Friday, 11th–The Iowa Brigade turned over their tents and camp equippage to the general quartermaster, preparatory to going up the river. General Grant is now at the head of all the armies of the United States, just where we have wanted him ever since the surrender of Vicksburg.[1] [1] After Vicksburg, General Grant was sent [...]
March, Friday 11, 1864 Mrs. Clayton, Hal and Dink all went home this morning—Mr. Wallace & friend left. Decatur Doyle and Joe Clayton both left for Dixie—they both got all they came for. It has seemed quite lonely all day. I have been compelled to lie down most of the day with my spine, it [...]
MARCH 11th.—Rained all night–a calm, warm rain. Calm and warm to-day, with light fog, but no rain. It is now supposed the clerks (who saved the city) will be kept here to defend it.
March 11th. Up to this date the weather has been very bad. We are also short of rations. On picket every other night. Late today our tents arrived, and a good supply of rations. We shall have to put in another night in the cold old barn. Somewhat discouraged over our present condition. It is [...]