Leonidas R. Hollenback Diary, 1862
Wednesday, January 1, 1862.
This is newyears day and I shall try to do and spend this year better than I have spent the last year and the whole Company solemnly vowed to do better in the future it is very nice day for the first day in the year
Thursday 2
In camp all day drilling very pretty day frozen weather and good weather to drill both on foot and on horseback we are progressing rapidly in our duelling. Health in company not good
Friday 3
In camp all day drilling the company is improving and learning very fast we have been doing fine and in good spirits no dissatisfaction. Buisness is fast in in town and heep going on fine weather
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Saturday, January 4, 1862.
In camp all day very cold to drill on horseback very iscy and slick we expect we are still improveing Will has got one foot froze of health in Company not good
Sunday 5
In camp all day we did not drill any day only on [?] evening perade some continued out to day growing bad evening raining another man come in our Co this is fine winter
Monday 6
In camp all day we did not drill any to day cold and snowy very disagreeable company nearly all sick Stephen Thacker took sick
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Tuesday, January 7, 1862.
in camp all day we drilled to day but it was very cold we are not very well but we are well satisfied to suffer for our country still cold and snowy
Wednesday 8
In camp all day drilling nothing new in camp cold and frozen horses doing well the Company is doing very well but several sick
Thursday 9
In camp all day Artilery Comdr to go to Romney supposed that we will go before long Captain sick not able for duty Lieut Feasel gone to wheeling company not very well nothing new in camp
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Friday, January 10, 1862.
in camp all day just as we were going to go in our new houses we are ordered to go to Cumberland Maryland going to start to morrow our company not very well but all that is well is willing to go fine weather
Saturday 11
left camp union, parkersburg for Cumberland, Maryland had no bad luck very good time on the road went on the Baltimore & Ohio RR from Parkersburg 20 miles back is fine land and fertile but so far as we run in daylight was rough crossed [?] River in the night
Sunday 12
this morning finds us at Portland Station a nice upland country but not much adapted to grass we traveled over the mountains very soon along the road is soldiers stationed to guard the road and army now and and there a white flag to show that no trouble on the way at Cumberland
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Monday, January 13, 1862.
Left Cumberland and come up the north branch of the Potomac to New Creek Station come on the cars cold and snowy expecting a fight here but no confusion our force is about 1500 includeing Cavalry the first time with our Reg.
Tuesday 14
Still at New Creek Station some news from the rebels but not reliable it is very cold nearly all of our company on duty we dont know when we will leave here some sick yet
Wednesday 15
On dress perade this morning at ten o'clock for the first time with our Regt. only 6 companies. it has moderated some our scouts captured a rebel Major. very good spirits among the soldiers we are doing well now. at New Creek Station health in com.
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Thursday, January 16, 1862.
In camp all day drilled with the Regt. not very well drilled nothing new in camp to day a very pretty day our horses is not very well provided for we are obliged to press from citzens our rations holds out every thing points to prosperity health good
Friday 17
in camp all day but we have a great deal of work to do last night we had a rally which gave us work almost all night received short enfields in the place of carbines no uneaseyness in camp weather is a little moderated to day
Saturday 18
we are still expecting to have a battle there is about half of the Com. on duty all the time very bad weather very cold rain horses in the weather and doing bad we are rallyed evry night and have to sleep on our arms if this is any soldiering I dont know health in Co not good
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Sunday, January 19, 1862.
no fight yet but we are expecting an attack every day scouts are all the time out last night 2 horses road to death. 3 trains of cars loaded with soldiers gone toward cumberland, very wet and the waters very hight our force here at new creek 3000 col Anisansel com of the Post.
Monday 20
moved our quarters out on the hill still mudy and raining nothing new in camp our company is not satisfied the Captain is not here and some sick more soldiers passed going toward Cumberland
Tuesday 21
put on duty this morning picket mudy and raining very unpeasant in tents. Commander of the post changed from Col. Anisansel to Col. Dinsmarg not relieved from duty have to stand 24 hrs longer
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Wednesday, January 22, 1862.
on picket yet have to stand 24 hours longer. we are stationed at Hadeys Mill on New Creek 3 miles above the station every thing is quite considering [?] at this time still raining and disagreeable camp [?]
Thursday 23
on picket yet to be relieved at 10 oclock nothing new nor any news from the rebels Citizens not uneasy we got in camp at dusk after being exposed 3 day & 2 nights weather is cleared up and pleasent
Friday 24
in camp all day. first duty Sergeant come from Parkersburg after absence of several weeks no excitement in camp today whatever. has us standing out in the weather health in company moderately good not very cold but wet and mudy
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Saturday, January 25, 1862.
in camp all day scouts report that the rebels is retreating farther back, expecting to march every day, but tis very bad for to move camp our force 5 Co of of cavalry and 3000 in this is at New Creek Stn 3 m. below on B.O.R.R.
Sunday 26
Went on a scout around camp had a very pleasent ride pickets [?] some [?] whose spys had been in sight of camp clear and cold got dinner at a citizens house had rye bread. nothing in camp
Monday 27
in camp all day not much duty on the soldiers some scouting and standing picket health in camp good pleasent day nothing done in our Reg. cheering news in general things changeing for better on our side
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Tuesday, January 28, 1862.
In camp all day not much going on today raining and disagreeable health in Co. good. war is progressing in behalf of the Union & soldiers encouraged to fight horses doing very bad
Wednesday 29
detailed as orderly at Gen Dunings Head Quarters to convey dispaches. nothing going on in camp worth nameing, buisness seems dull at New Creek Station. not cold but wet. Scouting of nights is kept up
Thursday 30
In all day. Captain Winters come to the Com and some more of the Company we are on the hill in Maryland Camp Anisansel near New Creek disagreeable
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Friday, January 31, 1862.
In camp all day, a nice day for the season detailed for a scout to report at 3 o'clock in the morning health in company not good pretty hard times great deal of work to do
Saturday, February 1
On a scout, went toward Romney saw about 300 rebels Infantry about 6 mile from Romney were only 100 in number Cavalry we dare not attack a superior force. returned to camp about sunset with only tired horses & men distance 25 miles there and back 50 miles
Sunday 2
In camp all day I am sick to with the ague & pain in the head nice day sun shone all day but I did not enjoy it times is not good, horses doing very bad no stabels and not much to feed on nothing new today
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Monday, February 3, 1862.
In camp all day I am better of my illness, nothing new men horses still exposed to the inclemency of the weather. men not very well satisfied to stay at this place
Tuesday 4
nothing worth nameing happen to day very pretty day we are expecting orders to march on to battle at Romney Capitol of Hampshire Va. where the rebels are station
Wednesday 5
Three Companies and Col. Anisansel left this morning destination not known at this time. only three Co. left at this place seem to be a forward movement, not well, nice day
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Thursday, February 6, 1862.
received orders to march this morning at one o'clock on toward Romney. March with Infantry all day Rebels left Romney and burnt the bridge across the South Potomac hard days march Snow on the ground
Friday 7
Camped 1 mile this side Romney just this the river trying to cross the river makeing a raft. failed. Stayed at Ponc[?] an old farmer pretty good lodgeing No. men 2000 including I. & Cavalry
Saturday 8
Returned to New Creek got to camp at sunset. 3 of Com come from home B. McConnal J.McCorcal. Wm Bragg. expecting to march again for Winchester on another scout last 3 days good luck in marching but disappointed in getting as far
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Sunday, February 9, 1862.
In camp all day we are expecting orders to march very fine day clear and not cold for the time of year, horses not much fagged have stood times well nothing new in camp health in company good
Monday 10
Received orders to march to start at 2 o'clock PM marched to Burlington 12 miles from New Creek camped all night at this place with Infantry and Artilery
Tuesday 11
Proceed to march with 2,000 strong on to Morefield including Cavalry Artilery & Infantry got within 2 miles of Morefield and waiting for day light was fired into by Gorilias just before day
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Wednesday, February 12, 1862.
Fight commensed at 8 o'clock lasted 2 hrs. Rebels retreat back had to cross the Potomac in front of the battle killd 7. 10 wounded 24 prisners our injury 3 men wound none killed searched the town counter marched 3 miles and camped
Thursday 13
proceed march takeing with us 200 Jeff Davis Beef cattle and some horses got to Burlington 15 miles of march fine weather and good marching for the time year health pretty
Friday 14
Got to New Creek at night very tired but in fine spirits Morefield is the Capitol of Hardy County Va. this is in command of Gen. Duning distance from New Creek Station 40 miles quite a nice trip good luck all the time on march
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Saturday, February 15, 1862.
In camp all day resting from the 4 day marching health in company good fine weather. have to move to New Creek tomorrow
Sunday 16
changed quarters to day camped at New Creek nothing new in camp Some work feeding the captured cattle 225 in number our prospects is bright as to prospering the war
Monday 17
In camp all day nice camping place horses not very able for marching. Orders to march tomorrow at 8 oclock Some of the men not able to go
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Tuesday, February 18, 1862.
Marched 3 miles on the rong road and to countermarch which made us late only marched 10 m. and camped on the road to Pappaw going Cumberland road very nice day sun shone all day
Wednesday 19
on the road at 8 o'clock commences to rain & snow got to Cumberland 12 o'clock took dinner and marched to Flint Stone 10 m. from C. on the Pike a small town on town Creek. very disagreeable day
Thursday 20
marched again on the road at 10 o'clock cold and windy got to Pappaw at 3 oclock and could not cross the Potomac and had to scatter the Co. to get lodgeing I with 6 others on the Canal B. & O. at the east end of the tunel tunel no feed for horses
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Friday, February 21, 1862.
On the Maryland side of the Potomac river is still very high and cant get over to day went 6 miles down the Canal as camped or stayed at a citizens named Ambrose Binrus horses tired
Saturday 22
Crossed the river & got to camp at 3 o'clock cheered by the moveing of camps. But found our Col. under arrest for cowardice. some of the company sick. very mudy General review of troops
Sunday 23
In camp all day nothing new today. Burel Newman bought a horse of the Capt dull time today our force here is nearly 30,000 not fortified but waiting for further orders horses improving slowly. fine day
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Monday, February 24, 1862.
In camp all day very windy the windyest day that I ever saw nothing new today. only some victories in the south which gives us a pretty show for peace health in Co. pretty good
Tuesday 25
In camp all day Corperal Brooks come to the company after protracted illness. nothing new. horses improveing and getting for duty. We still expect peace in a short time. heath in Co good
Wednesday 26
In camp all day. very nice day warm for the time a year. the papers gives good news in our behalf we are gaining on all sides not moveing out at Paw Paw health in co. good
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Thursday, February 27, 1862.
On picket duty till relieved tomorrow at 10 o'clock nothing new to day dry and cold health in company moderately good horses doing pretty bad. still at Paw Paw Station.
Friday 28
In camp all day nothing new yet cold and windy grand review at 2 oclock troops inspecting, received orders to march with 3 day rations cooked 7 oclock to start tomorrow morning
Saturday, March 1
Ready to march all day another order 5 days rations instead of three, to start at 3 o'clock whole Brigade to go I. A. & Cavalry, marched 10 miles and camped nice marching
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Sunday, March 2, 1862.
Countermarched to day back to Paw Paw a new order nothing done this march Gen. Lander died this evening got to camp 12 at night. very cold and snowy not very nice time health in company not good
Monday 3
On duty Gen. Lander sent off grand perade a general turn out of the whole Brigade. Sent his body Washington City to his wife lost a midling good man horses not very able for duty
Tuesday 4
Orders to draw 3 day rations & be ready to march very dull in camp to day men not very well tired and worn out. Paymaster come will be payed off this evening cold & frozen
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Wednesday, March 5, 1862.
Orders to march countermanded till some the Infantry gets ahead nothing new to day. health in company good Paid off for 2 months last night
Thursday 6
In camp all day Brigade leaveing Paw Paw for Martinsville going by rail rode. fine weather but cold horses not very good at this time sent money away by [?]
Friday 7
In camp all day nothing new to day expecting to march all the time fine day
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Saturday, March 8, 1862.
In camp all day dull in camp to day fine weather H. Bush & Wm Bragg still expecting orders to march horses improveing some
Sunday 9
In camp all day 10 men got drunk and disturbed the camp. had to roll barrells as punishment troops leaveing Paw Paw nice day
Monday 10
In camp all day nearly all the Company on duty. warm and damp Is raining some health in Company not very good horses not very well fed
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Tuesday March 11, 1862.
In camp all day Sold Nell for $75 J.M. Stephenson sick. got a letter from home no feed for horses till night very fine day. rebels scouting in & give themselves up
Wednesday 12
Went on a scout to Bloomey Gap within 18 m. of Winchester & 18 M. from Paw Paw Station where we are camped no rebels there only a few citizens salt is $60 per sack 1 sack 2½ bu.
Thursday 13
In camp all day reports that Winchester is evacuating & also that Manasseh is already evacuated needs more confirmation
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Friday, March 14, 1862.
In camp till 4 oclock P.M. detail for 25 men to go on a scout under Leiut hawley. men rather refused to with him but went after riding 14 m. wanted me to give up my horse to a citizen for a guide and I refused to do it put under gard & [?] by the balance
Saturday 15
Orders to march prosecuted for disobeying orders. got on the cars for Martinsburg on the road all night some of the company sick warm and damp
Sunday 16
Got to Martinsburg this morning distance from Paw Paw 60 miles 100 miles to Cumberland Md. Martinsburg is almost deserted Got some Unionist in town 49 Locomotive burnt & R.R. burnt by the rebels
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Monday, March 17, 1862.
At Martinsburg waiting for our waggons and further orders. this town is almost deserted but many friendly faces among the Ladies and some men no tents raised
Tuesday 18
Waggons come last night on the cars going to Winchester started at about 1 o'clock got there at about 11 o'clock distance 22 miles very good roads & dry fine weather & men in good health
Wednesday 19
camped ½ mile from the City warm weather but cloudy took a view of the rebels fortification was considered a strong hold natural fortification. fighting at Strawsburg can hear the cannons fireing
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Thursday, March 20, 1862.
in camp nearly all day took a stroll over the City not much doing in Winchester nearly all cessesionist and to soon after rebel Jacksons retreat not much done yesterday 1 battery retreated from Strawsburg for want of supplies
Friday 21
In camp all day, rather disagreeable day. no news from Strawsburg. News this morning of Gen. Burnsides Victory in N.C. at Newbern it was cheering in camp
Saturday 22
Gen. Banks Brigade left Winchester to parts not known Gen. Shields Brigade attacked by the Rebel Jackson at this place late in evening. enemy fell back their lost 8 killed, ours 1 kil & Gen. Shields wounded in arm
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Sunday, March 23, 1862.
Rebels renewed the attack this morning about 12 oclock severe battle took place lasted till night. We gained the day our loss today
enemys loss 900 killed & wounded they retreated at dusk we captured 4 cannon
Monday 24
Started in persuit of the enemy on the Strawsburg road passed on their rear with cannon all day Night came on us at Cedar Creek last fireing Killed 1 wound 7 our loss none distance 12 miles our force consist of I. A. & Cavalry
Tuesday 25
Still after the enemy fireing on their rear. followed them 10 miles 3 miles passed Strawsburg then camped Some skirmishing to day with the pickets fine weather for marching
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Wednesday, March 26, 1862.
Still at Strawsburg rebels about 6 mile at Woodstock waiting for an attack our company on picket with another company we had a skirmish this morning rebels captured one of the pickets
Thursday 27
Our baggage come to Strawsburg so we are here camped some stiring. Our company & two Regt's. Infantry on a reconnoitering scout Seen nothing not much going on. 1 picket shot Orders to march on Hancock
Friday 28
[?] to go in the morning. very much worn down both horses and men Confed Artillery at Strawsburg. some cannonadeing in direction of Woodstock west of Strawsburg. nothing done
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Saturday, March 29, 1862.
On the march to Winchester early in the morning. all quite to day not much stir or excitement. Got to Winchester in the evening Orders to stop at Winchester instead of going to Hancock.
Sunday 30
In camp nearly all day some on picket & some on other duty rainy day and wet hauling done on the Strawsburg road for the army expecting a fight at Strawsburg
Monday 31
in camp all day. good deal tradeing in Winchester today very fine day warm and getting dry Taking of some of the bodies killed in the Winchester fight sending them home. health in company good
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Tuesday, April 1, 1862.
nice day with smart trading in Winchester with Citizens and our different sutlers fireing cannon heard in direction of Strawsburg but no news from there 1 Regt Vermont Cavalry passed going to Strawsburg
Wednesday 2
Nothing new all good in good health and fine spirits spring is covering us with victory on nearly every side buisnesses seem revived
Thursday 3
Still quite and warm nothing much going on in Winchester as near our quarters some hauling done throug here to our army
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Friday, April 4, 1862.
nothing of any importance every thing quite in Winchester. went 6 miles out in the country for oats did not get many Citizens dred the Yankee soldier. health in co good acted orderly to day
Saturday 5
moved camps went in tents in a nice grass lot in the town but not stabling for our horses. horses improveing slow fine spring weather
Sunday 6
went as escort for waggons to Kemstown and on another escort at night to gard waggons to Strawsburg distance 18 m. expecting a fight at Eddinburg. nothing of any importance at Winchester
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Monday, April 7, 1862.
returned from Strawsburg tired out and horse weak snowy and cold not much doing here health in company pretty good.
Tuesday 8
in camp all day very snowy and cold all day horses not very able for duty men dissatisfied & grumbling at the capt went to Charlestown to escort some waggons
Wednesday 9
in charlestown, where the Great John Brown was executed for raising an Insurrection against the U.S. Government. We escorted the paymaster and money to Winchester. very cold & snowy snowed all day. got to camp at night about 11 oclock
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Thursday, April 10, 1862.
In camp all day. Payed Paid for Jan. & Feb. to day. very nice day warm and snow melting very fast and mudy. health in company good. horses very low and weak
Friday 11
On picket this morning nothing new here at Winchester. Citizens are getting friendly and some trading going on horses doing well health in company good
Saturday 12
Lieu. Feasel come last night after absence of about 4 months. received news of the capture of Island No 10 away on the Potomac laying still I believe
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Sunday, April 13, 1862.
Went to escort a waggon to Martinsburg distance 22 miles made it in 5 hours road pretty bad. Fighting at woodstock or Eddenburg cannonading heavy Lieu. Feasel reports they are fighting something going to be done soon
Monday 14
Returned from Martinsburg got in camp at about 3 o'clock. men most all boosy and road the horses almost killed from fatigue men all well and able for duty
Tuesday 15
In camp all day nothing of any importance Men all well and in good spirits horses well fed but rode hard and some of them very weak no stabling
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Wednesday, April 16, 1862.
In camp all day till 4 o'clock P.M. went on a scout out the cedar creek road nothing much out there a cavalryman said he was robbed of his guns out there to day by Citizens
Thursday 17
The most of the company in camp only those on picket duty. 61 of Ashby rebel cavalry captured including 2 Officers. Fighting at Mt. Jackson but no particulars from that quarter
Friday 18
In camp all heretofore named prisoners brought to town (Winchester) very warm and fine growing weather still fighting at Mt Jackson
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Saturday, April 19, 1862.
On duty at head quarters as Orderly nothing new today. men in good spirits and horses doing very well we are at Winchester yet and likely to remain here some time
Sunday 20
dull day, very rainy and wet, was out at church rev. John Reeger preached, he is the same as he was years past or seems as he is Chaplain of the 7th Va.
Monday 21
On picket, still raining and cold, and disagreeable for the time a year. Jim Dunkle returned to the co. after being a prisoner 5 months. he is in good health and ready for service he says they were treated bad and mean
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Tuesday, April 22, 1862.
In camp all day cool & cloudy. the war is going on in favor of the union and the union sentiment is gaining here in Winchester or valley of Va. Joe Blair went to the hospital
Wednesday 23
In camp all day we were visited by Samuels of Cabell Va. an acquaintance of most of the Company and Adjt. Gen. of state of Va. fine weather for spring
Thursday 24
On picket Strawsburg road there is about 300 waggons on this to supply Gen Shields command drawn by mules forcibly 4 to a waggon nothing new to day
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Friday, April 25, 1862.
In camp all day raining and mudy. Harpers Ferry Bridge washed down a few days since. Joe Blair very sick yet got a letter from home all is well in Old Wayne. nothing new in camp.
Saturday 26
in camp all day Wincester is getting filled up with citizens and tradeing with what they have called black Yankees Jones died in the hospital he belongs to our Company
Sunday 27
nothing new to day very nice day I was on picket on Berryvill road Duch Brigade camped there the times are excited at this time on account of affairs at Yorktown & soforth
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Monday, April 28, 1862.
In camp all day. McLl McCellans orders in regard to soldiers and citizens of Winchester. some think they are too strict. fine day and trade is renewing
Tuesday 29
In camp all day raining nothing, some news which cheers the soldiers some news from the extreme south says New orleans taken, men all in good health and high spirits
Wednesday 30
In camp all day warm and damp, men in good health and high spirits willing & anxious to fight. War is going on to our success & the prospect is fine for peace soon
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Thursday, May 1, 1862.
This is generaly a merry day and as usual is still gay & there seems to be a general movement of troops, New Orleans is captured or surrounded to union troops, good health in the army of the Potomac
Friday 2
In camp all day nearly all of our Regt. is here. some of the officers were arrested to day. it seems that the officers of our Regt. is not in good standing. feeling in camp are uneasy some flying reports from Jacksons army some say he is flanking our men
Saturday 3
Five Co.s of our Regt. went back to Strawsburg. we are likely to stay here some time longer which is quite agreeable to us boys. health in Com. is not good, fine weather quite warm
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Sunday, May 4, 1862.
In camp all day. was out to church to M.E.C. a large congregation and an able sermon delivered by Rev. Brooks. York Town is fallen in our possession Joe Blair very sick.
Monday 5
In camp all day. got the news of the fall of York Town and other important news calculated to cheer the soldiers. health in company pretty good, horses improveing some
Tuesday 6
On a scout from Winchester to Pughtown & crossed to the north western Romney road everything is quite out in the country, distance rode 30 miles 2 Brig. 3 Batteries and 3 or 4 companies of Cav went through Winchester on northwestern road
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Wednesday, May 7, 1862.
On picket this morning very windy and cool, dry we are tolerably well. Some uneasyness in camp there is danger of another attack on Winchester. horses are all doing well and improveing some
Thursday 8
relieved at the usual time this morning. Our men are retreating from Jackson. have fell back to New Market. still some uneasyness in camp.
Friday 9
On a scout out the [?] Ridge road after a rebel mail carrier with and under Pro's Marshall Cap Ferribe and three other Lieu. got the rebel, had a nice time, warm day in spring
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Saturday, May 10, 1862.
On duty as Orderly at head quarters Winchester Col. Mc Commanding post, 10th Maine come in today to relief the 84th P.V. nice warm spring like day
Sunday 11
In camp all day. was at church the M.E. very good preaching news by telegraph that the Merrimac is disstroyed no other important. all is lively and in good hart not much sickness at Winchester
Monday 12
marching orders on the road just at dark went to Strawsburg against 3 o'clock A.M. great many waggons on the road going toward Winchester we all was pleased with our stay in Winchester and was liked by the citizens
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Tuesday, May 13, 1862.
at Strawsburg this morning a great star Banks fawling back to this place. we have marching orders to go to Middletown distance from Strawsburg 6 m. toward Winchester. camp here in a nice woodland reported capture of Rebel Ashby expecting another fight soon with Jackson
Wednesday 14
from Middletown to Front Royal disagreeable marching, forded Shenandoah River twice I marched as an escort with Col. Coswell 8 Ill. & Maj. Chamberlain of first US Cavalry. we are still under marching orders. Shields Division
Thursday 15
Stayed at Front Royal all day. the troops are moving on eastward toward Richmond. all of Shields division is on the march confined close in camp all day. men are all well & horses are improving still under marching orders
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Friday, May 16, 1862.
proceeded eastward from front royal, crossed the blue Ridge about 4 o'clock P.M. nearly 10 m. across. very wet and muddy for marching. men in good spirits and anxious to press on horses doing well. on picket our Co. all quite through the same false alarm.
Saturday 17
Still on march pleasent day and made a good days march toward Rappahanock River. camped within 2 miles from the river in Rappahanock Co. good luck on march
Sunday 18
from above named camp southwest through one corner of Warren Co. and Culpeper into Fauquier Co. and camped on a creek getting scarce of supplies for horses and men we now grazeing warm and cloudy all is lively music and bugles sounding
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Monday, May 19, 1862.
Got to Warrenton Junction about 12 o'clock 5,000 troops already here very nice place to camp. Regt. all here health in this part of the army pretty good
Tuesday 20
in camp all day at Warrenton Junction all seems quite here, drilled Batalion drill a large force here fine weather and men in good health and spirits dont know how long we will stay here
Wednesday 21
in camp all day drilled company drill expecting orders to go to Fredericksburg our Col. went to Washington to try for proper arms and equipment horses doing pretty well good pasture and plenty of feed all quite here
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Thursday, May 22, 1862.
in camp all day drill some Col. not yet returned all is quite at this place. the cry through camp is to be armed or disbanded we will know in a few days, a worked day
Friday 23
in camp all day Col. not yet returned. no letters come to the co. for some time on account of our marching men is all complaining of headache and drouseness horses doing well
Saturday 24
marching orders to start at six o'clock toward Front Royal to report to Gen. Geary in the Blue Ridge. Marched 20 miles camped at Thoroughfare Pass on the line of Fauquier and Prince William Counties [faded].
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Sunday, May 25, 1862.
in camp all day very nice day. rebels advanceing on us have already repulsed Geary we are waiting reinforcements all is quite today at this place men seems dull and desirous of better arms and forage
Monday 26
Retreated from Thoroughfare Pass to Manaseh Junction no fight rebels did not attack Some of the R.I. Cavalry panicstricken left their baggage and some arms 1st Va. Cavalry got their arms which they left
Tuesday 27
at Manaseh Junction. all in a stir prepareing to defend an attack We seem to be looseing in evening but maybe all for the best concentrateing the northern militia in the field men all well, the Regt on a scout
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Wednesday, May 28, 1862.
I am at Manaseh yet today guard for the Gens that are passing through to the Blue Ridge very busy carring dispaches. all is stiring and lively our baggage is all here but the Regt. is all on duty
Thursday 29
at Gen. McDowells headquarters very busy and nearly give out troops marching by Manasseh into West Va. to contend with Jackson. times are very exciteing men in good spirits.
Friday 30
Marching orders to join the Regt. with our baggage marched 15 miles and camped at Thoroughfare Gap. raining and disagreeable, good luck and health in camp
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Saturday, May 31, 1862.
from Thoroughfare Gap to within 10 miles of manasseh gap, slow marching bad road and wet expecting a fight very uneasy and no force with the train. heavy cannonading heard 2 spyes arrested
Sunday, June 1
From the cross roads where the spies were arrested to within 2 miles of front Royal very bad roads wet and awful rough roads waggons broken down and horses very weak expecting a large fight in the Rappahannock Valley
Monday 2
from the above named camp or bivouac to front Royal and stayed here all day heavy canonadeing heard in direction of Strawsburg fighting a great effort is making to get Rebel Jacksons whole army he is a cute Gen.
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Tuesday, June 3, 1862.
In camp all day went out in the country 2 miles and pressed a beef for our company a large train of mule teams come to Shields division men in pretty good spirits, horses not fed very well
Wednesday 4
in camp all day rained hard all day and very disagreeable. horses not grain fed uneasyness in camp expecting an attack soon by a small force in order to capture our teams and cut off Shields supplies got letter from home
Thursday 5
Ordered to join Shields Div, at LuRay in Page Co. marched 16 miles and camped wet day Shenandoah River very high not bad luck to day only slow marching guarding waggons of Gen Shields divs and our Regt waggons
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Friday, June 6, 1862.
marched from above named bivouac to within 4 miles of Shields head quarters men in pretty good spirits generaly horses has to live on grass no grain for nearly one week but plenty of grass Regt. & Co is scatered all round in division
Saturday 7
Marched on a force march toward Fort Republic a small town in junction of the Shenandoah River in Rockingham Co. camped within six miles of the town
Sunday 8
attacked the town at about 9 oclock had quite a warm time was repulsed outnumbered made a charge in the town and took some prisoners & horses Retreated in order 3 miles from the town. all quite in the evening only Fremont fighting then sease
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Monday, June 9, 1862.
Rebels attacked us early this morning and whiped us with great slaughter loss of of men and artilery. we lost 2 men of our Company either killed or wounded. met reinforcements in the evening just in time to save our total loss camped after retreating 8 m.
Tuesday 10
left our bivouac early very cold & rainy. private of 66 Ohio acidentaly shot death. marched till about 4 oclock and camped after about 10 miles in cold rain without stopping
Wednesday 11
Come to LuRay with out any bad luck nice day for marching great many of our wounded and sick at Luray none of our company come in yet that was missing
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Thursday, June 12, 1862.
On detail to go to Front Royal to guard some prisoners in some Guirillas fired in to our advance as we come in but did do any harm prisoners quite sassy but marched in good order 5 in number
Friday 13
In Front Royal all day had a days rest nothing to do. had plenty of oats for horses good many soldiers here also forage and provisions roads good. health in company good
Saturday 14
Left Front Royal this morning at 7 o'clock for Luray had very pleasent march distance 25 miles Luray is Co. seat of Page co. got to Luray 5 oclock in evening had the whole day to make the trip
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Sunday, June 15, 1862.
Gen Shields Division ordered to Front Royal took up line march in morning continued untill sunset before all was took from the town (LuRay) marched 10 miles and camped
Monday 16
Started early on march got to Front Royal at about 6 o'clock in the evening I was among Gen. Shields body guard no bad luck on march health in co. good have been without horse feed for 2 weeks only grass
Tuesday 17
From Front Royal to join the Regt. at Hector Town in Fauquier Co. marched 7 miles and camped went by way of Manasseh Gap some grain for horses men mostly in good health
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Wednesday, June 18, 1862.
From the last named bivouac to Rector Town got to camp at about 1 o'clock P.M. nice day and roads pretty good, only very height and rocky. all well
Thursday 19
In camp all day had dress perade in the evening several of the men getting their discharge as being unfit for duty
Friday 20
In camp all day all is quite at Rector Station. got our arms six shooters Savage patent and brich loading carbines men in tolerable health
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Saturday, June 21, 1862.
In camp all day I am detailed to drive the Col. Anisansel waggon takeing my horse & one of his, did nothing very
Sunday 22
In camp all day some stir going to make a move. Col. Anisansel and 150 men went on a scout to be gone 3 or 4 days. men tolarably well
Monday 23
Marching order started at four o'clock marched 6 miles and camped, rainy I am driveing a waggon got left on four behind the train but no bad luck plenty of [?]
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Tuesday, June 24, 1862.
on march early march 15 miles camped at Sniggersvill [Snickersville] Loudon County rained a great deal to day. lost 6 horses by heavy waggoning. nothing new to day men in prety good spirits
Wednesday 25
Stayed at Ciggersvill all day the detatchment of our Regt. I was with in the evening I had to go to Uppervill or near there to meet the Col. and his squadron of men
Thursday 26
marched from camp Uppervill at 3 o'clock P.M. went to Ciggersvill against night and camped, some expecting to be attacked to night Ciggersvill in Louden County
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Friday, June 27, 1862.
All quite last night no disturbance on marched early at 4 o'clock very nice morning crossed the blue-ridge at ciggers gap forded Shenandoah River and come to Winchester by way of Berryville
Saturday 28
Laid in camp here at Winchester all day no excitement whatever boys are all anxious to stay here awhile, though some grumbling about rations
Sunday 29
Marching orders to start at 8 o'clock to Middletown marched quitely till we arrived. distance 14 miles a long train of waggons on the road belonging to Brig. Gen. Geary
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Monday, June 30, 1862.
Laid in camp at Middletown met with 5th Va. Infantry which gave our company the pleasure of meeting with some of their friends for the first time for 4 months Capt Winters has resigned
Thursday, July 1
Marched from Middletown to Little Valley Ford in Shenandoah Co Va. marched only about six miles health is good
Wednesday 2
in camp all day only went on scout in direction of Luray no skirmishing took place of any consequence. raining & cold for time season under Capt Steel
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Thursday, July 3, 1862.
Layed in camp all day. some on picket I went to Middletown with waggon for Leu Colonels trunk. all is quite to day. I bought a young mare of D. Rice
Friday 4
In camp all day Jeremy Stephenson did not get off consequently did get to send my mare home health in company good first news of victory at Richmond
Saturday 5
nothing of importance in camp all day drill Regt. drill in the evening Jeremy did not get off to day, Joe Gear got wounded in hand accidentily of himself
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Sunday, July 6, 1862.
Left Bucks Ford and marched to Front Royal our camp last named was Buck ford instead of Little Valley very warm and fatigueing and slow march of nearly 15 miles went by way of Middletown
Monday 7
from Front Royal across the blue Ridge toward Warrenton Junction marched only across the ridge dist 8 miles no bad luck storm in evening on suspence for news from Richmond
Tuesday 8
From above named bivouac to next camp 12 miles had no difficulty on march I met with some of my cousins in Flint Hill Rappahannock Co. they were violent Secesh although they recognized us Mose & Ricketts
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Wednesday, July 9, 1872.
did not march today waiting further orders I feel like seeing those cousins at Flint Hill once more, nothing occurred to day our army at Richmond repulsed not much loss
Thursday 10
Had a sally last night our pickets fired on last night but no damage done. I am still with a waggon am well enough pleased with my situation
Friday 11
all quite today I took a trip to Flint Hill to see my new cousins they seem glad to see me but are violent Secesionist Ricketts family is in distress about their sow who is mortaly wounded in Rebel service
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Saturday, July 12, 1862.
Marched southward as far as Culpeper C.H. distance from Flint Hill about 30 miles south. Had a skirmish with rebels pickets 3 miles this side of CH Had nice day for marching cars just left 3 hours before our arrival here
Sunday 13
A calm nice day without any disturbance we were in camp at C.C.H. two Co's of our Regt. went on a scout but did not make any discoveries. health in company good
Monday 14
All quite quite to day all though we were rallied once through the night but nothing disturbed camp a false alarm. men in pretty good spirits and good health I am still waggoning
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Tuesday, July 15, 1862.
Some excitement was rallied last night and have had horses saddled nearly all day ready for any emergency looking for an attack by rebels from Gordensvill they have complete communication to Richmond from Gordensvill by R.R.
Wednesday 16
Went on a scout toward Gordensvill from Culpeper C.H. marched very hard a hard thunder gust thunder struck amidst the Regt. killed 5 horses and stuned three men
Thursday 17
returned from scouting had a skirmish killed to of the enemy and captured six and did not receive any damage at all horses very tired & jaded down
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Friday, July 18, 1862.
in camp till about 3 o'clock then took another scout a more fearful expedition than the last very disagreeable raining for three days, men in tolerably good spirits and fine health.
Saturday 19
The scouts are not heard from to day all is quite in camp. health in company pretty good. press corn for horses. still raining some. I have an easy time now
Sunday 20
Scouts returned after a long and wearisome ride through the enemys land went 30 miles further in inside the rebels lines than any other union troops have yet been had no skirmishing
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Monday, July 21, 1862.
In camp all day one man died of Co. M. Capt Hess and was buried. two Regts. of Infantry come here today from near Orange C. House
Tuesday 22
in camp all day some of the Regt. on a scout but did not discover anything Capt. Winters pays us a visit paymaster come and a good mail for our Regt.
Wednesday 23
in camp all day except some on picket. paid for four months to day I sent $100 home by Capt. Winters we have some visits by officers of different Regts. nothing new to day health in company good
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Thursday, July 24, 1862.
In camp all day nothing of any importance going on The condition of our Regt at this date is pretty good considering the service we are doing hard & continued scouting
Friday 25
To day seems a drag to those who do not partake in the heedless games so common went forageing got hay only 3 m from camp. health in Regt good
Saturday 26
In camp all day nothing new men are all dull and pretty well wearied out althoug no sickness horses not well fed but are getting thin in [?]
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Sunday, July 27, 1862.
went forageing got corn but had to haul about 10 m got to camp after night Dr. Capehart & Chaplain returned. had meeting by chaplain of 5th Conn. Regt Infantry
Monday 28
Another forageing train sent out returned in due time loaded with corn. very warm and dry laid in camp all day. I bought a mare of Wm J. Dixson
Tuesday 29
Another forageing train out I was a long not troubling to get corn. We are dragging ourselves through life like brutes or savages or heathen such is a soldiers life
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Wednesday, July 30, 1862.
Went for hay with the forageing train warm & dry. all quite here at C.H. admirable health for the season. Soldiers in good spirits no news of any importance
Thursday 31
in camp all day men are seemingly unconscious of their condition in this world and do not pay any respect to piety or do not honor their Creator anymore than brutes.
Friday, August 1
Ordered from Culpeper C.H. to RackCoon ford this ford in across the Rapidan River in Orange County. did not take our baggage on a force march Col. Anisansel did not go. one man of Co. M accidentally shot by our own man
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Saturday, August 2, 1862.
I am left at Culpeper C.H. herd from our men one wounded of Co. B. in the arm, had skirmishing among pickets, sent 5 days rations from here to our boys 15 miles
Sunday 3
part in camp here the larger part of the Regt. has not yet returned from Barnetts ford they had a skirmish got one man wounded in arm, had preaching in camp
Monday 4
nothing new in camp our boys come in with out any damage done got in at dark received marching orders to be on road at 6 o'clock in morning men in moderate health
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Tuesday, August 5, 1862.
Regt. marched for Madison C.H. distant 20 miles from Culpeper southwest. Col. Anisansel started but came back to our old camp to wait till his resignation returns from head quarters war department
Wednesday 6
At Culpeper yet went forageing for corn one Sergt. and six men are here with us makeing a garrison of 1 Col. 1 Sergt 1 Servant 1 orderly 1 waggon & 6 men for the 1. Va Cavalry Camp cars come here this evening
Thursday 7
Hess men ordered to join their Regt at Maddison C.H. We are expecting a fight here soon nothing of any importance at Culpeper Col. Anisansel waiting for his resignation to return
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Friday, August 8, 1862.
I went to Maddison C.H. to get the money for Anisansels horse sharp skirmishing with pickets Rebels advanceing on Culpeper C.H. great excitement here at CH both (M.C.H. and C.C. Houses
Saturday 9
fighting at Culpeper or near here pretty hard fighting heavy loss on both sides. rebels fell back across the Rapidan River some cannonading at 10 oclock tonight rations drawn for 110,000 men today all baggage wagons at Culpeper C. House
Sunday 10
Col. H Anisansel started home from C.H. I was left to join the Regt. but did not find my company. no fighting of any consequence to day only a little cannonading in the evening
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Monday, August 11, 1862.
both parties are burrying their dead under a flag of truce. great many wounded brought in the 5 Conn 10 Maine 50, 28 N.Y. suffered most in the engagement, all is quite and peaceful, but busy takeing care of the wounded health in com good. Our Regt. went out to battle-field
Tuesday 12
Train at Culpeper City Regt. is still in advance, rebels retreated some some skirmishing at Rapidan Riv. but no damage done near all the Army supply trains are here of Popes Corps
Wednesday 13
Train ordered to out to Regt. about 8 miles from town had not bad luck roads good warm and dry. our boys all in good spirits & health the battlefield is desperate looking sight so many dead horses & some men nearly deburied
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Thursday, August 14, 1862.
Ordered back near Culpeper to camp with the main org our Regt. is attached to a Brigade under Brigadier Gen Beauford of cavalry, horses pretty well jaded down not excitement in camp
Friday 15
moved camp to a more convenient place for water. Will heard from the mare he sent to Uncle John Rickets she went through safe men in good health heard from Wayne Co Va. all right the 83 men for their quota call for the loto
Saturday 16
left the camp above named and moved to Rapidan Station a few miles south of Culpeper C.H. nearly all cavalry in our camp. some of Gen. Burnsides troops here
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Sunday, August 17, 1862.
in camp all day had preaching by chaplain Vertican. some skirmishing on picket one man captured & one wounded by horse falling down wounded in the leg got letter from home, nothing of any consequence going on
Monday 18
Marched from Rapidan Station on Rapidan River toward Fredericksburg started at about 3 o'clock went to Stevensburg and got supper and then on road and marched all night Regt. staid behind
Tuesday 19
Still on march till 7 o'clock when we crossed the Rapahannock River into Fauquier county and and camped Regt. come up to train in evening. rebels are advancing in force and our men falling back
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Wednesday, August 20, 1862.
in camp at Ellis ford on Rapahannock River untill evening rebels attacked us and trains moved toward Warrenton about 6 miles and went to camp at night near [?] Creek, some skirmishing but no damage done on our side to day
Thursday 21
had another fight within 3 m of camp Rebels retreated & fell back a piece our men left the field at dusk of our company Abe Woodgast mourtely wounded in side 2 of Co. M. killed train moved about 2 miles toward Warrenton
Friday 22
Abe Woodgast died last night and was buried this morning with 2 of Co M Our Co. & Co. M on picket last night. skirmishing this morning & hard cannonading at or near Culpeper C.H. train advanced toward Catlet Station hard rain
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Saturday, August 23, 1862.
Ordered back via Bealton Station on Culpeper R.R. to our Regt. which lay in direction of Warrenton south north of said Station our Co. G & M not heard from since on picket, likely captured train moved to Warrenton. hard fighting
Sunday 24
got Warrenton about 2 o'clock had no bad luck on march some fighting going on. a large force here or about here roads very bad. McClellans Army come up to reinforce Pope. Regt. on duty rations scarce health good
Monday 25
From Warrenton 4 miles west & Regt. went into camp in a nice cloverfield. fighting still going on. Our men is still gradualy falling back without much loss our Regt. is doing tolerably well. health good
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Tuesday, August 26, 1862.
Still fighting cannonadeing pretty heavy. this has been a of suspense, was rallied out at 12 oclock last night and on road till day light ready to move at any moment, but only moved two miles and are now still on suspense, got letters from home
Wednesday 27
On march again at 10 oclock this morning marched all day got to Catlett Station at dark stoped and fed got supper and hiched up and was on road till next morning Regt went in direction of Thoroughfare Gap, still fighting
Thursday 28
Rebels attacked Manasseh Junction in force and is known that Jackson is makeing an effort to burn the Federal Capitol hard fighting still Our Regt engaged hotly in the evening. our supplies & communications cut off with Washington City D.C.
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Friday, August 29, 1862.
Train went to Centerville pretty hard fighting at Bulls Run. the losses not known Rebels destroyed a number of cars and Army supplies at Manasseh and are bearing heavily toward Washington City
Saturday 30
Still hard fighting battle rageing Our regt. made a charge on the enemy was over powered. the enemyies cavalry was supported by Infantry and Artilery Our Regt. on left wing some loss
Sunday 31
Our Regt. is still on the battlefield though was badly cut up and scattered yesterday fighting pretty hard quite a number of ambulances buggies & onmibus sent from Alexandria & Washington to take care of the sick & wounded No. I suppose to be 200 250
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Monday, September 1, 1862.
Regt. still on battlefield & some skirmishing all day at intervals without any serious damage on either side. Our Regt. is badly cut up loss nearly half health in Army good
Tuesday 2
Nearly all the Army supply trains at Alexandria and some still farther on toward Washington City Rebels are still pushing up our lines we have been defeated 2 at bull run
Wednesday 3
Still near Washington some fighting here have no account of Will yet moved this evening to Regt. with train Regt has suffered and considerable cut up
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Thursday, September 4, 1862.
Regt rallied but to no effect. I am hardly able for duty nothing has been heard of Will health in regiment not good still fighting some
Friday 5
Marched from the camp on hill down by Alexandria and went camp again about half way between Alexandria & Washington City. health in Regt. not good
Saturday 6
We have a pleasent place to camp by the Bay tide comes visits with fresh water have not heard of any of our Regt. that was captured that iss strict account of them. I have had the camp fever
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Sunday, September 7, 1862.
Just laid in camp all day I was sick Hiram Zeigler paid us a visit and some others of Battery B. all is quite today some peddlers in camp
Monday 8
in camp all day Bud Zeigler was with us to day had some hauling to do some sickness among the soldiers none seriously ill
Tuesday 9
Still in camp by the Bay very nice place only is very dusty no news in camp of any consequence men are drinking a great deal health of Regt. not good
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Wednesday, September 10, 1862.
moved camp to a better place for water and farther from the Bay nothing new a stirring all seems quite and peaceful through the camp
Thursday 11
In new camp all day got a letter from Will to day the first heard from him since captured on 30th July he is all right my health seems to be improveing slowly I have been sick nearly 2 weeks
Friday 12
In camp all day the Regt is laying still recruiting the horses and men. men in tolarably good health I have been sick two weeks first sickness I have had since I been in the Service that is of any consequence
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Saturday, September 13, 1862.
in camp all day no news of any importance Went to Alexandria after forage health in camp pretty good horses well fed and have not done any duty for a week no fighting all seems quite
Sunday 14
laid in camp all day had preaching at 11 o'clock no news in camp of any importance I hauled or rationed a barrell of damaged rice. health in Regt is good for the season Rations not very good my health bad
Monday 15
Regt. in camp all day I went to Alexandria after forage with all the train reported in this evening of Gen. McClellans success in Maryland
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Tuesday, September 16, 1862.
Reported news of yesterday confirmed by this mornings papers rebels retreating in Maryland McClellan victory about the 14th inst all is cheerful and lively. my health not good
Wednesday 17
Returned nearly all of the Regt.'l waggons only 7 waggons in the Regt. now, going to draw new waggons soon. I went to Washington to returned the waggons and horses some likelyhood of marching
Thursday 18
in camp all day nothing new in camp to day but all seems cheerful and lively as common my health not good the health in Regt. not very good some in the Hospital still expecting to march
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Friday, September 19, 1862.
Still fighting in Maryland rebels getting flogged our men victorious still in camp near Washington City. men in tolerably good health and spirits horses only moderately fed but are resting my health is bad
Saturday 20
I went out to 5th Va Inf. the boys are all well have not suffered much in battle yet though have lost some they may probably go back to Western Va nothing of interest in our camp
Sunday 21
in camp all day had preaching by our Chaplain a very good sermon delivered at 11 o'clock but few of the Regt. attended hardly any of the privates and none of the officers. health in camp not good
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Monday, September 22, 1862.
Regt has been on a scout since Saturday have not heard from them yet. times dull in camp but they considering are in good spirits health in Regt is not good rations for horses short
Tuesday 23
In camp all day the scout come back from Ashbys Gap. had a skirmish near the Gap lost 2 on our side 3 on rebles none of our Regt. suffered passed about 2000 of their wounded at different location in Louden Co
Wednesday 24
In camp all day nothing of any importance in camp all quite in front of Washington some fighting at Martinsburg or near there between Jackson & McClellan army rebels have left Maryland
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Thursday, September 25, 1862.
in camp all day I was dismissed from waggoning and reported to the Co. for duty men in pretty good spirits and health men that have no horses have to work on the fortification
Friday 26
Worked on the fortification there was a detail from our Co dug stump. nothing of importance in camp some talk of us being sent to Weston Va. which pleases the men health in Regt. tolerably good
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Wednesday, October 1, 1862.
in camp all day nothing of any importance going on. weather very dry and dusty. there seems to be a dissatisfaction in camp and furthermore tis a general thing in our army at this time
Thursday 2
still camped near Washington City but are drawing at Alexandria supplies and forage health in Regt not good mostly fever drilling 2 hours a day
Friday 3
in camp all day and duty only camp guard we have regular guard mounting the same as Infantry at 8 oclock A.M. each day
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Saturday, October 4, 1862.
in camp all day some are drilling on foot while those that have horses drill Battalion drill very dry and dusty cool and no rain
Sunday 5
had inspection of arms at nine oclock A.M. & preaching at 11 A.M. the boys are all compelled under penalty of extra duty to attend preaching moved camp about ½ mile
Monday 6
in new camp all day fixing as best we can our small tent covers only two can sleep under one tent this is rather the best situated camp since we have been near W.
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Tuesday, October 7, 1862.
Regt. on a started at about 1 o'clock in the morning, marched to Centervill and got orders to proceed on toward Warrenton marching day and night
Wednesday 8
Still marching on toward Warrenton very dusty & and warm our force is altogether Cavalry and one Battery proceeded to Rappahannock Bridge and intended to destroy it but the rebels has not rebuilt it
Thursday 9
We are now on our way to camp distance 70 miles marched in two day and nights had no skirmish yet all seems quite rations not holding out nothing for horses but green corn
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Friday, October 10, 1862.
got to camp at 1 o'clock distance marched 140 m with haveing skirmish been two days without rations and only two feeds of oats for horses in 4 days still very dry & dusty
Saturday 11
in camp all day drew waggons and horses now as soon as we get fresh cavalry horses we expect to go in the field on in active duty. rained last night
Sunday 12
confined closed to camp cool and rainy nothing of any importance occured since our last scout horses are nearly all unfit for duty
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Monday, October 13, 1862.
Each day rolls round the same thing nothing stiring horses have all got something similar to the greasy heal all such [?]
Tuesday 14
Orders to be ready to march at short notice although we have not got but few horses that can go health in Regt improveing
Wednesday 15
in camp all day still in site of Washington City C.C. men in poor spirits and horses are troubled with foot evil so much so that there are only 15 reported for duty of 39
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Thursday, October 16, 1862.
Started on a scout last night at the beating of tatoo, marched in direction of Upperville via Aldie got to Aldie about 2 oclock P.M. and camped till morning without disturbance in Loudon Co.
Friday 17
on march early got within 4 miles of Uppervill and halted about 3 hours then took directly south past Rectortown and stayed at white plains till morning picked up some straglers rebels
Saturday 18
again marching toward by way of Thoroughfare Gap had some skirmishing in the Gap 1 horse killed & 1 man wounded is all the loss to day. Rebels captured 7 waggons at hay market. we went and
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felt the force at Warrenton & back to Centerville
Sunday, October 19, 1862.
Laid at Centervill till night then come to stand picket 30 miles from camp & in 6 miles of Aldie the men not willing to go becaus are so worn out by hard marching last 3 days & nights without sleep
Monday 20
placed on post and relieved the pickets but very near worn out I have not slept more than 1 night since we first left camp for most a week had no trouble on picket to day
Tuesday 21
Still on picket at Gum Springs in Loudon Co. nothing happened on post men are scouting most every where round on post all quite at Gumsprings
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Wednesday, October 22, 1862.
this morning relieved from picket & reported to inside post to Cap. Middleton at Shanquilla [Chantilly] 20 m from camp men anxious to go to camp
Thursday 23
Still at Shanquilla waiting further orders some of the officers went to camp & Maj Chamberlain come out there are 5 commissioned officers & only about 40 men
Friday 24
expecting orders to go to camp at Washington or near there. several horses lame. all quite on this point or picket. wanting to go camp to get cloths & blankets tents & soforth
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Saturday, October 25, 1862.
in camp all day nothing new from our old camp. orders for another scout ready to mount at 11 o'clock & marched to Centerville
Sunday 26
From Centerville to Manaseh junction over the Bull Run Battlefield & saw several dead that were poorly buried some even in the road not entirely covered. back Shantilla
Monday 27
Still Shantilla. some more of our Regt. come out to stay Longstreets rebel Division at Uperville raining and very cold disagreeable health away troops pretty good
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Tuesday, October 28, 1862.
Went to Centerville this evening expecting to go on another scout but did not go any further. hard duty on men but the weather pleasent
Wednesday 29
Returned Shantilla got two days rations and part of our Brigade (rest on picket) and went to Middleburg to reinforce Bayards Brigade, who is resting
Thursday 30
At Middleburg some skirmishing, but no damage done our regt. got back to Shantilla at about 10 clock P.M. had a nice time to march and good roads health in co. good
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Friday, October 31, 1862.
At Shantilla all day Rebels attacked Gen. Byard [Bayard] at Aldie had pretty hard Cavalry charge. rebels captured several our officers. rallied just at dusk & did not go farther than picket post & met Byard retreating
Saturday, November 1
We are at of out picket in morning went to Shantilla and had got orders to prepare for 5 days scouting. my health not good pleasent not weather
Sunday 2
Agreeable to orders started on scout marched to gainsville first day I am detained at Shantilla fine weather. some fighting near Upervill no details of the battle
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Monday, November 3, 1862.
I am still at Shantilla got some mail horses are still troubled with foot evil health in regt. tolerably good fine weather and warm. Lieut. Parmer has command of our squad
Tuesday 4
Left Shantilla come to Centervill Faifax Co. & quartered in the huts the rebels built for winter quarters army is active some fighting near Blue Ridge
Wednesday 5
At Centervill not any news from the fighting yet all quite at this place only a few of the Regt. hear
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Thursday, November 6, 1862.
Army moveing forward not much has occurred yet. I am still at Centervill Regt still in front on picket health in Regt. pretty good
Friday 7
Some fighting in front. our men burn Hay-Market and there still seems to be skirmishing along our entire line pretty hard fight at Bristol Station. Rebels captured the 5th N.J. Regt
Saturday 8
some cannonadeing heard from Centervill our line is dancing nothing goin on here some supplies passing through
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Sunday, November 9, 1862.
in camp all day some fighting in nothing of any importance going on Orders to go to the Regt. at Gainsvill tomorrow cold and windy.
Monday 10
Joined our Brigade at Hopewell Gap. Army is moveing all is peacable on our lines. Gen. McClellan relieved of his command. Burnside superceeds him he leaves today
Tuesday 11
laid at hopewell gap nice place and very pleasent day. rallied out at 11 clock and at night & ordered to report at Aldie night march
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Wednesday, November 12, 1862.
At Aldie laid in line of battle all day but no disturbance we were sent there to resist an attack by Rebel Stewarts Cavalry
Thursday 13
Returned to Hopewell Gap. fine day and good roads, all quite on our lines from Aldie to Thoroughfare Gap.
Friday 14
Returned to Aldie moved camp to that place nothing done today. expecting to march all ready to start at any time
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Saturday, November 15, 1862.
At Aldie orders to be ready march at short notice. horse are not able for duty on account of foot evil fine weather
Sunday 16
Went on a scout toward Ashbys Gap advanced as far within 6 miles of Upperville & countermarched without any interference
Monday 17
Returned Hopewell Gap and prepared to march same evening Our Army falling back to Centerville & Shantilla. warm weather
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Tuesday, November 18, 1862.
Marched from hopewell Gap. Our Brig. formed the rear guard laid back till night then then advanced about 10 miles and camped. no skirmishing
Wednesday 19
Marched to Shantilla marched all day got to camp at night. Our entire army has fallen back within two day. raining and disagreeable my health is bad
Thursday 20
Camped at Shantilla raining and very disagreeable, no tents or scarcely any shelter from the weather no prospect of a fight any way soon here from apearance
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Friday, November 21, 1862.
at Shantilla part of our detachment sent on picket posted on Aldie road 6 miles from camp, raining and cold, men & horses in pretty good plight health pretty good in Regt.
Saturday 22
Still in at Shantilla got letters from home which revive me considerably all quite at home looking for our paroled boys in camp
Sunday 23
laid in camp all day clear and cold did not get our tents as we expected to be relieved soon and return to camp near Washington City
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Monday, November 24, 1862.
in camp all day cold and raining. Some mail come in today health among troops good not expecting any disturbance here soon
Tuesday 25
in camp all day nothing of interest going on. there will be something done soon from the movements of troops. we are anxiously waiting for a change
Wednesday 26
in camp all day not much duty put on our detachment. Still expecting to go to camp soon rations short and grain for horses only twice a day. horses run down
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Thursday, November 27, 1862.
On picket or went on this morning. nothing of interest to day in camp men all in good health army moveing on Fredericksburg warm weather
Friday 28
Still on picket a reconnoisance sent out to ashbys and sniggers gaps. 8 Regts. inf. two or three Batteries and cavalry
Saturday 29
I am still on picket our cavalry advanced to Berryvill had a fight and captured some camp equipage also some prisoners our loss not great marched hard
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Sunday, November 30, 1862.
Reconnoitering party returned to day I am still on picket but was relieved at evening. all quite at Chantilley
Monday, December 1
laid in camp all day nothing happened some news come news from Burnside at fredericksb expecting a fight there soon health in comp
Tuesday 2
in camp all day nothing of any importance went on picket warm for the time a year. no disturbance along our lines
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Wednesday, December 3, 1862.
On picket at Cob Run, very fine day some Citizens wanting to go in to head quarters. Some Citizens claim the young horses captured at Berryvill in hands of rebels
Thursday 4
Relieved from off picket and went in to camp nice day very warm grand perade of troops Seigels Army and a sham battle
Friday 5
swaped horses with Lieut Byrns in camp all day very busy building stables for horses expecting to stay here some time snowing and disagreeable to work nothing of any importance going on in camp
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Saturday, December 6, 1862.
Went foraging for hay no disturbance but got hay our men on picket. health in Regt. pretty good. cold and snowing
Sunday 7
Laid in camp all day cold and windy nothing of importance in camp
Monday 8
Sent on picket this evening on [?] fine weather but cold. health pretty good
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Tuesday, December 9, 1862.
Still on picket. Marching orders Seigals Army moveing toward Alexandria drums beating till late at night. weather moderated no disturbance on picket
Wednesday 10
Pickets called in troops all left Chantilley we are ordered to report to Centervill. Some reports say that Burnside has took Fredericksburg loss 1500 men not affirmed
Thursday 11
at Center waiting orders nothing of interest fine weather for winter some snow
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Friday, December 12, 1862.
in camp all day had a rally one of the pickets captured and paroled laid in line of battle all night but no disturbance all quite during night
Saturday 13
On picket, no disturbance on post, Gen. Geary army marched from Harpers Ferry.
Sunday 14
Still on picket camp comp from near Alexandria to Cetervill once more the Regt. is together. Health in Regt good. not relieved from picket yet
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Monday, December 15, 1862.
Some excitement to day 5th N.Y.C. had a skirmish near Aldie we lost 1 Sergt. killed, 1 private wounded 1 taken prisoner, relieved from picket at sunset.
Tuesday 16
in camp all day all quite here now some reports say that Burnside is defeated but not affirmed very warm and pleasent for winter weather.
Wednesday 17
in camp all day nothing of any importance going on report affirmed that Gen. Burnside is defeated at Fredericksburg excitement in camp great
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Thursday, December 18, 1862.
Sent on picket at Stone Mills a Sergt. of 5th N.Y. Cavalry killed near Aldie and some of our pickets captured near Centerville Va.
Friday 19
relieved from picket cold and windy nothing new in camp still at centerville had a rally last night expected an attack from rebels under Whiting
Saturday 20
in camp ordered on a scout but countermanded untill daylight tomorrow. cold and dry health in Regt. is bad our loss at Fredericksburg is great
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Sunday, December 21, 1862.
in camp all day nothing of interest going on cold and clear some report that there the rebels are come to attack us but not reliable news
Monday 22
in camp all day one man shot a short distance from picket post and one shot in of Co. B in a quarrell the murderer waiting his trial
Tuesday 23
Sent on picket at the long Bridge on the Manasseh road. nothing of interest in camp men in good health and spirits considering our situation
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Wednesday, December 24, 1862.
Still on picket a scout ordered from regment waiting orders to start. some disturbance on out posts but of no effect. We pattroll to manaseh junction
Thursday 25
this Christmas day I am well and enjoy the holliday took supper at a Mr. Rectors had a nice time after super with a pretty little girl Miss Florence—
Friday 26
Still on picket but are going to be relieved at evening very warm for winter. health in Regt. good. not much feed for horses only grain no hay
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Saturday, December 27, 1862.
had a rally in camp but proved to be our own men on a march near the out posts and they reported to camp but nothing of other interest going on health in Regt. good
Sunday 28
Went on a scout toward DumFrieze marched on quick time and bivouaced near some Infantry camp no skirmish all went on right. our camp all moved to Fairfax CH.
Monday 29
marched from Fairfax via Chantilley to Centerville rebel cavalry made a raid in our lines and captured some cavalry and some army stores but no other damage
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Tuesday, December 30, 1862.
Still at Centervill on the lookout for an attack from this rebel cavalry which made the raid above named. they seem to be looking round our line for some cause we no not
Wednesday 31
Went to Fairfax C.H. marched late in the evening nothing disturbed along our line this ends the year of 1862 and we are still soldiering
New Year 1863
Marched from Fairfax C.H. to Centervill and again camped put out pickets along with infantry I was sent out. so new Years I was on picket
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Memoranda.
Friday Jan 2 1'63
on picket on patrol from Manasseh Bridge across Bull run to Manaseh junction. one picket fired on at Stone mills post but no damage done health in company good
Saturday Jan 3d
relieved from off picket nothing of interest in camp I went to see my girl last night. all is quite at this point some Infantry on picket at Centervill
Sunday 4th
in camp all day three Companies going out 7 which brings the Regt. all together again went on a scout at 10 oclock P.M. nothing of interest only one Col still under arrest for cowardice
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Memoranda.
Monday Jan. 5th
all very quite to day & extraordinary good weather for winter troop at this are very tired of the war. 2 of our boys have their exchange papers. health in Regt. good
Tuesday 6th
in camp all day nothing of importance going in the army of Va. horses are not doing very well needing hay. patroled to Union mill Station in night
Wensday 7th
Went on picket Reg. ordered to move to Germantown all quite at centervill this point is reinforced to day by one Battery and another Regt of Infantry but in likelihood of an attack here soon
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Memoranda.
Thursday 8th
Regt. moved to Germantown an a detail is left here for picket this detail is to stay 4 days then be relieved for the same length of time. all continues quite along our line. a victory of our arms is reputed in the south west under Rosecrans
Friday 9th
Relieved from post and returned to centervill & quartered in homes That is only the detach of our Regt. all remains quite along the lines. very wet and disagreeable
Saturday 10th
Sent on picket with some of the 18th P.V. Cavalry they are all going in soldiering & do not know much of the duties of soldiering still quite still Health in Co. good but our duty hard and steady
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Memoranda.
Sunday Jan. 11th
Regt. ordered on a scout the picket was first called in to go then sent out again. & in this way we have been thus [?] round since first in service
Monday 12th
relieved from post and reported to Centervill but I left and went to Germantown for rations for horse and self things are poorly arranged
Tuesday 13
all pickets relieved to our own Regt. I am relieved for awhile. nothing of importance going on in camp Smallpox getting among soldiers. One case in our Regt.
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Memoranda.
Wensday 14
in camp all day. built stabels for horses this is the second time this winter that we have erected stables this winter. We were all [?] to day
Thursday 15
in camp all day nothing of importance going on in camp drilling on foot, and horseback health in Regt pretty good
Friday 16
I am detailed on extra duty I have to report for duty in the waggon yard. cold and clear. some reports of foreign intervention
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Memoranda.
Saturday 17
nothing of importance in camp not much duty only drilling our arms are not doing much we are mostly defeated in battle
Sunday 18
all quite in camp had preaching by our Chaplain Rev. Vertican cold and clear Some smallpox among soldiers or in Gen. Heintzlemans corps
Monday 19
Soldiers are moving from Fairfax C.H. we are expecting orders to march soon health in Regt. is good considering our situation. two of our men are getting
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Tuesday 20
Regt. is drilling only two hours a day. I went to Fairfax after rations nothing of importance in camp all quite along our lines
Wensday 21
Went to Fairfax Station for forage Very cold and rainy rained all day wet and mudy all remains quite along our lines. health in Regt good
Thursday 22
nothing of importance in camp. men all in good health. there seems to be a move on hand in hast
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Friday 23.
Went to Fairfax Station for forage rainy and very disagreeable roads very mudy, nothing of importance in camp
Saturday 24
Went to the Station again. all quite along our line men in good health and spirits
Sunday 25
Rainy and very mudy. men all keep in spirits considering our present condition and the slowness of the war Br Wm. B. Newman & James Dunkle come to Co.
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Monday 26
Went to Station after forge roads continue very bad. a scout sent out not returned yet
DATABASE CONTENT
| (15282) | DL0938.001 | Diaries | 1862 |
Tags: Ambrose Burnside, Animals, Artillery, Battle of Fredericksburg, Business, Camp/Lodging, Death (Military), Destruction of Land/Property, Discharge/Mustering Out, Discipline, Drilling, Duty, Excitement, Fatigue/Tiredness, Fighting, First Battle of Bull Run, Food, Foraging/Theft, George B. McClellan, Guard/Sentry Duty, Guerrilla Warfare, Illnesses, Injuries, Jefferson Davis, John Brown, Mail, Marching, Music, Nature, News, Newspapers, Payment, Peace, Picket Duty, Prisoners of War, Railroads, Reinforcements, Resignations, Rivers, Supplies, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, Weather, Work
People - Records: 1
- (5312) [writer] ~ Hollenbeck, Leonidas R.
SOURCES
Leonidas R. Hollenback Diary, 1862, DL0938.001, Nau Collection
