September 30th. At Harper’s Ferry with the prisoners, having been on duty all night. Had a great time talking to the rebs over past experiences. Met one, formerly from our old home town, Norwich, Conn. Turned the prisoners over to the commander of the post, when we returned to Martinsburg. As soon as we arrived [...]
Friday, 30th.—Crossed Chattahoochie River at Pumpkin Town Ferry at 9 A. M. Camped for the night seven and one half miles from Villarica. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Friday, 30th–The weather is quite pleasant. Nothing of any importance. I have made loans to the boys of my company as follows: Samuel Bain, $5.00; John Ford, $5.00; Samuel Metcalf, $5.00; Burtis Rumsey, $3.00; William Green, $3.00, and Monroe Blazer, $1.00. I also loaned $5.00 to John Hemphill of Company I of the Sixteenth Iowa. [...]
September 30.–To-day the “Benjamin” of the family reached home under the care of Dr J. Byron Hayes, who was sent to Washington after him. I went over to Mr Noah T. Clarke’s to see him and found him just a shadow of his former self. However, “hope springs eternal in the human breast” and he [...]
30th. Friday. Rainy day. Borrowed “Charles O’Malley.”
SEPTEMBER 30TH.–Cloudy, and occasional showers. None of the papers except the Whig were published this morning, the printers, etc. being called out to defend the city. Every device of the military authorities has been employed to put the people here in the ranks. Guards everywhere, on horseback and on foot, in the city and at [...]
Sept. 22—Willie’s birthday. 7 years. Breakfast with Rev. Armstrong at Woodstock. He after many years gave a bright son to N. C. as a Professor in Trinity College. Return to Regiment. Fight and retreat to Mt. Jackson. Sept. 23—Fast and pray. Write to Mary. Occupy Rode’s Hill. Sept. 24—Retreat slowly under constant cannonading. Sept. 26—Pass [...]
September 29th. Early this morning our regiment ordered out in light marching order. After line was formed we marched out on the Winchester Pike. About a mile out we came to a halt at the roadside, waiting for some cause, under arms. After waiting a long time, late in the afternoon, a marching column could [...]
Thursday, 29th.—Orders to move at 3:30 P. M. Brigade formed, ready to move with four days’ rations in havresacks. Don’t know where we are going. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
Thursday, 29th–We were relieved from picket this morning at 8 o’clock. The men of the Eleventh Iowa have had no pay since leaving Davenport early in the spring, and some of the boys are pretty short of money; but they will get some soon, as the paymaster is expected to arrive any day. The rebels [...]
29th. Thursday. Marched on back road to Bridgewater.
UNITED STATES PRISONERS CAMP, POINT LOOKOUT, MD., Sept. 29, 1864. My Dear Mother: At the battle of Winchester, fought the 19th of this month, myself, together with seven others of our company, were captured, namely Henry Warren, Emerson Winstead, Pat Wooten, Bunyan Barnes, Edwin Barnes, Byrant Stokes and Joel Taylor. All of us are in [...]
SEPTEMBER 29TH.–Bright and beautiful. As I walked down to the department, heavy and brisk cannonading below assailed the ear. It was different from the ordinary daily shelling, and to my familiar senses, it could only be a BATTLE. The sounds continued, and even at my desk in the department the vibrations were very perceptible. About [...]
28th.—Mr. P. came home, and at once decided that we were entitled to the rooms. By this arrangement we are greatly relieved. The family who occupied them have moved off, and Mr. –– having convinced the third party of his mistake, has taken off his hands the coal and flour which he had stored away, [...]
September 28th. A provost guard of our regiment is on duty in town to preserve the peace and protect the business interest, which is improving. Service is now held in all the churches. All is quiet. Many seem to think that the war is about over. The rebel sympathizers do not, say they will never [...]
Wednesday, 28th–Cloudy with some rain today. I went on picket this morning for the first time since coming back from the hospital. I was on a lookout post on the right of the picket lines of the brigade with four other men out of our brigade. All is quiet in front of the lines. I [...]
28th. Wednesday. Tore up R. R. and iron bridge. Near dark rebs came up the valley and attacked. Reb infantry got on our flank. Had to run a gauntlet. 2nd Ohio and 3rd N. J. rear guard. Through Staunton.
SEPTEMBER 28TH. –Bright; subsequently cloudy and warm rain. Staunton was entered by the enemy’s cavalry on Monday afternoon. We have no news whatever to-day from any quarter. But the deep booming of cannon is still heard down the river, foreboding an awful conflict soon. I saw three 10-inch Columbiads at the Petersburg depot to-day; they [...]
September, Wednesday 28, 1864 Well mercy on me if Pontotoc can’t take the lead for dulness , and no way to get on!—I succeeded in getting $50 in G. B. from a Servant!—Bro. Will came home about 1 o’c!—went over to town and thinks perhaps I can get Mr. Carr to take me over. Cousin [...]
August, Sunday 28, 1864 Lou and I as usual too late for breakfast, We all spent most of the morning in the Octagon—Mr. Clapp and Col. Chambers making themselves very entertaining—I do like Mr. Clapp so much— Lou and I came up stairs, Lou occupied her time in writing to her Bro. Vallie – I [...]
September 27th. All quiet in our camp. Martinsburg is beginning to resume business again. Stores are opening up. As far as can be known, no enemy in this vicinity at the present time. Trains are running to this town.
Tuesday, 27th–General Sherman issued an order removing all citizens from Atlanta, on account of the scarcity of food. There is only one line of railroad open from the North to Atlanta, and the rebels are destroying almost every day some portions of the track, thus delaying trains. All who take the oath of allegiance are [...]
27th. Tuesday. Burned R. R. and stores. Captured Com’y and Q. M. stores. Quite a time. Visited rebel hospital, Deaf and Dumb Asylum, and Insane Asylum. Marched to Waynesboro in eve.
SEPTEMBER 27TH.–Bright and pleasant. We have rumors of heavy fighting yesterday near Staunton, but no authentic accounts. A dispatch from Gen. R. Taylor says Gen. Forrest had gained a victory at Athens, Ala., capturing some 1500 prisoners, 500 horses, etc. etc. We still hear the thunder of artillery down the river–the two armies shelling each [...]
September, Tuesday 27, 1864 Oh! how lonely this day has been to me. Mrs. Johnson and Reynolds returned to Waverly on the 7 o’c train. My Hack came soon after, when I left—and I do not think anyone could have spent so lonely a ride as I did, no person except the driver. Mrs. Henderson [...]