Leonidas R. Hollenback Diary, 1863
Sunday, January 25, 1863.
Tuesday 27
Scout returned after a days hard march and had a skirmish at Middleburg and captured 21 of the Rebels Cavalry belonging to 1st Va Rebel our loss was small
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Wednesday, January 28, 1863.
all quite in camp John Ray who was captured at Fort Republic in June 1862 returned for duty is exchange very cold and snowing. health in Regt is good
Thursday 29
Snow fell last night 18 in. and is very cold and disagreeable lay all quite along our line and all is doing well to day has moderated some in evening
Friday 30
In camp all day men are all in tolerably good condition. Capt. Cress of Co. F Lieut St. Clair of Co G. Trent Pool of Co. H. Lieut Armstrong of Co. D are all dismissed from the service for improper reports
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Saturday, January 31, 1863.
Went to station after forage, nothing of interest in camp men in good health. Some on picket, but our Regt is now relieved for a scout
Sunday, February 1
in camp all day nothing of importance going on, very mudy & wet health of horses is generally good
Monday 2
Went to station after forage no bad luck on road, some pickets captured last night of the 18th P.V. Cavalry 11 m dis.
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Tuesday, February 3, 1863.
Scout returned making some captures while out they went to Warrenton where has been a rebel rendavous had no skirmishing. very cold and snowy
Wednesday 4
all is quite in camp to day the weather is very cold this has been most the coldest day that has been this winter men are all in good health
Thursday 5
in camp all day nothing new in camp weather very cold and snowy.
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Friday, February 6, 1863.
Went to fairfax station for forage mudy the blockading in Charleston harbor is now reported raised by the Rebels. health in Regt. is good. warm day
Saturday 7
Regt. paid off and we paid for our clothing we also was knocked out of seven months pay on our horses which raised great disafection in Com. paid on 4 m.
Sunday 8
Went to Alexandria with train for Q.M. Stone got to Brig. HeadQ. & loaded waggons before night distance from camp 18 miles.
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Monday, February 9, 1863.
Returned to camp all right Men are seeing if there is any chance to get the money on our horses which for the company amounts to about $1200
Tuesday 10
Went to Fairfax Station for forage. Regt. on a scout went yesterday with 3 days rations men in pretty good health and some are a little tuckered
Wednesday 11
Scout not returned yet. all quite in camp very mudy and disagreeable. not much sickness in camp. horses well fed
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Thursday, February 12, 1863.
Scout not yet returned very nice day for winter it is now reported that the army of the Potomac is being deserted by companies at time. they are now under Major Gen. Joe Hooker
Friday 13
Scout came in to day no damage done on our part hard trip of 5 days hard rideing commanded by Col Wyndham very fine day nothing new
Saturday 14
Went to the station after forage nothing of importance in camp men are in good health but not very well pleased the way the war is going on
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Sunday, February 15, 1863.
Still all quite in camp a scout went out went out toward Aldie with waggons loaded with infantry to blind the rebs but failed
Monday 16
To get them to take hold of the bate and and were not successful in their strategy all quite in camp today—
Tuesday 17
in camp all day nothing of interest going in camp men in Regt. are in good health but are still dissatisfied with the way things are going on
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Wednesday, February 18, 1863.
Went to the station after forage roads are very bad almost impossible snowing and disagreeable
Thursday 19
Stephen Shocker & S.H. Bryant started home 7 of the paroled prisoners returned being exchanged have returned for duty they are not in good health
Friday 20
in camp all day quite pleasent for winter all quite along our lines No likelyhood of marching soon health in Co. good
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Saturday, February 21, 1863.
Went to the station Fairfax Station after forage nice day for winter health in co. good our cause is drooping and no progress
Sunday 22
Laid in camp all day remarkably cold and snowing all day & Co. went on picket some mutering about the cold cold. cold. Cold
Monday 23
Went to the Station after forage. pickets come in nothing of importance going on in camp health in Co. is good
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Tuesday, February 24, 1863.
All quite along our lines some reported that our Regt. is going to West Va. We are all cheered at the prospect of returning home
Wednesday 25
Went to the station again Very nice day extremely warm and pleasent snow is melting post roads are bad. health in Regt. good
Thursday 26
Some excitement to day 45 horses captured from the 18 Pa C. last night were on picket or scout ordered and boys responded cheerfully
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Friday, February 27, 1863.
Some skirmishing near Union Mills rebels repulsed. all remains quite in our camp went to station for forage
Saturday 28
Scout not returned some fighting at with Cavalry but not much done men are all ready for action health continues good
Sunday, March 1
Went to Station after forage [?] fine day for first day spring. some excitement in camp another scout ordered
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Monday, March 2, 1863.
Went to Washington for horses. got to long Bridge at dusk Some cannonading at Union mills but to no result of good
Tuesday 3
Returned from Washington with horses. Scouts all in haul quite a trip Our Co. lost 3 men pris. all seems usually quite bugles are now sounding tatoo
Wednesday 4
all quite in camp nothing heard from our three boys who were captured on last scout they are marked as deserters I dont consider it fair
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Thursday, March 5, 1863.
in camp all day no news of importance in camp J.P. Canterbury arrested for assautling a cap't of the 5 N.Y. Cavalry health in Regt. good
Friday 6
three of our men started home on furlough springlike weather nothing of interest in camp to day health in Regt. good
Saturday 7
Joe Canterbury is sent off to be court-martialed for assaulting a capt of the 5th N.Y. Cavalry went to the station company on picket
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Sunday, March 8, 1863.
Went to Washington after cavalry horses Staid during the night at an old Englishman one mile this side of the Long Bridge. nothing of interest in camp
Monday 9
Some excitement this morning Rebel Moseby rund into Fairfax C.H. and stole Gen. Stoughton dareing deed. got 100 horses all so some other officers would not take any Privates
Tuesday 10
In camp all day had a rally but to no effect pickets are on the lookout but nothing of further interest no more account of serg't Canterbury
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Wednesday, March 11, 1863.
A scout ordered out again contermanded pickets relieved at night but all remaining quite to day health in Regt good at present
Thursday 12
had considerable rally last night but to no effect all quite to day men in good health and fine spirits
Friday 13
in camp all day nothing of interest Some of the men are sick 4 of Com. G. in the Hospital continues cold
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Saturday, March 14, 1863.
moved camp from Germantown to Fairfax C.H. nice day to move. Col N.P. Richmond returned and took command all quite along our lines
Sunday 15
all quite in new camp. Our order is now to picket by Regiments Cavalry force here is 5 Regts all quite this evening
Monday 16
Our Regt. on picket very cold and snowy Col. Wyndham commanding the Brigade but does not give satisfaction to three Regts
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Tuesday, March 17, 1863.
returned from picket duty nothing of interest in camp health tolerable
Wednesday 18
All quite along our lines very cold and snowy Col. Wyndham is ordered to report to his regiment 1st N.J. Cav
Thursday 19
continue cold and snowy. Went to the Station for horse-feed roads very rough and mudy health is good
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Friday, March 20, 1863.
This morning as I drove a team near Major of the 5th N.Y. Cav. he threatening to put me under arrest or in jale I told him I told him I shal as soon be in jale as here this cold morning
Saturday 21
continues cold and snowy and extremely cold for the time in the year have been strengthening the brestworks here in the last few days
Sunday 22
Regt. on picket quite warm nothing of interest going on every thing seems to be on a dead stand papers report the resisting of draft in Indiana
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Monday, March 23, 1863.
Relieved from picket. continues warm. some appearance of an attack here soon by Gen. Lees rebel forces, but cant affirm it health in Regt. good
Tuesday 24
Our pickets drawn in and some 40 captured or 37 captured 3 killed Brigade rallied and and ready for to resist an attack
Wednesday 25
All quite during the past night. Regt ordered on a scout, went to Union mills and laid all all night and returned
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Thursday, March 26, 1863.
Sent on picket. some say our regt. is relieved and is going to Washington. all quite in camp to day. H.J. Shannon is writing a letter
Friday 27
All quite in camp relieved from picket nothing more said about us going to march is not likely that we will move from here very soon
Saturday 28
another attack made on our pickets last night. 5th N.Y. on the fort not much damage done we are all in good health
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Sunday, March 29, 1863.
reinforced by two Regt. of Main soldiers Infantry who went to Chantilly rebels are almost continuely hovering around our lines to hasle the pickets
Monday 30
Reinforced by three more Regts of cav. cavalry force is composed of the 1st Va 18th Penn, 5 N.Y. 5th J 6th Mic. Regts. 1st Vt. all comd Gen Stahl in command
Tuesday 31
The Cav. force is now 9 Regts. namely in addition to above named 1st & 7th Michigan & 2ond Penn all commanded by Major Gen Stahl, very cold and
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Wednesday, April 1, 1863.
Nothing of importance in camp We are having a very backward spring Some reports say that we will be attacked soon not reliable
Thursday 2
Went to station after forage men in fine health excepting colds. Sergts Smith & Marks returned from home on furlough. all quite in West Va. only Jenkins sometimes stir them up—
Friday 3
Scout ordered a strong force of Cav. left for a scout toward Aldie marched to Aldie first night surround the town searched it & surrounding vicinity
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Saturday, April 4, 1863.
marched from Aldie to Middleburg searched the town and also the country round near the town. nothing of interest but very little skirmishing
Sunday 5
Very cold and snowing nearly as cold as any day during the winter suffered extremely. cont. on the return. got to camp at about 10 P.M.
Monday 6
has moderated considerably. had no bad luck on scout captured several of the enemies citizen spies also some of Mosby Gurrillas health in Regt. good
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Tuesday, April 7, 1863.
in camp all day resting from hard duty men in fine health 2 Companies F. and D. staid out near Aldie under command of Capt. Carman
Wednesday 8
Sent 40 prisoners to Washington who were captured as Gurillas within past few days remains cold & blustering Regt. on picket—
Thursday 9
Returned from picket nothing of interest going on in camp men in good health and improveing camp
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Friday, April 10, 1863.
Regt. relieved from duty for 30 day to recruit & drill. have got a lot fensed to drill Sabre drill on horse-back most all of our men are well drilled with sabre
Saturday 11
Nothing done to day but repairing camp and setting things in order for general perade tomorrow. weather is fine & roads greatly improved. hauled forage
Sunday 12
had general muster quite a pleasent day made a fine appearance and commanded the respects of our Generals health in regiment not good
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Monday, April 13, 1863.
Pay Master come to pay us off Major Haskins P.M. he is an officer in the Regular Army only paid a part of our regts to day is to finish tomorrow
Tuesday 14
Co. G's payroles were not correct and could not be paid untill rectified. put off paying us untill tomorrow. all quite along our line
Wednesday 15
laid in camp all day. very wet and disagreeable pay master returned and paid our Co. and some of the officers in the Regt but none of our Co. officers
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Thursday, April 16, 1863.
Nothing of interest in camp only the boys are quite merry went to the station after forage mudy and wet health among the soldiers is good still at Fairfax C.H.
Friday 17
Orders for a scout to start at dark. rallied at 12 oclock in the night marched to Nickels ford and laid untill day light at Bull Run.
Saturday 18
crossed Bull Run & went to Manasseh junction on to catletts station the advance went as far Warrenton junction picked up a deserter from 6th Penn Cav. no skirmishes
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Sunday, April 19, 1863.
Got in camp this morning just before day. Object of the scout was to examine the Orange & Alexandria R.R. nothing of importance to day. Very warm to day
Monday 20
in camp all day men in good health, drilling some both on foot and horse back, mostly sabre drill, all quite on out posts
Tuesday 21
in camp all day weather remains wintry One of Co. B. died in hospital, Martin Rietz they sent him home. this shows respect and should be paternized
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Wednesday, April 22, 1863.
went to Station after forage. the 18th Penn. Cav. we have changed for the 1st Vermont Cav. our Brig. is composed of 1st Va 5th N.Y. 1st Vermont 3d. Cav. Brig in Heintzlemans Corps
Thursday 23
To Station for forage and did not get any also staid untill most night. rained very hard roads almost impassable.
Friday 24
Still raining all is dull in camp no likelyhood of us marching soon camps are to be cleaned out health is mostly good
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Saturday, April 25, 1863.
Weather has become settled nice day. Orders to move camp but no time set Started my likeness to (—) all quite in camp no duty only camp guard my health good
Sunday 26
Scout ordered saddled up at 6 oclock P.M. countermanded untill morning three Brig's ordered out destination not known weather warm
Monday 27
Rallied at 4 oclock A.M. got ready to move at 7 oclock 1. Va in advance very warm and pleasant to start on the expidition Boys all merry and ready to fight their way
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Tuesday, April 28, 1863.
marched to Middleburg in Louden Co. distance 24 miles with any difficulty weather fine and is pleasent riding
Wednesday 29
from Middleburg to Sniggervill. via Beatertown Whiteplains had some skirmishing all day only with Gurillias no loss commenced to countermarch
Thursday 30
got to camp this morning at an early hour with no loss on our side capture was not more than 10 or 12 of Gurrilla only all quite to day
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Friday, May 1, 1863.
Brigade order on a scout to take two days rations were ordered on short notice and marched immediately health in camp good
Saturday 2
marched to Warrenton Junction all quite & no disturbance but expecting to have some skirmishing fine day and to appearance rain
Sunday 3
Rebel Mosby surprised & charged on us while we were at Warrenton Junction Maj. Steel mortally wounded 2 private killed Co. C. some more officers wounded We whiped them supported by 5 N.Y. Cav
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Monday, May 4, 1863.
are reinforced and under command of Maj Gen John Stahl in command. our loss in prisoners very small
Tuesday 5
Some more of our Brig. come to us from camp nothing of notice in camp. Gen Joe. Hooker is fighting
Wednesday 6
this is a dismal day in camp the entire force is out and tis raining and very cold Major Steel improving
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Thursday, May 7, 1863.
Most of the Regt. are still at Warrenton all is quite at that point no tents and weather is still cold and rainy 3 of Co. C. died of their wounds on last Sundays fight
Friday 8
Nothing of interest either in camp or from the scout the Gurillas still show themselves but do not attempt to attack
Saturday 9
nothing of interest weather is clear and warm Wounded in hospital are improveing except 1 who is worse. went to station for forage
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Sunday, May 10, 1863.
in camp all day very warm. it is surprise that Hooker is defeated our soldiers are in tolerably good condition Dave Steller of C. F died of his wound received last Sunday
Monday 11
Went to Station for forage health in co good no news from the scout expecting orders to march still warm this is a backward spring
Tuesday 12
Laid in camp all day nothing of interest in camp the wounded are improveing warm and pleasent
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Wednesday, May 13, 1863.
Went to Station after forage nothing of interest from the scout or the accountable men of the regt. warm and pleasent
Thursday 14
laid in camp all day men are in good health. this must be quite a late spring leaves are scarcely out yet. Went to Alexandria and expressed some money $200
Friday 15
In camp all day cool and pleasent all seem alive to day anticipating a removal of the camp all quite today
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Saturday, May 16, 1863.
in camp all day men are all idol or dismounted that are here now most of the regt is still in front
Sunday 17
Col. Krepps has resined and starts home today Some talk of us going to West Va some think we will go health in Regt. good
Monday 18
makeing preperations to move camp. warm and pleasent no news from the boys who went on a scout are now at or near Cattletts Station
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Tuesday, May 19, 1863.
part of the camp moved. changed from in an open field to woodland an agreeable change. nothing of interest in camp
Wednesday 20
Finished moveing hard got a nice camp the waggon yard is in an old field without shade. health in Regt. is good no general news of importance
Thursday 21
in camp all day nothing of interest fenced in the waggon yard Major Steel is still quite low no hope of his recovery
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Friday, May 22, 1863.
Went to Station after forage warm and dry nothing new men in good health Major Steels wounds are doing bad
Saturday 23
Went Station forage got some letters from home nothing of importance only news from South west is cheering
Sunday 24
Went to station nothing going on there seems to be a lively spirit existing among the soldiers of this Div.
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Monday, May 25, 1863.
all quite in camp Major Steel is very low and not much hope of his recovery nothing of interest from the front Southwest victories
Tuesday 26
Order to go to the front at or near Catletts Station. got as far as Div headqrts. & returned to wait to draw horses health good
Wednesday 27
in camp all day Regt drawed horses. the horses are very poor and are evidently condemned stock. poor & jaded nothing of importance
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Thursday, May 28, 1863.
Major Steele died this morning at 7 o'clock he will be greatly missed & is lamented by even the lasted private of the Regiment
Friday 29
Went to the Station after forage. weather warm and dry makeing preperations to send Major Steel home where residence is in parkersburg. embalming him
Saturday 30
Went to Station in the afternoon very dry and dusty heard from Centervill rebs atacked a train near Bealton Station on the A. & O.R.R.
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Sunday, May 31, 1863.
Major Steels funeral was preached to day by Chaplain Vertican Maj Gen. Stahl & Staff attended also many officers of the Brigade his intended wife was present solemn time
Monday, June 1
Major Steels body was escorted to Washington City by about 300 men and several officers also accompanies them all dressed in mourning well conducted & due honor was paid
Tuesday 2
All remains quite the boys did not behave very well yesterday on their return from Washington all got boozy health good warm and dry
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Wednesday, June 3, 1863.
in camp all day nothing of interest going on. private of Company C died in hospital from wounds rec. 3d of May
Thursday 4
Went Station after forage. Rebels attacked the Chantilley pickets Gen. Stahl persued them in haste. health in Regt not very good
Friday 5
All quite to day men are in good spirits Orders to go to the front tomorrow health in Regt. good our duty is light
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Saturday, June 6, 1863.
All the available force in the Regt has gone to the front. All quite to day went Station forage weather is very cool
Sunday 7
nothing new in our camp the news in general are of some importance health in troops is good our Regt. is still in front doing duty—
Monday 8
Nothing of importance I have nothing to do saveing tending to two horses. duty is light one of company D. was buried died of fever
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Tuesday, June 9, 1863.
Laid in camp all day. Warm and dry the news from Vicksburg is good. Hooker is again moveing. nothing more of interest
Wednesday 10
Warm and dry. We are draging the time away as though all was dead to the duties of each day so are soldiers mostly bound to live during their term of service—
Thursday 11
Went to Centervill on a visit and enjoyed the privilage fine was not disapointed in having met with favor by those we visited
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Friday, June 12, 1863.
All quite in camp to day went to station but returned with forage. no news from the front. Health in camp is good
Saturday 13
Went station forage very late returning all quite in front men in good spirits and fine health nothing of interest in camp
Sunday 14
All quite to day men are indolent N.Y. 5th come from front nothing interest trains pass. Health good there has not been rain for 2 months
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Monday, June 15, 1863.
health good there seems to be great changing in base of operations. Rebel Lee is moveing his army north to day in advance of Hooker
Tuesday 16
Regt. returned to the C.H. this morning early. Hookers army is in the march all is in commotion we are under marching orders paid off for 2 m
Wednesday 17
in camp all day expecting to march gen Hooker has fallen back to Fairfax Station the rebels are invading Pensylvania Gen. Lee is in command
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Thursday, June 18, 1863.
exciteing rumors from the department of the Susquehanna the malitia in the north are prepareing to oppose invasion. our Regt. on a three days scout.
Friday 19
Regt. returned nothing of interest occurred to our Regt. on the scout. Rebels are advanceing orders to turn over all our tents and make ready to march
Saturday 20
to day waiting to march all loaded and laying in camp rebels advanceing in force on suspense all day drew horses and mounted as many men as possible
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Sunday, June 21, 1863.
Marched in the morning train remarkably heavy laden. 3 days forage & rations. marched to Bull Run distance 10 miles due west camped till daylight
Monday 22
got to Gainsville this morning 10 oclock train parked in a field hard by Brigade on duty on the Warrenton road 4 of our co. missing 150 reported captured from Regt. needs confirmation
Tuesday 23
Marched again at 3 o'clock and continuing untill we reached Fairfax C.H. distance 15 miles north div. falling back toward Washington D.C.
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Wednesday, June 24, 1863.
Under orders to march laid at Fairfax CH untill five oclock P.M. when division marched [?] light leaving train behind nothing more of interest to day all ready to move at a moments notice
Thursday 25
Marched at day light from Fairfax C.H. quite tedious marching with train roads bad marching toward Maryland. we are now biding good bye to Va. for a while
Friday 26
Crossed the Potomac at Edwards Ferry on pontoon bridges. raining and very mudy with train Hookers transportation waggons are all crossing & moveing through Md covered 6 miles from bridge
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Saturday, June 27, 1863.
Pulled out early and marched 10 miles over the roughest mud pikes forded the Monocacy river & over Chatacton Mountain & camped at Jefferson Frederick Co Md regt pursued the same march
Sunday 28
Marched from Jefferson to Frederick City. there we found the Regt. also our div. now waiting further orders Gen. Stahl relieved of commanding Cav. We had no opposition on march from Va. people received us gladly
Monday 29
On road again at 1 o'clock marched on the Little York Pike. did not reach the Penn. line camped untill 12 oclock night. force march toward Penn. all was lively and in good condition
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Tuesday, June 30, 1863.
Train run 20 miles in 5 hours Parked near Woodstown in Adams Co. Penn. Sharp skirmishing but no loss or gain to either side only Cavalry & Artillery Some of our Regt. killed and wounded
Wednesday, July 1
arived at hanover where the fighting was yesterday. Some loss on both sides. Orders are to forage and supply from the country Q.M. forage. M. & commisaries are to go with the Regt. train fall back in rear of infantry some skirmishing
Thursday 2
Regt. moved to Gettysburg hard and continued fighting our cavalry not engaged both armies hold their position. many brave men has fallen to day.
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Friday, July 3, 1863.
hard fighting Our Div. engaged suffered some from our Regt. in killed 5 officers Adjt. Knowles Lieut. Leisure killed Capt. Harris morttally wounded Several privates killed & wounded, gaining ground.
Saturday 4
Rebels falling back amongst the hardest fought battles of the war. Major Gen. Mead in command against Rebel Lee army in pursuit some cannonadeing all day our Div on the left wing and Killpatrick
Sunday 5
Camped near Gettysburg Rebs have fallen back leaving their dead & wounded in our possession official report say our loss 20,000 Rebs 30,000 the dead are being buried & wounded receiving attention our Drs are aided by Citizens
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Monday, July 6, 1863.
Regt. is in front. Cav. in persuit Rebs are in full retreat. We leave Gettysburg and march toward Frederick Md. We are without forage, no orders from our Brig. Gen. & Brigade QM. moveing train without orders every effort is being made to help the wounded by the Citizens of Penn.
Tuesday 7
Moveing slowly southward, crossed pensylvania line this morning now in Md. troops are all on a move has been going for over one week roads are almost impassable. our Victory in Penn. complete. rebels are trying to get back into Va Major Gen. Mead has give satisfaction so far
Wednesday 8
Regt. charged on Rebel waggon & ambulance train also made a charge into Hagerstown our loss was great in Regt both in officers and men this was done on the night of the 5th inst. train arived to Manocacy River 4 miles of Frederick City Md
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Thursday, July 9, 1863.
Train come to Frederick City & parked waiting orders. Regt. has suffered badly since we left Va Regt. has returned to Frederick City to do provost duty. we are now only a Remnant of Braves
Friday 10
Stragglers are still coming in our duty here is regular but not very hard have had no mail for 2 weeks. Rebels are still trying to effect a retreat across the Potomac some fighting to day
Saturday 11
Nothing of interest has occured Regt. is still endeavouring to recruit the worn out men to mount all if possible horses are nearly played out. Some mail arived to day some prisoners are sent in most every day
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Sunday, July 12, 1863.
in camp all day duty is guard in the City Lieut Swensel killed at Hagerstown the night of the 5th inst and great is the loss in the Regt.
Monday 13
Rained all day has been raining for about three weeks Rebel Lee is reported as crossing the Potomac on rafts Regt in hard persuit expecting to fight every hour. Mead heavily reinforced health in troops good
Tuesday 14
Rebels are across the Potomac rain yet our Brig. train has gone to front our Regt. is all that is left here on provost duty our boys are not behaveing
as they ought to get to stay here long
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Wednesday, July 15, 1863.
in camp all day Capt. McQuillit co H was brought in his wound is improveing fast nothing of interest occured here rebels are all whiped out of Maryland
Thursday 16
Orders to march tomorrow at 5 A.M. all quite in camp nothing doing here some changes made in train no dangerous 2 horse waggons all 4 health good
Friday 17
Marched in obedience to orders from Frederick City to Berlin we crossed the Potomac on pontoon bridge proceeded to Shersvill Va and camped road very mudy weather rainy Gen Meads army crossing the Potomac into Va
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Saturday, July 18, 1863.
We started into Shersville. train started consollidated troops are moveing down in Virginia rapidly but no indications of battle soon Both armies are on the move. health in army good
Sunday 19
Train went to Berlin after forage regt. marched to Uperville on the Little River pike some rebels in Ashbys Gap. no skirmishing Army seems to be moveing rapidly southward
Monday 20
Train arived at Shersvill and followed the Regt. via Sniggersvill or Gap to Upperville and camped awaiting further orders rumors in camp that Gen. Grant has superceeded Mead & that rebs are crossing into maryland
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Tuesday, July 21, 1863.
Brigade is camped at Uppervill Louden Co. Va with train. had review in evening. rebels only crossed their Cav. reconnoisance into Maryland Lee is still retreating
Wednesday 22
Marched southward along the foot of the Blue Ridge. Brigade pushed forward to the front all seems to be on a move again
Thursday 23
Still marching toward Warrenton Some skirmishing in Manaseh Gap we captured some sheep also some cattle & a waggon train from Rebs
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Friday, July 24, 1863.
arrived with the train to Warrenton Regiment is at Little Washington. But are nearly always on a move some fighting at different fronts along the line
Saturday 25
Regt. at Ammesville had a skirmish 4 of our Regt. wounded Reb Lee is still retreating Gen. Mead in hot persuit am ordered to Warrenton Junction for supplies & forage
Sunday 26
Regt. still at Ammesville Train loaded at Warrenton Junction & moved to Warrenton C. Seat of Fauquier Co. & parked for the night waiting further orders
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Monday, July 27, 1863.
Train moved on to Ammesville where the Div. head Quarters is Some skirmishing on picket but to no effect. rained. men went to Washington DC to be mounted Regt. small
Tuesday 28
Still at Amesville 12 miles from Warrenton where we are to get supplies Some likelyhood of us staying in camp maybe a week or two. health in Regt. not good
Wednesday 29
in camp all day Supply base deserted takeing Sergt. K.F. McCormick horse no disturbance along our lines. Rebels are still on the retreat
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Thursday, July 30, 1863.
Train at Warrenton after forage. roads are bad. our cause said to be progressing rapidly. Every thing is going on well this month has been one of repeated success to our arms
Friday 31
Left Ammesville and marched to Catletts Station got there just at night distance 21 miles. very warm Morgans Raid in Ind. & O has been success to our cause—
Saturday, August 1
camp at Catletts Station Some likelyhood of us going back to Fairfax C.H. health in Regt not good. water very bad both for men & horses. haul forage 1½ miles
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Sunday, August 2, 1863.
Regt. gone to U.S. ford on the Raphannock River part of the Regt is with the train at Catletts Station. uncommonly warm water scarce and very impure
Monday 3
All is confused part of the Brig. at one place and & our Regt. at Stafford C.H. nothing doing on repair to damage done on marches health in Regt. good
Tuesday 4
all quite on the left wing. our out posts are quite unhandy as for hauling forage to them every thing seems to desolate nothing of interest in general
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Wednesday, August 5, 1863.
Scout order Ben Hatfield captured with a dispach. Some teams went to Catletts Station after supplies health good at this post
Thursday 6
As this fellow says: I wonder when this war will be "Ended Over" we are soldiering as though it was a life time job—nothing occurs worth naming
Friday 7
I returned to Catletts Station distance 25 miles roads rough weather very warm and sultry news seems dull nothing doing Gen. Meads HQ at Warrenton Fauquier Co Va—
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Saturday, August 8, 1863.
Warm and sultry rained last night. letter from home stating the rebs got our horses and several other from the neighborhood. this was done Aug. 26th [sic] Some sickness at home first letter from Em
Sunday 9
No news of worth from the front. all remains quite at Stafford C.H. Went to Warrenton junction after forage men in tolerably good health. Conscrips are filling up the Army of the Potomac
Monday 10
Conscrip going in daily rapidly filling up the broken columns of the Regt's the Respective States where they were first recruited we will soon have full regiments
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Tuesday, August 11, 1863.
Moved camp from Catletts Station to Elk run distance 3 miles looking for the Regt. from the front horses are not doing well on account of hot weather & flies so very bad
Wednesday 12
We have a nice camp in the woods near Elk Run. a good portion of our Regt. came from Washington went there to be mounted and equiped, very warm
Thursday 13
Regt. came in last night from Stafford C.H. A scout ordered three days rations this scout includes the men who have lately come from Washington Rained creek very high
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Friday, August 14, 1863.
Laid in camp all day had inspection and mustered for pay. rained and is cool Two years ago Company G. was first sung in the service
Saturday 15
Orders to march to Hartwood Church distance 22 miles on the Raphannock or near it this puts us again on the extreme left wing of the Army of the Potomac
Sunday 16
Train leaves Hartwood Church for Warrenton Junction after supplies very warm and dry roads very dusty. An escort of about 40 men
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Monday, August 17, 1863.
Returned to camp without any difficulty the weather has got cooler and is pleasant. there is quite a number of commissions received to day in the Regt.
Tuesday 18
Laid in camp all day everything seems to be unusually quite no news nor no papers or any reading matter in camp health is generally good
Wednesday 19
Train leaves for Warrenton Junction after forage very warm & dusty Still all is quite dead silence reigns along the lines of this out post of duty
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Thursday, August 20, 1863.
Train arrived with forage We are now in confusion Rebels made an assault on our lines at U.S. Ford Every man is at his post ready to receive them but no panic
Friday 21
Again all is quite early on the alert. yesterday excitement proved to be a reconnoisance of the rebels in order to ascertain our strength here. General Inspection of troops also transportation
Saturday 22
Train left again for supplies Very warm and dusty Foreign news is quite favorable reported in camp there is great dissatisfaction among the Rebels that they are needing supplies
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Sunday, August 23, 1863.
in camp all day. had general inspection at half past 5 in evening nothing astir Regt saddled their horses at night Supply train came in
Monday 24
Nothing of interest going on in camp men are in good health. Weather cool & pleasent. got some letters to day from different sources. all quite
Tuesday 25
Supply train left for the Junction. I am going this trip train goes without a guard distance 22 miles Regt doing picket duty
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Wednesday, August 26, 1863.
Supply train arrived early not having any bad luck. rained last night weather cool & pleasant. this is a desolate place.
Thursday 27
Oh how often we hear the remark I wish the war would end. the times are seemingly better we are still blessed with success of arms
Friday 28
The transportation of the Regt. is cut down to only six teams two six horse teams & four four horse teams turned in ten teams my duty is driving the staff
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Saturday, August 29, 1863.
There has been some excitement to day. The mail was reported as captured between here & Warrenton Junction. men are all on duty not many in camp
Sunday 30
in camp all day Supply train come in men in good health only two in the hospital rations are short the 18th Penn Cav. had skirmish on picket
Monday 31
Ordered on a scout two day rations some likelyhood of us marching Infantry passing going toward Fredericksburg crossing the at U.S. ford
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Tuesday, September 1, 1863.
Boots & Saddles blew at 2 o'clock A.M. in line and we march toward Fredericksburg against 3 oclock A.M. pleasent but dusty
Wednesday 2
Camped near front royal in sight of the Potomac The Rebels were plainly seen on the opposite side of the Rappahannock River no assault between forces although in speaking distance
Thursday 3
Some cannonadeing yesterday but not much damage done. One of Gen. Killpatricks aids killed our Regt. not engaged returned to camp
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Friday, September 4, 1863.
all quite in camp there seems to be strict discipline enforced on camp duty and drill men in good health very cool and pleasent
Saturday 5
Some of our men detailed to go to Staffords Store to look for the remains of Sergt. Ben. L. Hatfield who was supposed to been killed by Gurillias on the fourth of July last
Sunday 6
All quite in camp men are most all on duty. Scouts returned from Stafford Store but did not find their object but obtained some information of the deceased. men in good health Dress perade
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Monday, September 7, 1863.
Laid in camp. there seems to be a dead stand still in this Dept. at present picket duty about twice a week news from the different commands is reviving & bids fair for good
Tuesday 8
In camp all day health in Regt. good. There is horse raceing foot racing and various kinds of amusements coming on in this Div.
Wednesday 9
Gen Killpatrick is a sportsman while off duty He encourages horse racing not much to a disadvantage it has a tendancy to enliven the men but is in no way good a vice for the sinner
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Thursday, September 10, 1863.
Heavy cannonading in direction of Waterloo Bridge & near Warrenton Junction we have not learned the result but not much is credited to an attack
Friday 11
In camp all day. men are drilling on foot. have dress perade every evening at four oclock. all is quite Gen Killpatrick has a horse race nearly every day—
Saturday 12
Marched from Hartwood Church to Kelly ford camped during the night. rained and roads are fine no dust but pleasent marching. The Cav. is moveing on the offensive
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Sunday, September 13, 1863.
forced our crossing at kellys ford no damage done on our side slight resistance made by the Rebs. fight nearly all day. div. come around in the rear of the Rebs at Sulpher C.H. Gregg & Beauforts Cav. on the move
Monday 14
Train come up via Culpeper C.H. and joined the Div. at Rackcoon ford on the Rapidan River. Our Div. skirmished from near Rappahannock past Culpepper distance 20 miles
Tuesday 15
in camp all day ready for any immediate action Still skirmishing in front the Rapidan River in view the line of operation. the north side is level while the south side is hilly
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Wednesday, September 16, 1863.
Laid on our arms for two days and nights. Some skirmishing each day the casualties in Regt. is small comparatively to the amount of work done health good
Thursday 17
Relieved at Rackcoon ford by a part of the 2ond Corps and our Div. fell back to Stephensburg distance 7 miles rained and is mudy still skirmishing in front.
Friday 18
in camp all day rained and is very wet cold disagreeable &c &c. nothing of interest in camp excepting some 2ond on account of not being mustered discharged
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Saturday, September 19, 1863.
moved camp from an open field to a grove not far distant nice camp all quite to day cool and cloudy horses in good condition rations plenty
Sunday 20
in camp all day very nice and cool pleasently situated in an oaken forest. some cannon heard on the Rapidan River some skirmishing we presume
Monday 21
Orders to move came at at an early hour to move out at six oclock to parts unknown there seems to be a general move on hand fine weather
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Tuesday, September 22, 1863.
3 com left at Culpeper C.H. column proceeded to Orange C.H. three days rations one horse feed a raid quite expected weather clear & cool
Wednesday 23
Div. advanced as far as Madison C.H. camped during night all ready for a fight and we shall not be disappointed from present appearance. all ready
Thursday 24
Marched early this morning had a fight about 4 miles from Gordensville quite a hot time on both sides we captured several contraband some prisoners came up to Infantry at [?]
Friday, September 25, 1863.
rebels followed us in force Cav. Art. & Infantry our loss 9 killed Co D. 1 wounded. returned to Culpeper C.H. at dark after hard march much fatigued
Saturday 26
three squadron sent on picket all remains quite. we only received three days rations at our draw and only one day of forage health in co. good
Sunday 27
pickets relieved. and we pulled stakes in hast and marched briskly to within ten miles of Maddison C.H. camped and all retired against 12 in the night
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Monday, September 28, 1863.
in camp nearly all day in evening on picket nothing of importance all quite. two Corps gone to reinforce Rosecrans in georgia & Gen. dont expect to fight here soon
Tuesday 29
in camp all day men still on picket on the madison Road, at or near Robinson River Rebels posts are in sight but no signs of fight act entirely on the defensive
Wednesday 30
Still in camp near James City in Culpeper Co. men relieved from picket & received four months pay. all is quite no skirmishing at all there is strict orders or discipline enforced
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Thursday, October 1, 1863.
there is about 40 men on provost duty to prevent straggling through the country and pilfering off the citizens health good no men in hospital. weather pleasent
Friday 2
in camp all day all remains quite cool and rainy—the men are in good health and high spirits
Saturday 3
in camp nothing going on. the Citizens of Culpeper Co. would be delighted if the war was at an end & even in favor of the Union
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Sunday, October 4, 1863.
nothing new there is smoke arising at a distance on the mountain supposed to be the smoke of Jones rebel Brigade
Monday 5
all quite there was a scout went out as far as robinson River distance 10 miles. the expedition returned the success was marked by the load of sweet potatoes
Tuesday 6
all quite nothing going on worth note our camp is pleasantly situated in fine grove which this country is famous for no indications of fight
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Wednesday, October 7, 1863.
there seems to be something on foot, as to our going to reenlist is likely to carry and if so we will be apt to go to Wheeling to Reorganize
Thursday 8
relieved the 2ond N.Y. Cav. from picket. ordered to turn in all the horse teams and take mules, order obeyed & kept the waggons 6 in no. & went to Culpeper C.H. but no mules
Friday 9
attacked this morning by a heavy force. hard picket skirmishing, Cavalry all falling back on Culpeper C.H. brisk movements in every quarter all ready on a retreat each man at his post
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Saturday, October 10, 1863.
had Cav. skirmish before reaching Culpeper C.H. Bro. Wm mising also some others in enemy quarter a hard Cav fight at Brandy Station Meads Army all recrossing the Rappahannock R. full retreat
Sunday 11
Div. stoped to rest at or near Rappahannock Bridge in the forenoon. then went in direction of Sulphur Springs some fighting but all is falling back to Manaseh
Monday 12
still on the retreat we are now at or near Bealton Station. no decisive battle fought yet some fears for Meads safety. Rebels no. 90,000 our no more 75,000
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Tuesday, October 13, 1863.
moved to Catletts Station Regt. or Div. still in action brisk [?] movements on all sides Rebels at Manaseh Junction so reported. No fight yet
Wednesday 14
Marched this morning still on retreat toward Washington Train west in direction of Brentvill or Pr William C.H. did not march very fast
Thursday 15
had fight at Bristol Station Rebels repulsed Our C Brigade not in action to day. All is retreating back in good order weather favorable
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Friday, October 16, 1863.
Train at Fairfax C.H. and by way of Wolf run shoals at river in safety Brig. on Bull run. all ready for another bull run fight but was not attacked had rain
Saturday 17
camped on bull Run our pickets and the rebels are in speaking distance of one another. still expecting a hard fight, there is no fear on our side
Sunday 18
Rebs have slackened their forward movement on our men. Cavalry is briskly skirmishing on the front pickets no infantry fighting
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Monday, October 19, 1863.
Gen. Killpatrick Div. had a hard fight resulting in some loss on our side. also lost his private baggage seven waggons but did not consider a defeat as only one brigade was defeated
Tuesday 20
We lost of Co. G. Jim Dunkle and three other none killed as we know of some think Sig Blake was but not certain health in co. good, weather is favorable
Wednesday 21
in camp at Gainsvill men are nearly worn out horses much jaded not much likelyhood of a fight soon the Rebels have fallen back probably across the Rappahannock
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Thursday, October 22, 1863.
there was general inspection of horses to day quite a number of them condemned no news in camp to day all quite warm and pleasent
Friday 23
in camp all day this time given to Killpatrick Div to rest and recruit the worn out horses and men no fighting in front except one Guerrilla raid
Saturday 24
horses put on cars to go to Washington City Cars run off the track about 9 oclock PM. wounded 18 or 19 men killing quite a number horses
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Sunday, October 25, 1863.
Some cannonading in front but nothing of any importance men are in good health 50 returned from dismounted camp at Washington City DC.
Monday 26
Gen. Greggs division engaged the enemy at or near Bealington Station enemy fell back after sharp skirmish no indications of a general engagement
Tuesday 27
As usual all quite. at Gainesvill Loudon Co. Va where we are yet camped weather cold and wet a riot occured in Gen. Killpatricks body guard (1st O Cav) 1 man killed 3 wounded including one of the rioters
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Wednesday, October 28, 1863.
nothing of importance there is some probability of us moveing or that this place to be evacuated weather has cleared up but remains cold
Thursday 29
Mosby is like "Satan" always on the alert at every point last night he captured about 100 mules 4 waggons of the artilery between here & warrenton sliped in the rear of the escort
Friday 30
All quite in camp scout went out but no skirmishing. there is a strong guard every night watching to approach of Guerrillas to steel from camp agen or similar deds
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Saturday, October 31, 1863.
mustered for pay nice cheering orders Boots & Saddles blown at 1 oclock P.M. all in line march at 3 oclock P.M. Div moved & camped between Manasseh Junction & Bristow Station
Sunday, November 1
Erected a comfortable camp and all quite expecting to stay some time when the silence was broken by orderlies call. Marching orders announced for tomorrow 7 oclock
Monday 2
marched to Weaverstown near Catletts Station and here went into camp no news front rebs at Bealton Station we are not in front
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Tuesday, November 3, 1863.
in camp all day. horses and men much jaded but are still lively and well. Weather cool and windy. the war is evidently progressing rapidly in our front
Wednesday 4
Division started on a reconnoisance in direction of Fredericksburg. marched 1st Brig Gen Davis via Stafford C.H. to Hartwood Ch. joined 2ond camped
Thursday 5
Div. on march for camp at Weaverstown early got to camp at 4 o'clock P.M. 2ond Brig. engaged the enemy pickets at Hartwood Ch. captured some was the result as we scout
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Friday, November 6, 1863.
in camp all day warm for the time a year horses are low in flesh but few able for active duty. Col. N.P. Richmond has resigned and its excepted no officers higher in rank than Major
Saturday 7
marching orders boots & saddles blow at 6 o'clock A.M. marched at 7 toward Kellys ford on Rappahannock. cool and windy got to the ruins of Morrisvill at sunset heavy fighting
Sunday 8
Supply train parked at Morrisville Div laid at Mountain Grove Church last night this morning in hot pursuit of enemy some fighting result not known here enemy fell back
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Monday, November 9, 1863.
moved in to Kellys ford the Army of the Potomac is on a forward move some fighting and force completes a nice try all in [?] here
Tuesday 10
Div engaged at or near Stephensburg Culpeper Co. Enemy falling rapidly back. our forces has captured 1,700 prisoners all in good condition
Wednesday 11
Went in camp near Stephensburg our duty is picketing no trouble on posts supplies short rail R. now complete up as far as we have advanced
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Thursday, November 12, 1863.
in camp all day nothing of interest transpires our lines extend as far as Rapidan River men in good health no talk of going to west Va
Friday 13
two Squadrons on picket our camp is pleasantly situated there seems to be a gradual groth of the union caus. Bought a horse $70
Saturday 14
relieved the 2ond N.Y. moved head quarters to picket post picket at Willetts grove in last night of 2ond N.Y. we take post all quite
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Sunday, November 15, 1863.
a detachment ordered to make an attempt to cross at Martins ford to try the strength of the enemies pickets Some skirmishing our boys fell back
Monday 16
On picket will not be relieved today the Rebs on one side of the river and ours on the other in speaking distance of each other no firing on posts
Tuesday 17
Relieved from post went into our old camp near Stephensburg all quite. A rebel soldier gave himself up last night to pickets
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Wednesday, November 18, 1863.
in camp all day weather fine no news profound silence has supreme power over this Dept. no sickness in camp
Thursday 19
18th pennsylvania Cav. was drove in from picket quite a number captured. the enemy crossed the Rapidan in force of Cav. only ordered to saddle up at 6 oclock
Friday 20
Signed payrolls and are being paid for two months also settling up our last years clothing account I owe the Gov $2,40 all quite to day men in fine spirits
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Saturday, November 21, 1863.
raining and very disagreeable all quite in front no signs of a move but such thing is telling there was move the general opinion is favorable
Sunday 22
in camp still at Stephensburg. men in good health Gambling or playing at dice is doing a great deal of harm in Regt several has lost all their pay I do not play at all
Monday 23
raining and disagreeable had inspection expecting orders to march not many think we will stay at this place long army will advance
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Tuesday, November 24, 1863.
As expected marching orders to start at 6 o'clock got out and started but the order countermanded untill favorable weather
Wednesday 25
On picket at martins ford Rapidan. ordered to march. the Army of the Potomac is again in motion as usual on the offensive
Thursday 26
Left Stephensburg and crossed the river at different points at fords and at once set in full pursuit. rebs did not make any resistance at first crossing
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Friday, November 27, 1863.
Div at Rackcoon ford Rapidan River, which is the extreme left of the armies position at this date men in excellent spirits. Some fighting
Saturday 28
Div still at Rackcoon ford some skirmishing 4 of company G. captured at post Monsur, Ruble, McClure and Howell no further casualties. heavy fighting in center
Sunday 29
Some cannonadeing at different points from one end of the line to the other distance 10 miles our Army still moveing weather not favorable but all seem lively
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Monday, November 30, 1863.
Advanceing stoped & no decisive fight men in fine condition weather cold & dry 3rd A.C. suffered some to day
Tuesday, December 1
Army recrossing the Rapidan every thing falling back to banks of the Rappahannock all in good order
Wednesday 2
Rebs not pursueing in force all quite in front and rear weather favorable. Rations gave out Dec 1st none since close times
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Thursday, December 3, 1863.
Arrived at Brandy Station 2 o'clock A.M. got forage rations &c men much fagged horses nearly given out Our Div not engaged light skirmish at Rackcoon ford
Friday 4
Camped near Stephensburg all quite to day. there seems to be a change in camps some way the Infantry are moveing up with line for winter
Saturday 5
Relieved from picket the 2ond N.Y. orders to be ready to march at a moments notice all quite in front but there is rumors going on which is un[?]
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Sunday, December 6, 1863.
Orders to be ready to march at any moment Regt on picket at Germania ford Rapidan all quite in front order prevails in camp
Monday 7
Regt relieved from picket by the 5th N.Y. all quite to day. fixing to build winter quarters on the camp which is now occupied
Tuesday 8
nothing of interest men in excellent health. Orders has come to build winter quarters not here to move to a more [?] spot
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Wednesday, December 9, 1863.
moved camp and we now have a pleasant place handy to wood & water. Rations & forage regular all seems to be lively
Thursday 10
Major Capehart returned and we are expecting to be relieved from the Army of the Potomac to go to Wheeling to be reorganized & recruit as a V.V.V.
Friday 11
Relieved from duty in this Dept going to march for Washington tomorrow at 3 o'clock A.M. how lively the boys are hopes of seeing home soon
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Saturday, December 12, 1863.
Marched from 4 miles south of Brandy Station on the O. &. A.R.R. to Catletts Station distance about 16 miles all in good order. We are cheered by the comrad Regts of our old Div Killpatricks Div
Sunday 13
marched at day break 3 ocl indeed this day has showed me a streak of bad luck Something in all things here worked wrong & I bid farewell to my favorite girl of East Va. Bivouacked between Fairfax CH & Anandale
Monday 14
marched to Alexandria and put up at the Soldiers rest horses in the corrall. All in high glee. permitted to parade at will
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Tuesday, December 15, 1863.
Still in town men seem to be enjoying high life all on their own hook a great many drunken riots not very good order this evening
Wednesday 16
Marched at 7 olcock AM to Washington City & got on the cars for W. Va. this day will long be remembered by each man of the Regt near all drunk & fighting
Thursday 17
Cars are rolling on slowly very cold & rainy passed Harpers ferry Martinsburg in day light there is no drinking to day men sober
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Friday, December 18, 1863.
Arived at New Creek Station and got off the car after 3 days without forage & water for stock Orders to camp and make this the recruiting rendevouze
Saturday 19
[?] camp drew wall tents and are told by the Com. Gen. Kelly that we shall not be put on duty untill spring or till the regt is reorganized as Vetrans
Sunday 20
Nothing doing men are all quite. in the recruiting system rations and forage plenty. weather dry and frozen
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Monday, December 21, 1863.
Recruiting is active men are all in favor of going in for three years in the terms now proposed health good I have not yet reenlisted
Tuesday 22
Some think the Regt will not be reorganized. I put my name down on condition that the terms proposed are carried out
Wednesday 23
the Companies are organizeing as Vetrans. Co. G. are not in favor of going on the second term men in good health
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Thursday, December 24, 1863.
hauling and arranging camp so we can keep tomorrow as a merry Christmas. not much disorder in camp I am invited to dinner in the country tomorrow
Friday 25
I must say that I have enjoyed this day a great deal better than I antisipated dinner at Mr. Parris quite an agreeable family
Saturday 26
in camp all day all quite. a great horse race ran at New Creek Station only with the Officers 1st Va horses won the race
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Sunday, December 27, 1863.
expecting to leave for home on a 30 days furlough but some think we will not get off for two or three weeks
Monday 28
Very cold and rainy. Ordered to Martinsburg the men who reenlisted refused to go untill the furloughs are given rebs are at Winchester
Tuesday 29
Some indications of a rebels raid at Petersburg. Kelly is makeing ready to meet any attack at any point in his Det.
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Wednesday, December 30, 1863.
troops are all leaveing New Creek for Martinsburg we are not going soon cold and windy men in good health
Thursday 31
this as the last day of this year is not apreciated by many as a blessed day to be remembered
New year, I now must get a new Diary, at an oyster supper at Mrs Parris Miss Molly Paris is quite a favorite of mine
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Jan. 3rd 64
Memoranda.
All quite men are inactive. Officers are useing their greatest efforts to recruit the Regt. as veterans which things are about to succeed
Jan. 3rd 1'64
All quite to day nearly all the troops are gone to Martinsburg. this regt. is waiting to recruit health good. fine day
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Cash Account. January.
" Dr Paid
Lieut St. Clair 75
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Cash Account. June.
17 Due Burel Newman
" " Paid $45.00
18 Due W.H. Hollenback $50.00
Paid by cash 5.00
Paid " 5.00
" " 20.00
" " 10.00
" " 5.00
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Cash Account. July.
10 Due J.M. Stephenson
By Cash only in charge $210.00
Aug'st 27th Paid By Cash 60
50 $50.00
Sept. 5th " " 10.00
$60.00
Balance due Oct 1st 15000
Oct. 1st Received 15000
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Cash Account. October.
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List of Correspondence
Names and
Miss Fanny Hollenback
Miss Mary Ellen Hollenback
Miss Emma Marks
Miss Sarah E. Cox
Miss Josie A. Johnston
Miss Amanda Hollenback
Mr TP Hollenback
Mr Oliver B Hollenback
Mr Isaac Bloss Jr.
Dr. G.R. Ricketts
Mr. T.A. Bay
John Ricketts
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Their address
Ammacetta Wayne Co. WVa
" " "
Quaker Bottom Lawrence Co. O.
Guyandotte Cabbell Co. W. Va
Symmes Run Lawrence Co O.
Madison Hamilton Co O
Weavers Train Louisville Ky
Ammacetta Wayne Co. WVa
Catlettsburg Boyd co. Ky
Quaker Bottom Lawrence Co O.
9th Va Inf Co. I. via Charleston Va
South Point Lawrence Co. O.
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Memoranda.
Pitmans Phonography
or
Saulers & Wells
DATABASE CONTENT
| (15283) | DL0938.002 | Diaries | 1863 |
Tags: Animals, Artillery, Battle of Gettysburg, Camp/Lodging, Conscription/Conscripts, Courts Martial, Death (Military), Desertion/Deserters, Discharge/Mustering Out, Discipline, Drilling, Duty, Excitement, Fatigue/Tiredness, Fighting, Foraging/Theft, Furloughs, Guard/Sentry Duty, Guerrilla Warfare, High Morale, Hospitals, Illnesses, Injuries, Joseph Hooker, Marching, Money, Nature, News, Payment, Prisoners of War, Railroads, Recreation, Reinforcements, Rivers, Robert E. Lee, Rumors, Sadness, Scouting, Second Battle of Bull Run, Supplies, War Weariness, Weather
People - Records: 1
- (5312) [writer] ~ Hollenbeck, Leonidas R.
SOURCES
Leonidas R. Hollenback Diary, 1863, DL0938.002, Nau Collection
