition Amon Lake arrived this Day

Thurs Nov 19^th 1863 Fixed up tents. Genl inspection by Brig inspector Genl Am & I tented together.

Fri Nov 20^th 1863 Rained all day. Am and I put up fire Place & got wet doing it.

Sat Nov 21^st 1863 Rained a little this A.M. fixed up Tent. Parade and Inspection.

Sun Nov 22^nd 1863 Am and I went down in the woods and got out two Slabs. No Service Dress Parade. No Regtl Inspection.

Mon Nov 23^rd 1863 Started this A.M. at daylight and went toward the River. After going about two miles the Artillery got Stuck in the Mud So line about faced and came back to Camp and Put up Tents. Rained about all day.

Tues Nov 24^th 1863 Cleared off about Noon Laid in Camp all day Nothing of Importance

Wed Nov 25^th 1863 Sutler came up and brot 6 new Brass Snare drums and a Bass Drum. So had good music on Parade. Adj Genl Robertson from our State paid us a visit

Thurs Nov 26^th 1863 Thanksgiving day. Started about Sun Rise and went to the Rapidan Crossed about 1½ Miles above "Ely’s" Ford went beyond the River about 2 miles then Struck the Plank Road leading to Chancellorsville went about 1 miles on this Road and Camped on the Top of a big Hill Slept Bully Father was with us

Fri Nov 27^th 1863 Started at 6 A.M. and followed the "Plank" to within 3 miles of Chancellorsville then took a cross Road and Struck the Plank Road leading to Gordonsville Shortly after taking this Road the Guerrilas dashed on the Rear of our Train and took two Ambulances, Hd Qrs Waggon and 14 of the Ammunition Waggons & Took Tim Burch & Wm Smith Prisoners about 2 P.M. fireing began ahead and about 4 P.M. we came up and filed to the left in the Woods and formed line. Slept here all night.

Sat Nov 28^th 1863 Am and I went back to the 1^st Brig. and made coffee. Then came back to the Regt & Packed up. Soon after moved down to the Right of the line and formed behind Breastworks. Rained and awful muddy. Went out to the front a Short distance to avoid the mud and laid down for the night.

Sun Nov 29^th 1863 Moved Early went down on the Extreme right of the line and relieved the 6^th Corps. About 3 P.M. recd orders that we were going to Storm the Rebs Works. So Prepared but did not go to night.

Mon Nov 30^th 1863 Was awakened at 12½ oclock at night and ordered to get ready for the assault. Moved on the Rebs left and laid in the woods all ready for a move. But did not go laid in the woods all day and froze and would have Starved if Father had not brot me out Some dinner. Came back to old Place at dark. Had Supper And went to bed.

Tues Dec 1^st 1863 Father bot fresh beef and I Boiled it. Done nothing untill about 6 oclock P.M. when we Started for the rear. Took the Turn Pike and after getting in our Place in the Ordinance Train (on the leade) went along with out much delay untill we Struck a cross Road through the woods. This Road was So awful rough that falling down was the order of the day or rather night. Struck the Plank Road leading to Germania Ford. Crossed the River (Rapidan) at 3 A.M. and Kept on the Plank about a mile where we camped in the woods. Cooked Supper while eating it Col Switzer came in and ordered us to move So packed up at 4 A.M. and moved about ½ mile and camped for the night.

Wed Dec 2^nd 1863 Started about 7 A.M. without Breakfast and went to Stephensburgh and camped for the night where we had our first meal for the day (2 P.M.)

Thurs Dec 3^rd 1863 Rose early and Packed up and went to the Rappahanock River crossed at Rapp Station and our Brig went on to Bealton Station where we Camped for the night. Our Corps was deployed along the R.R. to guard it. The 3^rd Brig at Rap Station, 1^st at Beverly Ford and ours at Bealton Station.

Fri Dec 4^th 1863 Laid here all day. done nothing

Sat Dec 5^th 1863 Done same as yesterday

Sun Dec 6^th 1863 Moved after Breakfast to the new Camp on the other side of the R.R. began Winter Qrs.

Mon Dec 7^th 1863 Am & I Backed logs & Stove all day. Worked on Tent

Tues Dec 8^th 1863 Worked on Tent all day Cold & Windy.

Wed Dec 9^th 1863 Worked all day. Dress Parade.

Thurs Dec 10^th 1863 Put in Bunk. Bot Potatoes and Sugar. Wrote to Charlotte

Fri Dec 11^th 1863 Finished letter to Charlotte Worked on Tent

Sat Dec 12^th 1863 Worked on Tent. Rained at Night

Sun Dec 13^th 1863 Wrote Home & to Hank Mc Worked all day. No Service

Mon Dec 14^th 1863 Tent finished this eve by puting in Table

Tues Dec 15^th 1863 Drew Clothing

Wed Dec 16^th 1863 Nothing of importance today

Thurs Dec 17^th 1863 Rained all day. Recd our Pay for two Months 26.00

Fri Dec 18^th 1863 Took horse and took a ride. In P.M. went over to the Reg’s with Amon and got Wet fording the Creek Got Home at Dark. One of the Reg’s were Shot for Deser.

Sat Dec 19^th 1863 Am & I went down and cut a load of Wood for the Co. Nothing of Import

Sun Dec 20^th 1863 Order read about reenlisting by Major Hall. Insp Arms by Inspector Genl Dress Parade No Service on account of the cold

Mon Dec 21^st 1863 Got Nigger to Wash our clothes. Fine day. Parade

Tues Dec 22^nd 1863 Nothing of Import. Parade

Wed Dec 23^rd 1863 Cold and windy. Parade

Thur Dec 24^th 1863 Went over to Reg’s with Horse and got a Spider (1.25) This Eve Our Sutler Came up

Fri Dec 25^th 1863 Christmas. fine day Am & I went down in Woods and got Jones to draw us a load of Wood. Some of the Boys had a Turkey Dinner & then got Tight & had a row with the Niggers

Sat Dec 26^th 1863 Fine day. Fell in at 1 P.M. and formed Square in front of Col’s Quarters and the Sentiment of the regt in reference to enlisting was taken. I enlisted with Am.

Sun Dec 27^th 1863 Rain. About 10 A.M. a N.Y. Regt went past on the Cars for Home having all but four reenlisted No Parade on acct of Rain

Mon Dec 28^th 1863 Rained all day Mud awful deep. Am on Guard. I recd a letter from Home. Nothing doing today on acct of mud & rain. Wrote home

Tues Dec 29^th 1863 Very muddy done nothing at night Major & Col. distributed whiskey amoung the Vet’s and an awful Drunk ensued A Fine Way to get Men to Enlist

Wed Dec 30^th 1863 Am and I washed Clothes this A.M. After which I made out the Muster Rolls finished all but one. Sent Letter to Emory & Home.

Thurs Dec 31^st 1863 Finished Rolls. Rained all day Were mustered for Pay this P.M. Very muddy. Wrote a letter to Charlotte. Sent Letter to Stanbach at Germantown Hosptl. Farewell to 1863 with its toils and hardships

Fri Jan 1^st 1864 New Years day. Weather very fine but awful muddy Turned off Cold this P.M. and froze hard. Quackenbush, C. Hartson, Strong and Feister was Sworn in as Veteran Volunteers to Serve 3 years from last Christmas day Nothing of Import.

Sat Jan 2^nd 1864 Rose at "Reveille" very Cold but Soon had a good Fire and heeded not the Wintry Blast outside Nothing of Import.

Sun Jan 3^rd 1864 No Service. Fine day No Inspection. Parade in Eve the first one Since Dec 23^rd 1863 Amon on Guard.

Mon Jan 4^th 1864 Rose and immediately after Breakfast I was Sent for as Father was Taken Sick very Sudenly with apoplexy He Soon Got over it Except Paralysis of the Right arm and Hand. Snowed all day. No Parade.

Tues Jan 5^th 1864 Very Cold Ground Covered with Snow. Made out 7 muster out Rolls & 8 discharges for our Vets Nothing doing of Import

Wed Jan 6^th 1864 Made out 7 musters in Rolls. Recd the order for Dick’s Muster

Thurs Jan 7^th 1864 Wrote all day making out the Necessary Papers for Dick to get his Pay. Amon on Guard Snowed a little at night.

Fri Jan 8^th 1864 Wrote a letter to Mr Wyckoff for Father Nothing of Importance Washed Clothes

Sat Jan 9^th 1864 Wrote a letter to Emory Recd "Wilkes Spirit of the Times" from him yesterday Father went off this Eve to Marry a Couple A private in a New York Regt to Miss Martin of Va Recd 10.00 for it

Sun Jan 10^th 1864 Fine day Wrote to Sergt Lake. No Service Dress Parade this eve.

Mon Jan 11^th 1864 Recd letter from Home Wrote Home. Bot a "Picture Packet Gallery" for Emma. Guerilas made a Raid on Switzer but Licked.

Tues Jan 12^th 1864 Nothing of Import. Sent picture to Em. Dress Parade

Wed Jan 13^th 1864 Amon on Guard. Rained a very little. Parade

Thurs Jan 14^th 1864 Washed Clothes to day. No Parade on acct of Mud

Fri Jan 15^th 1864 Mud awful deep. Nothing doing of Importance

Sat Jan 16^th 1864 Recd a letter from Charlotte. Father recd one from Wm Owen and Dick. Very Muddy

Sun Jan 17^th 1864 No Inspection or Service Very Muddy. Wrote Charlotte

Mon Jan 18^th 1864 Amon on Guard. Rained a little. Turning Cold at night a froze hard. Officers met to organize a Lyceum.

Tues Jany 19^th 1864 Nothing of Import Muddy and disagreeable Walking

Wed Jany 20^th 1864 Old Monotony and Routine of Camp life hope we will have Some excitement I was relieved Somewhat by the arrival of Frank Shadbold from Hospital

Thurs Jany 21^st 1864 The Officers held their first meeting this Eve "Question" "Resolved that men in the Field are better qualified to Elect our National officer than Citizens at Home." Father on the Neg -- and got beat. Adjorned to meet Monday

Fri Jany 22^nd 1864 Nothing of Import

Sat Jany 23^rd 1864 Old Routine and Monotony of Camp life hangin on Still

Sun Jany 24^th 1864 Wrote Dick and Sent him a sketch of Camp at Bealton. Fine day

Mon Jany 25^th 1864 Recd a letter from Dick Fine day. Nothing of Import

Tues Jany 26^th 1864 Washed Clothes. Went down to R.R. at 2 P.M. Ben Best arrived. Dress Parade Sergt Major Taylor act. adj. Malty having gone Home yesterday

Wed Jany 27^th 1864 Beautiful Day like May Dress Parade Sergt. Major act adj. Nothing of Importance transpired

Thurs Jany 28^th 1864 Made out Inspection Report for Emerson No Parade on acct of detail going to Warrenton Junc.

Fri Jany 29^th 1864 Jim Hullinger and I went Riding out in the Country. Detail went out to day. Officers dance terminated in a drunken row

Sat Jany 30^th 1864 Nothing of Import Train run off the Track Jim H & I went down on Horse to See the accident but soon came back as Train came along No Parade.

Sun Jany 31^st 1864 Four women came from near Kellys Ford. "on it" they were. So drew off the looser Part of the Regt after them Some boys were badly Sold as they bot some things for them and then did not get their rations Wrote to Dick.

Mon Feb 1^st 1864 Wrote to Maggie. Cleaned Dicks Sword. Made out Clothing list for Jimy Raining no Parade Amon on Guard.

Tues Feb 2^nd 1864 Rained drizzled. Rained hard at night made out new Inspection Reports for Lieut.

Wed Feb 3^rd 1864 Recd letter and Photograph from Aunt MaryAnn. Amon went off to Warrenton Junc Early with detail. Wrote Aunt M.A.

Thur Feb 4^th 1864 Recd a letter from M.E. Oathout. Recd letter from Dick. Wrote Dick. Nothing of Import

Fri Feb 5^th 1864 Prepared to go on detail to Warrenton for Amon did not go as the order was countermanded. Recd letter from Charlotte. Monroe Doolittle Came over to See us Turnpiked Street

Sat Feb 6^th 1864 Went over to Regulars Camp and got Boards to Ceil tent. Cannonading began about 11 A.M. and Continued all day do not know the Cause will Know Tomorrow Amon on Guard Father Married Langford of Co B to Miss Grove of Va. Bully for Him Bot Pen of Hullinger (20/-)

Sund Feb 7^th 1864 Nothing of Import. Wrote to H.H. McCollister.

Mon Feb 8^th 1864 Nothing of Import. Dress Parade

Tues Feb 9^th 1864 Made out record of Compy for Picture Man. He gave me one for making it out. Made out Clothing return for the Month of Jany for Emerson. No Parade

Wed Feb 10^th 1864 Major went Home and took 4 privates with him for recruiting service. No Parade. Met at Hosptl Tent and organized a Lyceum adjourned to meet on Friday Eve. Was called up about 11½ at night to load our Guns and be ready to fall in at a moments notice as fireing was heard again at Brig Hd Qrs But the Fireing proved to be the falling of the Mule Barn

Thur Feb 11^th 1864 Tip Burnett, Joe Crisler and J Harroun arrived from Hosptl. I bot some oysters of Bat Sutler and had Stew for Supper

Fri Feb 12^th 1864 Started about 10½ A.M. for the 1^st Mich. Am had Qr Masters Horse and I took Fathers Had bully time. Came back about 5½ P.M. Went to the Lyceum at 7 P.M. The Question was Resolved that McClellan has Shown More Military Genius than any other Genl the War has yet produced. Decided in favor of the Negative.

Sat Feb 13^th 1864 Very fine day. Nothing of Importance transpired No Parade. Recd Haversack for Condemned one. Which were taken away again.

Sun Feb 14^th 1864 Very fine day. Inspection Arms and Quarters by the Col. Turned off Cold and Windy. about 12 M Isaac Lake came over and Stayed all night Amon on Guard

Mon Feb 15^th 1864 Isaac Started back after dinner had good visit. Snowed today Recd letter from Dick

Tues Feb 16^th 1864 Cold and Very windy Snowed hard in P.M. No Parade. Did not meet in Lyceum as Hosp was occupied

Wed Feb 17^th 1864 Very Cold. Went after old building to build place to hold Lyceum but old Man would not let us have it So went into the Woods and got a load already cut. Did not draw but one load as it was So Cold. Fixed Door of Tent So it would Swing with the Wind

Thurs Feb 18^th 1864 Began making out Veteran Papers for Jim Harroun Very Cold. Recd letter from Aunt MaryAnn. No Parade

Fri Feb 19^th 1864 Finished Harroun’s Rolls Went over to See Capt Montieth about my term of Enlistment Wrote letter to Aunt MaryAnn Quite Cold.

Sat Feb 20^th 1864 Played Ball. Very fine day Whips of Women in Camp Selling Milk & Cr. Nothing of import.

Sun Feb 21^st 1864 Divine Service at 10½ A.M. Fell in at 3 P.M. to hear the reading of the Articles of War. Recd a letter from M E Oathout.

Mon Feb 22^nd 1864 No National Salute fired only One Gun at Sunrise and one at Sunset. Had on "Boxing Gloves" Washed Clothes and Mudd tent. Parade at Which Maltz officiated as adj He arrived this 2 P.M. Train. Lyceum Met in Eve at 6½ oclock. Question "Resolved that the U.S. Should resist by armed force the establishment of a monarchy in Mexico" Decided in the Affirmative Recd a letter from Charlt and Picture of Grandmother.

Tues Feb 23^rd 1864 Jim Terwilliger and Dave Fox arrived. Fox tented with Am & I. Parade

Wed Feb 24^th 1864 Foot & Horse Racing all day. Nothing of Import

Thurs Feb 25^th 1864 Veterans Went Home today. The 1^st also went. Made out ordinance Returns. Changed Guns. attended Lyceum in Eve. "Question Resolved that War is a Promoter of Civilization." I was on the affirm and was decided in our Favor.

Fri Feb 26^th 1864 Very fine day. Capt McLean arrived. Smoky Tent on acct of Wind blowing very Hard Wrote to Charlotte

Sat Feb 27^th 1864 Washed clothes this A.M. Made out Part of Pay Roll. Orders Came at Taps to be ready to march in the morn.

Sun Feb 28^th 1864 Fine day. Did not attend divine Service on acct of making out Rolls. Parade at 4½ acted as Color Sergt Mrs Capt Marshall and daughter arrived. Nothing of Import

Mon Feb 29^th 1864 Finished Rolls early and had them to the Adj Tent the first one. Jim Hullinger and I went down to the 62^nd after medicine. Jim Sold his horse for $30.00. Were mustered for Pay at 2 P.M.

Tues March 1^st 1864 Wrote letter to Mary Eliz. Rained all day. Nothing of Import. Borrowed 5 dol’s of Father No Parade

Wed March 2^nd 1864 Quite muddy. David and I went out on Target Practice I made best Shot on tree Nothing doing. Wrote to Mary Ann.

Thurs Mar 3^rd 1864 Weather fine. Nothing of Import. Wrote a Piece as Special Correspondent to the Lyceum Paper.

Fri March 4^th 1864 Fine day. Recruits building tents. Lyceum in Eve. Question Resolved That the U.S. Should Treat the States in Rebellion as alien Enemies decided in favor of the neg. Was Elected Sec, Lieut Bancroft Pres, C.S. Duncan, V President of Lyceum for the ensueing Month. Mrs Capt Marshall Present

Sat Mar 5^th 1864 Fine day. Drilled Recruits 1 hour Parade. act Color Bearer

Sun Mar 6^th 1864 Went to Church in hosptl Tent. Inspection Arms, Knap. & Haver Parade.

Mon Mar 7^th 1864 Fine Day. Sergt of the 32 Mass died from injuries recd from jumping on Swing.

Tues Mar 8^th 1864 Rained all day. Made a good Table of Box got at Sutlers. Lyceum at Night. Question Resolved that Women Should have the right of Election Franchise in the U.S. the Same as Men Decided in favor of Neg. Drew Clothing 1 Socks & Shirt. More recruits came.

Wed Mar 9^th 1864 David on Guard. Am & I washed Clothes Parade.

Thurs Mar 10^th 1864 Rained almost all day. Amon unwell No Parade

Fri Mar 11^th 1864 Rained with Thunder all day. Lyceum met at 7 P.M. Question Resolved That A Man is Justified in obeying a law that he believes to be morally wrong Decided in favor of Aff. Raised Fits with the Recruits Smoked, burned, etc. This was the initiation No Parade Genl Grant & Staff with Genl Meade went back to Washington this morn

Sat Mar 12^th 1864 Cooked Beans. Dugan ate with us. Fine day Parade after which Cleaned off and exercised Horse. Father Sick and Sent $150. home. I Sent 16.00 allotment by C. Skirvin About 10 Jagger & Vesey had a row which involved the Compy and ended in Waller pounding and Shutting the Eyes of Fox.

Sun Mar 13^th 1864 Inspection of Quarters Went to Hullingers and Shaved. Burnett and I went down to 9^th Mass for a ride. Dr Watts pulled tooth for me about took off my head. No divine Service on acct of Father being Sick. I had tooth ache all day.

Mon Mar 14^th 1864 Felt unwell with tooth ache & a little Fever. Recd letters from Dick and Enos. Began raining about 9 P.M.

Tues Mar 15^th 1864 Father went to Brandy Lyceum in eve. Question That J Brown was the greatest moral hero of his age decided in Neg.

Wed Mar 16^th 1864 Nothing of Import. Genl Bartlette had dance at his Hd Qrs.

Thur Mar 17^th 1864 Went down to the 9^th to witness festivities of St Patricks day The program was Horse racing and jumping, Bag race, & mock Parade Several young ladies were in attendance from Bartletts Hd Qrs. Did not begin with program of last year. Dance again in Hd Qrs. Div.

Fri Mar 18^th 1864 Made out "Charge and Specifications" against Vesey for Jagger. Am got liver Lyceum in Eve. Question Res. that a pop. city or Setld Country is better opening for a young Man of Energy than a new Country or Growing towns of our Western frontier. decided in affir The meeting was here disturbed and adjourned to fall in and Stack Arms. Expected a raid. Signed pay roll and Was paid two Mo’s pay. Regt fell out and laid down on "arms" all night at Depot. I did not go. Went to Bed.

Sat Mar 19^th 1864 Fine day. Nothing of Import.

Sun Mar 20^th 1864 Quite Windy. Had bad Cold Service in Hosptl tent at 11 A.M. No Parade

Mon Mar 21^st 1864 Cold. David on Piquet Parade. Mrs. Marshall went home. Bad Cold.

Tues Mar 22^nd 1864 Very Cold. Began Snowing about 5 P.M. and at Taps it was 6 inches deep. Recd letter from Dick, Aunt M.A. & Mary Elib. Dick and Ma Started for the Army last Monday. Recd Picture from Uncle Wm No Lyceum on acct of Storm.

Wed Mar 23^rd 1864 Quite Cold but fair Nothing of Import

Thurs Mar 24^th 1864 Fine day. David bot ½ bush of Potatoes. Had fine time Snow Balling

Fri Mar 25^th 1864 David and Amon went down to Creek & washed Clothes. Began Snowing about 12 M. and turned to rain about 5 P.M. Rained all night. No Lyceum

Sat Mar 26^th 1864 David on Guard. Very windy Fire place Smoked all day

Sun Mar 27^th 1864 Divine Service at 11 A.M. Did not go. The 5^th N.Y. heavy artillery went to the front from Washington this P.M. 2400 Strong. Inspection arms at 3 P.M. had hair cut at R.R. Barbers. Parade at 5 P.M. Prayer meeting in Hosp tent at 7 P.M. did not go

Mon Mar 28^th 1864 Weather fine. Parade. Nothing of Import

Tues Mar 29^th 1864 Rained almost all day.

Wed Mar 30^th 1864 Rained all last night Snowed part of today Built Chimney up above all others in compy. Lyceum in Eve very Spirited arguments. Question "Resolved that Man is a free moral agent."

Thurs Mar 31^st 1864 Fine day Some of G’s & H’s veterans came back

Fri April 1^st 1864 Rained all day Amon on Guard. J. Fleming & G.T. Ward came back from Hosptl More Vets came back. Quackenbush among the rest

Sat April 2^nd 1864 Rained all day. Lt Emerson & Several other officers arrived.

Sun April 3^rd 1864 Jeffy Bolles came back. Fine day. No Service. Parade

Mon April 4^th 1864 Amon & I went down to creek & Washed Clothes. Began Raining just as we got through. Rained all day & night Sent Charlotte letter. Amon was the old Woman while I occupied the obscure position & Keeping fire & bringing Water in an old oyster can

Tues April 5^th 1864 Rained all day. Out of Wood got Some of Father.

Wed April 6^th 1864 Fine day. Am cut load of Wood for Tent Lyceum at night Re-elected as Sec, Luce Pres. & Comstock V. Pres Father went to Warrenton Junction.

Sent this Home by Father Thurs Ap 7/64