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 [...]