McDonough, November 16, 1864, 11 p.m. Made 14 miles to-day through a really fine country. Only saw one house though, that looked like living. Forage is no name for the good things our foragers find here. I notify you that I had eggs for supper. There was some lively cannonading toward Lovejoy this morning, but [...]
Wednesday, 16th–Reveille sounded early this morning, and after marching twenty-five miles we went into bivouac tired and worn. Our division marched all day over a by-road on the inside of the right wing, and although the country was heavily timbered, yet we had a good road. We passed by some fine plantations, well improved with [...]
Louisiana Democrat [Alexandria , LA], November 16, 1864 100 Negroes Wanted For Next year or during the war. I would take the round lot of men, women and children, on fair terms—must have a good man force and a good driver. For treatment I refer to my neighbors and those who have had negroes in [...]
November 16th.–Bright and frosty. This is the day designated by the President for worship, etc., and the offices and places of business are all closed. It is like Sunday, with an occasional report of cannon down the river. I doubt whether the clerks in the trenches will pray for the President. Compelled to volunteer under [...]
Louisiana Democrat [Alexandria , LA], November 16, 1864 A market wagon which came in yesterday with a load of “garden sass,” after selling out, started back home, but got “stalled” in going up a hill near the Dirt Bridge, from the weight of Confederate shucks for which the “truck” sold.—Lynchburg Republican. We have not heard [...]
16th. Wednesday. On picket. Had charge of 2nd Batt. on outpost. Deserters came in. Quiet time. Guard mounting. Harper and Atlantic.
Sunday, Nov. 13—Army returns to Edinburg. I rest and dine at Mrs. Hoover’s. I surely needed rest after the fatigue and excitement of the last day and night. Nov. 14—Return to old camp three miles north of New Market. Nov. 15—In camp. Nov. 16—Worship with my men Ride by P’s. Division. Dine with Chaplain Carson [...]
November 16, 1864. As I could not obtain in Covington what I went for in the way of dye stuffs, etc., I concluded this morning, in accordance with Mrs. Ward’s wish, to go to the Circle. We took Old Dutch and had a pleasant ride as it was a delightful day, but how dreary looks [...]