Charles E. Reed Diary
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Charles E Reed
Co G. 148th Regt N.Y.V.
March 7th /63
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January, Thursday 1, 1863
Pleasant but cool. on guard Officers have all gone to Norfolk to spend New Years with Mrs Viele. Wrote to Tom to day. Put John Stiles in guard house 3000 in Niggers met in Norfolk. Boys brought in by picket
Friday 2.
Pleasant and mild. on no duty. Got a letter from Sam and Myra Pennell answered Sam's sent a ring to Tom.
Saturday 3.
This morning John Horn and myself went to the drawbridge to get some oysters. Beautiful day Saw an oriole. Passed by an old Georgia camp. Shot at a duck. Bridge about ¾ of a mile wide long was burned by the Rebs, when the left
January, Sunday 4, 1863
To day it is cloudy and looks like rain had knapsack inspection at 9 Oclock Wrote to Elmira Pennell this P.M.
Monday 5.
Pleasant to day took the standard out of our tent had a good drill.
P.M. Reg. marched around by the blacksmith shop got a letter from Caroline
Tuesday 6.
Foggy this morning on picket to day. Cleared off towards noon
P.M. Clouded up and rained some. Pleasant night cold Stopped at Blacksmith shop
January, Wednesday 7. 1863
Pleasant and cool.
Adams in camp. no news
Thursday 8,
Cold north wind had company and battalion drill. Wrote to Caroline & sent a Norfolk to Sam
Friday 9.
Snowed last night about an inch. Went to fort Norfolk and stayed all night
January, Saturday 10, 1863
Been around the fort and saw the prisoners most of the negroes have left for Craneys Island. One had a ball and chain on. Started for camp about noon rained all the afternoon.
Sunday 11.
Pleasant this morning got a letter from
Caroline going to send me another barrel answered it wrote to Mate
Sunday is the same as ever in camp
Monday 12.
Beautiful day wind south
drill as usual, Bought an illustrated
January, Tuesday 13. 1863
Pleasant to day. got excused. got a team and sent after brick to build chimney Sergt Barker built it draws first rate
Wednesday 14.
Picket to day. Station Blacksmith. Pleasant. Horses and men belonging to the 4th N. York Wis battery passed on the road to Suffolk. Cloudy to night Countersign Lavergne
Thursday 15
Cloudy and warm. had from Myra and Frank Shotwell Powell in camp
January, Friday 16, 1863
Had a hard storm last night. To day cloudy and rained some P.M. growing cool. Shotwell Powell came into our tent and made us a visit to night 60 men sent out reconnoitering to night
Saturday 17.
Cold and pleasant no drill. Got a letter from Mate & a paper from Miss Baker. Went to band tent and had a sing to night
Sunday 18.
Pleasant but cool. froze hardest last night of any this winter Wrote home and to Mate Knapsack inspection to day
January, Monday 19, 1863
On picket to day detailed to fill out Com. H. station at four corners Countersign Mexico
Tuesday 20.
Cleaned my gun nothing go on. had a good nap this P.M. looks like a storm
Wednesday 21,
Had a hard storm last night
no drill to day No mail on account of storm last night. Wrote to Myra & Frank
January, Thursday 22, 1863
Foggy no drill had dress parade to night
Friday 23.
Cloudy Went to Fort
saw Adams. Saw the gun boat Weehawken
got a letter from Sam
Saturday 24
On police guard. Weather warm and pleasant
Wrote to Sam
January Sunday 25. 1863
Pleasant. had services at 11 Oclock. Col Guion's father officiated. knapsack inspection at two.
Wrote to Mate
Monday 26,
Warm and pleasant All drills went off. Got a letter from Almeron Report is we are going to get pay in a day or two
Tuesday 27,
Commenced to rain about noon is raining to night making me a pipe
January, Wednesday 28, 1863
Raining this morning and rained all day Got my pipe most done No drill
Thursday 29.
Cold and pleasant. No drill on account of the ground being wet
paymaster came into camp to night called up about 10 Oclock to sign pay roll
Friday 30.
Cold and pleasant. Paymaster here got two months pay. Fight at Suffolk
Got a letter from Henry Reed and one from Mate
Could hear the cannon at Suffolk
January, Saturday 31. 1863
Was detailed on picket was not wanted so went to the city. Bought me a pipe stem. Hoff came to camp
February, Sunday 1.
No meeting to day Wrote to Henry, Mate and home Got a letter from Caroline Cloudy and warm
Monday 2
Cloudy and cool. All of the drill to day got a letter from Sam and receipt for my barrel Some of company on knapsack drill to day
February, Tuesday 3, 1863
We have got the first real snow storm of the season, commenced about day light fell about 8 inches.
had to get our wood from the woods Got a letter from George P
Wednesday 4.
On picket to day at a new place Mr Woods on Paradise creek stay in the house Weather cold. Got George Ashleys card
Thursday 5.
Raining to day. Snow going fast. Nothing to do
February, Friday 6. 1863
Raining to day. Been to Portsmouth. Got my barrel to night every thing safe. Com. C left the rank to night on dress parade because they would not let them have their place side of colors
Sat 7.
Pleasant no drills
No news
Sunday 8.
Pleasant this morning
got a pass to attend church at Portsmouth. Wrote to Mate and Tom
Col Johnson got back to day. He says the war will be ended by the first of May
February, Monday 9, 1863
Pleasant to this morning On picket at Scotts creek People are plowing and fixing their hot beds
Tuesday 10.
Pleasant to day nothing to do
Wednesday 11.
Cloudy and rainy no drill to day got a letter from Caroline
Adams here to day
February, Thursday 12, 1863
Warm and spring like Had no company drill but had battalion
Got a letter from Mate Sleighing at home Raining to night
Friday 13.
Clear and pleasant this morning. All drills to day
Saturday 14.
Pleasant this morning last night we were called up at 11 Oclock to roll call so as to catch runaways Wrote to Caroline & Mate. Mr Gooding from Bristol is here to day Housel threw Rewel to night
February, Sunday 15, 1863
Pleasant. On police guard. Dr. Simmons has resigned. Got a letter from Myra Pennell
Monday 16.
Pleasant and warm on no duty to day
Got a paper from home. Wrote to Addie
Tuesday 17.
Commenced raining before light this morning and has rained all day nothing to do
February, Wednesday 18, 1863
Rained all day
Wrote to George Pennell
It has rained nearly 48 hours now
Thursday 19.
Stoped raining but is cloudy had nothing but dress parade. French & Co went down town to night.
Friday 20.
Pleasant to day had all drill. strong west wind no news
February, Saturday 21, 1863
Pleasant this morning went to the city thought I would go to the Fort but the boat did not run Got a letter from Sam.
Sunday 22.
Storming this morning hard snowed some last night The boys are spending the Sabbath in scufleing and ruffleing wrote to Sam
Monday 23
Cold to day froze hard last night. On police guard We are having a good time soldiering here. Wrote to Mate
Part of the regt have gone to Norfolk to celebrate the Birthday of the Father of our country
February, Tuesday 24, 1863
Pleasant and warmer
Hear nothing about moving
Gen Viele made a speech and treated the audience Yesterday expected a letter but did get one
Dr Simmons has gone
Wednesday 25.
Pleasant and spring like all drills to day Building new guard house
No letter to day guess I am forgotten in old Ontario
Thursday 26.
Pleasant drill as usual
February, Friday 27. 1863
Had a fine April shower this morning. Ground is so wet we have no battalion drill. Report says that Col Johnson said that Gen. Dix said we could stay as long as he had command of this department
Saturday 28.
Mustered for pay this morning. I am on picket at the Blacksmith shop. Lieut Struble officer of Picket. took a man to Portsmouth jail Got a letter from Caroline. Sanford brought to me. Rained all day.
March, Sunday 1,
Foggy this morning cleared off towards noon. Wrote to Caroline. Paul Sprague sworn before Col. to bribing Dr Simmons. believe it all a libel.
March, Monday 2, 1863
Beautiful morning. a large flock of wild geese went north. really seems like spring Wrote to Marion
Thomas J. Powell, Chas C Dement & Paul Sprague have got discharges and left for home to day
Tuesday 3.
Pleasant again. no news drills as usual. Hoff & Stedson back to camp again
no letter to day
Wednesday 4
Cool & pleasant drill both company & battalion Report of Vicksburg being taken if it is only true it make us pretty well. I am glad the Malitia bill has passed
March, Thursday 5. 1863
Cold & pleasant on camp guard have not been in since New Years before.
The report of Vicksburg being taken is not confirmed
to bad but there is a good time coming
Friday 6.
Warmer. went to sleep this fore noon & did not awake until battalion drill did not get out to it was not reported
Saturday 7
Rained a little this morning but cleared off warm had company drill this morning. No news strange I dont get a letter think I shall stop writing letters. Detailed to night to guard wood at Portsmouth
March, Sunday 8, 1863
In Portsmouth this morning had a fine shower first thunder of the season. come in about dark. found a paper & Letter from home much to my satisfaction
Monday 9.
Pleasant but cool wind. Capt Daly drilled us battalion drill
beat double quick
Wrote to Sam
Lieut Brown going to Baltimore after his wife
Tuesday 10.
Rained all day
tried to play chess a little for the first time
No news
March, Wednesday 11, 1863
Stopped raining this morning great deal of water fallen.
Lieut Brown has returned with his wife from Baltimore
No drills
To night it is pleasant but cool
Thursday 12.
Cloudy & cool had skirmish drill.
Friday 13.
Cool. On picket at at the Railroad
Orders are to keep a strict look out during the night
March, Saturday 14. 1863
Still cool Last night the wind blew real cold and with green pine to burn did not keep very warm got a letter from Caroline & answered it. Sisson & Crooks are here from Suffolk
Sunday 15.
Cold wind last night went to theatre with Sisson had a good sing this morning. Boys went back on the two Oclock train. Wrote to Mate
Monday 16.
Cold & foggy no company drill battalion in afternoon Evening went over to Mrs Ivies with Lieut Brown to have a sing. the daughter was gone did not see her.
March, Tuesday 17, 1863
Warm and pleasant detailed to build a bridge back of hospital had twelve men Report of fighting at Suffolk Waggon trains have been moving up for two days now
Wednesday 18.
Cloudy warm wind south grew cold towards night no battalion drill.
Finished bridge this morning got my hair cut
Thursday 19
Commenced snowing this morning and snowed all day Got 4 letters to day from George P. John A. Mate & Almeron
Went over to Mr Halls with Lieut and had a sing had a good time
March, Friday 20. 1863
Snowing yet and no prospects of clearing off to night. Got a team and got a load of wood up It really looks pleasant in our tent when we have a good fire Wrote to Mate
Saturday 21.
Snow turned to rain last night has stopped storming now got letters from Sam and Elmira Pennell Answered Sam's foggy all day
Sunday 22.
Cleared off pleasant
no news had dress parade to night in Captains street. Major and Adjt got back 15 boys were detailed for picket Hutchins went in my place
March, Monday 23, 1863
Pleasant. had battalion this afternoon Everything goes off pleasantly Saw a twig of a peach tree in blossom
Tuesday 24,
Warm and pleasant
had all drills to day
Wednesday 25
Pleasant this morning had a fine rain last night
no battalion this P.M.
Wrote to George Pennell
Went to theater to night
Hutchins went with me
March, Thursday 26, 1863
On guard to day cold raw wind Boys been setting out trees in our street. Co. H went to Fort Norfolk to day. Got a from Tom and Addie
Friday 27.
Pleasant warmer than yesterday been to work on the street some It looks very nice. My throat feels a little sore. Mad brought in a nice cat think the rats will have to leave
Saturday 28
Pleasant this morning but we had a thunder shower before noon which settled in an all days rain. Got a letter from Caroline Addie's photograph in it. answered Caroline's letter. throat a little sorer than yesterday
March, Sunday 29, 1863
Pleasant this morning but soon clouded up and grew cold. Paymaster came to day got 4 months pay. Got letters from Nat and Mate. answered Mates feel quite sick to night
Monday 30
Clear and cold on no drills to day wrote to Nat and Sam feel a little better to day going to send my money tomorrow.
Tuesday 31.
Rained this morning unpleasant all day.
Was excused by new doctor this morning My cold is pretty bad Boys went out and brought in 4 guns
April, Wednesday 1. 1863
Excused again to day clear and cold.
Wrote Elmira Pennell feel pretty badly
Thursday 2,
Warmer again no news
Excused dont get much better
Friday 3
Cold excused again
no news
April, Saturday 4, 1863
Cold wind blows very hard no mail came yet 11 oclock PM
Excused. Mail has come got a letter from Sam I will answer it tomorrow
Snows to night
Sunday 5.
Snow about three inches deep this morning
warmer. Wrote to Sam stillest sunday in our tent we have had in a long time wish they were all so No mail to day
Monday 6.
Pleasant this morning again no drills to day ground was so muddy excused again. My cough is pretty bad
April, Tuesday 7, 1863
Pleasant again. rained a little last night. I wonder if it is as pleasant at home. Town meeting day at home almost wish I was there to vote. Memory takes me back to a year ago. quite a contrast Wrote to Addie
Wednesday 8.
Pleasant again. We have cool nights. Went down town and to Fort Norfolk saw Adams he thinks he is coming down with the measles. saw Holcomb on the City of Hudson. Got a letter from Henry Reed bought me a cap
Thursday 9.
Pleasant. To night had more excitement than we have had before since we have been here. A rebel raid was expected. pickets were doubled and advanced ones thrown out. We were ordered to be ready at the moment the drum beat. If the come I guess they will have a warm reception
April, Friday 10, 1863
Everything quiet this morning. Pleasant. Pickets doubled again to night just about the same excitement as last night. Adjt and Berman went out and destroyed a bridge
Saturday 11.
Co. A & F went out this morning on a scout No attack yet. Beautiful day. Got a letter from Caroline & answered it wrote to Mate
Sunday 12.
Warmest day we have had. On camp guard. Countersign Verona. Niel Goold came into camp He says that the women & children are leaving Suffolk. 15 of their Reg were taken prisoner last night
April, Monday 13, 1863
Colder this morning
Had a good nap. Think they are fighting at Suffolk can hear the cannon quite plain Some how it has been lonesome to day or I feel so. Ambulance has gone to deep creek with a chest of medicine to night. Jim Allen has gone as guard
Tuesday 14.
Detailed for picket. Went to river had a good time. Pleasant Saw a man planting corn Towards night we were relieved & ordered to report to Portsmouth as our com'py had gone. found the boys in the place of the 19th Wis who are ordered to Suffolk on guard all night
Wednesday 15,
We have got good quarters in a hall Got in so late last night did not get any bunk got along very well Rained this morning. Went to camp to see to things got a team and had them brought down A great Union meeting in Norfolk to day. Secesh say they will have the town to night
April, Thursday 16, 1863
Pleasant to day. Troops are coming in F. Norfolk to reinforce Suffolk. Was over to night saw two Reg's come in. Letter from Mate answered it Wrote to Tom sent a paper to Sam & Bill Pitt. Like our quarters first rate
Friday 17.
Pleasant again. On Patrol guard. find every thing quiet as far a I have been. I think I am going to like it here pretty well had a paper from Cheshire
Saturday 18.
Pleasant came off from guard this morning. Spent the day in reading and sleeping Recd letters from Sam, Elvira Pennell, answered Sam's
April, Sunday 19. 1863
Pleasant Attended church this A.M. at the Presbyterian house. The minister preached a very good sermon Singing all done by ladies, not a man in the choir suppose all gone to the war Saw a dozen colored ladies baptized this P.M.
Monday 20,
looked a little like rain to day. This A.M. went to camp and help take down our tents they are all here now. The old camp looks forsaken enough only three companies left. To morrow I go on guard again.
Tuesday 21.
Cooler little misty. on guard like here first rate. shall be on about every 4th day
Troops are commencing into Norfolk. heard no firing from Suffolk to day. Drew new jacket & pants
April, Wednesday 22, 1863
Little warmer. feel pretty well after being on guard Countersign Crown Point
Been over to Norfolk and Fort this P.M. Saw Adams he has the measles looks pretty hard
Thursday 23.
Raining to day some thunder keeps warm Nothing new Wrote to Elmira Pennell
Friday 24.
On guard again Raining a little by spells. Letter from Addie. Guard duty is much easier here than at camp. Have a good room to stay in
April, Saturday 25, 1863
Pleasant this morning
Almeron on picket up the railroad came down to see me. He is a whopper weighs 215. Lost my pocketbook $6 in it. found it again minus the money
Sunday 26
Beautiful day. This morning was started out about five Oclock by an alarm of fire. Been to church twice heard Mr Tiffany from Conn. this P.M. Recd a letter from Caroline had commenced writing to her before I got. Have written home for some things.
Monday 27.
Pleasant again to day
On guard. To day wrote a letter for a colored woman Practiced singing a little for the Union Meeting tomorrow night
April, Tuesday 28, 1863
Raining a little to day
To night there was a large union meeting Gov Pierpont spoke he made a first rate speech. The singing by "Co B" I was heartily ashamed of. wont catch me in another such scrape. Mort Sleight was here to day took dinner with me
Wednesday 29.
To night we had a thunder shower, one continued flash of lightning. Been warm all day. Attended funeral of a member of Co K. first one I have attended. The boys done first rate. Their volleys were good Veterans could not have done better Wrote to Addie
Thursday 30.
On guard again. Cloudy raining some. Almeron was down to night. To morrow he is relieved and goes over on the Nansemond
Letter from Mate
May, Friday 1. 1863
Beautiful day. This A.M. was mustered for pay. Col Guion put down our Com. as A. No. 1. Heard that Miss Pitts had come to Norfolk to teach contrabands. been over and tried to find her but failed Wrote to Mate
Saturday 2.
Pleasant grows warm every day Last night and to day army teams and waggons are going Suffolk. Afternoon went over to Norfolk. Jim Briggs. To night had a ride on our ground. Got an Ontario Times from the Office.
Sunday 3,
This morning about four oclock turned to a fire in Newtown. A dwelling house burned down On guard Warm and pleasant
May, Monday 4, 1863
Sultry and warm. This morning started to go and see Almeron but it was warm and I so tired or lazy that I did not get farther than the depot. To night we got a boat and rode over to Marine Hospital came back and went to fishing for eels got enough for breakfast. Letter from Myra
Tuesday 5
Would be pretty warm if not for a fine breeze we have. This fore noon built us a new bunk.
Got a letter from Sam wrote to him had a good nap this P.M. feel pretty well to night Union Meeting to night
In bathing to day
Wednesday 6
Had a heavy rain last night to day it is rainy and unpleasant On guard. The 4th Wis battery which went Suffolk the 14th of Jan is returning also the 2nd Wis they are pretty drunk most of them. All the [?] holes should be stopped here
May, Thursday 7, 1863
Cloudy all day and cool.
This P.M. went over to Norfolk and saw Miss Pitts had a first rate visit. seems good to see some one from Richmond They have got a great undertaking before them, in civilizing the "shacks" about three hundred present
Friday 8.
Cold and unpleasant.
Bad news from Hooker
By the boys countenances you can see how they feel about it
The secesh feel quite jubilant over it. Hope tomorrows paper will change the aspect of affairs a little for the better.
Saturday 9
On guard again. Pleasant. Row on Market street to night I took the customers before the Provost Marshall. Feel about sick to night had chills this PM
May, Sunday 10 1863
Feel about as sick to day as I have since I have been in Dixie
Went to Hospital to night and got some medicine. Beautiful day. One year ago to day the rebs left here
Monday 11.
Feel much better this morning Dr Bellows was here going to send me some medicine. Union people have picnic to day to celebrate the day the Union forces came in. Some of the boys went had a very nice time. Letter from Caroline answered it
Tuesday 12.
Pleasant but hot. Dr. sent me a couple of blue pills which I took this morning Rumor that Richmond is taken, but I guess that it is most to good to be true. Feel pretty well to night
May, Wednesday 13, 1863
Pleasant
Wrote to Myra P.
Commenced boarding to night had good supper
Thursday 14.
Pleasant had fine shower this P.M. did not cool the air much.
Capt Hewitt has been reporting some of the boys. considerable feeling about it. No news
Friday 15.
Pleasant are having beautiful weather. Went over to Naval Hospital this P.M. It is a splendid place. Roses are all in bloom now yards look splendidly
May, Saturday 16. 1863
On guard. Pleasant not very warm looks a little like rain to night. Band down. Flag raised on the America House. Letter from Addie. Paper from home Wm Henry took off his stripes
Sunday 17.
Rained a little last night. Warmer to day Did not attend church had a good nap this PM
Fuss in Co B. had to take 4 corps out of Co. to day
Report is we have got to leave city to go to Davids Mills. Capt has got it put off a little and perhaps we wont have to go at all. Wrote to Mate
Monday 18.
On guard again whole guard detailed from our company. Co. B have left and A. D. & C. have come down. going to our picketing from here. Letter from Sam. Pleasant and cool
May, Tuesday 19, 1863
Having beautiful weather Wrote to Sam this AM
PM. Jim Allen and myself went over to Norfolk to see Miss Pitts. did not see her. New orders to night got to have company drill now
Wednesday 20
To day we had company drill for the first time since we have been in the city got to drill every day now. Got a letter from Caroline Box started last friday wrote letter for Andrew Lyon
Thursday 21.
On picket again. Post at the old camp. Every thing gloomy and lonely enough since the regt left Weather pretty warm. we enjoyed the benefit of a good shade all day Countersign Yazoo
May Friday 22. 1863
Friday. Nothing new Got a letter from Caroline this P.M. went over to Norfolk to see if my box had. it was not there Expect it tomorrow
Pleasant
Saturday 23.
Over to Norfolk this fore noon Box there got it over. Things came through all right. Wrote home.
Sunday 24.
On guard. Very warm citizens say it is unusually warm for the time of year.
May, Monday 25, 1863
Weather changed last night. This morning it is quite cold. Overcoat is not uncomfortable standing guard. Wrote to Addie
It is lonesome somehow to day I dont but is owing to the weather. Cloudy & cold
Tuesday 26.
A little warmer this morning. Got a pass to Norfolk for all day Went and saw Miss Pitts stayed to dinner. P.M. she came over here and we went up to the Whitehead farm had a good time. Col Johnson spoke to night
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Report of Vicksburg being taken
Wednesday 27
Pleasant again just about cool enough to be comfortable
Yesterday Lieut Brown was placed under arrest for playing cards with privates to bad Signed pay roll to day
May, Thursday 28, 1863
Pleasant again On guard had plenty to do. Took three of the 99th boys to Norfolk jail. Night had plenty of business. Raised flag staff Col Johnson spoke. The pole is to short going to get another one
Friday 29.
Looks a little like rain
Got a letter from Elmira Pennell. Paymaster came to day. Capt Gore could not find the pay rolls so it is probable we will not any pay this time. Boys feel pretty. Lieut's sword returned this P.M.
Saturday 30.
Hot, hotter, hottest
Looks a little like rain. Capt came back in time to get our pay last night Went to choir meeting last night Letter from Honeoye to day. Picket tomorrow
Wrote to Canandaigua to day
May, Sunday 31, 1863
On picket again at the old camp. Warm Got a letter from Sam and one from Tom. Flies are so thick a man can neither eat or sleep
June Monday 1.
Hot. strong west wind
Wrote a letter for Andrew Lyon. He agrees to do my tailoring and I his writing
Jo French made Sergeant
Tuesday 2.
Nothing to do. Went over to Norfolk this P.M. Wrote to Sam & Mate
June, Wednesday 3, 1863
Had a fine shower last night raining some this morning. On picket again. changed with Crp. Briggs On at the old camp Countersign Bingington
Thursday 4,
Beautiful day. The 25th N. Jersey went through on their way home were 9 months men. They were encamped on Capitol hill when we were. Another pole raising to night. Gen Viele was over and made a speech also Maj. Murray. Show to night in Oxford Hall Hollins back
[sideways] Got an Independent
Friday 5.
Recd a letter from home to day. Went up the river to a picnic but could not find it. Jim Allen with me Had battalion drill to night Attended choir meeting at Newtown church
June, Saturday 6. 1863
On city guard again Police guard went into effect to day. To night Co's E. F. & K came down to the city. Eight companies here now
Sunday 7,
Came off from guard this morning went over to Newtown to church in forenoon sat in choir
Afternoon wrote a letter for Andrew Lyon and one home
To night went over to Co K quarters in Newtown
Got a new Chaplain
Monday 8.
Pleasant and cool no Times yet for last week
Nothing new
June, Tuesday 9, 1863
On guard again. Lieut Brown officer of the guard
The boys are bringing in all the niggers they can find going to be sent off by to work for the Government. Pleasant.
Wednesday 10.
Warm. Sergt. Beeman started for Washington to day to be examined for a commission. Hope he will be successful. Hall cleaned out again. Looks neat to night
Thursday 11
Volunteered this morning to go on a march to Princess Ann court house about 20 miles Blistered my feet and can hardly go to night. The place consists of a court house jail tavern Went through some pretty good country Took dinner at an old secesh house
June, Friday 12. 1863
Four boys and myself are detailed go on my feet are so sore I can hardly get along but I shall go. We went in sight of the ocean. As soon as we got fairly started the Major began to gather in nigger mules & carts so we soon had enough so we could all ride Got back to the C.H. about 2½ oclock Had lots of fun. Glad I went
Saturday 13.
Last night we were called up about 10 oclock and got ready to start for Norfolk in a half hour Carts enough for us all to ride Got home about 6 oclock this morning found 2 letters one from home & one from Dr Simmons. slept most all day
Sunday 14.
Did not attend church to day wrote to Elmira Pennell & Sam. To night we had knapsack inspection
June, Monday 15, 1863
Pleasant and warm
To night another scouting expedition went out started at 8½ P.M. took 8 days rations along had a letter from Rett Moon Wrote to Mate Wrote a letter for Andrew Lyon
Tuesday 16.
On guard. To day we have news that the rebel are in Pennsylvania again hope it will wake them up in that region wish they would go on to York state
Wednesday 17.
Very warm to day. This afternoon Adams and myself went over to Norfolk to see Miss Pitts.
June, Thursday 18, 1863
To warm for any one to stir around more than they are obliged to stayed in the quarters most all day Went in swimming to night
Friday 19.
Cooler to day. Got a letter from Caroline answered it this afternoon. Went to choir meeting had a good time sing very well Jim Allen sick to night
Saturday 20
Cloudy and cool looks like rain The boys came in from the scout brought in 85 horses & mules
Drew a blouse to day
Report that we will soon have to march is current again. Drew Rations C E Reed
June, Sunday 21. 1863
On Picket I went to river misty swimming
very warm
Monday 22,
Pleasant Beeman back from Washington is 1st Lieut in Regular Army now he beat them all
11th Penn. Cavalry going through here to night from Suffolk Saw Niel Goold he is one of Gen Viele orderlies
Tuesday 23,
Went to Norfolk this forenoon to see the Mounted Rifle boys Almeron came over and took dinner with me Letter from Mate answered it
June. Wednesday 24, 1863
Pleasant no news
Beeman ordered to Washington
Thursday 25.
Commenced raining this P.M. Went over to Norfolk. got my watch fixed. Jim Allen went with me. took supper with Sisson
Wrote to Rett Moon
Friday 26.
Rained all night. Capt appointed Sergt. and three Crpls to day. Singing school to night. Adams was there Had a very good sing
June, Saturday 27, 1863
On picket to day at the old camp again
Pleasant.
Got a letter from Sam & Elmira
Sunday 28
Did not go to church to day Came in from Picket. Had knapsack Inspection to night
Monday 29.
Pleasant. Cleaning gun for Mustering. When we had orders to march. To night find we about 2½ miles from Norfolk in the intrenched camp. Gone to living in the old tents
June, Tuesday 30, 1863
On picket to day. we had some trouble in finding our posts. There are 2 companies of the 173 Penn with us. The Mounted Rifle boys are near us
July, Wednesday 1.
Almeron is here to day
I rode Will Doolittles horse down to the city Had a fine ride
Got me a pipe
Thursday 2.
Nothing going on this is an awful mean place. Built me a bunk hope we will not stay here long Wrote to Elmira Pennell
July, Friday 3, 1863
On picket to day down to the river
Pleasant place
To morrow is the fourth never so the fourth approach with so much indifference before Got a letter from Caroline
Saturday 4.
Pleasant. Wrote home.
This PM. Capt Clapp made a prayer Lieut Brown read the Declaration of Independence Speeches were made by Brown, Struble Capt Henry of the 173rd & their Officers bought a barrel of ale for us.
Sunday 5.
On picket. Good news from the army. We are whipping the rebs so that they will be glad to get back again
July, Monday 6, 1863
Two more companies of our Regt came up to night L & H
nothing new
Tuesday 7.
Nothing new. We expected the corps inspector to inspect us. But is put of till tomorrow
Wednesday 8
Inspected by Corps Inspector
Had a hard shower to night
Like to have drowned us out
July, Thursday 9, 1863
Cleared off during the night good news continues to come
Vicksburg surrendered
Friday 10.
On picket at the river Only the boat has passed to day. Two porpoises went up and down the river to night. The darkie here says the folks that live here are strong secesh
Dutch companies left to day
Saturday 11.
Warm. Detailed to go to Norfolk to do provost duty six boys with me Company order down to night. Lieut of Colored company murdered by Dr Wright
July, Sunday 12, 1863
First day on duty in Norfolk, has not seemed much like Sunday.
Commenced boarding out again. It is almost 11 oclock at night now
Got a letter from Sam & have just answered it
Monday 13.
Found out that my duty is going to be to watch for contraband goods
It is very warm. I think it is going to be very easy
Tuesday 14.
Nothing special to day
The remains of the Lieut were placed in a vault
A great many out
A good deal of business on the river troops moving &c
July, Wednesday 15. 1863
Nothing new. Reports are around that we are going to move Went Portsmouth this P.M. Looks changed since we left Mrs Abdell had party for her boarders
Thursday 16
Showery Bill Henry & Bill Bird were caught and put in jail
Nothing new
Friday 17.
Benefit for the 148th to night attended had a good show River every P.M. Wrote a letter for Andrew Lyon. Got one from Caroline & answered
July, Saturday 18, 1863
Little showery. weather warm had a good nap this P.M.
Sunday 19.
Pleasant Went to church this A.M. at the Baptist's.
P.M. called on Helen Pitts
Monday 20
very warm to day. hard work to keep cool
July, Tuesday 21. 1863
This morning put my relief on at 4 oclock. got what peaches I wanted to eat and enough for breakfast. Best meal I have had in a good while Think we shall have to change our boarding place. They are getting to thick there Hard shower the PM
Wednesday 22.
Pleasant & cool. Saw Maj Gen Foster this P.M. He has been reviewing the troops here.
Feet measured for a pair of boots. Watch broke to day
News good
Thursday 23.
Schooner unloading at Kimberleys wharf. This PM rode to Fort Monroe had a delightful ride. Saw Flag of truce of boat come in loaded with prisoners
Jim Allen sick...
July, Friday 24.1863
Very warm to day. To night there is quite a breeze and is cooler. I got letter from Myra Pennell. Went and visited the contraband school with Lieut Adams & Brown They have made great improvement since I was there. Almeron was here
Saturday 25.
Hot—
[alphabet scribbling]
Sunday 26
Letter from Sam Answered it. Had Inspection of arms and knapsacks at 10 O'clock
July, Monday 27. 1863
Had water melons, musk melons to eat to day
Wrote to Elmira Pennell and one for Andrew Lyon
Hard rain to night
Tuesday 28.
Showery and warm
Fight on Little water street to day.
Letter from Rett Moon
Boys got a basket of whiskey to day Jim Allen went to the company this P.M. so he can doctored
Wednesday 29,
Heavy rain this P.M.
Had feast on water melon this day. Troops going to leave Portsmouth for Charleston. Guess I shall go to theater this eve to see the "Well Sisters"
July, Thursday 30, 1863
Heavy showers during the middle of the day. Last night was called with my men to help the guard quell a disturbance on Church Street.
Paymaster and pay rolls came to day
Feel well but awful sleepy F F Frank
[sideways]
Signed pay rolls this P.M.
Friday 31.
Hot only one shower to day of any consequence. Got two months pay. Some of the boys at the quarters look pretty hard hope they will be better Got a letter from Caroline. Wrote to Rett
August, Saturday 1
No rain to day. Warm
On guard at the theater to night. City of Hudson makes three trips a day now. Got a bottle of whisky of fellow to night
August, Sunday 2, 1863
Very warm to day think it is the warmest day of the season
Eighty gals of whisky found and turned in the gutter
Hank van Wic got his discharge
Monday 3.
Got six bottles of whiskey to day that was coming off the boat
Like our boarding place well. Moved in the third story to day
van Wic started for home this morning
Tuesday 4.
Pleasant not quite as warm. Nothing new
August, Wednesday 5. 1863
Dont feel very well to day
Corp Jones put in jail this A.M.
Quite a good breeze this P.M. had a good nap
Thursday 6,
Very warm again. feel better to night Got a letter from Mate and paper from home Nothing of importance happened to day
Went to theater to night
Friday 7.
Regimental Inspection to day. The Caps were required to drill the Battalion. Wrote to Mate
Nothing new
August, Saturday 8. 1863
Very warm to day
In unloading a tug I got a box of gin
I feel first rate to night
Sunday 9,
Very warm. Went to Contraband school this A.M. took dinner with the teachers. Afternoon attended Regimental church Miss Pitts and other teachers attended it
Monday 10
Very warm. Been up to the company to night
August, Tuesday 11. 1863
Nothing new Got letter from Sam
Answered
Wednesday 12.
Had shower this afternoon. Large cargo on the Hudson
Thursday 13
Schooner unloaded to day Gottsberger & Fitch. Gottsberger gave me a box of cigars Had quite a shower
Boil under my arm it troubles me considerable
August, Friday 14. 1863
Another schooner unloaded to day belonging to Crowell & Co
Had a present of three pair of cotton socks. It comfortable to night going to have a good night to sleep
[sideways]
watched the steamer Georgeanna last night but did not get any whiskey
Saturday 15.
Had letter from Caroline yesterday and answered it Wrote to Dr Simmons to day
Sunday 16.
My boil is very painful to day
Went up and saw Lieut Brown to day
August, Monday 17, 1863
Did not sleep much last night. Saw Miss Pitts to day
to night it is quite cool to night
Tuesday 18,
Pleasant to day
Got a letter from Myra to night.
Wednesday 19.
Westbrook got a demijohn of whiskey this morning
Nothing new going on
It seems as if the war would soon close now Every thing looks favorable but there is no telling about it
August, Thursday 20, 1863
Pleasant this morning
Good many goods came this morning.
Wrote to Tom
nothing going on
Friday 21.
Cloudy to day. Last night a fight Roanoke Squire a man stabbed & another one shot.
Band met at Contraband teachers. I went up had a good time
Saturday 22
Warm again Litcliff got back from Washington. Am good mind to try it myself If L thought I could through I would
August, Sunday 23, 1863
Had knapsack Inspection this A.M. Got a letter from Nat. Attended meeting up to camp Mr Scott preached. The Times came to day
Monday 24,
Nothing new going on Got a letter from Tom. To night went up and had a sing with the band boys
Tuesday 25,
Called on Miss Pitts this A.M.
Nothing new going on
August, Wednesday 26, 1863
Had a fine rain last night Rather a serious affray came last night between the Provost Guard & the 99th and man was killed
Thursday 27.
Last night Lieut Adams & myself went over to ferry point with Misses Pitts & Gleason had a fine time Took tea with Miss Pitts last night Got a letter from Dr Simmons
Friday 28.
Rainy all day.
Recd a letter from Dr Simmons answered it. Miss Pitts started for home yesterday P.M.
August, Saturday 29, 1863
Had a shower this morning and one to night. Called on Lieut Adams last night have a good time. Been unloading a schooner to day. Got a letter from Caroline to day answered it
Sunday 30
Quite cool. Feel quite unwell took some pills this morning
Went up to camp to night.
Monday 31.
Cold fall weather. fire uncomfortable. Went to Portsmouth this A.M. Raining about half of the time.
September, Tuesday 1, 1863
Cold & rainy Great many goods came up this morning. John Horn had another fit of the ague
Went over to Marine hospital to night to pass a couple men
Wednesday 2
Pleasant most all day to night it is a little rainy. This P.M. I went out with the company on battalion drill. Signed the Clothing Bill
Company School to night first one.
Thursday 3.
Misty most all day
Got a letter from Rett Moon. To night was up to dress parade Saw Adams this eve. he is a little unwell—One year in the service to night
Sept. Friday 4. 1863
Cool and pleasant
Saw a monitor go past to the Navy Yard this morning Box came
Boots are too small. shall send for another pair
Saturday 5.
Beautiful day. called at the Mission house to night read a letter from Miss Pitts.
Company school to night. Went off poorly Capt starts for home Monday
Sunday 6.
Pleasant. Got a letter from Sam answered it sent for another pair of boots. Col Dutton of the 21st Conn. inspected our regt to day
Sept. Monday 7, 1863
Had a fine shower this P.M. Schooner unloaded to day Jim Allen came back to day. Capt started for home.
Tuesday 8.
Getting warm again
To night some conscripts came for the 8th Conn. Been up to the camp this P.M. Had my hair cut to day
Wednesday 9.
Pleasant again this morning
Unloaded schooner steamer this P.M. Had a company school to night
Sept. Thursday 10, 1863
Had a very heavy thunder shower. I never saw any sharper lightning
Cloudy & cool this morning
Cleared off pleasant towards night. Got a letter from Myra Wrote to Nat & Rett Moon
Friday 11.
Beautiful day. Clear and cool. Unloaded a schooner wine & cider on. Gave a bottle to me Company school to night
School did not go off very well
Saturday 12.
Quite warm. been to work helping unload a schooner
Had knife given me worth 150 had some cider good was not hard
Sept. Sunday 13. 1863
Dreadful gloomy & lonesome this afternoon been raining and drizzling
Letter from Caroline answered it.
It is now about 4 P.M. shall go up to the company if it dont rain to night
Monday 14.
Quite warm. finished unloading schooner this A.M. Report is that we are brigaded. hope it is not so Been up to the company to night. It is disputed about our being brigaded
theater
Tuesday 15.
Pleasant this morning
This act for shooting one of the 11th Penn I dont know whether it came off or not Wrote to Elmira Pennell
Been up to company to night Lieut Brown is sick
Sept. Wednesday 16. 1863
Pleasant again.
This A.M. called at the Mission house. This P.M. the Regt was called out to receive Gov. Andrews of Mass. Saw him. Made me think of Noah T Clark of Canandaigua
Thursday 17
Beautiful day. Went to Portsmouth to see the execution of Jno. Thom Barnett a private of the 11th Penn. He was shot by the Provost Guard of Norfolk. It was a solemn sight. The 148th were all over.
This Afternoon been checking goods. Been to company to night. Raining
Friday 18.
Rained this morning
cleared off towards noon
signed the pay rolls this A.M. Been checking off goods part of the time
Sept. Saturday 19. 1863
Rained nearly all day guess it is the equinoctial storm. Got a letter from Sam. answered it this afternoon. Been up to the company to night. Got a fire in our room for the first time. It goes finely
Sunday 20
Cleared off nicely it is quite cool fire is quite comfortable Had knapsack inspection to day. Went up and heard Mr Scott preach. Sid Treat came back to day Scouting parties gone out to night.
Monday 21.
Changed boarding place this morning. It is the best we have had
Beautiful day seems like home air cool and bracing
Got pay this afternoon
Went and see the ghost this
Sept. Tuesday 22, 1863
A little chilly. Took Lieut Brown a bottle of wine. Got me a pair of shoes Mine that I have now will not last till my boots come. Went down to Fort Monroe for ride this P.M.
Yesterday 1700 bottles of whiskey were captured
Wednesday 23
Pleasant again. Had our room cleaned out It looks pleasant here to night good fire. Some of the boys are standing barrels for getting drunk
Thursday 24.
Pleasant. Capt got back
Letter from Mate answered it. Lieut Brown is very sick
Dont feel very well to day
Sept. Friday 25, 1863
Dont feel very well. Been up to the Dr and got some medicine. Letter from Caroline Answered it. sent $20 home.
Saturday 26.
The weather changed last night this morning it is quite cool. Have not felt very well to day so to night am not out with the boys. Adjt got back to day. Wrote a few lines to Housel in John Horns letter
Sunday 27.
Feel pretty badly.
Kept still all day
Pleasant
Sept. Monday 28, 1863
Feel better. Got my box. My boots & vest fit well. Gen Naglee went away. Regiment turned out and escorted him to the boat. The officers went to Fortress Monroe with him & got drunk
Tuesday 29.
Pleasant. Our regiment have gone to Portsmouth & the 21st Conn have come here
John Briggs started for home to day
The Gen complimented the regt highly when he left
Wednesday 30,
Been a beautiful day Went over to Portsmouth this morning and saw the boys.
Feel lonesome to night wish I knew whether we were going away or not. Wrote a letter for Andrew Lyon
October, Thursday 1, 1863
Pleasant. We are not yet relieved. To night there are rumors that our Regt are going to Gettys Station. Been over to the company to night
Friday 2.
Orders for us to move to Yorktown this morning but they were countermanded The boys got all packed up. Miss Pitts came back to day have been up and seen her got a letter from Myra
Saturday 3.
We expected to be relieved this morning and go back to the Reg but we are not. got a letter from Housel & home.
Wrote home.
Lieut Brown just alive Dr says he can not live
October, Sunday 4, 1863
Pleasant. Maj Crosby inspected the guard and quarters this morning. A lot of conscripts came to Portsmouth to day. Lieut Brown appeared to be a little better to day I hope he may get along
Been over to Portsmouth twice to day
Monday 5.
Beautiful morning Been over to Portsmouth. Lieut no better His wife came to day
Some of the Conn. troops came on Prov Guard to night
Tuesday 6.
This fore noon we were were relieved by the 21st Conn came back to the Reg this P.M.
Bunk with Hoff again
October, Wednesday 7, 1863
Regt were kept in line most all day waiting for Gen Foster & Admiral Lee. Went over to Norfolk to night & got supper bought me a plate & cup
Thursday 8.
Pleasant to day. Rumor says we are going to Yorktown Sat. Wrote to Elmira Pennell Lieut Brown died at 7½ Oclock PM. This eve went over to Mr Staples with Nott & Monroe had a good time
Friday 9.
On duty to day.
Lieut Brown corpse taken home. All the officers & two companies went to the boat. Called on Miss Pitts Got orders to be ready to start at 10 oclock to night
October, Saturday 10, 1863
Started about 7½ Oclock for Yorktown arrived there at 12 Oclock. To night we stay in the Fort it acts as if we were going to do garrison duty I been over to the woods after stakes about tired out. Feel unwell
[sideways]
It is said to be very sickly here. Yorktown is built on a bluff.
Sunday 11.
Pleasant. Graded our company street
Wrote home & to Housel
A year ago to day since we left Norfolk
Monday 12.
Cool nights. heavy dew
Not much going on
Wrote for Andrew Lyon
October, Tuesday 13, 1863
Got a letter from home Went down and got some sea grass for to bed Am getting over my cold
A gun is fired here at reveille, retreat & taps
Wednesday 14
On guard for the first time in Yorktown around camp. It looks a little like rain this morning. Nothing new
Thursday 15.
Came off from guard this morning. Went on Battalion drill this afternoon.
To night a meeting of the company was held & Sam Miller was appointed to draft resolutions. The Capt. gave the company the privilege
[sideways] of choosing Orderly
October. Friday 16, 1863
Raining a little this morning. Thompson drew up the Resolutions in regard to Lieut Brown's death
Had no company drill this morning Got a letter from Rett Moon
Saturday 17.
Pleasant. A considerable excitement on account of the election which comes off tomorrow. Prospect is favorable for me
Went and visited some caves here this PM.
Sunday 18.
Pleasant. Election was postponed by the Capt. if had come off I think all would have been right
Got a letter from Sam. Ans. it wrote to Mate
October, Monday 19, 1863
Pleasant. Had a heavy wind this A.M.
pitched the Col's tent this eve
Nothing new
Tuesday 20,
All drills to day
Sent to Phila Pa in the Lottery
Got a letter from Mate
Pleasant
Wednesday 21.
On duty for the sec time in Yorktown
Horace Gilbert came to day
I was very glad to see him. Shall try and go to Norfolk with Horace
October, Thursday 22, 1863
Failed in getting a pass to Norfolk. Applied for a pass to Williamsburg Horace went up this PM rode in Sutlers wagon My pass will not get around till tomorrow
Friday 23.
My pass came this noon got a ride in gov. wagon to Wmsburg. Found most of the boys on picket
They have got things fixed up nicely.
Saturday 24
Raining hard this morning. Came back to Yorktown Had a first rate time saw Almeron a minute this morning
Found a letter from Elmira Pennell for me when I came back
October, Sunday 25, 1863
Cold and cloudy.
Horace came back just in time to take the boat for Fort Monroe Sorry to see him leave
Had a letter from home answered it Got my gold pen to day
Monday 26,
On Guard to day up at the Barracks
Been fixing up a bunk for us nothing new
Raddock got his stripes on to day—Cold
Tuesday 27.
Pleasant but cold
have not moved yet
Wrote to Mate
feel first rate
October, Wednesday 28. 1863
Moved into the barracks to day been to work on them most all day.
Townsend Parker & Heard came to the company to day
Thursday 29.
Cold north east wind
been to work on the Capt house all day Niel Goold stopped here on his way home on a thirty day furlough.
Friday 30.
Splendid morning warm Wrote to Elmira Pennell Capt has got his house about done. Had dress parade for the first time in some days
Barker is acting orderly
October, Saturday 31, 1863
On Garrison guard for the first time. The regiment was mustered for pay. Pleasant
Had a letter from Sam
Willies photograph came
November, Sunday 1,
Did not get relieved till 10 oclock.
Wrote to Sam. Going to prayer meeting to night. Pleasant.
Had to fall out to roll call with gun and accoutrements.
Monday 2.
Pleasant. Had company drill twice to day. Col sick
This P.M. there was a report that we were to march somewhere but it was countermanded
Going to the Chaplains to night
November, Tuesday 3, 1863
Pleasant. Capt & Lieut Raddock both sick. Capt got to move his house back
Nothing new
Report that Maj Murray is appointed provost Marshall of Norfolk
Wednesday 4
Been to work on the Capt's house. Moved it back by order of Gen Wistar. Sam Thompson very sick
Thursday 5.
Thompson died this morning. Boys raised money & detailed me to go to Norfolk to see about getting him embalmed
Got to Norfolk at six oclock P.M. called Miss Pitts this eve. Left the corpse in ware house to night
Chars E. Reed
Nov. Friday 6. 1863
Pleasant Got an embalmer and took corpse to embalmers Cannot get it done so it can leave till tomorrow Took dinner & tea at the Mission house
Payed all expenses to day. Shall things in charge of Lucas
Saturday 7
Large fire in Norfolk last night. Came across Raddock here last night. Returned to Yorktown to day. Found a letter from home for me got paper from home. Boys fixing chimneys & fire places.
Sunday 8.
On garrison guard. Pleasant
Housel got back to day from Elmira. It is growing cold to night. Wrote home this morning before guard mounting. Read the Independent this A.M.
Marcia Baker
Nov. Monday 9, 1863
M Monday
Cold and cloudy this morning. unpleasant all day. Times came to day Got our new fire place built guess it is going to work well
Tuesday 10,
Cold. been to work on chimney in cook house all day.
Wrote a letter for Ben Miles to night
Good news in papers
Wednesday 11.
Keeps cold. Finished cookhouse chimney. Thirty five wagons went out sunday came in laden with corn to day, confiscated up the Peninsula.
Nov. Thursday 12, 1863
Warmer to day. Pleasant. On camp guard Got a letter from Myra Pennell. A good letter too. Capt started a new house again. Capt says the election will come off Sunday.
Friday 13.
Pleasant and warm. Battalion drill this P.M. Nothing new Must write a letter for A Lyon to night
Saturday 14.
Been warm to day
Considerable figureing on about election of orderly. I hope the vote will come off tomorrow
Nov. Sunday 15. 1863
Pleasant Had Parade and review by Gen Wistar. Election for Sergt. No decision yet. Letter from Sam with his photograph
Monday 16.
Was ordered be ready for inspection at 10½ oclock But instead of inspection we were ordered to march. Got on gunboat Morse. Sailed to Mobjack bay. Got of at East River. had to wade ashore and then marched to Mathews C.H.
Tuesday 17.
Stayed all night. Boys foraged some. did not sleep much Started march at six oclock A.M. Good country. Marched out ten miles saw nothing turned about and came back. Camped 3 miles from C.H. in the edge of woods. Slept in church
Feel first rate
Nov. Wednesday 18, 1863
Beautiful morning. All the Co's but B & G have started off on a raid. 5 Oclock P.M. The boys have got back captured 12 guerrillas armed to the teeth. At sundown fell in & marched to the C.H. Stopped here
Thursday 19
Last night we had to fall in about ten oclock and marched to the boat. We had just got a pot of chicken on cooking Col said we could carry it along Got to the boat about midnight boat aground and did not get off till morning. Got to Yorktown at noon found a letter from Mate had a nap this P.M.
Friday 20.
Pleasant on camp guard to day. Wrote to Myra Pennell. Recd one from Caroline. Have not felt very well to day Buchanan & Allen came back yesterday
Nothing new
Nov. Saturday 21, 1863
Nothing to do. Cleaned my gun for inspection to morrow. Rained a little to night. Orders promoting Lt Col Guion Maj Murray and others were read in dress parade to night
Sunday 22.
Pleasant. Went to meeting this morning. Wrote home Housel appointed Orderly last night. The Capt has shown himself to be as small a pattern of a man as can be. He has neither honor nor sense
Monday 23.
Rains a little to night
Had skirmish drill this A.M. No drill this P.M.
Nov. Tuesday 24, 1863
Misty all day This Afternoon general inspection came off It was very rigid Wrote a letter for Andrew Lyon. Guess I will go to meeting to night
Wednesday 25
Raining to night
Paymaster came to night we should have got our had the pay rolls been right
Will get it tomorrow I expect. Wrote to Mate.
Thursday 26.
Cold & clear. On guard garrison. Glorious news to night. Great victory at Chattanooga. Salute fired in the fort & on the gunboat.
Every body cheering
Pay to day
Nov. Friday 27, 1863
Pleasant Came off from guard this morning. Had a fine Battalion drill this morning afternoon
Letter from Sam to night. Answered it
Saturday 28.
Rainy most all day
Got my picture for Caroline to day
Had griddle cakes for dinner
Nothing going on but gambling in the quarters
Sunday 29.
Raining most all day
Out of wood. it is cheerless & dreary enough here Wrote to Horace Gilbert
Nov. Monday 30 1863
Pleasant and cold Captain has commenced fixing his house again
Nothing to do today
Dec. Tuesday 1.
First day of winter.
Pleasant but quite chilly
On camp guard—
Got quite a hard cold cough considerable.
Election for Major to night. Capt Gartner the lucky one Griswold got 4 votes
Wednesday 2.
Pleasant but awful lonesome Had Battalion drill this P.M. a good one too. Had oysters for supper to night
December, Thursday 3, 1863
Pleasant. Warm again Nothing now going on Had skirmish drill this P.M.
Lonesome nothing going on & nothing to do
Friday 4.
Beautiful day.
Capt begins to see to his business better
The boys are at work on his house
Saturday 5.
Pleasant. Been leveling the floor in our barracks. Sisson was here a little while to day. My box came & letter from home. Answered it
Dec. Sunday 6, 1863
Had another parade & review by the General. Attended meeting this A.M.
Monday 7
On Garrison guard
Cold chilly
To night I got a letter from Mate
The Artillery have practicing with some of the siege guns
Took my watch to be fixed
Tuesday 8.
Pleasant, warmer
Got quite a headache
Dec. Wednesday 9, 1863
Pleasant.
Had another review Gen Butler came and reviewed us Gen Wistar's wife & Butlers daughter rode around with them Butler is perfectly bald headed
Thursday 10.
Pleasant. John Horn and myself went outside of the Fort & visited some of McClelland's works
Enjoyed the walk first rate. I got back about noon. Col Guion gone home
Friday 11.
Wrote to Mate
Pleasant
Dec. Saturday 12, 1863
Pleasant. Got a letter from Sam to night
Looks like rain to night
Slept with Stedson. Hoff on guard.
Sunday 13.
Raining this morning detailed on garrison guard. 12 M. cleared off is warm and pleasant
Monday 14.
Had a thunder storm this morning about 3 oclock I went around with my relief it was very dark Fell in hole like to broke my neck
Dec. Tuesday 15, 1863
Pleasant. Got me a new gun.
Nothing new going on in camp.
Over a hundred prisoners came down from Williamsburg. Some of our boys guard them to Fort Monroe
Wednesday 16
Cooler to day
a boat load of troops came in belonging to the 16th heavy Artillery
The Gen is having the guard house fixed up so that they will comfortable
Thursday 17.
Last night the bakery caught fire and communicated to the magazine It blew up with a terrific explosion & it was a splendid sight. The town is desolate enough this morning
Dec. Friday 18. 1863
Been down to the river a number of times to day. Got me new accoutrements to day Last night got a letter from Myra P—
Saturday 19
Letter from home
answered it
Sunday 20
Sunday on guard
Last night was the coldest of the season
Cold time to stand guard
Gen Wistar says we will have a new guard house right away
Dec. Monday 21. 1863
Came off from guard found Bishop of the Mt Rifles here Rode back with him
found the boys well Had a fine ride just a year since I was to Suffolk
Tuesday 22.
At Wmsburg—Having a first rate time with the boys.
Been shooting at the mark this PM
To night had a horse back ride
Wednesday 23
Returned to Yorktown this P.M.
Willard came down with me part way Enjoy myself much on my visit
Dec. Thursday 24. 1863
Cold and pleasant
Wrote to Elmira P—
No drill this cold weather
Friday 25.
Christmas
This A.M. went out and got some straw for bed. Got dinner at the Monitor's house Had roast turkey &c
Saturday 26
Warmer. On camp guard. The Chaplain called on us this AM had quite a sociable visit
December, Sunday 27, 1863
Pleasant. Attended church this A.M.
This P.M. it is still and quiet for the company. Did not get a letter to night as expected
Monday 28.
Rained last night and to day it is storming some. No drilling
Letter from Samuel Answered it
Warmer than usual
Tuesday 29.
Warm and pleasant
Washed my overcoat
Nothing new
Gen Wistar gone on leave of absence. Col went in command of post.
December, Wednesday 30, 1863
Pleasant and warm
been cleaning up for inspection and muster to morrow
No paper to night
C E Reed Richmond
Thursday 31,
Rained hard all day. To night Townsend Hutchins & others threw in and we got a lot of apples cigars &c and watched the old year out. Had a pretty good time
So closes the old year—
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26 One Box Dry goods
Memoranda.
27 One Box Shoes
M N Miss Marcia
28 Baker One Box Lamps
Marcia
Marcia Baker
Memoranda.
Moving expense in
changing boats 2.15
Cash Account.—January.
Date. Received. Paid.
Jan 4 .05
5 1.00
6 .05
7 .05
8 .05
10 .40
11 1.00
12 .10
14 .05
15 .05
18 .05
19 .20
20 .05
22 .05
23 .10 .15
24 .10
26 .10
28 .12
30 5.15 .62
31 .90
Total for Jan $7.25 $3.14
Cash Account.—February.
[overwritten with scribbling]
Cash Account.—March.
[overwritten with scribbling]
Cash Account.—April.
Date. Received. Paid.
April 1 J [?] .35
2 .10
3 Apr .50 .65
4 .10
6 J. M. Doolittle .25
7 .20
8 Cheshire 2.70
9 .5
10 Ont. Co .35
11 New York .10
12 .10
13 J. M. Doolittle .10
14 .25
15 .15
16 .10
17 Chas E Reed .25
20 .40
[scribbling]
Cash Account.—May.
December 5th 1863
D D D B Buchanan
Saturday Dec 5th 1863
D D D D Sanford
Suppl[?]
Yesterday
Cash Account.—June.
Sept 10th 1863 Dr
James Allen
To 1 set knives 30
Dan Stedson 30
Hank Squier 30
Wm Bartholomew 30 .05
Mad Doolittle 30
H Hutchins 30
C Smith 30
J. Doolittle 30
H. Case 30
H. Chamberlain 30
Chas Lilly 30
A Stedson 30 p 20
8.60
Wm Bartholomew Dr $1.00
James Allen
Sox Shirts Paper
2 Envelopes
Dan Stevenson
Paper
Envelopes Paid
Daniel Stevenson
To 2 pr Drawers 86 1l65
Cash Account.—July.
Sept 10 To 6. Set Knives $1.50
" 16 " " $1.50 Paid
Oct [?] A Chamberlain Paid .10
Oct 16 Sam Patman Paid .50
James Allen
Nov 8 John Griffin Paid 1.00
Cash Account.—August.
Massanie
Kleber
Minnat
Ney
Junot
Lammes
Besthen
Sault
Marmont
H. Cjr
Dessex
Cash Account.—September.
Reed
Cash Account.—October.
Lives there a man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
This is my own, my native land,
Whose heart hath ne'er within him burned,
As home his footsteps he hath turned.
From wandering on a foreign strand?
If such there breath, go mark him well,
For him no minstrel raptures swell.
High though his titles, proud his name,
Boundless his wealth, as wish can claim,
Despite those titles, power and pelf,
The wretch concentered all in self,
Living shall forfeit all renown
And doubly dying shall go down
To the vile dust from whence sprung
Unwept, unhonored and unsung
Scott
Dec 12th 1863
January.—Bills Payable.
Hiram R. Case .10
Chas Lilly .15
H. R. Case .63
John Horn .03
Townsend .20
Briggs Wm .06
Stevenson .05
Case .05
Dan Sanford .05
Lyon .10
Henry .10
Briggs .18
Receivable.
Mark Swift .25
Stedson .10
Henry .15
Briggs .12
February.—Bills Payable.
Price of Army Clothes
Jacket $5.55
Pants 3.55
Blouse 2.40
Shirts 1.48
Drawers .95
Socks .32
Shoes 2.05
Great Coat 9.50
Blankets 3.60
Knapsack 2.14
Haversack .56
Canteen .44
Stevenson
March.—Bills Payable.
April.—Bills Payable.
Pants 3.15
Great Coats 7.20
Shirts .88
Drawers .50
Blanket 2.95
Haversack .48
Mattison
May.—Bills Payable.
Joseph Lilly
James Lilly C. E. Reed
June.—Bills Payable.
Sept 15th 1863
Two Pr Drawers $1.90
Pair Shoes $2.04
Nov 24
Two Pr Drawers 1.90
Dec 5th
Jacket 5.55
Pants 3.55
Oct 10
Canteen .44
Squier
July.—Bills Payable.
E. A. Griswold 25
A. D. Paul 25
Peter Goodrich 25
James Goodrich 25
Dan Stephenson 25
Andrew Lyon 25
J. French 25
Hiram Case 25
Wm Hoff 25
D Sanford 25
August.—Bills Payable.
Commenced Boarding at
Mrs Abdells July 13th 1863
Paid July 20 .50
Paid July 31st .85
1.35
Commenced Boarding
at Mrs Sniders Aug 1st
Paid Aug 1st .50 cts
" 8th 1.45
Paid Total [?]
Comced Boarding at
Mrs Aherns
Sept 21st 1863
Miss Helen Pitts
Norfolk
Box 104
[?]
September.—Bills Payable.
Marcus J Blakely
C E. Reed Nov 2ond
October.—Bills Payable.
To plain, alas, my doom is spoken,
Nor canst thou veil the sad truth o'er;
Thy heart is changed, thy vow is broken,
Thou lov'st no more—thou lov'st no more.
Who would seek or prize
Delights that end in aching
Who would trust to ties
That every hour are breaking
Better for to be
In utter darkness lying
Than to be bless'd with light & see
That light forever flying
Miss Rett C Moon
Hancock
Hancock Co
[?] Mich
November.—Bills Payable.
Rations drawn May 22 1863
Pork due 70 lbs drawn 61
Beef 56
Rice 14 14
Coffee 14 12
Salt
Sugar Wm 21
Molasses Welles
Vinegar 1½ pints 1½
Dried Apples
Reed Richmond
[alphabet scribbles]
December.—Bills Payable.
Apr 24 Gas 38800
10 Thous. 3
" 8
Hundreds 8
Buchanan
Commenced shaving
June 8th 1863
[?] Shirt Drawers
Recd Shirt Drawer
2 towels 2 socks
RW
H Huson
A Lyon
A Lyon's
Allotment No 844
[?] of Allotment
897 C E Reed
Henry L. Reed
J. J. Case
[scribbles]
[scribbles]
[scribbles]
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| (13886) | DL1926.002 | X.1 | Diaries |
Tags: Abraham Lincoln, African Americans, Alcohol, Animals, Artillery, Benjamin F. Butler, Burials, Business, Camp/Lodging, Cards/Gambling, Cavalry, Chores, Christmas, Clothing, Conscription/Conscripts, Crime, Crops (Other), Death (Home Front), Death (Military), Defeat/Surrender, Destruction of Land/Property, Discharge/Mustering Out, Drilling, Duty, Elections, Engineering/Construction, Excitement, Executions, Family, Farming, Fatigue/Tiredness, Fighting, Food, Foraging/Theft, Fortifications, Furloughs, George B. McClellan, Guard/Sentry Duty, Guerrilla Warfare, Guns, Home, Homesickness, Hospitals, Hygiene, Illnesses, Injuries, July 4th, Leadership (Soldiers' Perceptions of), Loneliness, Mail, Marching, Medicine, Money, Music, Nature, News, Newspapers, Payment, Peace, Photographs, Picket Duty, Poetry, Prisoners of War, Promotions, Provost Duty, Railroads, Reading, "Rebels" (Unionist opinions of), Recreation, Refugees, Reinforcements, Religion, Resignations, Rivers, Rumors, School/Education, Scouting, Secession, Ships/Boats, Siege of Vicksburg, Supplies, Victory, Weather, Work
People - Records: 1
- (5118) [writer] ~ Reed, Charles Edward
SOURCES
Charles E. Reed Diary, DL1926.002, Nau Collection
