Joseph M. Maitland Diary, 1862

Maitland

J. M. Maitland's

Book.

Urbana

Ohio.

E Pluribus Unum

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J. M. Maitland's

Diary

Commencing March [overwritten Feb] 29^th 1864

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J. M. Maitland's

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Urbana,

Champaign Co

Ohio.

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J. M. Maitland

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1862

Monday morning Aug 18 started from home for Urbana having volunteered as a soldier in the US Service arrived at Urbana about 10 oclock found quite a crowd collected to see the soldiers start for Camp Chase. About 2½ oclock the train arrived after bidding farewell to all my friends we started for Columbus where we arrived about 6 o'clock we then landed and were marched to Camp Chase through a cloud of dust arrived at Camp Chase about dark we then stopped and rested for a few moments and were ordered to fall into some tents prepared for us after waiting for some time rations were prepared and we all pitched into some cold

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chickens & dry bread & a tin of coffee after which we retired to rest having had our first experience in Soldiering.

Aug 19 arose from our beds feeling somewhat refreshed were ordered to the Quarter Master's department and were issued our clothing which consisted of overcoats, dress coats, blouses, undershirts, drawers, socks & shoes. this occupied the time till 2 oclock we were marched to Head Quarters & recd our arms knapsacks & full equipage this occupied the time till 4 oclock. we then had our dinners, after which we occupied the time in packing up our clothes in our knapsacks. at nine oclock the roll was called by Orderly Tritt and we were ordered to put

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out our lights and bunk down for the night. this evening we were visited by A. Guthridge & B. Miller who put up with us for the night.

Aug 20 This morning arose feeling much refreshed the roll was called by the orderly, we were then dismissed for breakfast we were this day drilled by squads in the forenoon in the afternoon his excellency Governor Todd visited us we were all drawn out in line when the Governor made quite an excellent speech

Aug 21 This morning we arose about 2 oclock struck our tents & packed our knapsacks and were ready for a move by 5 oclock at about 5 oclock

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we were in marching order and left Camp Chase for some point in Kentucky arrived in Cincinnati about 2 oclock. we were then marched to the river and were taken across the river on steamboat we then formed in line & marched to a hall where a supper was prepared by the citizens after which we were paraded through the principal streets till about 8 oclock we then marched to the depot and waited till about 9 oclock we then boarded the cars bound for Lexington Ky where we arrived about noon the next day. we were then landed and took up our line of march in the direction of Richmond we marched in this direction until about sunset when we were halted and ordered

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to encamp for the night. while preparing to encamp a messenger arrived stating that Richmond had been attacked by Rebel Cavalry we were then ordered forward to Richmond distant 15 miles. Oh how our hearts sank within us at the thought. we had already marched 11 miles over a hard pike our feet were very sore but we felt determined to do our best. many of the boys fell out by the roadside declaring that they could go no further. the Kingston squad stood nobly up to the trial we marched on in this way for about 12 miles when the order came for double quick for the 3 remaining miles. now came hard times, the men fell out in squads of 20 & 30 I with the rest of the Kingston squad still kept our places

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we arrived at Richmond about 2 oclock formed in line of Battle and awaited the enemy but none appearing we began to look for a place to rest our weary limbs. our Company found a very nice church which we occupied until daylight. we being hungry began to look around for something to satisfy the cravings of our appetites we found a saloon occupied by an old negro where we obtained some gingerbread & peaches we felt truly thankful for these as we had had nothing scarcely to eat for several days. about 7 oclock we formed again and marched about ½ a mile below Richmond to a plantation owned by a Union man here we encamped &c

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Monday Aug. 25^th weather very hot drilled a little while. lived on half rations, slept on the ground with nothing but a blanket to protect us from the dew & night air.

26^th Arose from our slumber feeling greatly refreshed. while waiting for breakfast the Capt. came round saying that he would pass out 8 men and that they might go through the country & press into service anything that might belong to Rebels. Myself in company with J. Coleman, C. Sears, S. Moore, and four others out of the Woodstock mess started. After passing the guards our squads parted the Kingston boys taking one direction & the Woodstock boys another. the first place we came to was

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A good Union plantation where we obtained a first rate breakfast. we then started on the pike. stopped at a little house occupied by a little Irishman, where we obtained some milk & bread. after resting a short time we started on still keeping the pike until we came to another farm where we obtained some flour &c. while waiting at this house to rest a negro arrived in full haste stating that two Secesh were on their plantation stealing horses, and that he wished us to come & help to capture them accordingly we started in the direction the Secesh were said to have gone pursued them about 3 or 4 miles, but not finding them we concluded to halt & look for something

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that we might press into service. We found a flock of sixteen ducks twelve of which we pressed into service made them take the oath of allegiance &c we then started on our return for camp. stopped by the way and obtained a first rate dinner on a Union plantation. After dinner we started back for camp where we arrived about 6 o'clock, very tired

27^th Arose from our beds very wet & cold it having rained during the night this day drilled nearly all the time. At six oclock we were taken out on Battalion drill. quite a number of the fair sex came out to see us. after going through the various maneuvres we were taken to quarters roll was called and we

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retired to rest, thankful to the great preserver that we still enjoy a reasonable degree of health.

28^th Arose this morning at 3 o'clock, fell in line of battle, remained in line about 1 hr. then the roll was called & we eat our breakfast which was composed of about half a hard biscuit & cup of coffee. after breakfast we were taken out on company drill then on Battalion drill this occupied the time till 11 o'clock we then rested till noon & were taken out on company drill till 5 o'clock we then had Battalion drill till six oclock after which we repaired to our quarters roll was called & so ended this day.

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29^th Arose this morning not feeling very much like work, but not liking the thoughts of going to Hospital we determined to stand up as long as possible. This day's work about the same as yesterday, weather very hot.

30^th This morning were wakened up at 3 o'clock & formed in line of Battle remained about 1 hr, when we had a cup of coffee as our breakfast, hearing heavy cannonading in the east we ordered to arms and in about ½ an hour were on the march

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March 3^rd Left our much loved friends and home and started for the city of Columbus, preparatory to starting for our Regt. Arrived in Columbus at about 11 o'clock spent the forenoon in company with Squires, Stats & Cawood. In the afternoon went to the Transportation office got transportation for four of us to Cairo by the way of Cin^ti In the evening went to Mr Bowers for supper. staid all night.

4^th Very pleasant. sun shining brightly—all nature presenting the appearance of spring left our friends after dinner went down to the depot, found that the train would be nearly three hours behind time. about 3½ o'clock got started when about half way it commenced to rain and by the time we got to Cin^ti it was just pouring down. put up at the American Hotel Expenses 88 cts for bed and breakfast

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5^th Arose from our beds feeling thankful. found that the atmosphere had changed, that the rain had ceased and that it was quite cold. still cloudy. hired an express wagon to convey us to the Cairo Depot. distance about 3 miles paid 40 cents apiece. Left Cin^ti at 7½ oclock arrived at Odin about 11½ PM. changed cars for Cairo at Centralia & Odin Arrived at Cairo a little after daylight Sunday morning.

Sund. 6^th Quite pleasant. Got transportation for Memphis and by 10 oclock AM were aboard the Steamer St. Cloud. At 20 minutes of 11 o'clk the boat pushed out and soon we were on our way down the mighty Father of waters—weather quite cool After starting continued on our way until 11 oclk PM when we tied up for the night

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Mond 7^th Quite cool pushed out about daylight. passed Fort Pillow about 12 o'clk. soon after passed what used to be Fort Randolph. Arrived at Memphis about 8 o'clk PM staid all night aboard the boat

Tues 8^th Quite warm & pleasant hired a dray to convey our baggage to camp. found our camp about 1 mile northeast of the city. Arrived in camp about 11 o'clk found the boys all well & in good spirits. took dinner with Maj. Hamond & A Gill

Wednes 9^th Cloudy in the morning about noon commenced to rain very hard continued for a couple hours then cleared up. remainder of the day pleasant

Thurs 10^th Very pleasant and warm did some writing for Lt. afternoon had Co Drill from 2 till 3. Dress Parade

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at 4 o'clock. In the evening turned quite cool, did not sleep very well

Friday 11^th Still quite cool. went on picket at 8 o'clk AM thought a great deal about home nothing of interest today

Sat 12^th Quite cloudy & cool were relieved from picket at 8½ o'clock, returned to camp Cleaned up and in the afternoon went to town. saw the Militia out on parade. In the evening went to the Theatre Play "Mazeppa"

Sund 13^th Quite cool in the morning went on Camp Guard at 8 o'clk had a very pleasant time feel very well excepting a boil on my leg which is very painful

Mond 14^th Clear & pleasant was relieved from guard at 8 o'clk went to the Surgeon's was excused from drill, wrote a couple of letters

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Tues 15^th Arose this morning feeling very much refreshed. Boil on my leg quite sore. Weather this morning quite cool, had Inspection in ~~Quarters~~ Co streets by the Ins. Genl. no drill to-day.

Wednes. 16^th went on picket at 8 o'clk weather quite cold to-day some of the boys managed to get hold of some bad whiskey pretty soon nearly the whole line were more or less intoxicated The picket officer coming round made a good many inquiries concerning the matter. He then reported to the Col and pretty soon he paid us a visit but did not say much.

Thurs 17^th Still very cool. were relieved from picket at 8 o'clk by Co. H, returned to camp dont feel so very well on acct of losing so much sleep in the afternoon Dan Coleman & I went to town staid for prayer meeting at

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Union Chapel returned to camp about 10 o'clock. recd a letter from Grier dated the 12^th

Friday 18^th very pleasant. arose feeling very much refreshed, thankful to the Great Giver of all Good for care & protection over us. In the afternoon had Battalion Drill.

Sat 19^th Quite cool. my health good. nothing of importance to-day. did some writing for the Lieut. wrote a letter to Mother.

Sund 20^th Arose feeling refreshed weather pleasant though cool had Inspection of arms at 10 o'clock after which D.Coleman S.R. Moore & myself obtained a pass to go to Memphis. went to the Union Chapel. heard a very good sermon read, after services went to Genl Buckland's Hd. Qrs saw Lew Taylor took dinner with him. In the afternoon went to see some boys in 114^th Ills. took

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supper with them. walked round town until time for meeting. attended preaching again at Union Chapel heard a very good sermon. returned to camp about 10 o'clock P.M.

Mond. 21^st Arose feeling refreshed thankful for the preserving care that had been exercised over us through another night No drill of any kind to-day. Recd. mail, two letters from home. Answered all of them.

Tues.22^nd Still quite cool. went on picket at 8 o'clock. remained on till 6 o'clock P.M. when we were relieved by the 93^rd Ind and ordered to camp to prepare for a scout of 5 days in Arks.

Wednes 23^rd Clear & pleasant Left camp about 8 o'clock AM marched to Memphis proceeded to the wharf where we remained some time in line. we then went aboard a miserable old boat, crossed over

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to the Arks. side remained until after our teams were ferried over which was about 3 o'clock PM we then took up our line of march keeping close to the river for about 6 miles we then turned to the right, marched about ½ a mile when it was reported that a small force of Guerrillas were seen & had fired into our Cavalry two or three Companies were sent forward but did not get to see them. After they returned we moved back to the river Bivouacked for the night. I felt uncommonly tired.

Thurs. 24^th Arose feeling much refreshed, thankful to the Great Preserver for his care over us through the night. lay around until afternoon when Co E. was sent out to reconnoitre They discovered a few Rebs but did not get close to them In the evening

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it commenced raining. moved our camp about ½ a mile to a small station on the M & L. R.R. Road. there we found a steam s. mill & plenty of lumber which we used to very good advantage. rained considerably during the night.

Frid. 25^th Still raining very hard. About 9 o"clock recd orders to move back to Memphis, as old Forrest had threatened the the place. started and in about 2 hrs arrived at the landing feeling very tired. were ferried over the river. arrived in camp about 4 o'clock

Sat 26^th were roused up at 4 o'clock AM and ordered to stack our arms & remain in readiness for an attack but we couldn't see it and so went back to bed and had a good nap. nothing of any importance

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to day. weather very pleasant. In the morning signed the pay rolls.

Sund. 27^th Went on picket at 8 o'clock had a very pleasant time. In the afternoon the wind rose and turned cloudy. wrote three letters spent the rest of the day in reading, meditating &c.

Mond. 28^th Commenced raining about daylight, continued a short time, the wind rose were relieved from picket at 8 o'clock. returned to camp did nothing of any importance to day towards evening turned cold.

Tues 29^th Were awakened at 4 o'clock for roll call. went back to bed slept till 6 o'clock still very windy & cold. nothing of importance to-day Recd mail one letter from Grier dated the 24^th

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Wednes. 30^th Still very cool was detailed for camp guard had a very pleasant time. In the afternoon paid the last tribute of respect to another of our "Companions in Arms" a member of Co F. and as we stood round his grave, thoughts of the past rushed through our minds. only a short time ago and a similar occurrence took place, one which very nearly affected us, and we felt that we could truly sympathize with those who were left to mourn his loss

Thurs. 31^st windy though still pleasant. were relieved from guard at 8 o'clock. toward noon clouded up, and soon it commenced hailing and raining. continued nearly all afternoon, and at intervals throughout the night. went to bed at 9 o'clock slept soundly.

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Friday 1^st April still quite cloudy and very cool. went on picket at 8 o'clock. Afternoon commenced raining slowly & continued until about 10 o'clk when it cleared off, and the stars shone out brightly.

Sat. 2^nd were relieved from picket at 8 o'clock. returned to camp. found that we were ordered out on scout of ten days. we soon had everything in readiness for starting and about 1 o'clk P.M. took up our line of march taking a northeasterly direction. we were accompanied by a Brigade of Cavalry and two pieces of W. House's Batty. We marched about 9 miles when we were halted & went into camp about ½ a mile from a small town called Raleigh. here we pitched our tents and it is said we are to remain ten days. health still very good

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Sund. 3^rd Windy, though not very cold. Arose feeling refreshed thankful to the Great Being for his care & protection over us through another night toward noon clouded up & in the afternoon commenced raining & continued at intervals through the night.

Mond. 4^th Still cloudy & drizzling rain. About noon orders came for three Co's of our Regt ~~were ordered~~ to move up to town as they were expecting an attack. we crossed the river and went up to the town about 3 o'clock P.M. stacked arms in front of the old jail. remained through the afternoon and all night but no Rebels made their appearance, slept soundly.

Tues. 5^th Clear & pleasant remained until near noon when the Cavalry came back down the river & soon after we crossed after crossing

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we tore up the pontoon bridge over Wolf river we then moved back to where we had camped staid a short time then took up our line of march for our old camp near Memphis where we arrived about four o'clock

Wednes. 6^th went on picket at 8 o'clock had a very pleasant time, weather pleasant in forenoon. Afternoon clouded up and sprinkled rain at intervals through the night

Thurs 7^th Warm & pleasant Arose feeling much refreshed thankful to the Great Preserver for his care & protection over us through another night this morning were ordered to pass no one through the lines as it is reported that a heavy force of Rebs are advancing on Memphis were relieved from picket at 8 o'clock returned to camp found that the

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Cavalry had moved all their tents and camp equipage to Fort Pickering and that considerable excitement prevailed in camp. remained in camp all day awaiting an attack, but no Rebs making their appearance the excitement somewhat died away. Weather quite warm. In the evening had inspection of arms.

Friday 8^th were awakened by the drums at 4 o'clock. had roll call, then formed in line of Battle on the parade ground. soon after it commenced raining, remained in line until daylight. we then stacked arms and returned to Qrs. about 8 o'clock the rain ceased & the sun shone out. Last night a Citizen attempted to cross our picket lines. He was ordered to halt, but not obeying the videt fired, the ball struck him in the thigh, breaking

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the bone and cutting the main artery off. he was brought to our Hosp. and during the night he died. this I think will prove a warning to Citizens, not to attempt to cross our lines when ordered to halt.

Sat 9^th Quite cool Our Compy recd two months pay in the morning before going on picket but as I had drawn my pay in Ohio I did not receive any in the Co after the Co was paid off we went on picket weather cloudy & cool about noon commenced raining continued for a couple of hrs. In the evening cleared off.

Sund. 10^th Clear & very pleasant were relieved from picket at 8 o'clock. returned to camp spent the day in reading, writing &c. In the evening took a walk with D Coleman to Winchester Cemetery.

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Monday 11^th Arose at 4 o'clock had roll call, then formed in line of Battle on the parade ground. had a short Battalion Drill. returned to Qrs took a short nap. Weather very pleasant. did nothing of importance, recd. a letter from Grier of the (6^th)

Tues. 12^th Quite cool in morning arose as usual at 4 o'clk. had Battalion Drill about 8 o'clock obtained a pass went up to town spent most of the day with Mr Black of Urbana, he being on a visit to Memphis. about 4 o'clock returned to camp. had Inspection & roll call. weather clear & pleasant.

Wednes. 13^th Arose at 4 o'clock had Battalion Drill after which went back to bed. took a nap. arose about 7 o'clock breakfasted on cold beans cold meat & coffee after that wrote nearly all

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forenoon for Lt Colwell nothing else of importance. Rumour to-day that Fort Pillow was captured by the Rebs. no mail to day.

Thurs 14^th Cloudy in the morning went on picket at 8 o'clock. Commenced raining slowly & continued nearly all forenoon. About noon cleared off the sun shone out. Recd the particulars of the fight at Ft Pillow. It appears that our force consisted of between 6 & 7 hundred mostly Negroes. were attacked by about 4 thousand Rebs under Forrest about 300 were killed & wounded during the fight the remainder surrendered. The Rebs then murdered the remainder in cold blood. they also destroyed one of our transports the Golden Age, on its way to Memphis.

Friday 15^th were relieved from picket at 8 o'clock, returned to camp, found that Fort Pillow was evacuated, did nothing

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of any importance. In the afternoon our box of provisions from home came through it was pretty badly bursted & about a dozen of the cans & jars broken & spoiled but we will still have plenty while it lasts. weather to-day quite cool.

Sat. 16^th Quite pleasant, was detailed on camp guard had a very nice time. wrote a letter to "Grier" nothing of importance to-day.

Sund. 17^th Pleasant in forenoon afternoon clouded up and about 5 o'clk commenced raining. spent nearly all day in Quarters.

Mond. 18^th Quite pleasant, did nothing of any importance. In the afternoon fixed up a small box to be sent by express to J. F. Rettberg. In the evening recd mail only one letter for me, from Cousin Lydia health good.

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Tues. 19^th Arose feeling much refreshed, thankful to the Great Preserver for his care and protection over us thru the night. Went on picket at 8 o'clk weather cool tho pleasant, had a very pleasant time. health very good.

Wednes. 20^th very pleasant, were relieved from picket at 8 o'clock returned to camp, spent most of the day in quarters. In the evening recd. mail one letter from "Grier" dated the 10^th health still very good.

Thurs, 21^st raining very nicely in the morning, cloudy throughout the day In the evening recd a letter from Grier dated the 16^th nothing of any importance.

Friday 22^nd pleasant throughout the day. spent nearly all day in quarters, dont feel able for duty on acct. of carbuncle on my back which is

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very painful In the evening recd. a letter from Urbana of the 18^th About dark a very heavy shower of rain came up which continued for about an hour. it then cleared off

Sat. 23^rd Arose feeling refreshed Carbuncle still very sore was excused from duty spent most of the day in quarters. In the afternoon quite a heavy rain came up, recd mail. In the evening turned quite cool.

Sund. 24^th Still quite cloudy and cool. Our Company went on picket I was excused from duty on acct. of carbuncle and boil. spent the day in reading and writing.

Mond. 25^th Clear and very pleasant the sun shining. the birds singing gaily, all nature seeming to rejoice. took a walk with D. Coleman to Winchester Cemetery in forenoon. Boil & carbuncle

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still quite painful. was excused from duty on acct. of them. nothing else of importance.

Tues. 26^th Clear and very warm, spent most of the day in the shade. Boil & carbuncle still very sore. in the evening recd a letter from Grier dated the 20^th nothing else of importance to-day

Wednes. 27^th Still clear and very warm. Boil still quite sore. spent most of the day in quarters. towards evening clouded up and now at 9 o'clock P.M. it has very much the appearance of a heavy rain.

Thurs 28^th As was expected we had quite a heavy storm of wind, hail & rain. this morning still cloudy & very warm. spent nearly all day in quarters, in the afternoon clouded

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up and about 4 o'clock had quite a heavy shower. Recd a letter from J.S. Petty

Friday 29^th Our Co went on picket at 8 o'clock. I did not go out nor feeling very well. weather cloudy in the afternoon had a heavy shower of rain. In the evening recd. marching orders. Our pickets were relieved and came in and soon we were busy packing up all our extra baggage as we are to leave our tents & all extra baggage went to bed at 12 ½ oclock.

Sat. 30^th were awakened at 4 o'clk for roll call, and soon after the "Fall in" was sounded & away we started for Memphis without any breakfast about the time of starting a very heavy rain came up and by the time we got to Memphis we were thoroughly soaked. we were taken to the Charleston Depot, where we fell in with the rest of our Brig. & a battery of Artillery. After waiting

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until about 10 o'clock we were put aboard some old flat cars and soon after we were on our way though at a very slow rate. After making 34 miles which occupied till 4 o'clock P.M. the trains came to a halt, and it was ascertained that a piece of tressel work over a creek had been destroyed by the Rebs. After remaining for some time it was determined to abandon the R.R. and take it a foot. Bivouacked about ¼ of a mile from the R.R. still raining.

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were called up at 4 o'clock had roll call and just managed to get a cup of coffee when the "Fall in" was sounded and we took up our line of march in an easterly direction. I almost forgot to state that a Brig of Cavalry are accompanying us. They took the advance

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this morning, our Regt next in the advance. After marching about 4 miles it was found that a bridge over Wolf river had been destroyed by the Rebs and that we would have to repair it before going any further. Weather clear & pleasant. At this place Col. Hatch Comdg Cavalry had a fight with the Rebs in Jany last, in which our force was successful. While waiting for the bridge to be completed, we found the remains of several of our men & one Rebel that had been killed. they had been slightly buried in the ground and the hogs had rooted them out. It was a hard sight to look upon. did not get the bridge completed till late in the night. after it was finished a part of the Cavalry crossed the river & the 114^th Ills.

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Mond. 2^nd Cloudy in the morning After the crossing of the 114^th one of the wagons loaded with ammunition drawn by six mules attempted to cross, when about half way the boats on which the bridge was made sunk, the wagon driver and mules went down, five of the mules and the wagon was lost. the driver escaped with a sound ducking. we will now have to wait until the bridge is rebuilt which causes serious delay. about dark it was completed and our forces commenced crossing our Regt being in the rear it was after midnight before got everything over. we then marched about 5 miles and went into camp at 3 o'clock in the morning, very tired and sleepy. weather throughout the day and night very pleasant.

Tues 3^rd Were called up at 5 o'clock A.M. and ordered

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to fall in soon after we took up our line of march without any breakfast. weather very warm. marched until after 12 o'clock M. We then halted about ¾ of an hour, cooked breakfast & dinner together we then pushed on till 9 o'clk P.M. when we went into camp feeling very tired & foot-sore I was too tired to get any supper & too tired to sleep after I lay down. distance marched 25 miles. weather quite warm.

Wednes. 4^th Had Reveillee at 3 o'clock A.M. soon after we took up our line of march to Bolivar, distant 10 miles where we arrived about 8 o'clk A.M. here we found quite a force of Cavalry & ~~Artillery~~ Infy, and several Batterys of Artillery. The Rebs, on the approach of our men to this place on the 2^nd took rather a hasty flight, in the direction of Jackson

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Tenn. where it is supposed that Forrest has his Hd. Qrs there. on leaving here he burnt the bridge over Hatchie River and we can go no further until it is rebuilt. remained all day & night, weather still very warm.

Thurs. 5^th Arose feeling much refreshed, thankful to the Great Preserver for his care & protection over us through another night weather this morning clear and warm. About 9 o'clock AM the order was given for us to take a southernly direction from Bolivar. started in forenoon, marched very moderately. in the afternoon marched very rapidly with scarcely any rest. went into camp about 9 o'clock PM feeling very tired, sore & hungry. went to sleep on the ground slept soundly. distance marched about 15 miles. on leaving Bolivar, nearly all

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the town was burned down

Friday 6^th Clear & warm. arose at 4 o'clock. had roll call, drew rations, started about 6 o'clock, marched until near noon, when we halted for dinner on a small creek. our march for the past two days has been through a very poor part of the country, entirely woods. weather very hot. camped about 7½ o'clock, distance marched 18 miles, mostly in a southwesterly direction.

Sat. 7^th were called up at 4 o'clock A.M. had roll call made a breakfast on a cup of coffee and a hard tack at daylight we were on the march, taking a westerly direction marched slowly until noon when we were halted on a small run for dinner. It seems now that the expedition has proven a failure as we can

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find no signs of old Forrest, and it is the general opinion that he has gone South. After halting about an hour for dinner we started again marched very rapidly. weather very hot, towards evening passed through a small town by the name of Salem Mills went into camp about 4 miles west of Salem. Our march to-day has been in the direction of Memphis, and report says that we are going there. distance marched to-day about 17 miles. after going into camp the Col. told us that we would remain here over Sunday this was good news to us for we were very tired, sore & hungry.

Sund. 8^th Arose feeling very much refreshed. washed off, attended preaching, heard a first rate sermon by the chaplain of the 114^th Ills. from St. John 18^th Chap. 27^th & 28^th verses. weather very hot. Our boys have been out foraging and brought

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in quite a number of sheep hogs &c. these were very much needed for we were very short rations. In the afternoon at 4 o'clock our Regt was ordered to have general Inspection. just while in the act, there was a report came in that the Rebs were advancing upon us. the long roll was sounded and for a little while considerable excitement prevailed just then a terrible accident happened, in Co. F. the boys were snapping caps on their guns & one of them happened to be loaded. it went off striking a Negro in the leg below the knee, and one white man a flesh wound, cutting the [?] in his leg below the knee. it also burnt the leg of another man, but not doing him much injury. soon after the excitement subsided. It was caused by a few Rebel scouts being seen.

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Mond. 9^th Arose feeling refreshed. had Reveillee at 3 o'clock AM at 4 o'clock we were under way our Brigade taking the lead. we marched 14 miles very rapidly. at 10 o'clock A.M. stopped on a branch of Wolf river for dinner. remained about 2 hrs then started again taking a direct course to the R.R. where we had ~~taken~~ got off the cars when we started and then we arrived about 7 o'clock P.M. distance marched 24 miles. found 3 trains in readiness to take us to Memphis. soon we were all ready and under way. About 9 o'clock PM arrived in Memphis feeling very much fatigued. marched out to our old camp found everything just as we had left them. quite a collection of mail for us which had accumulated in our absence. This expedition which occupied

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ten days and which consisted of a force of about 10,000 men with 22 pieces of Artillery has proven like a good many others an entire failure either on acct. of poor Generalship or the shrewdness of the enemy.

Tues. 10^th Still quite warm & cloudy with showers of rain at intervals throughout the day. spent most of the day in cleaning up after our tramp. health still very good. In the evening quite a heavy storm of wind and rain came up after which it turned quite cool. Recd 2 letters today.

Wednes. 11^th Still quite cool spent the forenoon in writing letters. in the afternoon made out Pay Rolls for Lt. Stover. health still very good. nothing of any importance to-day. In the evening had Inspection of Arms.

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Thurs. 12^th Clear and pleasant. arose feeling much refreshed thankful to the Great Preserver for his care and protection over us through another night. finished making out Pay Rolls in forenoon. weather quite pleasant. In the evening had Dress Parade.

Frid. 13^th Quite warm. Dan Coleman & I got a pass & went up to the city. spent most of the day in town, returned to camp about 5 o'clock P.M. To-day Col M^c moved his Hd. Qrs from Mem. to our camp. In the evening wrote a letter to M. E. Morgan.

Sat. 14^th Still very warm. spent most of the day in camp. In the afternoon had Battallion Drill. In the evening recd two letters. health still quite good.

Sund. 15^th Had Inspection of Arms in the morning at 9 o'clock A.M. after which

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wrote two letters to friends at home. weather still quite warm. In the afternoon recd orders to prepare to take a trip, said to be down the river as a patrol. A detail of 200 is to go from our Regt. we are to take a part of our tents & rations for 30 days. In the evening had a visit from Cousin Isaac Mast, who belongs to the 3^rd Iowa Cav. they are encamped about ¼ of a mile from our camp.

Mond. 16^th Arose at 5 o'clock A.M. had roll call & breakfast after which it was found that order for us to "March" was countermanded and that the 8^th Iowa was to be sent in our place. an order came round for Squad Drill, Co Drill & Battallion Drill, the first from 5 to 6 in the morning. Co Drill from 9 till 11 A.M. Battal-

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Drill from 2 PM till 4 o'clock Dress Parade at 5 ½ o'clk PM weather very hot. health still very good. In the evening was detailed Sergt of the Guard at Col M^cMillens Hd. Qrs. in charge of two Corps 12 men.

Tues. 17^th Arose feeling refreshed thankful to the Great Preserver for his care & protection over us thro. the past night. weather still very warm altho most of the time a good breeze was stirring. were relieved from guard at 5 o'clock by a detail from the 114^th Ills. returned to camp in the evening paid a visit to the 3^rd Iowa Cav. to see Isaac Mast Recd a letter from Grier

Wednes. 18^th had the usual drill of 5 hrs. weather still clear and very hot. In the evening had Dress Parade. health still good for which I feel truly thankful. no mail to-day

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Thurs. 19^th Weather still quite dry & warm, had the usual drill to-day. I was excused from duty on acct. of headache. spent most the day lying in the shade. This day one year ago, we were lying on the hills of Vicksburg, expecting every moment to be ordered in on a charge. This evening on Dress Parade orders were read for us to hold ourselves in readiness to march at a moments notice. After supper went over to the 3^rd Iowa Cav. to see Isaac Mast.

Friday 20^th Still very dry and warm. Our Co. went on picket at 8 o'clock. I remained in camp during the day time & made out a copy of our original muster-in roll In the evening after supper went out on picket.

nothing else of importance to-day had a very pleasant time on picket except

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that the musquitoes were very numerous & troublesome

Sat. 21^st were relieved from picket at 9 o'clock, returned to camp, had breakfast & spent the rest of the forenoon in the shade In the aft. Dan C. and I went to Memphis. To-day Genl Buckland's daughter died of congestive chills after an illness of only two days. In the evening recd mail.

Sund 22^nd Very dry & hot spent most of the day in the shade writing letters & reading. In the evening had Dress Parade, after which we were visited by Cousin Isaac Mast.

Mond. 23^rd Had the usual drills weather still very dry and hot. am afflicted considerably with rheumatism in shoulders. About noon it clouded up and there

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is at present writing 1 o'clock some appearance of rain. soon after sprinkled a little but the clouds soon dispersed and the sun shone out as brightly as ever. In the evening had Inspection of Arms.

Tues. 24^th Weather a little more pleasant to-day than the past few days. a good breeze stirring most of the day. we were to-day visited by James Blair & Jno Wallinson. In the afternoon had Brigade Drill, Col M^cMillen Comd'g. had a very dusty time. In the evening had Inspection of Arms. health still good with exception of Rheumatism in shoulder.

Wednes. 25^th Had the usual drill to-day. weather still very dry & warm. health still very good. In the afternoon recd. a letter from Grier dated the 21^st In the evening went to Wolf River and took a good wash off.

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Thurs. 26^th Arose feeling much refreshed, thankful to the Great Preserver for his care & protection over us through the past night. Weather still very dry & warm In addition to the usual drill we had Brigade Drill of 3 hrs. Col. M^cMillen Comd'g nothing else of importance

Frid. 27^th Still very dry, altho a little more pleasant than yesterday. am considerably afflicted with Rheumatism in shoulder. had the usual drill of 5 hrs. In the evening recd. a letter from Urbana.

Sat. 28^th Very dry & warm. was detailed for guard at Brig Hd Qrs. had a very pleasant time In the afternoon was visited by Isaac Mast Brig. Drill this afternoon. we escaped by being on guard. In the evening recd. two letters from home.

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Sund. 29^th were relieved from guard at ½ past 8 o'clock by a detail from the 114^th Ills. returned to camp. had "Inspection of Arms" after which took a walk to Winchester Cemetery. wrote some letters and read some. In the evening had Dress Parade weather still very dry & hot. We to-day had preaching in our Regt. by a chaplain from the Gayoso Hosp. from the 23^rd Chap & 37^th verse of Matthew. He preached an excellent sermon, the services were well attended.

Mond. 30^th Still dry & hot to-day. a part of our Co. went on picket the remainder was detailed for duty in camp. I was detailed for guard. The rest of the Co's had the usual drills. health still very good, for which I feel truly thankful. nothing else of importance

In the evening Recd. orders to march, to start day after to-morrow

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Tues 31^st Still very dry & warm the usual drills were dispensed with. I was relieved from guard at 8 o'clock after which spent most of the day preparing for our expected march. Recd a letter from Grier of the 26^th In the evening had "Inspection of Arms".

Wed. June 1^st Were called up at 4 o'clock. had Roll Call & breakfast packed up & soon after the "Fall in" call was sounded. we were formed in line on the parade ground the command was given by the right flank "file right" and away we started for the Memphis & Charleston Depot where we arrived about 7 o'clk At the depot we met with rest of our Brig. & two Regts of colored troops. after waiting about an hour we were put aboard some horse cars & soon after were

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under way, the colored troops in the advance. After going 28 miles we came to a halt on acct. of a culvert being burned. we unloaded and stacked arms, the Col told us that we would remain here all day & perhaps all night. I suppose we are to wait here until the rest of the expedition comes up. In the afternoon clouded up & we had quite a fine shower of rain After remaining till near 6 o'clock P.M. we were ordered to fall in. we started & marched about 4 miles in nearly an easterly direction to a small place once known as Layfayette but which is now all burned. stopped & bivouacked for the night. no rain during the night.

Thurs. 2^nd Cloudy & rainy remained in camp till near noon when one of the Aids came round & said would stay during

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the day & night while here the Cavalry & one Brigade of Infy came up also several Battys of Artillery. Cloudy with showers of rain through the day & at present writing 6 P.M. it has the appearance of being a wet night. health still very good.

Friday 3^rd There was no rain of any acct. last night. this morning cloudy, with showers of rain at intervals. we were called up this morning at half past 2 o'clock cooked our breakfasts and by 4 AM we were under way our Brigade taking the lead. roads quite muddy. marched moderately & about 12½M stopped for dinner near a little creek. thus far our march has been over the same roads as we passed over on our return from our other raid. health to day very good. 3 o'clock PM started again on our way soon after starting it commenced

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raining, and towards evening just pound down. Roads very muddy marched about 19 miles. stopped for the night at a little town by the name of Lamar, still raining. continued throughout the whole night, didn't get to sleep any. We have now ascertained that the expedition on the way with us consists of two Brigades of Infy. (white) ~~two Regts~~ one Brig. of Colored troops, five thousand Cavalry & 4 or 5 Battys of Artillery. Genl Sturgess in command of the expedition, Col M^cMillen in commd. of all the Infy. Genl Grierson in command of all the Cavalry. Col. Wilkins in command of our Brigade.

Sat. 4^th Still raining with a prospect of continuing all day. feel considerably out of sorts on acct. of not getting to sleep any last night. afternoon stopped raining & cleared up. recd orders that we would remain here until tomorrow. 7 o'clock

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P.M. it has clouded up and has some appearance of rain to-night. health still good for which I am truly thankful.

Sund. 5^th There was no rain last night as we feared there would be. were called up at 3 o'clock AM cooked our breakfasts and by 4 o'clock we were under way again our Brig. in the rear our Regt. in the advance of the Brig. Marched very moderately. weather very hot, about 11 o'clock came to the town of Salem went about ½ mile east of the town halted in a little grove, stacked arms & were told that we would remain over night. distance marched about 8 miles. In the afternoon took a good wash.

Mond. 6^th were awakened at 2 o'clock A.M. cooked our breakfasts and by daylight we took up our line of march the Negroe Brigade taking the lead. about the time of starting it commenced raining slowly

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at first, but soon came pouring down in torrents and until near 8 o'clock A.M. it continued without ceasing. The roads soon became almost impassible, but notwithstanding the mud & water we continued our march (without stopping for dinner) until 4½ o'clock PM when we at xroads halted and went into camp for the night. Our Cavalry to-day captured 7 Guerillas. weather cloudy this evening and it has some appearance of rain before morning. health still good Our march thus far has been over the same roads as on our former ~~march~~ one returning to Memphis.

Tues. 7^th Cloudy & cool in the morning. towards noon got very hot. remained in camp until 11 o'clock AM when we took up our line of march our Brig. taking the lead. our march to day was in southeasterly direction, no halt for dinner

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About sundown came to a little town by the name of Ripley. here we found as usual quite a destruction of property—houses with their windows & doors broken in. marched about one mile south of the town. Bivouacked for the night. went to bed very hungry. distance marched 11 miles. health still very good.

Wednes. 8^th Cloudy with showers of rain at intervals, arose this morning feeling much refreshed, thankful for the preserving care that has been exercised over us thus far. did not leave Ripley until near 2 o'clock PM. drew about ¼ rations in the morning. after getting started we marched very moderately about 5 miles, halted & went into camp for the night. health still very good. Our Cavalry to-day took a few more prisoners. In the evening were visited by Isaac Mast.

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Thurs 9^th We had some rain during last night, this morning still very cloudy and it has the appearance of more rain Our Company had a small skirmish with some Rebs yesterday & succeeded in capturing about 24. the 4^th Iowa lost 4 killed, 3^rd Iowa one killed To-day a Co from the 3^rd Iowa were out foraging & had one man killed by bushwhackers. Remained in camp until 11 AM started & marched very slowly halting every few rods on acct of the bad state of the road. weather very hot, health good. went into camp about sundown near a small town by the name of ~~Ringer~~ distance marched about 8 miles.

Frid. 10^th Quite a heavy rain fell last evening soon after we got into camp. this morning still very cloudy & warm. Left our place of camping at 7½ o'clock A.M. marched in southeasterly direction did not halt for

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dinner. soon after noon the report came back that our Cavalry had come up to the enemy & engaged them at a small place near the Mobile & Ohio R.R. by the name of Guntown. We were immediately pushed forward on quick time and soon after the roar of Artillery sounded on our ears & the reports came that our Cavalry were being repulsed. we pushed on until within about ½ a mile of the scene of action when we were halted & the Ills Brigade taken into action on our right. our Brig occupied the centre the colored troops our left. Our Regt. was taken forward & formed in line of battle in the woods, the trees being so thick that it was impossible to see any distance. After remaining some time in line, it was found that

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the enemy were flanking us and the order was given for us to fall back & take up a new position, which we did, but finding it impossible to stand the terrible fire of musketry that was poured in upon us, we were compelled again to fall back to a fence where we remained but a short time when a retreat was ordered and soon our whole line became confused and our retreat became a perfect rout. Our wagon train which had been taken up in front in range of the enemy's guns was a part of it captured, the remainder, with one Batty of Artillery, succeeded in getting about 8 miles from the battlefield when having a deep swamp to cross we were forced to abandon the Artillery and train with our wounded

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& everything in the shape of a vehicle. We continued the retreat all night and were not molested.

Sat. 11^th As soon as daylight appeared our rear guard was fired on by the Rebel Cavalry which still followed us but did no harm. About 9 o'clock we reached Ripley. here the Rebs had a strong force and expected to capture us, but our Cavalry soon formed & gave them enough. At this point the two columns separated one taking the direction of Salem with the Cavalry & the other taking the direction of LaGrange We continued our retreat all day and at night halted on the top of a hill near Grierson Creek, rested throughout the night undisturbed, distance marched 37 miles

Sund. 12^th By daylight we were in motion again taking a southwesterly direction

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till we came to Wolf river. here the Rebs fired into us again and for a short time caused considerable confusion, but after throwing out skirmishers and forming a couple of lines we succeeded in crossing the river. we continued on our way until we came to the state line road, all the way small parties of Rebs following us in our rear. Marched until 12 o'clock at night. halted when within about 3 miles of Layfayette on the M&CR.R. remained until daylight unmolested.

Mond. 13 As soon as daylight appeared we were on the march. About noon came to Colliersville halted for dinner. remained about 2 hrs. sent some couriers to White's Station to see about

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getting some cars for us. After resting awhile we started again for Memphis soon after starting we were troubled considerably with Guerrillas. When about 4 miles from Colliersville we were met by a train of cars coming for us. Oh, how our hearts rejoiced for we were very tired. soon after a body of Cavalry were sent to our relief. the wounded & sick were put aboard the train first, then a portion of the others I was sent along as guard and arrived in Memphis about 5 o'clock PM found only a few of the boys that had started with us in camp. A good many were killed & wounded on the field and a great portion were taken prisoner About dark the remainder of the boys that came

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with our column got to camp

Tues. 14^th Arose feeling still very tired & sore but thankful for the preserving care exercised over us through all our dangers & hardships. Out of 325 men that started with us only about 130 are present, out of 35 that started from our Co only 14 are present.

Wednes 15^th Still enjoy very good health but still feel tired & sore. spent part of the day in writing letters. to day two more of our boys who were missing came in J. A. Caruthers & G. N. Pine. we still have a great many missing among the rest is Lt Stover & Jo Coleman. In the afternoon recd. orders to be ready to start on another expedition (under Genl Mower's) tomorrow morning. hope it will be countermanded.

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Thurs 16^th The order for us to march was countermanded and we are still in camp Everything around looks very desolate. I was detailed for camp guard this morning. health still very good. weather cloudy, a good breeze stirring Afternoon quite a heavy storm of wind & rain came up which continued some time towards evening cleared up To-day Lt Colwell came back to the Co.

Friday 17^th Cloudy & warm. spent most of the day in writing for Lt Colwell, making out ordnance requisitions &c. health still very good. To-day another of our Regt was called by the hand of Death to his long home. Saml Baird of Co. K. He was with us on our expedition & came back in poor health Disease congestion of the lungs.

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Sat. 18^th Still very hot. spent most of the day in writing for the Lt. making out requisitions for Ordnance &c. In the afternoon recd two letters health still very good.

Sund 19^th wrote several letters in forenoon. in the after paid a visit to Hd Qrs Yesterday we recd orders to march again to be ready to start on tomorrow morning. It is the intention of the authorities to open up the R.R. leading from Memphis to Corinth and it is thought that we are to go out on the RR for guard duty. health still very good.

Mond 20^th Quite rainy, did not get off on our expected march. spent forenoon in quarters. health still good In the afternoon in company with S. K. Smith visited the city of Memphis

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Yesterday evening another of the Regt. belonging to Co. H. came in. He was taken prisoner during the engagement, and was with the Rebs 5 days He then made his escape. He reports a great many of our boys as prisoners, among the rest are Lt Stover & Jo Coleman.

Tues. 21^st Still in camp. no orders for leaving yet. weather still very hot. towards noon clouded up, and we had several very nice showers of rain. In the evening had Inspection of Arms

Wednes 22 still in camp altho expecting orders to move every moment We had quite a heavy rain during last night this morning still very hot. remained in camp all day. In the afternoon were visited by Isaac Mast.

Thurs 23^rd Very warm. It was expected that we would be paid off to-day but about noon an order came for

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us to leave tomorrow morning at 7 o'clock without receiving pay. health only tolerably good.

Friday 24^th Left camp at the time appointed. marched to Memphis where after waiting for some time we were put aboard some old cars. remained until near 9 o'clock A.M. when the whistle sounded and soon we were under way. stopped quite a number of times along the road. About 4 o'clk arrived at Wolf river. we were then landed & marched about two miles. crossed on the bridge that we had built on our former expedition. went into camp near where the town of Moscow once stood. we were told on stopping that we would probably remain 3 or 4 days until the R.R. bridge is completed. About the time of stopping a nice shower

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of rain came up. My health to-day not very good. weather extremely hot at present writing 6 o'clock PM it is quite cloudy & has some appearance of rain.

Sat. 25^th Still uncommonly hot. spent most of the day lying in the shade. still considerably under the weather. we have ascertained since coming here that our entire expedition is encamped around us. was excused from duty by the Doctor this morning. Our Regt on this expedition only numbers a little over 100 men & is consolidated into 4 Co's. Our Co & Co K are united & under the comd of Lt Colwell.

Sund 26^th Arose not feeling very well, but thankful that we still live. was excused from duty to-day. weather extremely hot. spent most of the day lying in the shade. feel

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very much out of sorts. In the afternoon the Pay Master came out from Memphis and paid us off. I recd. $52.45 We to-day recd. a letter from Lt. Stover who was taken prisoner at the Battle of Guntown. the letter was written the 15^th of June from Meridian Miss. He gave a list of the boys of our Co who are prisoners with him. They are Jo. Coleman Jno. A. Dix, Jno S. Espy, Wall Ellsworth, Jno Slagle, H. Lansdown, S. P. Burns, J. C. Cretcher, Henry Melhorn, B. Sweet, Fred Housington, N. M. Kensinger, Isaac N. Parker, Frue Jackson. there are still three that are unaccounted for, they are A. M^cDonald C. C. Wait & Thos N. Ream In the evening recd orders to be ready to move in the morning at 4 o'clock. About 11 o'clock PM drew two days rations

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Mond. 27^th Had Reveillee at 3 o'clock A.M. and by 4 o'clock the order for to fall in was given, and soon we were on our way our Brigade taking the lead. passed some very pretty open country. about noon arrived at La-Grange. halted a short time & then marched about ½ a mile east of the town went into camp. weather to-day extremely hot. I gave out & for the first time in my life rode a short distance in an ambulance. La-Grange was (judging by the appearance) a very fine little town before the Rebellion commenced, but now like most towns in the South, the affects of Secession are plainly seen. The country around the town is very open ~~& level~~ tho hilly. In the evening recd. mail I received a letter from Grier dated the 22^nd and one from Jos F Cherry of the 46^th O.

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Tues. 28^th Still lying in the open country east of La-Grange & will probably remain all day. weather still extremely hot, spent the day in lying the shade. wrote a couple of letters to-day sent $35.00 to Memphis to be expressed to Armstrong's Bank In the evening recd. a letter from Mr Stover of Urbana enquiring after his son Allen.

Wednes 29^th Still extremely hot Roads very dusty. spent the forenoon in the shade. In the afternoon in company with D. Coleman took a walk to Wolf river, took a good wash off & also washed some clothing & took a look at the town of La-Grange. returned to camp about 6 o'clock.

Thurs 30^th Had Reveillee at 3 o'clock A.M. at 4 o'clock ~~had~~ were mustered for pay after which cooked our breakfasts. no orders as yet to move. spent

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most of the day lying in the shade weather still very dry & hot. Roads very dusty.

July

Friday 1^st spent the day much the same as yesterday. weather extremely hot & dry. In the evening recd mail. I recd two letters one from Urbana & one from Cousin Lydia both dated the 24^th of June

Sat 2^nd Still very hot. spent part of the day in making out the Pay-Rolls for the Lt. In the afternoon we had a little shower of rain, but not enough to do much good. At present writing 6½ o'clock it is still cloudy & I think there will be more rain to-night. health still good. In the evening was detailed for camp guard.

Sund 3^rd spent the forenoon in reading & meditating. health still good. weather still very

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dry & warm, had "Inspection of Arms" in the evening. We to-day recd "Mail" I recd one letter of June 26^th.

July 4^th Arose feeling much refreshed thankful to the Great Preserver for his care & protection over us thro another year. one year ago to-day & the Rebel stronghold Vicks. fell into our hands. In the forenoon went to Hd Qrs to see Lew Taylor. from there went into town. spent most of the day there, returned to camp towards evening and found that we had orders to be ready to move in the morning.

Tues 5^th Arose about daylight called the roll, cooked our breakfasts. ~~spent the day in lying in the shade. wrote a couple~~ Recd orders to march at 7 o'clock. were ready at the time appointed but did not get started until about 9 o'clock. we then started in southeasterly direction marched about 7 miles to Davis

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Mills where we arrived about 1 o'clock P.M. went into camp towards evening had a fine shower of rain which was very much needed. In the evening the 3^rd Divis. Commd. by Col. Moore came in and went into camp about ½ a mile from us.

Wednes 6^th were called up at 3 o'clock, drew rations, cooked our breakfast and by daylight we were ready for starting. soon after crossed Wolf River & took up our line of march in nearly an easterly direction. weather extremely hot. About noon halted a few minutes to get water but not long enough for dinner. About 3½ o'clock P.M. went into camp for the night near a fine spring of water. distance marched about 15 miles.

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Thurs. 7^th Had Reveillee at 3 o'clock AM after which cooked our breakfasts and by daylight we were ready for starting soon after the "Call" for to fall in was sounded. After waiting in line until after the 2^nd Divis got under way, we got started about 6 o'clock marched very slowly in a southeasterly direction not halting for dinner. the sun shone very warm and we came very near giving out. went into camp about 5 o'clock P.M. near a small stream, distance marched about 10 miles.

Friday 8^th were called up at 3 o'clock, had Reveillee, ~~cooked~~ made a cup of coffee, eat a hard-tack & by daylight we were on the move our Divis taking the lead, our Brig. in the advance of the Divis. we marched very moderately. About 9 o'clock passed through the town of Ripley. weather very hot

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about 1 o'clock P.M. went into camp, distance marched about 10 miles.

Sat. 9^th Arose at 3 o'clock feeling much refreshed, thankful to the Great Preserver for his care & protection over us thro another night. Had Reveillee, cooked our breakfast waited until after the other Divis. passed. we then fell in line & by 6 o'clock A.M. we were under way. marched very steadily in a southern direction weather extremely hot. did not halt for dinner. about 3 o'clock went into camp on the Tallahatchie River at what was once the town of New Albany. nothing of it is to be seen now except one or two houses & the chimneys of the buildings, distance marched about 12 miles. was afflicted to-day considerably with headache.

Sund. 10^th Had Reveillee at 3 o'clock and by daylight were on the march. passed thro

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some of the best country in Miss. weather extremely hot. marched in a southerly direction. About noon went into camp near a small creek. had a very good dinner of Secesh chickens & sheep distance marched about 12 miles.

Mond 11^th Had Reveillee at 2½ o'clock and before daylight we were on the way our Divis taking the lead, our Brig being second in the advance. soon after starting the Cavalry commenced skirmishing with the Rebs. we were taken forward and formed in in line of battle we then advanced thro some of the thickest underbrush &c but the Rebs retreating we were taken on to the road and marched forward by the flank to the town of D'lo. where we halted for a few minutes & then marched about ½ a mile south of the town & went into camp for the night.

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distance marched about 7 mls. Towards evening quite a heavy rain came up which continued until near night. about sundown cleared up & thro the night was no rain.

Tues. 12^th Had Reveillee at 3 o'clock fell in line & remained until after daylight. we were then dismissed for breakfast, after which we fell in & moved our line back into the edge of the woods, stacked arms and told that we would probably remain here for the day. A train of wagons was sent out to forage. remained over night

Wednes 13^th Left Pontotoc early in the morning taking a northeasterly direction. Our Cavalry to-day had skirmishing both in front & rear. towards evening while passing thro a thick swampy place our Brig. was ambushed by a Brig of Rebs. They secreted

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themselves in the thick underbrush not more than 20 paces from the road. they allowed the whole of the 3^rd Divis to pass unmolested, and when our Regt. & the 72 & 114^th were passing they fired a heavy volley into us. happily they shot too high & only a few of their shots took effect. We immediately came to a front & charged down thro the woods & soon succeeded in driving the Rebels before us. we had several men wounded but none killed. Elijah Morris of our Co was wounded slightly in right arm. After driving the Rebs off we moved forward & overtook the 3^rd Divis. in camp on Town Creek Hill near Tupelo. Dis marched about 20 miles went to bed without any supper feeling very much fatigued.

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Thurs 14^th Had Reveillee at 3 o'clock arose made a cup of coffee, as soon as daylight appeared skirmishing commenced, which continued until about 7 o'clock when the Rebs made an attack on our lines at several points, but at each attack were repulsed with great slaughter. the engagement lasted for about 2 hrs. when the Rebs finding they were being repulsed with great slaughter they withdrew, leaving their dead & wounded on the field. our loss was comparatively slight the Rebel loss was very heavy. We remained in line most of the day, skirmishing at intervals throughout the day, but no general engagement after the forenoon. In the afternoon I walked over the battlefield after the wounded had been removed. some awful sights were presented to view & which I pray God I may never witness again. The Rebs lost quite a number of Field Officers

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among the rest were Gen Faulkner, Col Harrison, Col Nelson & others.

Friday 15^th Still remain in the position occupied yesterday. skirmishing commenced again soon after daylight & continued very heavy at intervals during the forenoon, but as the Rebs were so completely whipped the day before they were not near so bold, & no general engagement ensued. the forenoon was occupied in moving our train of wagons & the wounded out. the 3^rd Divis. also moved out, our Divis. with the Cav. to engage the Rebs in case they attempted an attack. towards evening about 2 o'clock P.M. our Divis took up its line of march, the Cav. being left to protect our rear, the roads very dusty sun very hot & as our Brig was in the rear we suffered terribly with the heat & dust marched very rapidly until about 5 o'clock when we

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overtook the 3^rd Divis & train near a stream of water. halted a short time to rest & got water. we had hardly got halted when the rattle of musketry broke in upon our ears & soon the shells came bursting over us. the Rebs had followed us, and were determined not to leave us off without saying Good-Bye. Our Brig immediately formed in line & back we went, tho Cav owing to the thick underbrush were obliged to dismount & soon fell back behind our line we moved on driving the Rebs before us. one piece of our Batty took position & opened on them & soon they commenced to fall back. At this point the 72^nd Maj. was mortally wounded. we had one man from Co "H" killed was about all the loss our Regt sustained After driving the Rebs back we moved on forward

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about ¾ of a mile & went into camp for the night, dis marched about 6 miles

Sat 16^th Had Reveillee at 3 o'clock & by 4 oclk were on the move again our Divis taking the lead. marched very steadily until about noon when we went into camp near a small town by the name of Ellottsville. weather extremely hot, roads very dusty.

Sund. 17 Had Reveillee at 2 o'clock cooked our breakfasts and by 3½ oclk we were on the march again our Divis in the lead, our Brig in the advance, marched very steadily all forenoon over the roughest hilliest country I ever saw. weather still very hot, about noon passed thro the town of New Albany. After passing thro the town we halted at the Tallahatchie river for a few minutes, then marched about a mile & halted about 3 hrs. until the 3^rd

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Divis came up. we then marched about ¾ of a mile & went into camp for the night. went on picket dis. marched about 12 mls.

Mond. 18^th very hot & dusty. did not get started until after the 3^rd Divis train & all had passed our Brig being entirely in the rear. marched about 20 miles over a very rough country. did not get into camp until 9 o'clock P.M.

Tues. 19^th Still in the rear. weather very hot roads very dusty. marched until 10 o'clock at night & went into camp near Salem. Dis marched 15 miles. At this place we were met by the Cav. with a train of provisions that had been sent out for our relief as we had been on very short rations most of the time.

Wednes 20^th Had Reveillee at 3½ o'clock & by 4½ were under way our Divis taking the lead marched very rapidly & steadily until after noon. weather

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extremely hot. went into camp at Davis' Mills Wolf river Dis marched about 12 miles. towards evening took a good wash in the river.

Thurs. 21^st Had Reveillee at 2½ o'clock & by 3½ oclk were on the move our Divis still in the advance About 6 oclk AM arrived at La-Grange went into camp in our old position. towards noon recd orders to march to the R.R. which we did & went aboard some old horse cars & soon were on our way for Memphis. Everything went well as far as Colliersville, when it was found that we could go no further on acct of some cars before us running off the track. remained over night. drew rations.

Wednes 22^nd Had Reveillee at 4 o'clk & soon after the train that had gone out to repair the road came back & we started again arrived in Memphis about

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9 o'clk A.M. as soon as we arrived I was detailed in charge of a fatigue party to unload some cars of ammunition, which occupied about 1 hr. I then proceeded out to our old camp found everything about as we had left it. spent the day in cleaning up. Recd. a large mail.

Sat. 23^rd Arose about daylight not feeling very well, but thankful that we are still alive spent the day in cleaning my gun & writing a letter to Mother.

Sund 24^th was excused from duty by the Dr. spent the day in reading & writing. still feel very much used up. weather still very dry, tho cool.

Mond 25^th still feel considerably under the weather. spent the day in lying in the shade & writing some for the Lt. we are now under orders to be ready for the field

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immediately. where we will go is not yet known.

Tues. 26^th Still very dry & warm was excused from duty on acct of pain in my side & back.

Tues 26^th Very warm & dry. still in camp nothing worthy of note to-day. am still afflicted with pain in my side was excused from duty wrote some letters.

Wednes 27^th About the same as yesterday very dry & warm, was excused from duty on acct of pain in my side. wrote a couple letters. About 10 o'clock at night recd. orders to be ready to march at 6 oclock in the morning.

Thurs 28^th Had Reveillee at 4 o'clock A.M. packed up ate our breakfasts and by the time appointed were ready for starting, but as no orders came we were dismissed. remained in camp

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all day awaiting orders & now 5 o'clock no orders yet. was afflicted considerably with toothache & headache. About dark recd. orders again that we would start at 6 o'clock in the morning.

Frid. 29^th Had Reveille at 4 o'clk and by 6 o'clock were in line. soon after started, arrived in Memphis about 6½ o'clk. waited until about 8½ o'clk when we went aboard the cars bound for some point on the M&CR.R. arrived at La Grange about 12 o'clk. marched to our former camping place, went into camp for the night. soon after going into camp had a light shower of rain weather uncommonly hot.

Sat 30^th Still in camp. weather very hot. About noon recd. orders to march Left La-Grange at 4 o'clock P.M. roads very dusty. weather extremely hot marched to Davis' Mills & went into camp for the night

Sund. 31^st 6 oclock A.M. Still in camp. remained all day. In forenoon

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went out into the country about 2½ miles. got some corn & potatoes returned to camp had a general good time eating. weather still very hot. In the aft. washed my shirt & drawers in the river. In the evening was detailed for guard.

Mond. Aug. 1^st Had quite a heavy shower of rain in the morning. Left Davis' Mills about 7 oclock marched in a southwesterly direction passed thro the town of Lamar about 12 o'clock. when about 1½ mls from town we halted to rest about 1½ hrs. then marched on very steadily until near sundown went into camp at the small stream of Cold Water weather extremely hot. was afflicted very much with toothache & headache. dis. marched about 15 miles. during the night had quite a heavy shower of rain which pretty thoroughly soaked us.

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Tues. 2^nd Took up our line of march at 7 o'clk felt very much under the weather to-day marched about 6 miles to H. Springs Miss went into camp for the remainder of the day & night. After halting was taken very sick with ague & headache.

Wednes. 3^rd Still feel very badly with headache & pain in my side & back was excused from duty. remained in camp all day. weather still quite hot. Towards evening the cars came out. This is the prettiest place & the finest country that we have seen in the South. Everything in the vegetable & fruit line very plenty

Thurs. 4^th Still in camp near H S—weather pleasant. feel very badly with pain in head & back. In the aft. I with J Dolly & J Dee of our Co & several others out of the Regt were ordered to get ready to go back to Memphis. soon after started were hauled down to the

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depot, where after waiting some time we got aboard some old horse cars and soon were under way for Memphis. When near La-Grange a powerful shower of rain came up which pretty thoroughly drenched us. it continued so hard that when we got to Lafayette we were obliged to lie over for the rest of the night on acct. of drowning all the fire out of the engine. did not get to sleep a wink.

Frid. 5^th Soon after daylight got started again. after a good many stoppages on the road we finally arrived in Memphis about 11 oclk, after waiting some time we were examined by the Surg. in charge of Genl Hosp. & a good many sent to Hospts. I came out to our old camp, still feel very much under the weather

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Sat, 6^th spent the day in cleaning up & writing a letter to Mother. still feel much afflicted with pain in my side & breast. weather very dry & warm.

Sund. 7^th Still very much afflicted with headache & pain in my side. spent the day lying in the shade reading & writing letters &c.

Mond. 8^th Felt much better than on yesterday. spent the forenoon in cleaning my gun. In the aft wrote a letter to Grier weather still very hot.

Tues. 9^th Still very hot. feel much better than yesterday was detailed for camp guard.

Wednes 10^th Spent the forenoon in camp. Aft. in company with Elijah Morris went to the city. had a very pleasant time. health to-day much the same as yes. weather still very hot

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Thurs. 11^th Still very hot. had a small shower of rain. spent the day in camp. nothing of importance to-day

Frid. 12^th Arose not feeling very well. reported to the Dr. got some pills. about noon had quite a heavy shower of rain. weather still very hot. spent the day around quarters. In the evening had more rain. At night were visited by John Wallinson & Lew Taylor.

Sat 13. Arose feeling much refreshed, thankful to the Great Preserver for his care & protection over us thro another night. This morning still cloudy & hot. was detailed for camp guard.

Sund. 14^th Arose having the headache pretty badly, but still thankful that we are alive & permitted to see the light of another Sabbath day. weather still cloudy & hot.

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Spent the day around camp recd. mail.

Mond 15^th Cloudy & warm in the morning. Spent the day in camp in reading & writing letters. health to-day middling good.

Tues. 16^th Still very hot, nothing of importance to-day. spent the day in camp. In the evening Sergt. Coulter came back from the Regt. bringing with him mail that had been sent out. was detailed for guard to-day.

Wednes 17^th Feel considerably out of fix this morning. went to the Dr. got some medicine. spent the day in reading weather still very hot. Aft. quite a heavy shower of rain came up which continued most of the night

Thurs 18^th Still feel considerably out of sorts. weather still very hot. spent the forenoon in writing letters. nothing of importance to-day. spent the evening with J. R. Coulter. staid all night with him

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Friday 19^th Arose feeling refreshed altho still afflicted with pain in my side. still raining continued throughout the day. Last night 10 more of the Regt who were unable to march got back to camp. wrote a letter

Sat 20^th Cloudy & warm. spent the forenoon in camp. health only middling good. In the aft. in company with J. R. Coulter went to the city met Jim Blair had a very pleasant talk with him. recd. two letters of the 15^th

Sund. 21^st The first sound that saluted our ears was the booming of cannon. soon after learned the cause. It appears that a small body of Rebs made a dash into Memphis, plundered quite a quantity of goods. went to the Gayoso Hosp. surrounded it & took some of the men who were able to walk round prisoners. They also attempted

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to release their prisoners in the Irving Block but were foiled in their attempts and compelled to skedaddle. The particulars of the losses we have not yet learned. Altogether it was one of the boldest acts of the war. weather to-day clear & pleasant. health not very good.

Mond. 22^nd Arose feeling much refreshed, thankful to the Great Preserver for his care & providence over us through another night. Heard to-day the full particulars of the "Rebel Raid" on Memphis. The force consisted of two or three Brigs. of Cav. & was commanded by Maj. Genl Forrest in person. ~~They~~ Their object did not seem to plunder or destroy property, but their chief object seemed to steal horses & mules, of which they took about 100. They also took quite a number of Citizens & soldiers prisoner & killed a few, but

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finding that they were likely to be gobbled they beat a hasty retreat. A great number were killed while trying to get away. In all they accomplished but very little. To-day the excitement has all died away & peace & quiet reigns around. weather to-day quite hot. health somewhat better than yesterday.

Tues. 23^rd Arose about 6 o'clock, not feeling very well. went up to town staid about 2 hrs. we then started for camp & had hardly got more than half way until the signal gun of the E. Militia was fired for their assembly. It was reported that the Rebs were again coming into Memphis. Great excitement prevailed for a short time but finding that it was all a hoax the excitement soon died away. After our arrival in camp all the convalescents in the Brig were formed in line on the parade ground. soon

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after the detachment from our Reg. the 10^th Minn. 114^th Ills. were then moved to Genl Mower's Hd. Qrs where after remaining some time we were ordered to camp. The cause of the excitement was on acct. of some Negro troops firing off their guns. spent the remainder of the day in camp. recd "Mail" weather very hot.

Wednes 24^th Feel very much out of sorts to-day with pain in my side back & head. weather very hot. spent the day lying in shade In the aft. wrote a letter to Grier.

Thurs 25^th Nothing of importance to-day. weather still hot. health somewhat better than yesterday spent the day around Qrs.

Friday 26^th Cloudy & cool spent the day much as yesterday. was detailed for camp guard. health only middling good. wrote a letter, took a good wash and thus the day passed off.

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Sat. 27^th very hot sun shining but most of the time a good breeze stirring. spent the day in camp. Mail came for the Regt. but I did not receive any letters. am afflicted to day with sore throat and headache. In the afternoon heard that the expedition is now on its way back, but do not know whether the report is true or not.

Sunday 28^th Spent the day in reading and writing. Afternoon recd. mail from home. weather extremely hot. health middling good.

Mond. 29^th Still extremely hot obtained a pass and in company with J. R. Coulter visited the city of Memphis. health to-day pretty good. was detailed for camp guard. Heard from good authority that the expedition was coming back to Memphis.

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Tues. 30^th A good breeze stirring but the sun very hot. Last night several of the boys of the Regt. got in they came in with the 2^nd Brigade they left the remainder of the boys at La-Grange. We are expecting the rest in some time to-day.

About noon they came in looking very dirty & hard but hearty

Wednes 31 Quite rainy during the forenoon. Aft. cleared off and we had Inspection & muster for pay. nothing else of importance weather quite hot. health tolerably good.

Thurs 1^st Still very hot. recd orders to be ready to march at a moment's notice. did not get started to-day. health only middling good. Recd mail

Friday 2^nd Orders came for us to march. about 9 o'clock got started, marched to the camp of the 93^rd Ind. where we remained until the rest of the Brig came up we then marched up through Main St.

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Memphis, then down to the wharf where we stacked arms to await further orders. I was not well when we started and by the time we got to Memphis I was completely "played out" so I went to the Brig. Surgeon got excused from going, and returned to camp. To-day Thos Woods was sent to Genl Hosp in Memphis.

Sat 3^rd very hot. learned this morning that the expedition did not leave Memphis until this morning. They then started down the river tho to what point they are going I cant tell. health to day not very good.

Sund 4^th Still very hot. spent the day in camp in writing &c. was detailed for guard, health to-day only middling good. heard to-day that the expedition will be back in a day or two. cant tell if the report is true or not. Rcd. the Citz. & Gazette from J. Saxton.

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Mond 5^th Very hot, spent the day in camp, towards noon quite a heavy shower of rain which lasted for about an hour, when it again cleared up, and the sun shone out very hot. found out that there is no truth in the report that the expedition is order back so soon. Recd the news of the capture of Atlanta, cant tell whether it is true or not.

Tues 6^th Still very hot. don't feel very well on acct of not getting to sleep any last night. spent the day in camp. Recd mail

Wednes 7^th weather much the same as yesterday. obtained a pass and went to the city. about 2 o'clock returned to camp. was detailed for camp guard. nothing else of importance to day. health tolerably good. no mail to day.

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Thurs. 8^th nothing of any importance to-day. spent the day in camp. weather extremely hot. health considerably better than it has been for some time back. no mail to-day.

Friday 9^th As usual very hot spent the day in camp. nothing of importance. health middling good. no mail today.

Sat. 10^th Arose with pain in my side & back. was detailed for camp guard. weather extremely hot. Recd a letter from Mother of the 5^th nothing else of importance.

Sund 11^th Arose feeling thankful that we are spared to see the light of another Sabbath was relieved from guard at 8 o'clock. spent the day in reading & writing letters weather extremely hot, health tolerably good. About noon recd mail, one letter for me from Ills. of Aug 25

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Mond 12^th Spent the day in camp. weather very hot. Recd. mail. health tolerably good. In the evening went to the camp of the 3^rd Iowa Cav. Seen Isaac Mast, had a good chat with him returned to camp about 9 o'clock.

Tues. 13^th Arose feeling much refreshed. was detailed to go after wood. returned about noon very much fatigued. weather very hot. Recd mail.

Wednes 14^th Arose with headache & pain in my side weather very hot. wrote a letter.

Thurs 15^th Quite hot during the day but cool at night was detailed for guard to-day nothing else of importance. health tolerably good

Friday 16^th weather much the same as yesterday. Got a pass went to the city

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Got it approved for 12 oclock at night, then got an order for a pass into Fort Pickering started from the city with J. Blair & Wm Smith went out to the Fort. staid all night.

Sat.17^th Left Fort Pickering about 9 o'clock A.M. proceeded out to camp, found I was detailed for guard. health good.

Sund 18 Very pleasant. we were visited last night by Jas Blair. he staid all night with me. I obtained a pass went to the city with him. about noon returned to camp. "Recd Mail"

Mond 19^th Went to the city with Jas Blair. He having come out the night before & staid all night with me. weather very pleasant. roads dusty returned to camp about noon, after seeing Jim ready to start for home. In the aft. there was a

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grand Review & prize Drill of the Militia of Memphis. They drilled for a flag. were reviewed by Genl Buckland, Gen Washburn & several other Genls. A great crowd was in attendance & everything passed off very pleasantly. health to day good.

Tues. 20^th Dont feel so well as yesterday. weather very hot. roads very dusty. was detailed for guard. spent the day in camp. nothing of importance to-day. no "Mail"

Wednes 21^st Still very dry & hot. health to day not very good. spent the day in camp. no "mail"

Thurs 22^nd as usual very hot. spent the day in camp. health to day some better than yesterday. "Mail" came for the Regt. but I did not receive any.

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Friday 23^rd Very hot notwithstanding a good breeze is stirring was detailed for guard. spent the day in camp. health pretty good. "no mail"

Sat. 24^th spent the day about as usual In the aft. went to the city with Elijah Morris. returned to camp, attended a horse race on the fair grounds near our camp. health to day good. "no mail"

Sund 25^th very pleasant after the sun came out. In the morning when we arose the ground was covered with a white frost. About 10 o'clock AM recd a large mail. I recd. 6 letters, spent the remainder of the forenoon in writing. In the afternoon Isaac Mast visited us & we had a very pleasant chat together. In the evening recd orders to move our camp, as it was the intention of the authorities to

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build fortifications on the ground that our camp now occupies.

Mond. 26^th Commenced operation of tearing down tents &c. The Lt. having selected another camping place about ¼ of a mile west of our old camp we commenced moving. worked very steadily all day and by evening had the principal part of the things all moved.

Tues 27^th Still engaged in fixing up around camp To-day Jake Dolly recd a furlough, and started for home. I went with him to Memphis, helped him to get ready to start. about noon quite a heavy rain came up which lasted for about an hour, during the remainder of the aft. cloudy. In the evening was detailed for guard. spent most of the night in writing letters.

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Wednes. 28^th Still cloudy & warm Some rain during the day. spent the day in camp, nothing of importance. health good. No mail today.

Thurs 29^th Had quite a heavy storm of wind & rain during the last night. this morning still cloudy & warm. Got a pass and in company with S. K. Smith & Elijah Morris went to the city, returned to camp about 2 o'clock P.M. towards evening turned somewhat cooler. still cloudy. "no mail"

Friday 30^th Still quite wet & disagreeable. continued throughout the day. In the evening was detailed for guard. health to day very good. no mail

Sat. Oct 1^st Cloudy in the morning towards noon cleared off and the rest of the day quite warm. In the evening turned cool. health to day good. No mail

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Sund. 2^nd Quite warm throughout the day. Recd mail for the Regt but none for me. Spent the forenoon in camp. In the aft. in company with E. Morris visited the camp of the 3^rd Iowa Cav. Saw Isaac Mast. staid with him till after supper. health to-day very good.

Mond 3^rd Quite foggy in the morning. towards noon cleared off and the sun shone out quite warm. towards evening clouded up again & during the night we had several heavy showers of rain & now at midnight it has turned cold.

We today went to the city with Capt Tate attended the standing C. Martial did some writing for him. health to day good. Recd two letters by to-days mail. nothing else of importance.

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Tues 4^th very wet & disagreeable throughout the forenoon. went to town with Capt Tate did some writing for the C. Martial and was regularly detailed as clerk. Aft. the rain ceased & it cleared off very cool. Recd two letters today

Wednes. 5^th weather clear and pleasant. went to town in the morning with Capt Tate did the writing for the C. M. returned to camp about 1 oclock. spent the rest of the day in camp. no mail to-day

Thurs 6^th Weather very pleasant moved my traps to town and have taken up my quarters in the C. Martial room have a very good boarding place with the rest of the clerks at Hd. Qrs. health to day very good no mail to-day

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Friday 7^th Weather very pleasant did a good deal of writing for the Court in the aft. went out to camp expecting to get mail. Recd a package of Democratic Tickets from Jas. Taylor of Urbana. no other mail.

Sat 8^th Quite cool & pleasant spent the day much the same as yesterday. In the aft & evening copied the proceedings of the Court for the the three previous days. health very good.

Sund 9^th Weather very pleasant went out to camp. staid till near evening. returned to the city. Recd mail to day spent the evening in writing letters health very good

Mond 10^th very pleasant spent nearly all day in writing Today some boys of our Regt who were sick came back to camp.

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There was also an order came to the camps for all men who are able to do duty to go to St. Louis as the Regt is now there.

Tues. 11 Adjourned the C. Martial on the acct of this election which was held in our room. I was appointed one of the judges. 189 votes were polled. Capt J. S. Tate, Serg N. Biggs were the other judges. Clerks were Saml Persing & Ezra Fowler of the votes polled, there were 167 Union 22 Dem. after the polls were closed we proceeded to make out the tally sheets which took a great deal of work as each county had to be made out in duplicate

Wednes 12^th Quite warm & dry. Court met pursuant to adjournment the arguments in the Defense were read by the counsel, after which the court was cleared. soon after it adjourned no mail today

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Thurs. 13^th Cool in the morning but pleasant throughout the day did not do not much writing to-day health good. Aft. went out to camp. Recd mail

Friday 14^th warm & cloudy during the day. health good not much done to-day. no mail.

Sat. 15^th Still cloudy. court met but having no case ready for trial they adjourned to meet Monday morning 9 o'clock. I took a job of writing for Capt. Sturges. 61^st US Col Infty, of copying some charges and specifications for which he is to pay me $5.00 health to-day good. weather pleasant

Sund. 16^th Arose about 7½ o'clk feeling refreshed and thankful that we are permitted to see the light of another sabbath day. Spent the forenoon in doing some writing for Col. Sidwell 108^th Ills Inf Vol. and copying

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some charges for the Court. In the afternoon went out to camp. recd mail. There was considerable excitement in the city to day on acct of a rumor that Old Forrest is marching on the place with a heavy force. dont know whether the report is true or not. health to-day very good.

Mond. 17^th Court was not in session today on acct of the excitement prevailing. spent the day mostly in room, reading &c. and afflicted some to day with sore throat. weather pleasant but no attack by Forrest

Tues. 18^th pleasant. still great excitement prevailing. The business hours of the city closed. All the detachments from the different camps were brought into the city and formed in line. remained nearly all day when

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the excitement nearly all died away. the business houses were opened and the troops marched again out to their different camps. "Court" met today and tried one case after which it adjourned to meet day after tomorrow.

Wed. 19^th weather pleasant. spent the forenoon in rooms Aft. went out to camp expecting to receive mail but was disappointed. health good, nothing else of interest to day

Thurs. 20^th weather pleasant tho rather dry. Court met but adjourned again on acct of the prisoners not appearing. Spent most of the day in room. In the aft. went out to camp. staid only a short time recd. no mail, returned to town, spent the rest of the day in reading & walking round.

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Friday 21^st Weather cool and dry Court met and tried one case, after which it adjourned. In the aft. rode out to our camp and from there to the camp of the 3^d Iowa Cav. Saw Isaac Mast. had a little chat with him, then returned to town. No mail to-day. health good.

Sat 22 Court met. tried two Negro cases, after which it adjd. to meet Monday. spent the rest of the day around the city. health very good. To-day Lew Taylor came back from home. He brought with him quite a number of articles from home for me, which were very much needed. Weather still cool & dry.

Sun 23^d Arose feeling much refreshed, thankful that we are permitted to see the light of another Sabbath day. went out to camp spent most of the

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day there, were visited by Isaac Mast, had a very pleasant time together. weather still dry & cool. health good. returned to the city about sundown.

Mon. 24^th Still very dry and dusty. Court met, partially tried the case of Lt Striblen 63 USCI who is charged with conduct to the predjudice of good order and military discipline. spent the aft. around the city. health still good. no mail today

Tues 25 Warm & cloudy, toward noon rained a little shower remained cloudy throughout the day. Spent the day much the same as yesterday. health not very good am afflicted with bad cold & heacache. no mail. to-day Lt Hayden started to the Regt with some dispatches from Hd Qrs.

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Wednes 26^th Still cloudy & warm. spent the day about as usual. health only middling good, no mail today. This evening the rain is coming down in copious showers.

Thurs. 27^th Clear & pleasant. nothing of importance to day in the aft. went out to camp. no mail. health tolerably good.

Friday 28^th Weather pleasant. health good. spent the day about the same as usual. Recd mail. In the evening in company with Lew Taylor went to the Theatre. Play "the Ocean Child".

Sat. 29^th Very pleasant. no business before the Court to-day spent the day around the city. Aft.noon made out the muster & Pay Rolls for the court. health good no mail today.

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Sun. 30^th Clear & pleasant went to Presbyterian Church in forenoon. heard a very good sermon on the Lord's Prayer. In the aft went out to camp. recd mail. health good.

Mond. 31^st Clear & pleasant Had the usual business of writing on hand. health good. was very busy all day no mail today.

Tues 1^st Cloudy & warm towards noon commenced drizzling rain & continued disagreeable throughout the day. Court not in session today. health good. No mail today

Wednes. 2^d Very wet and disagreeable. Court not in session to-day. Recd. six months pay and settled my clothing acct. I recd $154.10 sent to Armstrong's Bank $100.00 health good. no mail.

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Thurs 3^d Still very wet disagreeable & cool. Court was in session today. health good. no mail.

Friday 4^th Very cool weather clear. Court was in session in forenoon. In the aft. went out to camp. heath good no mail.

Sat. 5^th Cool & pleasant. rec'd. a letter from Grier of the 31^st of Oct. health good. had the usual business on hand In the evening went to the Union Meeting heard several speeches in favor of "Old Abe"

Sund 6^th cloudy with an occasional shower of rain went to Presbyterian Church heard a very good sermon from Prov^bs 15^th Chap & 32^d v.

Mond 7^th Quite warm and showery. Court was not in session today. Recd two letters, spent the day in writing most of the time

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Tues. 8^th Very wet & disagreeable No Court to-day on acct. of the this election being held in the Court rooms. every thing passed of very quietly, the vote stood for Lincoln 188 for McClellan 31. health good.

Wednes 9^th Clear & cool. were visited by John S. Petty who was on his way to his Regt. had a very pleasant time. He staid with me all night. In the evening went to Theatre Play "Leah the forsaken" after getting back from the Theatre we eat & talked till nearly morning & we had a very pleasant time in reviewing the past. health still good rec'd mail

Thurs 10^th Quite cool. took a walk with J. Petty to the Gayoso House and then bid him good bye. He left at 10 oclock on the boat for mouth of White river

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health still good. recd mail.

Friday 11^th Clear and cool. spent most of the day in writing rec'd mail. health still very good, for which I desire to be truly thankful.

Sat 12^th Clear and pleasant spent the forenoon in writing for the Court. Rec'd. a letter from Grier of the 6^th. In the aft. walked out to Fort Pickering took some requisitions for fuel there for Capt Schults heard to-day that all detached men of the 1^st and 3^d Divis are ordered to their Regts. health still good.

Sun. 13^th Very pleasant tho cool. Attended Presbyterian Church in the forenoon. heard a tolerably good sermon from 1^st Timothy 3^d Chap. & 16^th verse Aft. went out to camp learned that J. B. Coulter of Co "E" is dead. returned to

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camp about sundown. In the evening went to "Calvary Church" (Episcopalian) heard a sermon read on the "Parable of the Sower", quite a goodly number in attendance. health good, no mail.

Mon 14^th Cloudy and cool spent the whole day in writing. to-day orders came relieving all detached men on duty here. expect that we will go to our Regt. in a few days. health still good. "No mail"

Tues. 15 We had quite a heavy rain last night this morning still cloudy & cool. spent the day in writing for the Court. "No mail"

Wednes 16^th Cloudy & cool spent the entire day in writing. health still good. Rec'd mail in the evening there was a grand illumination. "Torch light Procession" & speeches

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Thurs 17^th Very rainy & disagreeable. spent the entire day in writing. health still good. no mail

Friday 18^th Still very wet and disagreeable. spent the day as usual in writing am afflicted considerably with headache. To-day the Detchmts of our Brig. broke up camp and moved every thing to the wharf and at present writing are loading on the boats. It is the intention to go from there to Paducah Ky. We had expected to accompany the detchmts but are ordered to remain here for awhile yet, cant tell how long. Recd two papers from Ills.

Sat 19^th Very wet & disagreeable spent the forenoon in writing heard to-day that the application sent to Hd. Qrs by the Court had come back disapproved expect to start to the Regt.

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in a day or two. Our Detchmt. left here last night about 12 o'clock. Rec'd mail to-day but no letters from home. health still good

Sund. 20^th Arose about 9 AM feeling much refreshed, thankful to the Great Preserver for his care over us thro another night. weather more favorable has now the appearance of being clear for a few days. went to Methodist Church heard a very good sermon from "Romans 8^th Chap and 28^th verse" health to day still good. Recd. a letter from Mother. In the evening went to Baptist Church heard a tolerably good sermon from 2^d Cor^s

Mond 21^st Very cold. the ground this morning was frozen considerably. spent the entire day in room. health still good. No mail

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Tues 22^d Still very cold staid in room all day Recd. mail, also a box containing a pr. boots from home. health still very good.

Wednes 23^d Still clear and cold. spent the day in writing & reading. health still good. no mail to-day.

Thurs. 24^th "National Thanksgiving day" court was not in session. spent the day in room. weather pleasant. health good. no mail

Friday. 25 Pleasant during the forenoon. In the after clouded up, sprinkled a little and at present writing still has the appearance of rain. Court was not in session today. spent the forenoon in room. aft. went out to the 3^d Iowa Cav, but not finding Isaac Mast

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staid but a short time. health still good. recd mail.

Sat 26^th Cloudy & rainy spent the day in doors. health good. nothing of importance. no mail

Sund. 27^th Still cloudy. went out to the 3^d Iowa Cav saw Isaac Mast. had a very pleasant time returned to the city in the evening he coming along with me. attended Baptist Church, heard a very good sermon from "Acts 18^th & 31^st" Rec'd. a letter from J. S. Petty.

Mond. 28^th Very warm cloudy & sultry. spent most of the day in writing. nothing of importance. health still good. no mail today.

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Tues 29 Very warm & sultry spent the day in writing Recd mail. health good nothing else of importance

Wednes. 30^th Still very warm spent the entire day in writing. health good Recd mail

Thurs 1^st very warm spent the day as usual in writing. to-day S. K. Smith & G. R. Elliott got back from home. health good. no mail

Friday 2^d Very warm and sultry through the day spent the day as usual In the evening had quite a heavy rain. recd mail today.

Sat 3^d Clear and much cooler than yesterday health still good. Recd mail. three letters from home nothing else of importance

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Sunday 4^th Clear & pleasant spent the forenoon in writing letters. In the aft. went out to see Isaac Mast attended church at Chelsea Returned to the city about sundown. In the evening went to Baptist Church. Saw several baptized.

Mon 5^th Very pleasant spent the forenoon & part of the aft. in writing health still good Recd mail

Tues. 6^th warm and pleasant spent the forenoon in duties of the Court. In the aft. went out to Fort Pickering to see John Wallinson, but found that he had gone to the Regt. In the evening attended auction. health still very good

no mail to-day

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Wednes 7^th Quite a change in the atmosphere, very cool spent the whole day in doors. am afflicted considerably with sore throat no mail

Thurs 8^th Still cool and has the appearance of snow. throat somewhat better. spent most of the day in writing Recd. mail

Friday 9^th Arose about 8 o'clock feeling very much refreshed. found the ground covered with ice. continued raining slowly throughout the day and freezing as it fell. spent the whole day in doors. health good. no mail

Sat 10 Very cold. spent the entire day in room health still good. wrote nearly all day Rec'd mail

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Sun 11^th Still clear and very cold. spent the day in room. was afflicted with a dull headache all day. did not attend church. Rec'd mail. In the evening was visited by Isaac Mast

Monday 12^th Still quite cold spent the day in doors health still good. Rec'd. mail.

Tues 13^th Cloudy and cold no business on hand to day. spent the day in room. no mail health good

Wednes 14^th Very cloudy but no rain. spent the day in rooms. was afflicted with headache &c. no mail

Thurs 15^th warm and cloudy spent most of the day in writing. health good no mail

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Friday 16^th warm and rainy. spent most of the day in rooms. health good. today a negroe was hung in Ft Pickering for murder and attempting to commit rape. did not go to see it. Recd mail

Sat. 17^th Still warm and rainy. no business on hand today spent the day in reading and writing health good.

Sun 18 wet and disagreeable spent the day in rooms reading writing &c. In the evening went to ch.

Mon 19^th rained all day spent the day in rooms no business on hand health still good

Tues. 20^th Cold. rainy and disagreeable. recd. the news of Hood's defeat at Nashville. health still good no mail

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Wednes 21^st Very cold with a little snow during the day. health still good was very busy today in taking depositions in the case of Maj. Chapin 3^d U.S.C.C. no mail

Thurs 22^d Very cold, ground frozen solid. health good. spent the day in room Rec'd mail. In the evening spent with Capt Tate and Capt Schults to the store of Mr Owens on Main St. where we spent the evening very pleasantly.

Friday 23 Clear and cool spent the forenoon in room. In the aft. went to Ft Pickering to witness the execution of the famous "Guerrilla Chief Dick Davis" health good. no mail

Sat 24^th pleasant spent the day in rooms. In the evening went with

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Capt Schults and spent the evening at Mr Owens store. had plenty of egg-nog &c. health good no mail.

Sund 25^th Christmas. weather warm and rainy. spent the forenoon at Capt. Tate's boarding house. Eat a first rate dinner at my boarding place rec'd mail. health good. In the evening attended Episcopal Church

Mon 26^th Cloudy with a drizzling rain through the day. had two sessions of the Court. spent the whole day in writing health good. no mail

Tues 27 warm and cloudy spent the whole day in writing. to-day was sent for by Maj. Pierce Judge Ad. of the Dept went to see him. showed him a specimen of

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my penmanship with which he was very well pleased and said he would have me detailed as Cl'k in his office. health good rec'd mail

Wednes. 28^th Clear and cool spent the whole day in writing health good no mail

Thurs. 29^th Cool and rainy spent the day in doors. health good. no mail

Friday 30 wet and disagreeable. spent the day in doors health good rec'd mail

Friday 30^th Cool cloudy & wet. spent most of day in doors. nothing of importance. Rec'd mail. health good

Sat 31^st still cool and wet. spent the day in rooms In the evening went

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round to Mr Owen's store. spent the evening in smoking and drinking egg-nog.

Sun. 1^st Have a very bad headache. the effects of last nights intemperance. In forenoon went down to Maj Pierce's office by his request, expecting to be detailed as Clerk there, but on the Maj's making request for the detail he was told that I was out of my Dept & that I would have to report to my Regt am expecting orders relieving me all the time. Rec'd mail

Mon. 2^d Clear and pleasant. spent the forenoon in business of the Court Rec'd mail. health much better than yesterday

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Tuesday 3^d Very pleasant spent most of the day in business of the Court. health good seen the Genl Order relieving all Officers and men who are outside their Depts and ordering them to their Commds. no mail.

Wednes 4^th Clear and pleasant spent the entire day in writing. am afflicted considerably with neuralgia in neck and head. no orders as yet for me to rejoin my Regt. no mail today

Thurs 5^th Cloudy with an occasional sprinkle of rain. spent the whole day and till near 10 o'clk at night in writing. health only middling good. no mail.

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Friday 6^th Very stormy and disagreeable. snowed all day, but melted as it fell. spent the day in writing. health only middling good recd mail

Sat. 7 Clear and cold spent the day in writing health good. rec'd mail.

Sun 8^th Spent part of forenoon in writing. health still good weather cool. no mail. In the evening attended Baptist and Episcopal church.

Mon 9. Very wet and disagreeable. spent the whole day in room writing. health good Rec'd mail

Tues 10 Very stormy and disagreeable. spent most of the day in room health not very good Rec'd mail

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Wednes 11^th Clear and cool spent the whole day in room. am afflicted with sore throat and headache. no mail

Thurs, 12 Clear and cold, am much under the weather with cold & sore throat. no news of importance no mail

Friday 13 Cloudy and cool spent the day in room health somewhat better than yesterday. no mail

Sat. 14. Pleasant though cool spent most of the day in rooms health not very good. rec'd mail

Sun 15. Very pleasant. spent the day in rooms health somewhat better no mail. In the evening went to Methodist Church

Mon. 16. Moved from the Ayer's block to Jackson Block. are very pleasantly situated

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health pretty good. commenced boarding with Genl Veatch's clerks at private boarding house Rec'd mail.

Tues 17^th Still clear and pleasant. health good spent most of day in room. nothing of importance No mail

Wednes 18. Warm and pleasant no business on hand yet. Spent most of day around rooms have a very sore throat. No mail

Thurs 19^th Quite cool though pleasant. had the first session of the new Court. health somewhat better. rec'd a letter from Mother

Friday 20^th Pleasant in forenoon. Aft. cloudy & cool spent most of day in writing health some better Rec'd mail

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Sat. 21^st Wet, cloudy & disagreeable. spent most of day in doors health good. recd mail.

Sund 22^d Still cool wet and disagreeable. went to Catholic Church pretty near froze out as there was no fire in the church. heard a tolerably good sermon. spent the rest of day in room.

Mon. 23^d when we arose this morning found that the atmosphere had changed during the night and that the ground was covered with snow. health to-day good. spent the whole day in rooms Recd mail

Tues 24^th Still clear tho very cold. had a session of Court

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as usual. health good Rec'd mail.

Wednes 25^th very cold. Spent the whole day in rooms. nothing of importance. health good. no mail

Thurs. 26^th Clear and very cold spent the whole day in rooms. heath good no mail

Friday 27^th very cold health good nothing of importance recd mail

Sat. 28^th Still very cold had the usual amt. of business on hand. health not very good no mail

Sun. 29. A little more moderate. spent the day in writing. In the evening attended Baptist & Episcopal Church. health good

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Mon. 30^th Still getting warmer health good. nothing of importance

Tues. 31^st warm with the appearance of rain was busy all day health good. no mail

Wednes 1^st Cloudy & warm spent the day in copying proceedings of the Court. Recd mail health good

Thurs 2^d warm & sultry with rain. spent the whole day in writing. health good

Friday 3^d very warm. cleared off about noon. health good. Rec'd mail

Sat. 4^th Cloudy and somewhat cooler than yesterday Spent the day as usual in writing. health good. No mail. nothing of importance

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Sund 5^th wet and disagreeable spent the day in rooms health good. rec'd mail

Mond 6^th still cloudy and cool. spent the day in writing health good rec'd mail

Tues 7 Cool though pleasant spent the day as usual in writing no mail. health still good

Wednes 8^th Still very cool spent the day in writing. health good In the evening went with Capt Schults & Capt M^cFarland and took supper at Capt M^cFarland's had a very pleasant time

Thurs. 9. Cool tho pleasant spent the day in writing. health good Rec'd mail

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Friday 10^th Clear and very pleasant. spent the day in writing. health good rec'd mail.

Sat. 11^th Clear and pleasant a part of our Division came down here last night Our Brig is still behind the report is that the boat that were on was burned. cant tell whether it is true or not. Aft. our Brig. has not yet arrived and the Genl has taken one boat and gone up the river to see about it. fear the report is true. health still good. rec'd mail.

Sund 12^th Clear and pleasant. Our Brig. arrived last night. the report of the vessel's being burned was all a haox. saw nearly all the boys. about 10 o'clock they started down the river, for some point

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further south. health to day still good. In the evening went to Pres. Church.

Mon 13^th Cloudy & cool. commenced raining towards evening and at present writing 10 oclock PM is still raining slowly health still good. no mail

Tues. 14^th Rained all day very disagreeable getting round. spent the day in writing. rec'd mail health good

Wednes 15^th Cleared off about noon. remainder of day pleasant. rec'd mail

Thurs. 16^th Clear and pleasant. spent the forenoon in writing. aft. not feeling well went to bed and slept till 8 o'clock PM missed my supper. no mail to day

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Friday 17^th Clear and pleasant spent the whole day in writing. health tolerably good. no mail

Sat 18 very warm and pleasant spent the forenoon in writing Aft. called on Mr M^cCaughin. had a very pleasant time. Rec'd mail

Sun 19^th Still very warm and sunshiny. spent most of day in rooms. health not very good, no mail

Mon. 20^th warm and dusty. spent the day in writing To-day Capt Schults started home having rec'd a discharge on Surgeon's Certif. health to day good Recd a letter from Simeon Taylor

Tues 21^st warm and very windy and cloudy. after dark commenced sprinkling rain & at present writing 11 o'clock P.M. it just pouring down. health

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to-day good. no mail.

Wednes 22^d very wet & disagreeable spent the whole day in writing health good. no mail

Thurs 23^d Cleared off cool spent the day in writing health still good. no mail.

Friday 24^th Cool and cloudy did nothing in particular but write a couple letters Rec'd mail health still good heard to day that our Divis has left Vicks. and gone to New Orleans

Sat 25^th It rained all night last night. this morning cleared off very warm health good. Rec'd mail

Sun 26^th Very pleasant went to Pres Church. heard a very good sermon spent the remainder of day in rooms. health good

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Mond 27^th Cloudy. spent the day in rooms health good. no mail.

Tues. 28^th Clear and pleasant spent the day in writing. health good. no mail.

Weds 1^st Cloudy & cool spent the day as usual in writing. health good. no mail.

Thurs 2^d Rained all day. spent the day in writing health good. Rec'd mail.

Friday 3^d still wet, cool and disagreeable spent the day in writing health good Recd mail.

Sat 4^th Cleared off in the morning and during the day was very pleasant overhead tho very muddy under foot To day a salute of 100 guns was fired in honor of old

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Abe who takes his seat as President for 4 years more. Aft. recd two months pay. up to the 31^st Dec.

Sun 5^th Clear and very pleasant went to Pres. Church heard a very good sermon from Luke XVIII. & 1^st spent the day in writing letters

Mon. 6^th still very pleasant health good. Rec'd mail. nothing of importance to day.

Tues. 7^th Clear and pleasant Nothing of any importance health good. no mail

Wednes 8^th very warm & pleasant health not very good am afflicted with headache and sore throat did nothing scarcely all day, no mail.

Thurs. 9^th Quite a change in the atmosphere since yesterday. It turned

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suddenly very cold last night and to day we are having real March weather. windy & cold with an occasional spitting of snow. health to-day much better than yesterday. no mail

Friday 10. Still very cool am afflicted to day with rheumatism, the effects of sleeping cold last night. spent most of day in writing.

Sat. 11^th Clear and more pleasant than yesterday did nothing scarcely today but write a letter. health good Rec'd mail

Sun 12^th very pleasant. It is just a month today since the Regt. went down the river. health today good. Rec'd mail Attended Pres. Church heard a very good sermon

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Mon 13^th Pleasant & warm spent the whole day in writing health good Rec'd mail.

Tues 14^th Cloudy & warm. spent the day in writing. Aft. got my boots half soled paid $2.00. health still good. no mail

Wed. 15^th Cloudy & very warm towards evening we had quite a heavy shower of rain accompanied with hail after which the atmosphere got much cooler. spent the day in writing health good no mail.

Thurs 16^th Quite cool & windy though clear. health good. no mail

Friday 17^th Clear and pleasant am afflicted with pain in my side and rheumatism in left leg. spent the whole day in writing Rec'd mail

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Sat. 18^th Clear and pleasant. health good. spent the day in writing Rec'd mail

Sund 19^th Very warm, went to church in forenoon. Aft. took a walk with Sergt. Bronn, out to our old camping ground. health still good. no mail

Mond 20 very warm, windy & dusty in forenoon. In aft. clouded up and we had a light shower of rain. health still good. no mail.

Tues. 21 Windy & cool. spent the day in writing health good. Rec'd mail

Wed. 22^d Very windy and dusty spent most of day in writing. health good no mail

Thurs 23^d Still very windy and dusty spent most of the day in writing health good Rec'd mail

Friday 24^th Cool and still uncommonly dusty

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health good. Rec'd mail

Sat. 25^th Still dry and dusty. saw Lieut Colwell, Ole and John Smith, who were on their way to the Regt. health still good.

Sun. 26^th warm & dusty. went to Church in forenoon. in aft. took a walk with Lieut Maxwell out towards Ft Pickering. Rec'd mail

Mond. 27^th very warm. spent most of the day in writing. health good.

Tues 28^th Cloudy and warm spent forenoon in writing In the aft. rec'd two months pay. also an order relieving me from duty here and ordering me to my Regt. no mail

Wednes 29^th wet and disagreeable spent part of the day in packing up and preparing to leave. health good. no mail

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Thurs 30^th Very wet, cool and disagreeable. spent most of day in writing. will not start for my Regt for a few days yet. Rec'd mail

Friday 31^st Clear and pleasant overhead. very muddy under foot. spent most of day in writing. In the evening called on Miss M^cCaughin & Rec'd mail At night there was a ball in the upper story of our building

April

Sat 1^st warm and pleasant spent the day in writing health good. Recd mail

Sun 2^d very warm, went to church with Capt Tate. after dinner wrote a letter. In the evening attended concert in Court square. Rec'd mail.

Mond 3^d very warm and windy. spent most of day in writing health good. orders came for Capt Tate to retain

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me until he can get another clerk in my stead. Recd mail

Tues 4^th Wet and disagreeable spent most of day in writing. health still good.

Wed. 5 Still very wet and disagreeable. spent the day in writing. health good, no mail.

Thurs. 6^th Cleared off and was very pleasant. did some writing in forenoon Rec'd mail.

Frid 7 Clear and pleasant spent the day in writing. health good. Rec'd mail.

Sat 8 Cool & cloudy in forenoon. Aft. commenced raining & continued most of the aft. recd. mail. health good. In the evening there was a salute fired from the bluff and a grand illumination, far surpassing anything of the kind we ever witnessed any place.

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Sun. 9^th Wet & disagreeable spent the day in room reading & writing Rec'd mail

Mond. 10^th Still cloudy & cool. Rec'd the news of the capture of Lee and his Army. In the evening a salute of 200 guns was fired. health good. no mail

Tues 11^th very warm & cloudy am afflicted with a bad pain in side Today Col Foust & Staff came in. have not yet learned their business. no mail

Wednes 12^th Cloudy with light shower of rain. am still quite under the weather with pain in side. In the evening 25 of our Regt. who were captured at Guntown & since exchanged came down the river on the way to the Regt. no mail

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Thurs 13^th Clear & pleasant. spent most of day in walking round. pain in side not much better. no mail

Friday 14^th Cloudy with rain wrote part of the day health not very good. got some medicine at the Hosptl. In the evening went to the Theatre Play "Jack Cade". very heavy rain during the night. Rec'd mail.

Sat. 15^th Clear and pleasant spent part of day in writing. health some better no mail.

Sun 16^th Clear & pleasant. Recd the sad news of the assassination of President Lincoln, Secy. Seward & others at Washington City. soon after the news came the whole city was draped in mourning. In the aft. Maj. Gen Banks arrived, and soon

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after his arrival had several meetings & made several speeches, which were listened to by great crowds of people. Recd mail

Mond 17^th very warm & pleasant Business of all kinds was suspended. Bells were tolled all day throughout the city & a general sorrow is manifested by all health to day much better than yesterday. no mail.

Tues. 18^th very warm. spent most of day in walking round. still have some pain in side Rec'd mail.

Wed. 19^th Cloudy & very warm. spent the day in writing. health some better. no mail. In the evening had a light shower of rain

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Thurs. 20^th Cloudy in the morning towards noon commenced raining very hard. To-day was a grand procession of the Military, [?] Orders, Fire Co's &c in honor of the late President of the U.S. but on acct. of the rain the exercises had to be suspended. All places of business were closed. health good. no mail

Frid. 21^st Cloudy and cool. spent most of day in rooms nothing of importance health only tolerably good no mail.

Sat 22^d Very cool. spent most of day in room health not very good, no mail

Sund 23^d Clear & cool went to church at City Hall heard the funeral sermon of our Chief Magistrate preached to a very attentive congregation health tolerably good. no mail

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Mond. 24^th Clear & very pleasant spent most of day in writing health good Recd mail. In the evening went to Theatre play the "Bill of the Season or finding the lord".

Tues. 25^th very warm. spent forenoon in writing. In the aft. was taken quite sick with chill & fever headache &c.

Wed. 26^th Still quite hot. am very poorly with headache &c. spent most of day in doors no mail.

Thurs. 27^th Cloudy & warm Heard the terrible news that the boat loaded with 1900 of our prisoners on their way up the river was blown up and nearly the whole no. lost.

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Frid 28^th warm & pleasant. health not very good. Recd. mail. saw several of the boys of my Regt. who were rescued from the Str. Sultana.

Sat. 29^th Very warm. spent most of the day in writing. health not very good. have something like the Erysipelas. Rec'd mail.

Sund 30^th Cloudy with a light shower of rain and very windy. spent most of day in rooms, health some better No mail

May

Mon. 1^st Clear, cool and pleasant, spent most of day in room health considerably improved No mail.

Tues 2^d Clear and pleasant. Spent most of day in reading. no business on hand to day on acct. of Capt Tate being sick. no mail

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Wednes. 3^d Clear and cool. Spent most of day in reading. health not very good. Rec'd Mail

Thurs. 4^th Clear and very warm no business on hand to-day. attended a pic nic out on the RR about 2 miles from Memphis health tolerably good

Frid. 5^th Very warm. spent most of day in reading and writing health only middling good.

Sat. 6^th Cloudy, toward noon had a light shower of rain, after which it got considerably cooler.

Sun 7^th Cloudy and cool spent most of day in room. health not very good. Recd mail

Mon. 8^th Clear & pleasant health not very good no business on hand to-day. Recd mail

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Tues. 9^th very warm. spent the forenoon in writing health somewhat improved no mail

Wed. 10. Cloudy & very warm spent part of day in writing health only tolerably good. Recd mail. In the evening clouded up & rained very hard all night.

Thurs. 11 Very cool. spent the day in reading & writing. health only middling good. recd. mail

Frid. 12 Clear and peasant wrote about two hours and spent the rest of day in lounging about. health not very good.

Sat 12 Clear and pleasant. nothing of importance health only middling good. Recd mail

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~~Mon~~ Sun. 14^th Clear and pleasant Saw Lieut Storm & Peetrey on their way for the Regt. In the aft. took a walk to Winchester Cemetery health somewhat improved

Mon. 15 very warm. spent part of day in writing health good.

Tues 16^th still very warm health good. no mail

Wed. 17^th Cloudy with light showers of rain & very hot. recd mail

Thurs 18 Clear and very hot spent part of day in writing. health good. no mail

Fri. 19^th Cloudy & warm Nothing of any importance health good. Recd mail

Sat. 20 Clear and very warm health good. Recd mail.

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Sund 21^st Still very hot spent most of day in rooms, health good. In the evening went to Pres. Church. No mail

Mon. 22^d Dry and very hot. No business of any kind Spent most in room health good. no mail.

Tues. 23^d Still dry and very hot. no business of any kind on hand health good

Wed. 24^th Same as yesterday Recd. mail

Thurs. 25 very hot, spent most of day in room health not very good.

Fri. 26^th Cool and pleasant health not very good.

Sat. 27 Still cool and very dry. Nothing of importance. Recd mail

Sun. 28^th Clear and pleasant went to Pres. Church in forenoon, also in evening

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Recd mail. health good

Mon. 29^th Clear & warm No business on hand health good

Tues. 30^th very warm health good. no mail

Wed. 31^st Was mustered out of the U.S. Service to-day under order No. 77 from War Dept of date April 28^th 1865 health good. no mail

June

Thurs. 1^st No prospect of pay until next week health good. no mail

Frid 2^d very warm. spent most of day at Soldiers Lodge helping Mr Christy & Brown with their papers. Recd mail

Sat 3^d Still very hot. made out Muster out Rolls for Mr Brown & Mr Eldridge. health good. Recd mail

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Sun 4^th Spent most of day in room health good

Mond. 5^th very hot. spent the forenoon in making preparations for starting home. At 2 o'clock in the aft. rec'd pay and soon after went aboard the "Belle Memphis" took cabin passage for home. At 4 o'clock P.M. left Memphis and started on our way homeward ran all night.

Tues 6^th Stopped at several landings along the river, took on cotton & tobacco, weather very hot health good. On acct. of being delayed by stopping so often we did not arrive in Cairo till 12 o'clock at night. remained until 1.45 A.M. & took the train on the Ills. cars

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Wednes 7^th Proceeded as far as Richview, where we laid over until the next day. visited Judge Beebie's family while there, found Frank at the school house in Richview teaching. went home with her. had a very pleasant time remained over night.

Thurs. 8 Left Richview at 7½ oclock arrived at Urbana at 2½ oclock A.M.

Frid 9. Waked out from Urbana, arrived at home about 4 o'clk found the folks all abed. They were all very much surprised to see me

Sat 10 Cloudy & cool. spent the forenoon resting. In the aft. got Fred's wagon and in company with Mollie K went to Powhattan. had a very

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pleasant time

sund 11. Spent most of forenoon sitting in the shade. About 5 o'clock started for Kingston, brought Bell home with me.

Mon. 12 Very warm, spent the day in the shade. nothing of importance health only tolerably good

Tues 13 Warm. spent the day at home. health good

Wed. 14. Still very warm nothing of importance health still good

Thurs. 15. Same as yesterday In the afternoon went to Urbana, took Mother along.

Frid. 16. warm cloudy with rain in the aft. paid a visit at Uncle Richards in forenoon and one at Aunt Susan's in the aft.

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June

Sat. 17. very warm during the day spent most of it in shade. In the evening took Bell & Mollie to Urbana to hear a troupe of minstrels

Sun 18 Went to Church in forenoon heard Rev Smith preach. staid for class afterward. In the aft. attended S. School and church. heard a very good sermon by G.W.C.

Mon. 19. very hot. Ploughed corn all day. health good

Tues 19. Same as yesterday

Wed 21 Still busy ploughing corn. health good

weather very warm

Thurs 22 Ploughed corn in Uncle Daniel's field health good

Frid. 23 Same as yesterday finished ploughing against noon

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June

Sat 24 Spent the forenoon at home. In the aft. went to Powhattan took Bell home had a very pleasant time

Sund. 25 Cloudy and warm. spent the day lying in the shade. In the aft. had a nice shower of rain. arrived at home about 9 o'clock P.M.

Mond. 26 showery during the whole day. went a gunning with W. Stonebraker but had no luck in hunting.

Tues 27 Cleared off and during the day was very pleasant Spent the day in doing up chores about the place. In the aft got the grass mowed by I. Mast

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~~July~~ June

Wed. 28. Warm and dry Plowed corn. health good.

Thurs 29 was engaged in hauling in hay. towards evening a very heavy shower of rain came up which caused us to suspend operations for the rest of the day

Frid. 30 very warm, did nothing in forenoon. Aft. plowed corn health good

Sat. July 1^st very warm was engaged in harvesting at home health good.

Sund 2^d Attended church in forenoon. heard a first rate sermon by Br. Vance took dinner at Aunt Susan's. In the aft. took a buggy ride with W. Schelburger had a very nice time

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July

Mond. 3^d Finished cutting one field of wheat In the evening plowed corn. health good

Tues 4^th Plowed corn in forenoon a while then went to Urbana to spend the "4^th" Saw most of my old acquaintances. had a very pleasant time. weather extremely hot

Wed. 5 Helped Charles Springer harvest till about 2 o'clock, then came home and spent the rest of day in preparing for to make hay in Uncle Daniel's place. health good. weather very hot

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1869

July 5 Nathaniel Johnson Dr

To ½ day hauling hay 1.50

" 6^th To 1 day " 3.00

" 12 To 1 " binding wheat 2.00

" 13 To ¼ " " .50

Team ¼ of time

" 14 To ¾ " " 1.50

Team ½ "

" 15 To 1 " " 2.00

Team ½ of time

" 16 To 2/3 " " 1.33

" 20 To ½ " binding wheat 1.00

" 21 To ½ " " 1.00

" 30 To ¾ " Pitching 1.50

" 31^st To ½ " " .75

Sept To 1 " Threshing 1.50

17.50

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1869

Nathaniel Johnson Cr

July 9 By 2 hands 2/3 of a day 2.66

" 10 By 3 " ½ " 3.00

" 21 By 3 " 2½ hrs 1.25

" 22 By 1 " from Supper to night .50

" 23 By 1 " hauling hay 1.50

" 24 By 2 " ½ day " 1.50

" 28 By 2 " 1 day hauling wheat

(Charlie's)

Sept. 13^th By ½ " Threshing .75

" 14 By ¼ " (with team) .75

11.91

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J. M. Maitland and Arabella Wharton were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev D. Warneck Dec. 26^th 1865 at 11 oclock A.M.

Emma F. daughter of JM & Arabella Maitland was born on "Good Friday" April 19^th 1867

Died March 31^st 1868 of Inflammation of brain & stomach aged 11 mos. & 5 days

Ann Mast Maitland died Aug 30 1896 after a long illness Aged 83 yrs 1 month and 17 days.

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1868

J. M. Maitland Dr

To Carr & Douglas

Sept. To seed wheat 36.82

To mill acct. 58.86 Pd

$95.68

Dec 15 Settled mill acct. with

Carr & Douglas $63.16

Balance due me on

exchange 8 Bu & 10 lb wheat

Dec 20 Bought 2½ bu

Mill Stuff 1.00

" 26 To 100 lbs flour 4.30

1869

Feby 13 Jno Stewart Dr

To 15 bu corn 7.50

Apl 3 To 6 bu corn 55ct 3.30

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1868

Nov 14 Paid Hen Coleman

on [?] 8.00

" 14 Paid for cook stove 30.00

" Paid for furniture 15.00

" Paid Bell 10.00

" 21 Bought Hardware of Rogers & Bros

amt. 4.62

" 21 Bought of M & Crane

Sundries 2.25

" 21 Bought of Wallace & Co

pr fine boots 10.00

Bal. due on coarse boots 2.00

" 21 Paid J. F. Rettberg 3.50

" 21 Paid Fisher & Chance

for Sundries .60

" 30 Paid Jim & Hugh Quinn

for husking corn 4.65

Dec 5 Hauled Jno Stewart

16 bu corn 8.00

" 5 Paid M. Hill for

soling boots 1.00

" 5 Paid Coleman's Girls 2.00

" 15 Settled mill acct with

Carr & Douglas $63.16

Cr. By 8 bu & 10 lbs wheat

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1868

Oct. 22 Bought of J. Eicholtz

6 bundles of rye straw 1.50

" 24 Paid J & C Inglehart for ½ days

Chopping wood 4.50

" 27 Paid H. Coleman Jr

in goods for pants 4.47

" 28 Paid H Coleman

30 bu corn $15.00

Nov 4 Hauled 50 bu corn

from Haller's field

Dec 5 Hauled 15 bu corn from H field

To clear the lungs of horses when they have a cough. Give of white copperas about what will lay on a ten cent piece—old coin

When horses have distemper burn tar, mullen & catnip and steam the smoke up their nostrils & they will very seldom ever gather & break in the neck

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1868 The Estate of Jas. M. Mailand Dr

To Jos. M. Maitland for work

done

Sept. To 1 day hauling lumber $3.50

" To ½ " " 1.75

To 1 day hauling sills 3.50

Oct. To ½ " " Stone 1.75

" To ½ " " lumber 1.75

" To ½ " " 1.75

7 To ½ " window frames &c 1.75

8 " ½ " door frames &c 1.75

10 " ½ " Lath 1.75

11 " 1 " hauling Sand

Line & Brick 3.50

17 " ½ day hauling Lime

Doors &c 1.75

$26.25

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1868 J.M. Maitland Dr to

E. Tritt for beef

Aug 8 To beef & sinew 1.57

" 15 To beef 1.21

" 20 To 7 lbs steak 1.12

" 21 To 6 ½ lbs steak 1.04

" 31 To beef 1.16

Sept 5 To beef 1.39

" 7 To Liver .10

" 8 To beef 4 lbs .50

" 12 To beef 1.40

" 19 To beef 1.89

" 26 To beef 1.34

Oct 3 To beef 1.72

" 10 To beef 1.55

" 16 To beef 1.83

" 23 To beef & liver 1.44

$19.26

4.94

14.32

Nov 14 Recd of Eichelberger

& Son $73.60

Paid J. Croffield 10.75

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1868 J. M. Maitland Dr

To W Snider Pd

May To 1 day marking out 3.50

July To ½ day hauling hay

" To ½ " "

1868

J. M. Maitland Dr to

John Stewart

July To ½ day cradling oats

1868 To Martin Adams Dr

To 2½ days work 3.00 Pd

To Saml Carr

To 2 days work 2.00 Pd

1868

Jno. Stewart Dr

Oct 1 To 14 bu corn & 2 door bolts .40

15 To 22 " corn 17.50

" 13 A B Pearce Dr

To 20 bu corn 12.00

Nov 4 Jno Stewart Dr

To 29 bu corn 14.50

Nov Sold to J. & S. Eichelberger

Paid 132 bu & 52 lbs at

50cts pr bu $66.36

" 14 Sold 14 bu & 16 lbs 7.24

at 50cts $73.60

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1867 J. M. Maitland Dr

to Mr Haller

For bal. on Settlement 1.25

1868

March 20 To ¾ day building

fence 1.00

Apl 22 To ½ day harrowing .75

May 5^th To ½ day making fence .50

" 6^th To 1/3 day plowing .50

" 22^nd To 1 day covering corn 1.50

" 23^rd To 2/3 " " 1.00

" 25 To 1 " " 1.50

June 11^th To ½ " plowing .75

" 12 To 1 " plowing 1.50

" To ½ " " .75

Oct 20 To ½ " threshing $[?]

1869 .75

Sept 13 To 1 day threshing 12.55

Dec Bal due on Settlement 5.00

$7.55

5.00

2.50

1868 J. M. Maitland Cr

May 14^thBy ½ bu seed corn .50

" 27 By 50 lbs flour 3.00

" 27 By 2 bu scrimmings .50

Nov. " 2 bu corn 4.00

1.00

5.00

1869

Sept 14 By ½ day threshing 1.50

" " 1 bu corn .50

7.00

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1868 J M Matiland Dr

Apl To J Carr for mare

1^st week 2½ days

2^d week 1 day

1868

May 10^th J. F. Rettberg commenced

pasturing cow

May 15^th Hen. Coleman commenced

pasturing cow

June 14^th Hen Coleman took cow out

May 4 Put 3 calves in pasture

at D Callahans at .75 per month

1868

July 3 Took calves out of past.

Sept. Paid F. N. Barger

for lumber 24.00

Oct 7 Paid Gust Vincent & Mills

for Salt $3.00

Oct 1^st Paid Hen Coleman 1.00

" 10 Paid U. W. Rogers & Bro

for Hardware & Glass 8.65

" 12 Paid for Lime 3.60

" 12 Paid for 300 bricks 2.70

" 20 Paid King & Felt for

threshing 8.00

" 20 Paid R Walker 1.50

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1867

J. M. Maitland Dr to

Peter Downey for work done

Oct. To cutting tires on

Buggy 3.00 Pd

Dec 2 To shoeing "Mack" 1.12

" 7 To shoeing Rach 2.00

1868

Feby 21^st To removing shoes on

"Mack" .50

March 14^th To removing shoes on Rach

Apl. 1^st To Ironing [?] 1.00

" To removing shoes on "Mac" .50

May To removing shoes on Rach

behind .40

June 1 To removing shoes on Rach

before .40

June To making shovel for plow .40

6.32

.35

6.67

1867 J M Maitland Cr

By bal on acct.

Dec 10 By Cash paid .35

Downey 3.00

By Cash Paid by Grier 7.25

1868

Sept 15 Sowed the field in wheat below

the Barn

" 28 Sowed corn field

[figures]

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1867

Nov. 16^th Paid Bryant Hedges &c

for 87 feet of Lumber 1.10

" 20 Paid S. H. Adams 2.00

1867

Nov 23 Recd of Milton Snider

for horse $125.00

1867

Dec 6^th Paid Jno Eicholtz $43.23

interest

Dec 6^th Paid J. Eicholtz on

Note $541.71

Feby 1^st 1868 Recd of W^m Walker bal

on land $60.00

" Loaned Grier 5.00

" 2^nd Paid Thos. Inglehart for

chopping wood 3.00

21^st Paid Wm Hoppark .25

1868

Apl 6^th Rach foaled

" 21^st Put Rach

to "Wyandot"

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1867 Deposited in C. N. Bank 70.00

Aug 15

1868

May 7^th Paid for Potatoes 3.25

May 9^th Got 89 fence posts from J Hunter

May 14^th Paid Dr. Pearce 13.00

May Sold 2 horse plow

to Joe Hunter for 10.00

" 27^th Paid for sawing 1.50

" 27 Paid Hen Coleman 2.00

Bal due 3.65

27 Paid Pat Travis 1.25

Bal due .15

Aug Paid M Adams 3.00

" " S. Carr 2.00

Sept Paid H. Coleman 2.00

Bal due 6.00

Aug 31 Commenced pasturing

3 horses & dun colt

at Cohans

Oct. 9 Paid N A Weiman

for making molasses 4.50

" 17 Paid for Lime 1.20

" 17 Paid Wallace &c

for Boots 7.00

Bal due 2.00

" Paid for Saddle Girth .50

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1867

Aug 21^st Paid Hen Coleman

for work 2.50

Feby 22 Paid Hen Coleman 1.00

" 20 Paid John Mast

for Quarterage .50

" 31^st Paid Jas Russell

for Drill 50.00

" 31 Recd. of W. R. Warneck

bounty 94.00

Sept 9^th Paid J. Gilley for work 3.75

" 14^th Paid J. C. Gilley for work 3.00

Bal. due .75

Sept 15 Paid for vinegar .50

" 15 Paid for Sundries .50

16 Paid Jno Stewart .25

" 17 Paid Peter Downey 5.00

" 17 Paid Mrs Brown 2.00

" 23^rd Paid J. C. Gilley 3.00

Bal due Pd 1.80

" 29^th Paid K Coleman 1.50

Oct 2^d Paid D Boone 2.00

Bal due Pd Oct 10^th 1.50

9^th Paid for welding buggy tire 1.00

Oct 12 Paid J. S. Moore [?] 1.30

" 14 Paid for Quinces 1.50

" 14 Paid M. Adams for threshing 1.10

" 19^th Paid J. C. Gilley bal. 1.80

Nov. Paid Bill 10.00

" 14 Paid for skirt for Nett 2.00

Nov 15 Paid Hughey for swing

22 23 ft of Lumber 13.33

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1867 J. M. Maitland Dr

to Douglass & M^cCormick

Aprl. To 1 bu chop feed .65

May To 65 lbs corn meal

June 8^th To 50 lbs flour

June 15^th To 1 bu corn meal .90

" 16 To 4 bu shorts at 30^cts 1.20

" 18 To 9 lbs flour

July 1^st To 1 bu corn meal

July 3 To 2 bu shorts .60

" 7 To 50 lbs flour

July 9 To 2 bu bran .32

" 20 To 1 bu corn meal

" 20 To ½ bu shorts .37½

" 23 To 2 bu shorts .50

" 29 To 2 bu shorts .50

Aug 2^d To 2 bu shorts .50

" 8^th To 1 bu corn meal

" 8^th To 2 bu shorts .50

" 14^th To 2 bu shorts .50

" 21^st To 2 bu shorts .50

" 24^th To 2 bu shorts .50

" 26 To 2 bu shorts .50

" 30 To ¼ bu bran .07

" 31 To 2 bu shorts .50

Sept 5 To 2 bu shorts .50

" 10 To 2 bu feed .50

" 23 To 1 bu feed .25

Oct 1 To 50 lbs flour

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1867

Oct 16^th To 87 lbs flour

Nov. 14 To 92 lbs flour

1867 J M Maitland Cr

Aug 15^th By 17 bu 18 lbs wheat

Cure for Bolts in Horses

1 Qt. of potato juice

drench &c

Oct 20 Sold Douglas & Carr

49 bus. oats 55

" 24 Borrowed of Fred Paid 3.00

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1867

Apl. 13 Paid Harris Dodson

for making Singletons .40

" 15^th Paid S Moore bal

for ironing doubletons .35

13^th Paid M. E. Morgan 10.00

15^th Bought shoes for

Mother Price 2.50

24^th Paid Parlett for hog

feed 3.00

May 1^stPaid Peter Downey for

Sharpening plow and shoeing

Rach 1.30

May 15^th Bought of Mason and

Parlett 12 bu shorts at

30cts per bu 3.60

1 bu bran 25

3.85

1867

July 21 Paid Frank Boone 1.50

" 22 " Frank Boone 1.50

" 23 " T. J. Taylor bal on acct 2.50

Aug 8 Paid J. S. Moore 5.00

" 16^th Paid D. O. Taylor for

cutting grain & grass 22.00

" 20^th Paid J. C. Yoder for

threshing 15.25

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1867

Aprl. Henry Coleman Dr

To plowing lot & seeding

it 2.00

May 24^th To hauling plank

for Cistern .50

May 24 J. F. Rettberg Dr

To hauling lumber

from Saw Mill 1.00

1867 Henry Coleman Cr

April

26 By cementing Cistern

26 By 28 ft lumber .56

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1867

April 1^st Recd $250.00

from Treasurer for services as Teacher in Sub. Dist. No. 1. Salem Tp.

April 2^d

Paid J. F. Rettberg store

acct. in full $55.00

4^th Paid Mast & Kuaga Bal

on store acct $80.58

" Paid S. Godskesen 5.40

5^th Paid Dan Boon for

making rails & chopping

wood 17.00

5^th Paid Douglas & M^c

Cormick for bran .65

5^th Paid Ford for coffee .50

6^th Paid W^m Seward balance for

making brooms 1.00

Sunday

7^th Paid for Sexton .50

9^th Paid C. V. Wharton for

calf 5.00

11^th Paid Daniel Boon 3.50

12^th Paid Thos. M^cGuire bal

for making fires 2.50

12^th Paid D. Parlett bal

on acct. .90

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1867

April 3^d J. M. Maitland Dr

to S. A. Mast for 1160 lbs

of Hay at $10 per T. $5.80

11^th To 970 lbs hay $4.85

10.65

Oct. Hauled 40 bu. corn from Hallers

field home.

" 13 Recd. of Danl. Funk

for renewal of Pol. 14.00

" 16 Paid order from Callahan

to J. M^cIntosh 4.50

bal. due Callahan 2.25

" 15 Hauled 15 bu corn home

from Haller's field home

Nov Hauled 10 bu corn "

Dec Hauled 15 bu corn home

from Haller's field

" Hauled 50 bu corn from

Haller's field

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1866 Thos. Inglehart Dr

Oct. 25 To 2 calves at $15 apiece $30.

1867

Aprl 29 Milton Snyder Dr

" To ½ day plowing $2.00

" 30 To ½ day plowing 2.00

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Thos Inglehart Cr

Oct. 25 By cash $10.00

" 27 By 1 day chopping 1.50

Nov. 3^d " 2 days " 3.00

Dec By cash 10.00

1867

Aug 28 Milton Snyder Cr

By 2 days work

[figures]

1867

Aug 14 Put 17 bu—17 wheat

in mill at Saratoga

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1866 July 5^th

Irvin Taylor Dr

To 3 hands working one day

6^th To 3 " " ½ day

11^th To 2 hands working ½ day

1867 July 2^d To ½ shocking wheat

9^th To 1 day " "

10^th To 5/6 day " "

" 23^rd To cash 2.50

Charles Springer Dr

To pasturing horse

July 16^th commenced

pasturing mare after

night & on Sundays

Nov 3^d Got 150 lbs flour of

Parlett & Mason

" 2 bus bran

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1866 Jim Taylor Cr

July 6^th By ½ day working

with 3 hands

" 10 By 1 day working

with 3 hands

" 11 By ½ day working

3 hands

1867

July 10^th By 5 hands ½ of day

" 11 By 2 hands ½ of day binding

Oct 8 Borrowed of M E Morgan

4 bu and 15 lbs wheat Paid

1868

Feby 1 Loaned Grier $5.00

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1867

June J. M. Maitland Dr

to H Coleman

June To 3 days work 2.50

1867 Saml. Douglas Cr

July 11 By ½ day shocking wheat

" 13^th " ¼ " " wheat

" 20^th " 1 day stacking wheat

" 22 " 1 day 2 hands " wheat

Pd $9.50

1867

July 29^th Commenced pasturing of

horse for Ewing Douglass Paid

July 27 Commenced pasturing

J F Rettberg's horse

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June

29^th Paid Taxes to amt.

20.32

30^th Sold J Eichelberger Twelve

Bu & 34 lbs corn at

52 cts pr bu $6.54

30 Bought feed of J

Vincent to amt of 4.25

1866

Dec 6^th Paid J Eicholtz 41.00

Inst on Note

Also $160 on Prin.

Balance due $864.60

1866

Dec 15 Paid half the Taxes $13.64

Jan 2^d 1867 Paid for supper for [?] 2.00

June 3^rd Paid half the Taxes $12.51

" 3^rd Paid for flooring $3.60

" 3^d Paid for gravel plank $2.65

June 6^th Paid Jno Eicholtz 43.23

Interest

July 1^st Commenced pasturing

3 cows for Douglas & M^cCormick

Aug 15 Douglass & M^cC took cows

out of pasture

[writing stricken]

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George Coleman Dr

For 10 bu. corn

Apr. 5 For 50 lbs flour

March J. M. Maitland Dr to

Hen Coleman for

27 lbs veal at 10^cts 2.70

" J. M. Maitland Dr

To J. E. Mast

For plowing 4 acres ground

To 7 bu corn at 50^ct 10.00

3.50

5.50

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Geo. Coleman Cr

By ½ day husking corn

J M Maitland Cr

Apr 5 By 1 bu corn .40

" 10 " 5 bu " 2.40

May 12 J M Maitland Cr

By 1 day covering

corn 2.25

14 By 1 Day " 2.25

4.50

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1865

Nov J M Hunter Dr

For ½ load of wood $1.00

Nov 3^dFor 1 Bu. corn .40

" 14 " 1 " " .40

" 20 " 1 " " .40

" 30 " 2 ½ bu corn 1.00

Dec. 5 Commenced keeping

Jas. Hunter's mare

" 9 To 50 lbs flour 3.50

" 14 To 1 Bu corn .40

" 30 To 1 turkey .75

Jan. To 1 Bu corn .40

" 12 To ½ " shelled corn .21

" 13 For 8¼ lbs bacon

" 25 For 1 Bu corn .40

" 29 For 10½ lbs meat

June For 1 Bu corn .50

13^th " 1 Bu corn .50

30^th " 1 Bu corn .50

April

1867

11^th J. M. Hunter Cr

By ½ day helping haul

fodder.

May 10 To 1 day marking out

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J. M. Hunter Cr

Nov 6^th For 1 day chopping

wood 1.50

" 7^th For 1 day husking corn 1.50

" 14 For 1 day helping haul

corn fodder 1.50

15 For ¼ day hauling fodder .37

16 For 1 day making shingle 1.50

18 " ½ " " .75

23 " ½ day cutting poles .75

25 " 1 day putting up rafters 1.50

28 " 1 day working at shop 1.50

Dec. 4 For 1 day " " 1.50

" 5 For ½ " " " .75

" 7 For ¾ " " " 1.11

" 8 " 1 " putting on roof 1.50

19 For 1 day butchering 1.50

June

30 By cleaning well 1.50

July 5^th By one day binding 2.00

" 6^th By 1 day binding 2.00

" 11 By 1 day binding 2.00

" 12 By 1 day do 2.00

" 25 By 1 day pitching wheat 2.00

" 26 " 1 day " 2.00 Pd

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Nov. 22^d 1865

Paid for taxes $21.49

Paid G. R. Coulter $19.25

Paid N. A. Wiseman $35.00

Dec. 6^th Canceled Mortgage with the Smith Girls and gave John Eicholtz mortgage on place for $1024.60 interest payable semi annually @ 10%

Jan. 8 Sold to Wiley

Thirty four bu corn

at 42 cts

" " Sold to M^cGreson three

bu cloverseed at

6.75 per bu. 20.25

" " Paid D. Anderson 7.00

" " Paid J. M^cIntosh 10.00

" " Paid J. S. Moore 15.00

March 7 Paid J. S. Moore 30

bu. corn at 38 cts pr bu. 4.40

April 24 Paid off note to

J. F. Rettberg of 14.90

held by D. O. Taylor

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1865

Sept. J. M. Maitland Dr

to Anderson

For cutting 220 shocks

of corn Paid 27.50

1866

March 28^th Recd of H. Cargill

for services as Teacher 3 months

at $40 pr mo. $120.00

" 9^th Paid J. F. Rettberg 5.00

" Paid order 4.00

" Paid B. Hill .90

30^th Paid Mr Carpenter 3.50

" Paid Mast Kenage 55.00

Balance due 73.15

" Paid J. McIntosh 3.70

" Paid for Pointing 2.50

" Paid Jac. Adams 4.00

" " Sundries 1.00

Apr. 6 Recd. of M. E. Morgan

Admr. of S. Masts Estate 100.00

6 Paid J. F. Rettberg 10.00

" Paid J. Mumena 4.00

" Paid S. R. Moore 3.25

" Paid T. J. Kindleberger 10.00

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May

Mond. 15 Recd a letter from Bell of the 9^th

" 15 Wrote to Bell

" 15 Wrote to Grier

Wed. 17 Recd a letter from F.N.B. of the 7^th

" 17 " Frank 14

" 17 wrote to Frank

Frid. 19 Recd a letter from Bell of the 14

" 19 Wrote to Bell

Sat. 20 Recd a letter from J.S.P. of the 10

Sun. 21^st Wrote a letter ~~from~~ to Mother

Wednes. 24 Wrote to Grier

" 24 Rec'd a letter from G. of the 20^th

" 24 " " " Bell of the 18^th

" 24 wrote to Bell

Frid. 26 Recd a letter from Frank 21

" 26 Wrote to Frank

Sat. 27 Recd a letter from Bell of the 21

Sun. 28 Wrote to Bell

June 19 Recd a letter from Frank of 16

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Thurs April & May

27^th Recd a letter from Grier of the 21

Thurs 27 wrote to Grier

Friday 28^th Recd a letter from B. of the 20

" 28 Wrote to Belle

Sat. 29 Recd a letter from Frank of the 25

Sat 29 " " from Mother of 24

Sund 30^th wrote to Mother

" 30^th Wrote to Frank

May

Tues 2^d wrote to Belle

Wednes 3^d Recd a letter from B. of 26^th

" 3^d Recd a letter from Mag. B. of 21^st

Frid 5^th wrote to Bell

Sat 6^th Recd a letter from Bell of the 30^th

" 6^th Recd. a letter from ST of the 30^th

Sund. 7^th Rec'd a letter from Grier of 28^th

" 7^th wrote to Grier

Mon. 8 wrote to Bell

" 8 Recd a letter from Frank of the 3^d

" 8 wrote to Frank

Wed. 10 Recd a letter from Mother of the 5

" 10 Wrote to Mother

Thurs 11 Recd a letter from Bell of the 5

" 11 Recd a " " Bell of the 7

" 11 Recd " " Annie L. of 3^d

" 11 Wrote to Bell

Sat 13 Wrote to Annie Long

~~Mon 15 Recd a letter from Bell of the 9^th~~

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1865 April

Frid 7^th Wrote to Belle

" 7^th wrote to Lize Chamberlin

Sat 8^th Recd a letter from Liddie of the 2^d

" 8 Rec'd a letter from Belle of the 4^th

" 8 Rec'd a letter from Mother of the 4

Sun 9 wrote to Liddie

" 9 wrote to Mother

Mon 10 wrote to Belle

Frid. 14^th Rec'd a letter from Frank of the 10

Sat. 15^th Wrote to Frank

Sund. 16^th Rec'd a letter from Bell of the 10^th

" 16 Rec'd a letter from Grier " " 9 & 10

" 16 Rec'd " " S. Taylor " 8^th

Mon 17^th wrote to Belle

" 17 wrote to Grier

Tues. 18 Rec'd a letter from Mollie K of the 12

" 18 " " Jas S. Petty " 5

" 18 wrote to Mollie Kelly

" 18 wrote to Simeon Taylor.

Frid 21^st wrote to Belle

" 21^st Rec'd a letter from Frank of the 17^th

" 21 " " " Sam Moore of the 8

Sat. 22 wrote to Frank

Mon. 24 Recd a letter from Mother of the 16^th

" 24 Recd " " Belle of " 15

" 24 wrote to Belle

" 24 wrote to Mother

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April

Mond 3^d Bought of A Goodman

Linen coat $5.50

Thurs 6 Bought a pr of shoes 5.00

Thurs 13 Loaned Pond 5.00

July

25^th Pd J. Dolby 2.90

24^th " Anderson 10.00

Balance due Pd 4.00

Aug 8^th

Paid D. Bowers 3.00

for work

Aug 12 Borrowed from

J Eicholtz $125.00

" 22 Paid J. Miller 10.00

" " Paid J. M^cIntosh 1.00

Balance due 1.30

" 22 Paid for beef 1.00

" 23 Paid for oats 2.50

" 24 Paid J. Miller 5.00

" 24 Paid Math. Stewart .50

Sept. Got 75 lbs Timothy

seed of T. Taylor

" 12 Commenced pasturing

colts at Cohan's

" 16 Borrowed of S. Clark

(Returned) 36 bu seed wheat

Borrowed of R. Coleman

Paid 15 bu seed wheat

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1864 Sept

Sept 11^th Bought paper of Jas Blair 1.00

Nov. 2^d Recd from Pay Master $154.10

" 2^d Sent home $100.00

" 2^d Paid for Blouse $12.00

" 2^d For washing .45

" 2^d Pd for pantaloons $3.00

" 2^d Paid for Jake Dolly $1.51

" 2^d Paid J. Goodman $1.50

" 3^d Paid for Boots $9.00

" 4^th Paid to Sutler $7.00

Dec. 24 Bought a vest

of J. Goodman 5.50 Pd

Jan 3^d Borrowed of Capt Tate $5.00 Pd

" 23^d Bought a pair of pants

from Capt Tate 4.00 Pd

Feby 13^th Borrowed of F. 5.00 Pd

" 15 Commenced Boarding

on Jefferson Street

Mch. 4 Rec'd from P. Master $40.00

" 4 Paid Landlady $12.00

" 4 Paid Capt. Tate $10.00

" 4 Paid Todd 5.00

" 7 Paid A. Goodman $5.00

Mch

Tues 28 Recd from P. Master $40.00

Thurs 30 Paid Joe Goodman $6.00

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March

Tues. 21^st Wrote to Isaac Mast

Thurs 23^d Rec'd a letter from Bell of the 19^th

" 23 " " Sam M. of the 15^th

" 23d wrote to Belle

Friday 24 Rec'd a letter from Mag B of the 14

" 24 wrote to Sam Moore

Sat 25^th wrote to Mag Barger

Sun 26 Recd a letter from Frank of the 22

Tues 28 wrote to Frank

" 28 wrote to Mother

" 28 wrote to Belle

Thurs 30 Rec'd a letter from Grier of the 25

" 30 " " Bell of the 24

" 30 wrote to Grier

" 30 wrote to Bell

Frid 31^st Rec'd a letter from Bell of the 27

" 31 Rec'd a letter from Mother of the 24

April

Sat. 1^st Rec'd a letter from Lize C. " 27

" 1^st Rec'd a letter from Capt S " 27

Sund 2^d wrote to Mother Kelley

" 2 wrote to Capt Schults

Mon 3 Rec'd a letter from Mother of the 28

Tues 4 wrote to Bell

Wednes. 5 wrote to Mother

Thurs 6^th Recd a letter from I Mast of the 2^d

" 6^th wrote to Frank

Frid. 7^th Recd a letter from Bell of the 2^d

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1865 March

Tues 7^th wrote to Jack Adams

Friday 10 Recd a letter from Bell of the 5^th

" 10 Recd a letter from G. of the 4^th

" 10 wrote to Grier

" 10 wrote to Belle

Sat 11 Recd a letter from S.T. of the 5^th

" 11 wrote to Simeon Taylor

Sun 12 Recd a letter from Hen of the 5^th

" 12 Sent some papers to Frank

Mon 13^th Rec'd a letter from Liddie of the 5^th

" 13 Rec'd a letter from Bell of the 9

" 13 " a letter from Mother of the 9^th

" 13 Rec'd a letter from I. Mast of 2^d

" 13 wrote to Belle

" 13 wrote to Liddie

Tues 14 wrote to Mollie

Frid 17 Rec'd a letter from Frank of the 12

" 17 wrote to Frank

" 17 wrote to Capt Schults

Sat. 18 Rec'd a letter from Capt Schults of 11

" 18 Recd a letter from Mother of the 12

" 18 wrote to Mother

" 18 wrote to Belle

Mon 20 sent a paper to Frank

Tues. 21^st Rec'd a letter from Bell of the 15^th

" 21^st Recd a letter from Grier of the 15

" 21^st wrote to Belle

" 21 " " Grier

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Feby.

Thurs. 25^th wrote to Sam Moore

Friday 24^th Rec'd a letter from Belle of the 16^th

" 24 Rec'd a letter from G of the 17^th

" 24 Rec'd a letter from H.C. of the 17^th

" 24 Rec'd a letter from Mag B of the 9^th

" 24 wrote to Grier

" 24 wrote to Mag Barger

Sat. 25 Rec'd a letter from Frank of the 19^th

" 25 Recd a letter from G.W.C. of the 21^st

" 25 Wrote to Frank

" 25 Wrote to Hen Coleman

" 25 wrote to Belle

" 26 Recd a letter from GWC of the 21^st

Sun. 26^th wrote to G. W. Coleman

Mon. 27 Sent a paper to Belle

March

Wednes. 1^st wrote to Belle

Thurs 2^d Rec'd a letter from B. of the 23

" 2^d Recd a letter from Mother of the 22

" 2^d Sent a paper to Frank

" 2^d Wrote to Mother

Friday 3^d Rec'd a letter from G. of the 26^th

" 3 Rec'd a letter from Belle of the 26

" 3^d Wrote to Belle

Sat. 4 Recd a letter from Belle of the 28^th

Mon. 6^th wrote to Grier

" 6^th Rec'd a letter from Frank of the 1^st

" 6 wrote to Frank

Tues. 7 wrote to Belle

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1865 Feby

Friday 10^th Rec'd a letter from B of the 2^d

Sat. 11^th wrote to Belle

Sat. 11 Rec'd a letter from G of the 6^th

Sat. 11 " " D.O.T. of the 5^th

" 11 " " Liddie of the 5^th

Sun. 12^th wrote to Grier

Sun 12 wrote to Liddie

Sun 12 wrote to Isaac Mast

Mon. 13^th wrote to Frank Taylor

Tues. 14 Rec'd a letter from Frank of the 9

" 14 wrote to Frank

Wednes 15 Rec'd a letter from Mollie of the 8^th

" 15 wrote to Mollie

Thurs 16 wrote to Belle

Friday 17 wrote to D.O.T.

Sat. 18^th Rec'd a letter from B. of the 9^th

" 18 Rec'd a letter from Belle of the 12^th

" 18 Rec'd a letter from Mother of the 10^th

" 18 Rec'd a letter from G.R. Elliott of the 12^th

" 18 wrote to Belle

" 18 wrote to Mother

Sund 19 sent a paper to Belle

Sund 19 wrote to George R Elliott

Mond 20^th wrote to Annie Long

" 20^th Recd a letter from S Taylor of the 12^th

" 20^th Wrote to Simeon Taylor

Wednes 22. wrote to Belle

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1865 Jany & Feby

Tues 24 Recd a letter from G. of the 18^th

Wednes. 25^th wrote to F N Barger

Thurs. 26^th wrote to Frank Taylor

Frid. 27^th Recd a letter from B. of the 20^th

" 27 wrote to Belle

" 27 wrote to Grier

Sun. 29 Recd a letter from Mollie of the 21

" 29 wrote to Mollie

Wednes Feby 1^st Rec'd a letter from

Belle of the 24^th

" Feby. 1^st Recd a letter fr Frank of the 26

" 2 wrote to Belle

Feby 3 Recd a letter from Mother of the 28

" 3 " " Grier of the 24

" 3 wrote to Frank

" 3 wrote to Mother

Mon. 6^th Rec'd a letter from Bell of the 29^th

" 6 " " Grier of the 1^st

" 6 " " D. Col. of the 20

" 6 " " Lize C. of Dec 25

sent from the Regt. by CRM

" 6 wrote to Dan sent by Schrock

Tues 7 wrote to Belle

" 7 wrote to Grier

Thurs 9 Rec'd a letter from Frank

Taylor of the 2^d

" 9 Rec'd a letter from Isaac

Mast of the 4^th

" 9 wrote to Lize Chamberlain

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1865 Jany

Mon. 9 Rec'd a letter from Frank of 3^d

" 9 wrote to Bell

" 9 wrote to Grier

Tues 10 Rec'd a letter from SL of the 3

" 10 " " " S. Taylor

Wednes 11 wrote to Sam Lafferty

" 11 " Simeon Taylor

Friday 13 wrote to D. O. Taylor

Sat 14 Rec'd a letter from B. of the 9

" 14 " " Grier " 6

" 14 " " S.R.M. " 9

" 14 wrote to Grier

" 14 wrote to Bell

Mon. 16 Rec'd a letter from Mother of the 9

" 16 Rec'd a letter from F.N.B. of the 10

" 16 " " G.R.E. " 10

" 16 wrote to Mother

Tues 17 wrote to G. R. Elliott

Wednes 18 wrote to Bell

Thurs 19 Rec'd a letter from Mother of the 13^th

" 19 wrote to Mother

Friday 20^th Rec'd a letter from Frank of the 15^th

" 20^th wrote to Frank

Sat. 21 Rec'd a letter from Lydia of the 15

" 21 wrote to Lydia

Mon. 23^d Recd a letter from Belle of the 16

" 23 wrote to Belle

Tues 24^th wrote to Grier

and sent some poetry

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1864 Dec & Jan

Sun. 25 wrote a letter

to Mother

Sun 25 wrote a letter to Bell

Tues 27 Recd a letter from B of the 19^th

" 27 wrote a letter to Bell

Friday 30 Rec'd a letter from B. of the 23

" 30 " " Frank " 25

" 30 wrote to Grier

" 30 wrote to Frank

" 30 wrote to Bell

Sun. 1^st Rec'd a letter from G. of 26^th

" 1^st " " Mollie of 25^th

" 1^st wrote a letter to Grier

Mon 2^d Recd a letter from B of the 26^th

" 2^d Recd a letter from S.A.M. 27

" 2^d wrote a letter to Bell

" 2^d wrote a letter to S.A.M.

Tues 3^d wrote to Mollie Kelly

Thurs 5 sent a letter to D.C.

Frid 6^th Rec'd a letter from Mother of the 3^d

" 6^th Recd a letter from Bell of the 3^d

" 6^th wrote to Mother

" 6^th wrote to Belle

Sat. 7 Recd a letter from I. Mast of the 2

Sun 8 Wrote to Isaac Mast

Mon 9 Rec'd a letter from G of the 3^d

" 9 Rec'd a letter from B of the 3^d

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1864 Dec.br.

Sun 11^th wrote a letter to Bell

" 11^th Recd a letter from S. Laff

" 11^th Recd a letter from J.S.P. of the 5

" 11^th wrote a letter to S Lafferty

" 11^th wrote a letter to J S Petty

M 12 Recd a letter from Liddie of the 4

M 12 wrote a letter to Liddie

Tues 13 wrote a letter to D Coleman

W 14^th wrote a letter to Grier

W 14 wrote a letter to Bell

F 16 Recd a letter from G of the 7^th

F 16 Rec'd a letter from B. of the 9^th

Friday 16^th wrote a letter to Grier

Friday 16 wrote a letter to Bell

Sat. 17 wrote a letter to Mag Barger

Sun 18^th Recd a letter from Mollie of the 9^th

" 18 wrote a letter to Mollie K

Tues 20 wrote to Bell

Wed. 21 Sent a letter to JSP by Sargt G[?]

Thurs 22 wrote a letter to Mother

" 22 Rec'd a letter from B. of 15^th

" 22 Rec'd a letter from G. of the 14^th

Friday 23 wrote a letter to Bell

" 23^d wrote a letter to Grier

Sun 25 Recd a letter from Mother of 18^th

" 25 " " D.O.T. " 18^th

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1864 Nov^br

25^th Recd a letter from Frank of the 20.

25^th Rec'd a letter from Grier of the 18^th

25^th Rec'd a letter from Lydia of the 20

25^th wrote a letter to Liddie

Sund27^th Rec'd a letter from J.S.Petty of the 19^th

" 27 wrote a letter to Bell

" 27 wrote a letter to Grier

Mon. 28^th wrote a letter to Jno. S. Petty

Tues 29^th Recd a letter from B. of the 21^st

" 29^th wrote a letter to Bell

Wed. 30^th Recd a letter from B of the 25^th

Fri 2 " " D O Taylor

Sat. 3^d Recd a letter from Mother of the 25^th

" 3^d Recd a letter from Mother of the 24

" 3 " " Grier of 28

" 3 wrote a letter to Mother

" 3 wrote " D. O. Taylor

Sun 4^th Wrote a letter to Mollie

" 4^th " " Bell

Mon 5 Recd a letter from B of the 29

" 5 wrote a letter to Bell

" 6^th wrote a letter to Grier

Thurs 8^th wrote a letter to Simeon T—

" 8^th Recd a letter from Mother of the 3^d

" 8 wrote a letter to Mother

Sat 10^th Recd a letter from B. of the 4^th

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1864 November

Thurs 10^th wrote a letter to Lydia

" 10 Recd a letter from B. of the 3^d

" 10 wrote a letter to Bell

Friday 11^th Recd a letter from Frank of the 6^th

" 11 wrote a letter to Grier

" 11^th wrote a letter to Frank

Sat. 12^th Recd a letter from G. of the 6^th

Sat. 12^th wrote a letter to Grier

Tues. 15^th wrote a letter to Bell

Wednes 16^th Rec'd a letter from G of the 9^th

" 16^th Recd a letter from G.W.C. " 9^th

" evening 16^th wrote a letter to Grier

Sat 19^th Recd a letter from B of the 13

" 19 " " S. Lafferty " 13

" 19 wrote a letter to Bell

" 19 wrote a letter to G W Coleman

" 19 wrote a letter to Mollie Kelly

" 19 wrote a letter to Sam Lafferty

Sund 20^th Recd a letter from Mother of 14

" 20 wrote a letter to Mother

Tues 22^d Recd a letter from B of 16

Tues 22 " " S.R.M. 17

" 22 " " Mollie 15

" 22 wrote a letter to Bell

" 22 wrote a letter to S.R.M.

" 24 wrote a letter to Mollie

" 24 wrote a letter to Grier

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1864 October & Nov.

Tues 18^th wrote a letter to Grier

Wednes 19^th wrote a letter to Frank B

Friday 21^st wrote a letter to Bell

Sat 22 Rec^da letter fm G. Oct 17^th by L.Taylor

Sund 23^d Recd a letter from Bell of Oct. 16^th

Sund ev. 23 wrote a letter to Grier

Sund eve 23^d wrote a letter to Bell

Mond 24 wrote a letter to Geo W. C.

Tues 25^th wrote a letter to Ron. Chance

Thurs 27^th wrote a letter to Bell

Friday 28 Recd a letter from Mother Oct 24

" 28 Recd a letter from Bell of Oct 24^th

" 28 wrote a letter to Mother

Sun 30^th wrote a letter to Bell

Sun 30 Recd a letter from Frank of Oct 24

" 30 Recd a letter from S Lafferty " 22

S. evening 30 wrote a letter to Frank

S. " 30 wrote a letter to S Lafferty

Tues

Nov 1^st wrote a letter to Grier

Wednes 2d " Mother

Thurs 3d " Bell

Sat 5^th Recd a letter from Grier of Oct 31^st

" 5^th wrote a letter to Grier

Sund 6^th wrote a letter to Bell

Mond 7^th Recd 2 letters from B. of Oct 14 & 30

" 7^th wrote a letter to Bell

" 7^th Recd a letter from Mother of Nov. 1

Tues. 8^th wrote a letter to Mother

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1864 October

Mond 3^rd Recd a letter from Mother the 25 Sept

Mond 3 Recd a letter from Bell of the 25 Sep

Mond 3 wrote a letter to Mother

Tues 4^th wrote a letter to Bell

Tuesday 4^th Recd a letter from G. Sep 27^th

Tues. 4^th Recd a letter from Saml L. of 25^th

Wednes 5^th wrote a letter to S. Lafferty

Wednes 5^th wrote a letter to M. F. Miller

Thurs 6^th wrote a letter to Grier

Friday evening 7^th wrote a letter to Bell

Sund. 9^th Recd a letter from B. of the 29^Sep

Sund 9^th Recd a letter from Mother of Oct 2

Sun. 9^th Recd a letter from "Mac" of Oct 2

Sund 9^th wrote a letter to "Mac"

Sund evening 9^th wrote a letter to Mother

Mond evening 10^th wrote a letter to Bell

Tues 11^th Recd a letter from G. of the 5^th

Tues 11^th Recd a letter from D. O. Taylor 4^th

Wednes 12^th wrote a letter to Grier

Thurs 13^th wrote a letter to Bell

Friday 14^th wrote a letter to D.O.T.

Friday 14^th wrote a letter to Fran Tay

Sat 15^th Recd a letter from Mother of the 9^th Oct

Sat evening 15^th wrote a letter to Mother

Sun 16 Recd a letter from B of 9^th

Sun 16 wrote a letter to Bell

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1864 September

Sund 11^th wrote a letter to Frank

" 11^th wrote a letter to Bell

Tues 13^th Recd a letter from Bell of the 4^th

Friday 14^th wrote a letter to Bell

Wednes 14 wrote a letter to Mac

Frid 16^th wrote a letter to D.O.T.

Sund 18 Recd a letter from B. of the 11

Sund 18^th wrote a letter to Bell

Mond 19^th Sent a letter to Gr. by Jas Blair

Tues 20^th Sent a paper to Grier

Wednes 21^st wrote a letter to Mother

Thurs 22 wrote a letter to Frank T—

Thurs 22 wrote a letter to H.E.D.

Sund 25^thRecd 3 letters from B. of 31^st16^th&18^th

Sund 25^th Recd a letter from Mother & G of 18

" 25^th Recd a letter from Lide C of the 18^th

" 25^th Recd a letter from S.R.M. of the 14^th

" 25 wrote a long letter to Bell

Mond. 26^th wrote a letter to Mother & Grier

Tues. 27^th sent a letter to G. by J.D.

Wednes 28^th wrote a letter to Bell

Wednes 28^th wrote a letter to S.R.M.

Wednes 28 wrote a letter to Mr Jas A Caruthers

Wednes 28^th wrote a letter to Liz & Lit C

Friday 30^th wrote a letter to Grier

Sund Oct 2^nd wrote a letter to Bell

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1864 August & September

Sund 21^st wrote a letter to Bell

Tues 25 Recd a letter from Sam Lafferty of

Aug 11^th

Wednes 24^th wrote a letter to Grier

Friday 26^th wrote a letter to Bell

Sund 28^th Recd a letter from Bell of the 21^st

Sund 28^th Recd a letter from Mother of the 21^st

Sund 28^th wrote a letter to Bell

Sund 28 wrote a letter to Mother

Mond 29 wrote a letter to Gr.Sent by LewTaylor

Tues. 30^th Recd a letter from B. of the 18^th

Wednes 31^st wrote a letter to Bell

Thurs 1^st wrote a letter to Mother

Thurs 1^st Recd a letter from Gr. of the 26th

Thurs 1^st Recd a letter from H.E.D. of the 26

Sat 3^rd Recd a wrote a letter to Grier

Sund 4^th wrote a letter to Bell

Sund 4^th wrote a letter to R. Coleman

Mond 5^th wrote a letter to M. Kelley

Mond 5^th Recd two letters from B. of the 26&28

Tues 6^th Recd a letter from G. of the 30^th

Tues 6^th Recd a letter from F.M.B. of 30

Tues 6^th wrote a letter to Grier

Tues 6^th wrote a letter to Bell

Fridy 9^th wrote a letter to S. Lafferty

Sat. 10^th Recd a letter from Mother of the 4^th

Sat 10^th wrote a letter to Mother

Sund 11^th Recd a letter from Frank of the

25^th of August

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1864 July & August

July 29^th wrote a letter to Grier

" 29^th wrote a letter to Bell

Aug 2^nd Recd a letter from B. of the 25^th

Aug. 6^th Recd a letter from Bell of the 1^st

Aug 6 wrote a letter to Mother

Aug 7 wrote a letter to Bell

Aug 8 wrote a letter to Grier

Aug 9 wrote a letter to Bell

Aug 9^th wrote a letter to G.W.C.

Aug 10^th wrote a letter to Lize Cham

Aug 11 wrote a letter to Mother

Aug 12 wrote a letter to Bell

Aug 13^th wrote a letter to Harris E.D.

Sund 14^th wrote a letter to Grier

Aug 14^th Recd a letter from Mother of 31^st

Aug 15 Recd a letter from Grier of Aug 8

Aug 15 wrote a letter to Grier

Aug 15 Recd a letter from Bell of the 7^th

Aug 15^th wrote a letter to Bell

Aug 16^th Recd a letter from Grier of the 3^rd

Aug 16^th Recd a letter from Frank of the 2

Aug 18^th wrote a letter to Grier

Aug 18 wrote a letter to Frank

Aug 19 wrote a letter to Bell

Aug 20^th Recd a letter from Mother of the 14^th

Aug 20 Recd a letter from Bell of the 14^th

Aug 21 wrote a letter to Mother

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1864 June

27^th Recd a letter from Grier of the 22^nd

28^th wrote a letter to Grier

28^th wrote a letter to Bell

July 1^st wrote a letter to Mother

" " Recd a letter from Frank of the 24^th

" " Recd a letter from Lydia of the 24^th

" " wrote a letter to Bell

July 2^nd wrote a letter to Lydia

" 2 wrote a letter to Frank

" 3^rd wrote a letter to Grier

" 3^rd Recd a letter from Bell of the 21^st June

" 4^th wrote a letter to Grier

" 4^th wrote a letter to Bell

22^nd Recd 5 letters from home

22^nd Recd 4 letters from Bell

22^nd Recd 1 letter from D.O.T.

22^nd Recd 1 letter from George C

23^rd wrote a letter to Mother

24^th wrote a letter to Grier

24^th wrote a letter to Bell

25^th wrote a letter to Mary K

26^th Recd a letter from Frank of the 21

26^th wrote a letter to Frank

27^th Recd a letter from Lydia of the 17^th

27^th wrote a letter to Lydia

27^th wrote a letter to Grier

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1864 April 14^th/64 $ Cts

Borrowed from D. Coleman 2.45

April 27 Borrowed 1.00

May 1^st Bought two papers

smoking tobacco from J Coleman .30Pd

May 13^th Paid D. Coleman 1.00

May

May 12^th Borrowed of Lt. Stover 2.00

June 18^th bought paper & envelopes of

D Coleman to the amt of .80

June 23^rd Borrowed of Lt Colwell .10

June 20 Borrowed of O.W. Smith .50Pd

June 26^th Paid D Coleman 3.55

whole amt due him.

" 26^th Paid D. F. Comegys .35

" 26^th Paid Jas M Pine .10

" 27^th Paid S. Strayer (Sutler) 2.00

" 28 Paid H. L. Toomire .25

" 28 Sent home $35.00

July 29^th

Borrowed from J Dolly .10

Aug 10^th Borrowed from J Dolly 2.00

" 13^th Borrowed in P. Stamps .30

" 16 Borrowed from J. Dolly .10

19 Paid for cooking .50

29^th Borrowed of J Dolly .10

Sep 8^th Borrowed of " " .10

Sept 14^th For Envelopes .35

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1864

Sund May 29^th wrote a letter to Grier

" " 29^th wrote a letter to Bell

Mond. " 30^th " " G.W.C.

" " 30^th " " F.N. Barger

" " 30^th " " Lydia Mast

" " 30^th " " Jos T. Cherry

" " 30^th " " D.O. Taylor

Tues " 31^st Recd a letter from G of the 26^th

" " 31^st wrote a letter to Grier

" " 31^st wrote a letter to Bell

June 12^th Recd three letters from home

" 12^th Recd 3 letters from Bell

" 12^th Recd 1 letter from Frank

" 13 wrote a letter to Mother

" 14 wrote a letter to Bell

" 15 Recd a letter from G. of the 10^th

" 16 wrote a letter to Grier

" 18^th Recd a letter from Bell of the 12^th

" 18 Recd " " F. N. Barger

" 19^th Recd " Mother & G. of the 13 & 14

" 19^th wrote a letter to Bell

" 19 " " Grier

" 19 " " F. N. Barger

" 20^th wrote a letter to Grier

" 23^rd wrote a letter to Mother

" 23^rd wrote a letter to Bell

27 Recd a letter from Jo Cherry

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Co "G"

List of Miniatures Exchanged

1 O. Sergt S K Smith Ex

2 Sergt J. A. Dix Ex

3 Sergt D. Coleman Ex

4 D. F. Comegys Ex

5 O. Sergt S. C. Starr Ex Co D

6 J. C. Cretcher Ex Co "G"

7 Henry Mellhorn Ex "

8 Ben Sweet Ex "

9 B. Mitchell Ex "

10 J. M. Coleman Ex "

11 A. M^cDonald Ex "

12 J. L. Wren Ex "

13 W^m H. Broomfield Ex "

14 Thos. Woods Ex "

15 Truman Jackson one of mine

16 Jno. S. Espy Ex "

17 Lt. A. C. Stover Ex "

18 H. Lansdown Ex "

19 Thos. Ream Ex "

20 O. W. Smith Ex "

Miss Nannie Huston

Kittanning

Armstrong Co

Pa.

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1864 March

April 5^th Recd a letter from B

one from Mother, March 30^th one

from D. O. Taylor of March 30^th

one from Coz. Kate Cherry & Brother

April 11^th Recd a letter from Grier Ans.

April 18^thRecd a letter from Lydia of the 10^thAns

April 20^th Recd a letter from Grier of the 10^thAns

April 20^th Recd a letter from Bell of the 10^th ^Ans

April 21 Recd a letter from Grier of the 16^th Ans

April 22 Recd " Frank " 18^th Ans

April 23 Recd a letter from Bell of the 18^th Ans

April 25^th wrote a letter to Mother

April 26^th Recd a letter from Grier of the 20^th

April 27^th wrote a letter to Grier

April 27^th Recd a letter from Jim Petty

April 29^th Recd a letter from Grier Ans

April 29^th wrote a letter to Bell

May 9^th Recd 2 letters from Bell of 26 & 29^th

" " Recd 3 letters from home

May 10^thRecd one letter from Bell dated May 1^st

" 10^th wrote a letter home

" 11^th wrote a letter to Bell

" 11^th Recd a letter from Frank

" 12^th wrote a letter to Frank

" Sun 15^th wrote a letter to Grier

" 15^th wrote a letter to Bell

" 17^th Recd a letter from Grier

" 17 wrote a letter to Grier

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S. Taylor F. N. Barger

T. J. Taylor G F Carl

A. J. Adams J.V.O. Offenbach

J. S. Petty N. A. Harriman

C. L. Mast

I. K. Mast

W. F. Stonebraker

Miss Frank Beebe

Miss Bell Wharton

" Tillie Neer

" Lydia Mast

" Mary Kelly

" Rowena Chance

" Mary Chance

" Lide Long

May 19^th/64 wrote a letter to Bell

May 20^th Recd a letter from Bell of the 8^th

May 21^st wrote a letter to Grier

" 21^st Recd a letter from Mother 15

" 21^st Recd a letter from Bell 15^th

" 22 wrote a letter to Mother

" 22 " " Bell

" 25^th Recd " from Gr of the 21^st

" 26^th wrote " to Grier

" 27 Recd a letter from Frank of the 22^nd

" 28 wrote a letter to Frank

" 28 Recd a letter from Gr. of the 22^nd & 23

" 28 " " Bell " 22^nd

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1864

J M Maitland Dr

to Colored woman

Sept 22^nd For washing done .35 Pd

To Jas Blair

For writing Paper & Envelopes $1.00

Oct 5^th For washing done Pd .10

Oct. 9^th For washing done Pd .15

Oct 21^st For washing done Pd .15

Oct 27^th paid for washing .75

Nov 18, 1864

J M Maitland Dr

Abe Goodman for altering

pants Paid $1.00

Oct 22^d Recd $10.00 from Grier

Oct 22^d Paid Goodman & Bro. $3.90

Balance due Paid $3.00

Nov 2^d Paid Jos. Goodman $1.50

for Jake Dolly.

Balance due Jake $2.50

Nov^br 2^d Recd from

Pay master $154.10

Nov^br 2^d Send home $100.00

" " paid for Blouse $12.00

" 3^d Pd Capt Schults

for Pantaloons $3.00

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1 Rev G Coleman

2 W. Grier Maitland

3 E Tritt 14 Jno H Young

4 Doc Chance 15 M E Morgan

5 Bill Snook

6 T J Taylor

7 D O Taylor

8 Harris Dodson

9 Harris Walters

10 Mr Bowers (Columbus)

11 N T Barger

12 David Funk (Sr.)

13 Jno. E. Mast

1 Miss Mollie Kelley

2 Miss Frank Beebe

3 " Bell Wharton

4 " Lydia Mast

6 " Annie K. Cherry

7 " Jennie Russell

8 " Maggie Barger

J. M. Maitland

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DATABASE CONTENT

(15297)

DL1577

Diaries

1862

Tags: African Americans, Artillery, Camp/Lodging, Death (Military), Destruction of Land/Property, Drilling, Excitement, Family, Fatigue/Tiredness, Fighting, Food, Foraging/Theft, Furloughs, Guard/Sentry Duty, Hospitals, Hygiene, Injuries, Mail, Marching, Nature, Payment, Picket Duty, Prisoners of War, Railroads, Recreation, Religion, Rivers, Scouting, Secession, Ships/Boats, Supplies, Weather

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(5329) [writer] ~ Maitland, Joseph M.

SOURCES

Joseph M. Maitland Diary, 1862, DL1577, Nau Collection

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