Charles E. Reed Diary, 1864
            Chas E. Reed
            Richmond Mills
            Ontario County
            New York
 
[sideways] P. O. Adress
 
            Brother's Name
            S. P Reed
            Same Adress as
                        above
 
                                                           
 
                        Feb 28th 1864
July 31st 1864
Sept 5th 1864
 
            Sept
 
            Charles E Reed
                        Co G 148th NYSVols
 
            Bot. at [?]terville
                        Nov 27th/62
 
                                                           
 
            1 Deed
 
                                                           
 
Chas E Reed
 
                                                           
 
Friday, January 1, 1864.
Detailed on Garrison guard
Warm this morning but about noon it commenced growing cold To night the wind blows a gale and the coldest of the season—
In looking over the past year I can not see as I have made much improvement or have I lived as I ought. My health has been preserved while others around me have been sick. The company generally has been healthy only three deaths.
 
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Saturday, January 2, 1864.
Coldest day of this winter Had a good nap this P.M.
To night got a letter from Caroline Have answered it and wrote one for Andrew Lyon
It pleasant here to night got a good fire all seem to be enjoying themselves
Col Guion returned from York State
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, January 3, 1864.
Pleasant a little warmer. Attended church this fore noon. Text Eph-5-16. This afternoon it has been very quiet in the quarters. Good time to read. Been over and called on Adams this eve.
The day has passed off very pleasantly and I think with some profit to myself. No mail to night
 
                                                           
 
Monday, January 4, 1864.
Cloudy but warmer.
Been studying tactics some. This afternoon the Col. drilled us on Battalion drill.
Some of the boys are talking hard about enlisting. This is written by a pen made out of a quill from a Turkey Buzzard Sanford shot him on the wing. Recd two papers from home Independent & Kansas Journal
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, January 5, 1864.
Cloudy this morning but soon cleared off
To night it cleared growing cool quite fast Sergt Tole of the Mt. Rifles called He says nearly all of the Regt have reenlisted for three years and expect to start for home on a furlough soon. Letter from Mate to night
I must study a little harder, improve my time a little better
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, January 6, 1864.
On garrison guard at the upper guard house. The weather cold. To night it commenced snowing the first we have had this season. it really looks like home to see the snow falling. But the storm did not last long Wrote to Capt Clapp to see if I cannot get detailed to help him recruit Lieut Adams and Evenden gave me a recommend.
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, January 7, 1864.
It has been awful cold all day. To night it is storming. The snow is sifting in through the roof Those in the upper bunks will be apt to get pretty wet. I have been reading the message of Gov Seymour this eve. I think he is down on the administration a little to hard. His remark on the [?] are good. also on the draft and recruiting
We have commenced enlarging our barracks so as to accommodate our recruits when they arrive.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, January 8, 1864.
Snow about two inches deep this morning
A. D. Paul has returned from Can. He brought me a letter from Dr. Simmons. This P.M. I wrote a letter to Mate and went to the woods after a load of wood. did not get back in time for dress parade.
No news. Co "A" arrived here from Fort Norfolk last night
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, January 9, 1864.
Clear Thawed but little. It seems quite wintry. To night I went down town after a paper. none came through so I got a Harper Mag with Townsend
Nothing to do to day but tomorrow I have got to go on garrison duty again. I shall be glad when the Capt makes some new Corporals.
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, January 10, 1864.
On garrison guard again. The weather is pleasant but cold Thaws a little in the sun. Feel rather unwell. if we had our complement of Corps I would get excused. Went the grand rounds with Capt Gage
 
                                                           
 
Monday, January 11, 1864.
A little warmer
Took some medicine this morning and been to bed most of the time.
To night got a letter from home and one from Marg D— Have answered Sams. No paper because there is no one to go down town after it.
Sam says we have 45 sheep now
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, January 12, 14 1864.
Ten O'clock P.M. and I have got sit up till one. Fire low and no wood. But it is not very cold and I have got plenty of reading matter so I guess I shall stand it. This camp guard is a "big thing"
It has been rather pleasant a number of the Mt Rifles boys were down Almeron and Wilbur among the rest. They brought or accompanied the corpse of one of their number They stayed till evening had the countersign.
Expected a letter but failed to receive one. Took dinner with Lt Adams. Had roast turkey and buckwheat cakes.
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, January 13, 1864.
Cloudy all day. Rained a little to night on dress parade. Hoff had a box come last night We had chicken for dinner and mince pie for dinner to day.
Have studied considerable. Another Co. of the 16th came last night
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, January 14, 12 1864.
Pleasant. The snow is about gone. I wrote to Capt Clapp again to day. I dont know as it will do much good but I can no more than fail and it will harm no one
I have not studied much to day.
A detachment of the 11th Conn. who refused to reenlist were brought over here to stay while the Regt went home on a furlough.
The gun has fired and I must close
 
                                                           
 
Friday, January 15, 1864.
Pleasant This afternoon we had battalion drill. Maj Noyes was out for the first time. Hutchins got a history of the U.S. at the Hospital.
Hoff and I have been fixing things up a little this P.M.
No letter to night again. I wish I could see Capt. Clapp. No paper for the reason that none of us will go after it.
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, January 16, 1864.
Been a beautiful day
Got a letter from home. Answered it and written one to Elmira one for Andrew Lyon.
Wrote some to John I expect Caroline will send Martha's photograph
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, January 17, 1864.
It has been a splendid day and this evening there is such a splendid moon. I attended church this forenoon and this eve I have attended prayer meeting.
I did not feel much like going but thought it would be best
Last night Hutchins and Sanford had a box come had a real feast
I have given up hearing from Capt Clapp.
 
                                                           
 
Monday, January 18, 1864.
Rained this P.M. Rainy weather is a good deal the best weather
To night I have had a good common sense talk with Charley Lilly He has got about the right idea of things.
No mail yet to night
It is lonesome here to night no fire and nothing going but card playing.
I shall be glad when I can once more sit down with folks at home.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, January 19, 1864.
On guard at the upper guard house. The wind has blown a perfect gale all day
The mail boat has failed to come up
The 16th H. Artillery moved across the river. They were entirely worthless here
Col. Onderdenk supersedes Col. West in command of this post.
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, January 20, 1864.
Monthly inspection.
Was not relieved till afternoon. had to stay until inspection was over. This afternoon we had battalion drill fired blank cartridges
The Wis. Battery left here this morning expect to Point Lookout to guard rebel prisoners
I got a table and two seats there
We are all alone except the Regular Battery.
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, January 21, 1864.
Beautiful day. This forenoon we drilled
Last night the Col. issued an order for the Company to drill four hours as a punishment for firing guns in the street
He let us off after two and half hours.
Battalion drill this P.M. To night went down town and got a paper The boat does not arrive till seven o'clock now.
[?] has got his discharge. He played the thing well
 
                                                           
 
Friday, January 22, 1864.
Foggy this morning but soon cleared off and was a beautiful day.
Was on guard in the new guard house
Got a letter from Sam and a book also.
Two companies of the 16th came to night.
We are brigaded the order came to day
Been sixteen months in the service as an independent Regt
We are under Gen Wistar and brigaded with 24th Mass. 188th N.Y. 139th New York.
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, January 23, 1864.
Beautiful day.
I have been so sleepy all the while could not read or anything else. Wrote to Sam this P.M. Been down after a paper no news. Spear's Cavalry came up this afternoon.
Got a letter from Tom. I had supposed he had forgotten me
Our Regt is detached from the Brigade and will remain at Yorktown for the present
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, January 24, 1864.
It has been pleasant during the day.
To night it has clouded up and looks like a storm.
Attended church this forenoon.
A battery came in last night and stops inside the Fort.
Another boat load of troops came up to night. Been reading "The new Gospel of peace"
Had a good nap this afternoon.
 
                                                           
 
Monday, January 25, 1864.
Pleasant. Nothing new. The boys have got the barracks nearly done. This afternoon we had battalion drill. It is warm enough to go without fire during the day I received an Evening Post for the first time from the office.
Spear's Cavalry went Wmsburg to day. Troops continue to arrive here.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, January 26, 1864.
On guard again at the lower guard house
The weather is as warm as April.
Saw Col West for the first time.
Nothing new
I read my Eve Post through it is a good deal company
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, January 27, 1864.
Came off from guard about 11th O'clock. The weather is just as warm as usual. This afternoon the Regt practiced target shooting they did not make any very good shots.
Have read considerable today.
I feel pretty tired this evening.
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, January 28, 1864.
Grows warmer every day I believe.
Almeron is here to night. We had target shooting again
Considerable excitement about our moving. Every thing acts as if we were going to do something.
Got a letter from Myra Pennell and Belle Hamilton They do write first-rate letters and they do me a heap of good. I should like to see them.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, January 29, 1864.
Continues warm.
Almeron stayed nearly all day Had a good visit
This A.M. we had target shooting again. Some pretty shots. Distance nearly 40 rods.
Got a letter from Horace Gilbert. We had orders to night to get ready for a raid. We are to take only one rubber & woolen blanket shelter tent and pair of socks.
Leave the rest of our stuff here. A guard will be placed over it. Expect to be gone three weeks
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, January 30, 1864.
The sun looked very red this morning and it soon became foggy. On guard again at the upper guard house. Gen Wistar came back last night.
Got a letter from home
Martha's photograph came
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, January 31, 1864.
Cloudy all day.
Wrote home. To night got a paper from home and another Post.
I guess the raid has played out
 
                                                           
 
Monday, February 1, 1864.
Cloudy. has rained a little warm. It has been awful long day
I have felt as uneasy as fish out of water Could neither read or sit still. Lt Col. Murray returned to the Reg to night He says our recruits will be along in a few days. He made a speech to night did not have quite enough whiskey to make his tongue move glibly
Of course he thinks the rebellion about played
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, February 2, 1864.
Cleared off to day It is warm. Our new Adjt arrived to night
To night I got a paper
The President calls for 200 000 more men
Had target firing this P.M.
Have not spent the day as well as I might
There is so much noise in the barracks it is most impossible to do anything. Our new barracks are about done
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, February 3, 1864.
Last night commenced raining this morning it turned to snow but it soon stopped storming. I am garrison guard at the upper guard house
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, February 4, 1864.
Pleasant. Last night one of the aids came around raising the "old boy"—I moved my bunk to day
The boys are all in new part
 
                                                           
 
Friday, February 5, 1864.
No garrison guard detailed this morning
After breakfast order came to get ready for a march
We left Yorktown about 2 o'clock P.M. 500 strong. Arrived at Wmsburg a little after dark The colored Brigade started with us I went over to the Mt Rifles camp and stayed all night Found the boys all right A good cup of coffee done me all sorts of good
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, February 6, 1864.
Pleasant this morning
7 o'clock we are nearly ready to start
Nearly 4 o'clock and we are about 12 miles from Wmsburg. We have marched this distance nearly without stopping. Col Guion says it is the longest march with out stopping he ever saw The Cavalry passed us about two o'clock
Jerry Wilson of the 3rd NY passed. He knew me
We never stopped for the night till 2 o'clock
I never was as tired I had to fall out Did not get far behind
Camped at New Kent CH.
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, February 7, 1864.
This morning we resumed our march early When 4 miles from Bottoms Bridge we met the Cavalry who had been repulsed by the enemy
One man killed and a number wounded We about faced and marched back to Kent CH. encamped making a march of about 30 miles before sundown I was most sore but not as tired as I was the night before
All the Cavalry are encamped near us I have seen Almeron and Doolittle. Sisson was wounded
 
                                                           
 
Monday, February 8, 1864.
Started at six o'clock
I am so stiff I can hardly move I ached so last night I could hardly sleep
However I have stood it first rate. We are encamped after a march of about twenty miles
I feel first rate to night have got a tent up and I guess I shall have a good night rest
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, February 9, 1864.
Did not sleep much it was so cold. We are up in line at 6 o'clock.
Arrived at Wmsburg about noon. Rested an hour here and came through to Yorktown
Got here about 6½ o'clock marched 24 miles
I have stood the march better to day than yesterday. The band lost us about a mile outside the Fort. The boys came in bully. Marched right up in their places. Found letters for me Home Mate and Rett Moon
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, February 10, 1864.
Not a thing done by the Regt to day not even roll call.
I have written home
Feel pretty stiff as well as all the rest
It dont seem as if our expedition amounted to any thing only tiring out the boys
Have not felt very well to day. Have written for a box from home. wish it was here now.
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, February 11, 1864.
Pleasant. To day we had inspection to see what the boys had lost. I have written to Myra and a letter for Andrew Lyon
A order congratulating us about our march was read on dress parade. It was the Col's
 
                                                           
 
Friday, February 12, 1864.
Cold. Rested first rate last night for the first time since my return. Written to Mate
To night there is a story that we have orders to move to Getties Station So I wrote to Tom to have our folks not send my box.
I wish we would move tomorrow.
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, February 13, 1864.
On garrison again.
The 16th stole the stove and all the benches.
It is pleasant. Troop K of the Mt Rifles has moved within three miles of here
Almeron was down after the mail. Sisson is getting better. Got a letter from home and two papers.
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, February 14, 1864.
The wind has blown hard all day. I have been awful sleepy. Have read one of Beecher's sermons written a letter home.
To night the pay rolls have come just finished sighning them to morrow morning we get our pay I expect
It is St Valentine's day but I have scarcely heard it mentioned. Poor place here for Valentines
I must go to bed
 
                                                           
 
Monday, February 15, 1864.
Cloudy this morning
This afternoon it has commenced to snow. Turned to rain this evening
Got our pay this P.M.
The boys are patronizing the sutler very liberally
Saw Doolittle down town
            130 Union Prisners came in to night the boys on guard say
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, February 16, 1864.
Colder than Greenland to night. No wood to keep half way comfortable
It has been clear wind blowing hard. Been down and got some flour
Had cakes for supper
One of our recruits is about half crazy. They will be half frozen to night. have not got blankets enough
Nothing going on
no chance to study or read.
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, February 17, 1864.
Coldest day we have had in a long time wind keeps up
This afternoon I drilled the recruits a little. Witnessed a paper for Lieut. Adams. Nothing new going on.
Impossible to keep comfortable here to day. One of our recruits sick and gone to the hospital.
Boys threw in for newspapers again to night
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, February 18, 1864.
Pleasant. Weather has moderated a little
On camp guard only one post.
Got to sit up till 1 O'clock then the Sergt. relieves me. John Horn was promoted Corporal to day. To night I shall write a letter for Andrew Lyon
Nothing going on
Hutchins writing at the Provost Marshalls.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, February 19, 1864.
Awful cold this morning
Slept the coldest last night of any this winter. No mail or papers to night
Got a memorial to day
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, February 20, 1864.
Pleasant. a little warmer. Lieut Adams and I went out to the camp of the Mt Rifles. Our acquaintances were mostly out.
No mail again to night. Baltimore boat froze in report says something must be the matter.
Feel first rate never enjoyed better health
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, February 21, 1864.
Quite warm to night
Got a letter from home and have just answered it.
It seems they have not heard from me lately. Nothing going on now
Dull times no news
Took dinner with Lieut Evenden had buckwheat cakes &c
Adams on guard
 
                                                           
 
Monday, February 22, 1864.
Pleasant. Washington's birth day. The gunboats are all decked with flags
Got a letter from home
No drilling going on.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, February 23, 1864.
Monthly inspection this morning. It is the most spring like morning we have had
Drilled recruits this afternoon. Sent papers home and H. C. Gilbert, also Memorial to Willie.
Some recruits for the 11th Conn came to our regiment to night
Three men detailed to go to Norfolk as printers
Had to borrow Allens knapsack on inspection mine being up the Peninsula
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, February 24, 1864.
Warm and pleasant again. Tore down our old chimney and rebuilt it. It goes first rate. I worked pretty hard for a soldier. Battalion drill this P.M.
Wind blew a gale dust flew so one could scarcely see.
No papers again to night
Every day we have rumors of moving to Norfolk—
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, February 25, 1864.
Pleasant
To night an order was read saying that the Reg. could re-enlist. time to commence 1st of March and get $850 bounty
Quite an excitement in camp. Prospects are that three fourths of the Reg. will go in. Had battalion drill this P.M.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, February 26, 1864.
On guard at the upper guard house. Acting Sergeant.
The wind is blowing terribly and the dust comes through every crack and corner
My Post came to night. About 40 of the boys have their names down signifying their willingness to reenlist.
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, February 27,1864.
More pleasant to day
Came of from guard and found a box from home for me.
It is very welcome
Letter from home have just answered it. Fifty four names down to reenlist
Mort Sleight here
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, February 28, 1864.
Pleasant. Considerable news to night. Had roast turkey for dinner and mince pie.
Chaplain gone home therefore no preaching
Had a good nap this afternoon. I think it is rather doubtful about our regiment being permitted to reenlist on the terms proposed Have sent to Wash. to see It is paying about $1000.00 for 18 months service.
 
                                                           
 
Monday, February 29, 1864.
Rained some. Mustered again in the quarter on account of rain. Rained ever muster day since we have been in Yorktown
Wrote to Rett Moon this afternoon
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, March 1, 1864.
Rainy to day.
Col Murray has returned from Fort Monroe
The report is that we cannot reenlist
I dont care whether it goes off or not.
shall be pleased either way. To night I was detailed with others to go and coal the mail boat. It was very dark when we came back is raining now. Not much news in the papers March opens warm
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, March 2, 1864.
Last night the weather changed and it froze some. But to day was pleasant A good sap day at home. I have just written a letter for Andrew Lyon.
Col Guion is now commanding the Post
I drilled the recruits some this A.M.
Army of the Potomac again in motion
I hope it will meet with success.
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, March 3, 1864.
On guard again. Nothing but the same old story over again & again
Pleasant. Every thing goes off smoothly. No guard permitted to leave the guard house
Have read a Harpers Magazine through
I have about given up studying.
Mr Coy called on me on his way home
 
                                                           
 
Friday, March 4, 1864.
Kilpatrick's force from the Army of the Potomac arrived here to night they went within two miles of Richmond
They will stay here two or three days so that their horses may recruit
I saw the Gen. to night He is very small. Young only 28 years old. Hope to get a better view of him to morrow.
Letter from Myra Pennell must answer it soon.
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, March 5, 1864.
Showery. First thunder of the season. Almeron spent the day with me
Got two papers from H. C. Gilbert to night
The Cavalry are to stay here and recruit up before they leave
            Company "A" returned from Wmsburg. No letter from home to night thought I should surely get one—C E Reed
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, March 6, 1864.
This forenoon wrote to Myra Pennell. After noon attended meeting
Chaplain Scott preached
No mail to night
Wrote to Sam thought I would not wait for him
Pleasant & warm
The troops colored and Cavalry have all gone to Portsmouth
 
                                                           
 
Monday, March 7, 1864.
Witnessed another military execution Thomas Abrahams of the 139th was the victim He took the matter very cool.
On guard. The Cavalry have all come back to night
Letter from Sam. He sent me a will drawn by Esq. Clark
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, March 8, 1864.
Rained hard this morning when we came off from guard. No drills
Made application for leave of absence. Capt think there is a chance
If he will make out my furlough I will run the risk. Sent a paper home
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, March 9, 1864.
Pleasant this morning
drilled the recruits this A.M. It was quite warm
This P.M. the Capt detailed me to help him draw clothing.
Got me a new pair of pants.
A number of transports and gunboats went up the river this P.M.
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, March 10, 1864.
Rained most all day
This A.M. drilled the recruits a little
Drew a cap. Awful lonesome weather. My furlough has gone in I dont much believe it will go through
If I can only be home a week from to day The thought is to good to be true.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, March 11, 1864.
Rained again to day
This morning was foggy but soon turned to rain. Cleared of towards night.
My Post came to night. Some of the boys are drunk on cider. I hope there will a stop put to the Sutlers allowing it. The bugle has blown and I must to bed
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, March 12, 1864.
Pleasant. Detailed with a squad of men to work at the commissaries. The boys worked well. Capt Coffin said the men done well.
Dr Doolittle, Caleb Smith and Dan Short came last night. They came over here to day I was very glad to see them
I shall try and go and see them to morrow
Wrote a letter for Andrew Got a letter from home
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, March 13, 1864.
Pleasant. We had company inspection at 7 O'clock this morning I have been over to troop "K". saw Dr Dan Short & Mr Smith had a good time
Wrote home to night
Nothing new
Dont hear any thing from my furlough yet.
 
                                                           
 
Monday, March 14, 1864.
Furlough came to night Never felt so well in my life. Am going to write a letter now
Been pleasant to day. Detailed on fatigue. Sisson going on a furlough tomorrow. He sleeps with me to night.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, March 15, 1864.
Growing cold this eve.
Tomorrow I start for York state Sisson went this morning. Dr D— and [?] went to Norfolk this morning. I shall meet them at the Fort to morrow.
Borrowed eight dollars of Jim Allen to day
Handed the Co money to Stedson
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, March 16, 1864.
This morning started for home in company with Capt G. It is quite cold. Went to Norfolk on the 1 O'clock boat to see if could not get my pay. failed got back at the Fort at 4
5 O'clock took the boat for Baltimore.
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, March 17, 1864.
Baltimore this morning
Slept first rate last night. Took the train for Elmira at 9.30. Train was behind hand all through
Got supper at Williamsport. Arrived at Elmira about 6½ o'clock from Fort Monroe
I have had Dr Doolittle Daniel Short & Caleb Smith
 
                                                           
 
Friday, March 18, 1864.
Left Elmira at 5.17 found John Reed at the station rode right over home.
This P.M. been to Aunt Betseys and Cousin Wheelers.
Mr Day was here this P.M.
Tom and Addie here to night
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, March 19, 1864.
Cold. Tom & I went to dinner. Called at Richmond Blackners mill got some warm sugar. Called at Mr Ademan. Went and and called on Myra Sewell. Had a good time. Came back and took tea with George and Deborah Ashley Had good time. When I got home found an invitation for me to Widow Stevens to sing. Cant
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, March 20, 1864.
Cold but pleasant
Caroline Willie and I went church
Things have not changed any as I see. Shook hands with all old acquaintances and some that were new.
I guess I will go and see Tom to night
Went over to Dr Pauls after meeting
 
                                                           
 
Monday, March 21, 1864.
Cold but pleasant
Helped Mother wash this forenoon.
Afternoon helped Mother wash went to Stub City with John A. & Sam drove the colt She goes well
To night Tom John and I went to Uncle Wheelers. Had a pleasant time
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, March 22, 1864.
This morning I went over to Mr Shorts
Saw Prekie and her better half. They start for Mich in the eve
Come home after dinner. Found David and Elizabeth had been here and gone
Went to Cousin Wheelers to tea in eve Tom and I went to Mrs Adams found Alden and Marie gone Made a short stay
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, March 23, 1864.
Started for Honeoye
Called at the Doctor Philips, Stevens &c
Took dinner at Dr Pauls. After noon called on George P. He was sick with the tooth ache
Took tea at Mr Hamiltons. Had a first rate time. Came home in the eve
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, March 24, 1864.
This forenoon went to Mr Gilberts. Willie went with me Stayed to dinner Afternoon Horace went with me to Messrs Ashleys and Mr Days got Got some maple sugar at Wm Ashleys
We went in the burying ground Saw Alvin Adams on my way home
Eve went to Peters
Carried Cousin Tillie Reed from M[?] Had a good time
 
                                                           
 
Friday, March 25, 1864.
Stayed at home
Afternoon had some company which stayed in the eve.
Mate got back from Ohio Tom brought him from [?] Doc. Paul stayed with me. Mate stayed with Addie
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, March 26, 1864.
Snowed last night
This forenoon carried Mate home Stayed there to dinner. Afternoon went Cousin David Mate went with me In eve went to Mr Bishops to choir meeting. Got home before midnight
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, March 27, 1864.
Went to church this A.M. Afternoon went over and took dinner with George P. After dinner called on Frank
George came over to Honeoye. Went to Dr Pauls. Found Addie there.
Attended meeting
 
                                                           
 
Monday, March 28, 1864.
Came home this morning. Addie with me.
This P.M. Tom and I went to Mrs Adams had a good time
To [?] this eve. to eat oysters.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, March 29, 1864.
Stayed at home this forenoon most of the time. Went to Philips to dinner. Afternoon went to Caucus. Eve went after Belle Hamilton to sing at Mrs Gilberts Went home with Mate Got home little after midnight
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, March 30, 1864.
Started for Yorktown this morning. Sam and Albert went to the depot with me. Snowed all day. At Wayland a soldier was run over
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, March 31, 1864.
This morning at Harrisburg. Arrived at Baltimore about noon
Took the boat for Fort Monroe
 
                                                           
 
Friday, April 1, 1864.
Fort Monroe this morning. Gen Grant came in. Saw him and Gen Butler. Got to Yorktown this P.M.
Boys all glad to see me. I am sure I was glad to see them
Found letters from Sam Mate & Myra
Wrote to Sam to night
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, April 2, 1864.
Rained all day nearly
Cold east storm
The mail boat has not left
This P.M. I have written to Mate
Been singing with Adams a little.
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, April 3, 1864.
Sunday. On guard again at the lower Guard house. Every thing runs smoothly Nothing new
 
                                                           
 
Monday, April 4, 1864.
Came off from guard
Nothing going on
Had a good nap this P.M.
Commenced raining towards night
No dress parade
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, April 5, 1864.
Stormed hard all day. The mail boat has not left on account of the storm
I have been reading a novel by Mrs Ann S Stevens. Time has passed pretty quickly
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, April 6, 1864.
Cloudy all day
Almeron was over
Had bayonet drill this P.M. Capt came back to night
Wrote to Myra P. this eve.
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, April 7, 1864.
Very pleasant to day. Seems good to see the sunshine again. Had battalion drill this P.M. Went off awful mean Col Murray cant drill the Regt.
Been writing a letter for Andrew Lyon to night. I am getting sick of it I wish he would get some one else
 
                                                           
 
Friday, April 8, 1864.
Pleasant on guard at the lower guard house
Letter from Mate
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, April 9, 1864.
Rained all day dreary enough
Letters from Carrie and Rett Moon
Answered Mate's letter
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, April 10, 1864.
Pleasant this A.M.
P.M. had a thunder shower. Written home. Been down and called on Sergt Hutchins & wife to night. Seventy extra guards detailed to night.
 
                                                           
 
Monday, April 11, 1864.
Showery. Hoff went to Williamsburg to guard some recruits. Had bayonet drill this P.M. Cleaned my gun this morning
Weather warm
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, April 12, 1864.
Warm and pleasant this forenoon. Rained some this P.M.
Been to work down at the Hospital cleaning. made things look pretty slick
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, April 13, 1864.
On garrison guard at the upper guard house. One of the 2ond N Hampshire was to be shot this P.M. He was taken out and just before they got ready his reprieve came from Gen Butler. Very pleasant
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, April 14, 1864.
Pleasant. Nothing new going on.
Drill this P.M.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, April 15, 1864.
This A.M. two of the 2ond N.H. were shot. one was the one that was taken out Wednesday. Our regt was not called out
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, April 16, 1864.
Rainy nearly all day.
No drills of any kind
No parade to night
A large transport of soldiers from S.C. Gilmores Corps arrived to night More are coming. It begins to look like work
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, April 17, 1864.
Pleasant but cool this morning. During the day we have had one or two little showers
Been to church. Chaplain from the 2ond N Hampshire Regt preached
Sisson came back to night. Another transport of soldiers came to night.
Paymaster came expect to get pay to morrow.
 
                                                           
 
Monday, April 18, 1864.
Pleasant. On guard at the Generals for the first time
Troops coming in all the while
Letters from Mate and Sam
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, April 19, 1864.
Pleasant. Sold my watch and bought another
Written home
Got my pay
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, April 20, 1864.
Pleasant but cool
Been over to Gloucester and visited the Mt Rifle boys had a good time
Gen Smith came here to day. Our Regt turned out for him
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, April 21, 1864.
Very pleasant this morning. Sprinkled a little this P.M. Beautiful evening.
Troops still coming
By an order Maj Gen Smith by an order takes command of all the troops here
Drills twice
Letter from Myra Pennell.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, April 22, 1864.
Beautiful morning
Housel & I went over to the 98th camp. Little thinking we would have to leave before night, but here I am near Wmsburg writing Have got a Sibley tent, situated comfortable. Had orders to be ready to march in half an hour. Started about two o'clock arrived here at six.
Rather warm. Feel first rate Wrote home for fear I would not have a chance again
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, April 23, 1864.
Pleasant and warm
Changed our tent Hoff and the rest of the sick came along to day. I got some washing done
Bunking with Housel now Had dress parade to night
Order of our being brigaded was read on dress parade
Drum beating for roll call
Wrote home & to Myra Pennell
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, April 24, 1864.
Pleasant and warm
Here I am on picket at the front close by Wmsburg. Just put in my relief have to stay with them while they are on with orders not to let the officer of the day or guard catch me sitting I am afraid if they saw me now they would see me breaking an order.
Orders are to shoot a man if he does not stop after halting once
Rained in the night some. Writing this on an ice house built by Gov. Dunmore.
 
                                                           
 
Monday, April 25, 1864.
Cleared off sun comes out very warm. Trees are beginning to look quite green
Arrived in camp about 1 o'clock
Gun inspection this P.M. Did not have to go out
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, April 26, 1864.
Warm. Hoff went to hospital this A.M.
Afternoon struck our Sibley tents and put up our shelter tents
Housel & Horn with me Had Battalion drill in forenoon
Put my vest in box to send home.
Leave my portfolio in company box
Got a new overcoat
Sent my album home in Adam's trunk
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, April 27, 1864.
Pleasant. Three drills to day. Skirmish drill in the morning at 7. Battalion at 10. & Battalion at 3½ o'clock.
Almeron here
Nothing new
Hoff better
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, April 28, 1864.
Quite cool to day
Drills as usual
Tomorrow two more of the 2ond NH are to be shot. I shall be on guard am glad that I shall not have to be present have seen enough of it
 
                                                           
 
Friday, April 29, 1864.
Pleasant Air a little cool. On picket at Wmsburg. Acting Sergt.
Every thing runs smoothly. It is about 4 O'clock Those deserters time is about up. Our Regt will be out. Close by here is the State insane asylum, fine buildings
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, April 30, 1864.
Pleasant this morning
Every thing went off smoothly last night
Had a good nap this P.M. Rained a little to night so did not have any dress parade. A letter and paper from home
also got a Post.
They have recd only letter from me since I came back
The officers have come down to shelter tents
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, May 1, 1864.
Rained this A.M.
I wrote to Sam & George Pennell.
Our tent did not leak at all. Had a good nap about noon
It has been a long day to me. I have read two or three papers Five weeks ago to night I was at church at Honeoye I had such a good time when at home I like to think of it
 
                                                           
 
Monday, May 2, 1864.
Pleasant this morning
About 3 O'clock the Capt came around saying we had marching orders to be ready at 7. Our Company alone. to go to Pine Grove landing. At the appointed time we were ready and before ten we find ourselves on the James. Relieved the 11th Conn. We have to do guard nights 12m 2 corps 1 Sergt on at a time. A dock has just been built here. At sundown we had a hard thunder storm. wind blew a gale. We had to hang on to our tent to keep it. Tent does not leak at all
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, May 3, 1864.
Pleasant but cold wind this morning We thought we were going to have a fine time here but this afternoon orders came for us to report back to camp Arrived here about 8 o'clock in eve. Stuck up our tent the best we could and turned in
We were all sorry to come back again had just got every thing fixed up right. No knowing where we will turn up next I expect up the peninsula
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, May 4, 1864.
Pleasant. At 10 O'clock Co. drill orders were read saying that we would form line at 1 O'clock. heavy marching order with four days rations. The 2 N.H. are across the road all ready
We are waiting for the rest of the brigade No knowing where we are going headed for Yorktown now
It is now 1 o'clock and 25 min P.M.
Night found us to grove landing. Transports waiting for us. It was nearly 10 o'clock before we were all on board
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, May 5, 1864.
Pleasant. Slept pretty well last night. Found we had not moved during the night
It is now 9 A.M. Boats loaded with troops have been passing all the morning and now there are 26 in sight behind us. Two monitors and the Ram Atlanta taken from the Rebs have passed, bound up the river
Landed above City Point at Bermuda I think
Got off before dark
There must be 80 or 100 000 men along
Tomorrow I expect we see some fighting
Saw a load of Rebel prisoners for exchange at City Point
 
                                                           
 
Friday, May 6, 1864.
Friday noon. We took up line of march early this morn. Have come only 4 or 5 miles yet
Yesterday we passed Harrison's landing where McLelland troops embarked after his campaign
About 6 O'clock there was firing at the front
We fell in and started the firing stopped and we were ordered back Gen's Butler Gilmore & Smith are at the front
No fighting for us yet
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, May 7, 1864.
Hot. Our Reg't went out this morning. Part to chopping our company on picket.
Were ordered in before noon. Went to chopping in P.M.
Fighting going in front
Some wounded coming in. A great many sun stroke. All reports that come in are favorable
Our forces have cut the rail road between Richmond & Petersburg
telegraph to
Col Onderdenk of the 1st Mt Rifles had his horse killed
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, May 8, 1864.
Very warm. A detail out of the Regt for fatigue
I stayed in camp
Got some paper and wrote home. All quiet at the front. A few shells thrown across the river in the woods. Had inspect. of guns and ammunition to night and orders to fill our canteens and be ready to start for by daylight
That looks as if we we were going to do something
 
                                                           
 
Monday, May 9, 1864.
Got up this morning about 3 o'clock. Made some coffee
Started about six o'clock I think the whole force will be out. 7.15 A.M. Skirmishers commenced firing
We crossed the railroad a little after noon found no Rebs on or about the road. We must be very near the rear of our force. The rail road has been torn up extensively
Telegraph been destroyed.
Stopped about a mile beyond the road on the turnpike between Richmond & Petersburg. Near the rail road I saw a dead rebel. The flies were around him. Where we stopped was a scaffold where the Rebels amputated some limbs I saw a leg that had been cut off There has been some hard fighting in the front this P.M. Our forces have driven them yet. The advance is about 1½ miles ahead. Shells went over our heads
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, May 10, 1864.
It was very cold last night trying to sleep. This morning we went back to the railroad to tear up the track. Here we were unfortunate. James Goodrich got his leg broken
The rebs having attacked our right we went in that direction Our company were put out as picket. I was stationed near a house It had been ransacked. I got a bed quilt Butler passed us He said Grant was driving Lee.
Came into camp at night
No mail yet. It has been very hot I hear Capt Hewitt is sunstruck and they do not expect he will live
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, May 11, 1864.
Fine breeze to day. Wrote home this morning
About 9 o'clock a detail was made for fatigue I went among the rest. been chopping Mail came. Got a letter from home Every thing quiet
Gunboats been shelling some.
Raining to night
We have got a good bed made.
Knapsacks came
Very fortunate for we would have got very wet. Ordered to be ready to start by daylight
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, May 12, 1864.
Started before daylight
Soon commenced to rain & it fell in torrents. Our Regt in front. Soon found the rebs. Formed in line of battle and marched through the woods & underbrush for two miles it was pretty hard work. Found the rebs so thick we had to stop. Our skirmishers engaged them. The Rebs are only about 30 rods ahead. Their bullets flew over our heads quite lively. We lay quite close to the ground I tell you. Our battery fired on them the shells flew over heads. We held our ground until another Regt. flanked them and charged when the Johnies got out of the way quite lively.
Changed our position to the right. Did not get so close to them again. The boys suffered from the wet & cold as most of them had no overcoats I cant say as I like fight very well. Lost one killed number wounded
 
                                                           
 
Friday, May 13, 1864.
Advanced this morning
We are not in advance to day. Rained about half the time. Skirmishing all the while. Are with in two miles of Fort Darling
This P.M. we heard glorious news if it is true
Grant has captured a division of Lee's Army with 40 pieces of artillery & Gilmore has turned the left flank of the enemy
Some rousing cheers were given
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, May 14, 1864.
Advanced about 100 rods and lay in line of battle all day. Co "D" went on picket last night lost 2 killed and a number wounded.
To night we advanced to the front and went out as skirmishers. Peter Goodrich was wounded this A.M. through the shoulder ball lodged in his chest. Battery been shelling their fort. The fort looks very strong They cant work their arms on account of our sharp-shooters. Drew three days rations. guess we will stay a spell yet. Letter from Hoff
He is getting better Had showers all day
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, May 15, 1864.
Sunday noon Here I am on the field of battle as you may call it been skirmishing all day. I have shot 40 rounds. Our boys are all right yet. Commencing to rain shall have to stop.
Held our line till 4 o'clock when we were relieved
Bennet of our company was shot through shoulder.
Jim Allen had a ball through his coat. I am thankful I am safe yet.
Built us some log breastworks. Did not get them done till most midnight
 
                                                           
 
Monday, May 16, 1864.
This morning the Rebs attacked us with a great deal of fury about daybreak. About 8 o'clock they turned both our flanks. We were obliged to retreat The 148th was one of the last Regts to leave the ground
Capt Griswold was wounded.
Got back to camp about 8 o'clock.
Glad to get back safe and sound
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, May 17, 1864.
Pleasant. Washed my clothes, then wrote home
Went to Hospital. The sight was awful. Limbs that had been amputated were laying around Men were wounded in every conceivable manner
Capt is severely wounded Part of the bone has been taken out of his arm
Fixed our tent this P.M.
Cleaned my gun.
Sergt. Dye of Co A was wounded and soon died
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, May 18, 1864.
This morning we were ordered to fall in line of battle at 8 o'clock. Went out about ½ mile & worked on fortifications. Moved our camp towards night
The men have got to work all night. I guess if they cant kill us with bullets they will by work
Wrote to Mate this morning. Sent Hoffs letters off.
The fortifications are 15 feet long 6 feet high & 6 feet wide on top
Dont feel first rate to night
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, May 19, 1864.
The boys worked till 8 O'clock when the Regt fell in line of battle stayed till day light waiting for an attack. As no Rebs came we then broke ranks got breakfast rested an hour then went to work again. Finished our works about dark. The first done on the line. I have been sick so have done nothing
Wrote to Andrew Lyon's wife. Feel a little better to night. Took some pills this morning.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, May 20, 1864.
Last night the enemy attacked our lines on the right two or three times We fell in line of battle 3 times. not much chance to sleep. During the day they have been fighting in that direction most of the time. I guess the Rebs got the worst of it
With us it has been quite quiet. The boys have rested
To night about sundown we were ordered out and started to march. before we had got ten rods it was countermanded when we returned. The gunboats are shelling the woods now
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, May 21, 1864.
Warm & pleasant
Every thing is comparatively quiet. Got a letter from Myra P. Answered it.
On camp guard to night
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, May 22, 1864.
Pleasant. Last night I was on camp guard
About [faded] o'clock the firing commenced very heavy
Our Regt [faded] out that way. As the battle ceased we returned
Got two letters from home. Answered them Had a good nap to day
Regimental inspection this morning
 
                                                           
 
Monday, May 23, 1864.
Pleasant. The camp was thoroughly policed to day. Monthly inspection this P.M.
Quiet all along our lines.
The boys are get rested. A good many sick
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, May 24, 1864.
Warm. Every thing quiet Finished reading Ernest Linwood. Pretty good story
No papers to day
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, May 25, 1864.
Warm. Wrote to Horace Gilbert this morning
This P.M. was detailed with working party to fix a bridge. Our Regt went over to Grove out on picket. Quite a shower to night. This is the first time I was ever left behind when the regiment went out
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, May 26, 1864.
Raining a little this morning. This P.M. had a heavy shower. The men who were left in camp were ordered to join the Regt this A.M.
There had been some skirmishing before we got there. Had three killed and six wounded. We occupied the old picket line. I was on reserve
Stationed in Rebel house
Started to write to Mate this morning. finished it to night.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, May 27, 1864.
Pleasant. This A.M. we had orders to pack every thing and get ready to move
Started about 1½ P.M. Night finds us about two miles from our old position towards Bermuda Hundred encamped in an open field. It is covered with tents I cant see what this is for. Time will tell the story
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, May 28, 1864.
Pleasant. Had orders for regimental inspection at 4 P.M. Every man to have 4 days rations and sixty round of cartridges. Immediately after inspection had marching orders Dont know any thing about where are going to. Good deal of speculation going on
Rained a little this eve
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, May 29, 1864.
Morning found near City Point. Arrived here about 10 last night. Started about 4 this morning for the landing. Our Regt went aboard the Steamer Thos A Morgan must have got under weigh before six o'clock. It is now nearly sundown I am still aboard the Morgan Have just left Fort Monroe bound up the York river to West Point
The day has been pleasant air a little cool just right. The Band is playing now.
 
                                                           
 
Monday, May 30, 1864.
Find ourselves anchored at West Point this morning. I dont know how we have been here for I slept all night. 11 o'clock A.M. Here we are at the White House. have not landed yet. The river is very crooked.
Landed about 1 o'clock
To night we are encamped near here the White House
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, May 31, 1864.
Pleasant this morning
About 9 o'clock we had orders to pack
Take four days rations leave our knapsacks Did not get started till most 3 P.M.
It was very warm. Number sun struck Marched 12 miles.
11 o'clock before we got laid down. Been through the best country I have seen in Va. Splendid fields of clover. Wrote home and got a letter from Caroline. It done me a great deal of good
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, June 1, 1864.
Very warm. Started about 6 o'clock. Marched in a northerly direction about 2 miles. Noon found us back to place we left in the morning. Took our march westward passed part of the 6th Corps. About 5 o'clock we formed on the right Luckily for us most of the fighting is on our left. It must have been severe. The musketry firing is very heavy
Our skirmishers have been engaged. Lay in line of battle to night
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, June 2, 1864.
Last night we lay in line of battle. Firing some all night
This morning we put us up some breast works Lay here to night. Col has given orders that we be ready to move early in the morning.
Rained this P.M.
The boys have stuck up their tents. Orderly Housel recd the sad news of his brothers death He was killed six miles south of Fredericksburg on the eve of the 19th He is feeling very badly It throws a gloom over this whole company
 
                                                           
 
Friday, June 3, 1864.
This morning we were up at three o'clock. got us something to eat and started. It seemed to be a general movement Our Div charged the rebs works were repulsed. Our loss during the day has been heavy. We are laying in rifle pits in front of their works am writing now in the pits
The sun is just down I have great reason to be thankful that I am spared while so many have fallen. Have shot over a hundred cartridges. A number have been killed & wounded from our battery
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, June 4, 1864.
Last night after dark the Rebs charged our lines were repulsed. In the night we moved up to the right Lay in the pits all day Had a few wounded I am safe yet. Raining a little to night I have my piece of tent up over my pit. The boys are getting used to the business are getting reckless I wonder that more not hit
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, June 5, 1864.
Raining this morning.
We are still in the front works but have moved to the right Been strengthing our works. Last night a lot of us went to Gen Smith's quarters after shovels. Got a letter from Geo. Pennell & Hoff None of our boys hit as I know of Wrote home
Cleared off this P.M.
 
                                                           
 
Monday, June 6, 1864.
We have had a pleasant day Still lay in the rifle pits. This P.M. there was a flag of truce
Could see the Johnies plain. Last night the Rebel band played. To night our band came up and returned the compliment
Played Yankee Doodle Red White & Blue &c
No mail.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, June 7, 1864.
Warm. Last night we were expecting an attack had to be on the alert all the while This P.M. had another Flag of Truce. To night the band played Dixie the Rebs cheered afterwards they played Yankee Doodle when they changed their cheering to groans
Chamberlin had a round shot put through his overcoat blanket & cartridges It lay on the bank
Wrote to Mate
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, June 8, 1864.
Very quiet to day
Warm. Saw some of the boys from the 4th heavy A. One fellow from Naples had Louisa Reed picture
Letter from Sam and Mate Wrote to Sam to day
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, June 9, 1864.
Pleasant and warm
Quiet last night. Been over to the 4th H Artillery saw Worthy Shelton Donelson. News to night that Fort Darling is taken. I might believe if I had not been there as I have no faith in the story.
Band playing now. It is about sundown
 
                                                           
 
Friday, June 10, 1864.
Warm and pleasant
Our Sutler came up this A.M. Got some ginger cakes and cheese. Never had any thing taste so good
This P.M. James Wenton of Co. C. was almost instantly killed by one one of our shells prematurely exploding.
Helped Hutchins write a little this P.M.
Some Artillery firing to night.
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, June 11, 1864.
Warm. Were relieved this A.M. Have come back about a mile
Got a Post to night
Nothing new
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, June 12, 1864.
Pleasant and cool
Was sick last night
Ordered to march at 10 o'clock to day.
Night finds us at the White house.
I am very near used up. No knowing where we go. Some think we foot across the peninsula to Harrisons Landing
I hope not
 
                                                           
 
Monday, June 13, 1864.
Pleasant. As we lay here all day the boys got pretty well filled up Sutlers plenty.
Embarked to night on board the Webster
Wrote to Sam and Mate
I wonder where we are going to. No mail for me to night.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, June 14, 1864.
Lay anchored during the night Started early morning cloudy & cool Cleared of warm to night. Arrived at Fort Monroe at 1 o'clock. At Bermuda Hundred at 9½ o'clock.
Feel rather unwell.
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, June 15, 1864.
Last night we marched up to Point of Rocks
Got there at 12 o'clock
Up early this morning started on march
Our Regt has had the narrowest escape to day. I feel very thankful that I have escaped with my life. Just at sun down we advanced. I was in plain sight of Petersburg
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, June 16, 1864.
12 o'clock before we got layed down last night. I was so near worn out. I came to the Hospital to day noon shall stay here till I feel better. No fighting till just at night Been pleasant rather warm.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, June 17, 1864.
Feel better this morning
Wrote home. Returned to the Regt to day noon. Boys lay still all day. Just before sundown we were ordered to fall in Did not move though
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, June 18, 1864.
To day has been a sad day for Co G. We have lost 2 kld 7 wounded. This morning we advanced on Petersburg
Charged the Rebel lines twice. Our loss must have been large. The day has been warm. I have escaped again. I can hardly tell how. Had a bullet through my haversack They fell around me like hail. We cant be much more than a mile from Petersburg. Our dead are buried here
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, June 19, 1864.
This morning we were relieved before daylight and our company fell back to a ravine. We lay here all day.
I have marked a board for Wm T Bird's grave
The Rebel sharpshooters have command of the mouth of the ravine A number wounded here to day. Mail came but no letter for me
 
                                                           
 
Monday, June 20, 1864.
Very foggy. It was 1 o'clock before we got laid down
Started on our journey about 6 o'clock. Marched back to the same ground we started from before we went to the White house. I got a letter from Caroline Answered it. A hat from home came to me this P.M.
We sent to C.S. and got some pickles to night. Got some sutlers cakes to
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, June 21, 1864.
Last night we went to bed expecting to rest here two or three days But this morning before 4 o'clock we were called up to draw more rations. Started about 7 A.M. Here we are at 3 P.M. most back to Petersburg Been laying here since 11½ o'clock. I was in hopes we would not come here again. Letter & paper from home this morning
Felt lonesome all day
A little before sundown we moved forward.
In the front again—
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, June 22, 1864.
Last night we came up and took our place in the 2nd line of Rifle pits
Part of the Regt were detailed for picket.
During the day we have had 3 wounded by chance shots. On the field in front was a number of our dead soldiers which cannot be brought off. They were killed in the charge.
Washed my shirt to day
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, June 23, 1864.
In trenches to day
Been very warm
I have been writing to George Pennell wrote to Ben Miles wife
No one hurt in our Regt to day as I know of. I hear that the Regt has lost 286 wounded 64 killed
 
                                                           
 
Friday, June 24, 1864.
Last night we were relieved moved back about ½ mile in a ravine
The Rebs threw the shells over quite lively for about half an hour this morning wounded 2 of our Regt.
Got a letter from Caroline. Answered it been to the Sutlers got some cakes.
Saw 147 Rebel prisoners this morning
Warmest day I think we have had.
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, June 25, 1864.
Very warm. Last night we had orders to be ready to move at any moment but morning found us here. We drew clothing to day I have written Mate. Got a Post
Orders to move to the front to night at sundown
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, June 26, 1864.
Last night we went into the front line of trenches. It has been dreadful warm
Some firing not much going
 
                                                           
 
Monday, June 27, 1864.
Very warm. Towards night we had a shower cooled the air.
Our mortars have been shelling the Rebs considerable this P.M.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, June 28, 1864.
Last night we were relieved came back to our old place in the ravine. 12 o'clock when we got here. This morning I got a letter from Caroline.
Answered it.
Drew a blouse. I think it will be more comfortable than a jacket this warm weather
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, June 29, 1864.
Quite cool last night We had a better nights rest than we have had in a long while Cannonading going on all night and all day
I got quite a good nap this P.M.
To night we are ordered to pack up expect to go to the front again
Looks like rain to night
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, June 30, 1864.
Last night we moved in the 3rd line of rifle pits
Had a good nights rest
This P.M. the rebs shelled our lines. A good many shells were thrown but few were burst. Letter from Chas Lilly. Answered it
 
                                                           
 
Friday, July 1, 1864.
Warm again. This A.M. I went to camp with Lieut to help make out the muster rolls. The blanks had not come so we came. This P.M. I was detailed with [?] Stephenson & Boswell for Sharpshooters.
There are details from all the Regts in this Div. One hundred men in all. Capt Cooley appointed me commissary of the Co. Encamped near the brook
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, July 2, 1864.
Very warm. Been busy all day. This AM drew one day rations. Had to go to the Brig C.S.
Our Regt was relieved last night they are now near us. No news
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, July 3, 1864.
Quite a breeze to day makes it quite comfortable This A.M. I went to the Division Q.M. to draw some camp kettles & stationery. Could not get the camp kettles till tuesday. Wrote to Sam Rec'd a letter from Myra Pennell.
Our Reg't went into the trenches again to night
 
                                                           
 
Monday, July 4, 1864.
Fourth of July. I hear no morning salute although there has been cannonading going on all night. This morning I got a letter from home and a pair of socks. This A.M. drew three days rations. Got two kettles from head Quarters. Had to give my receipt for one.
            & good breeze to day makes it quite comfortable
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, July 5, 1864.
This morning I got another letter from Caroline. Wrote to Mate.
This P.M. I drew beef Soft bread & whiskey
Feel tired to night
The day has been very quiet. not so very warm as some days
Tomorrow we expect to get our guns.
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, July 6, 1864.
Went to C.S. and drew four days rations. Had a blow up with the man who delivered the rations. He accused me of things I never thought of. Questioned my honesty. Probably my opinion of him is as good as his of me. The Regt came in last night The boys caught a stray mule to night. guess the owner will come for him tomorrow
This P.M. been laying still. No guns yet.
The rebs are sending once in awhile a solid shot over us
Weather comfortable.
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, July 7, 1864.
Been quite warm today
This A.M. wrote home.
P.M. Went C.S. and drew whiskey & hard bread
Been considerable cannonading to day. The rebs are attempting another invasion in Pennsylvania
Things move along in just about the same [?] in camp
News that the Alabama is sunk by the Kearsarge.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, July 8, 1864.
This A.M. Drew 2000 Rds, Cartridges & made out requisition for 90 Sharps Rifles.
Afternoon went to C.S. & drew two day rations
Been pretty warm to day I did not get back till Sundown. My work is going to keep me pretty busy I guess
The boys have fixed an arbor over the street this P.M.
An order the Sutler to day
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, July 9, 1864.
Quite comfortable this A.M. done my washing
A letter from Geo Pennell also a Post
This P.M. been to the C.S. and drew the whiskey for the boys It has been very still to day I suppose the boys will be in to night.
Gideon Parshall has come back to the Regt. Has had the small pox. Been gone over two months.
Wrote to Sam to night
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, July 10, 1864.
Pleasant rather warm this A.M. read & this P.M. drew rations did not get back till after dark. It is good deal of bother. Got soft bread
Nothing now going on
Am feeling well now. hope I shall continue to do so
 
                                                           
 
Monday, July 11, 1864.
This A.M. we moved our tent so as to give room for our 2nd Lt when he comes. This P.M. I went to the C.S. for beef & whiskey
Not much going on.
I saw the large 14 inch mortar this P.M.
The news from Maryland is anything but good I hope the militia will turn out and whip the vandals. Frank Fairchild sent me and old plug of a horse this P.M.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, July 12, 1864.
This morning cut some for my horse. P.M. Drew rations again It has been very warm Got a letter from Nathaniel this morning. He is near Washington. Belongs to the 166th Ohio N.G.
One of Co "A" was killed to day while he was in his tent. He being nearly a mile to the rear
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, July 13, 1864.
This morning went in search of a cart. No luck though got some corn for the old fellow
Afternoon went to C.S. and drew whiskey
It has been very quiet during the day. The boys will be in to night
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, July 14, 1864.
Drew rations again not as hot as usual. to day more air. I got a letter from C Lilly. Regt is back in the ravine. Nothing new
 
                                                           
 
Friday, July 15, 1864.
Quite cool and pleasant to day. Got my whiskey early this morning.
Wrote to Nat.
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, July 16, 1864.
Fine breeze to day. Drew rations again. Wrote home no mail to day
Nothing new going on
Four men from the 89th N.Y. came. Each having a target gun.
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, July 17, 1864.
Pleasant. I went with Frank Fairchild to see if I could get a cart
Went most to City Point
Got a letter from home this morning.
Drew beef this P.M. did not get back to the company till night
 
                                                           
 
Monday, July 18, 1864.
Drew rations to day
Nothing new going on. Pleasant
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, July 19, 1864.
Rained most all day hard I went to the C.S. through the rain. The boys who were out on picket came in towards noon.
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, July 20, 1864.
Went after rations this PM. this AM I got a letter from Mate & Hoff
Went after boards to fix my tent.
One of the Johnies shot at me. I thought it was about as much as they were worth to get them
Got my tent fixed good It will stand the weather pretty well I guess
Been very warm
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, July 21, 1864.
This A.M. I drew my whiskey. P.M. been doing nothing
Made out to draw 3 [?]
Wrote to Mate
 
                                                           
 
Friday, July 22, 1864.
Pleasant not very warm. Drew rations again. Got back good season. Nothing going on
Saw Gen Grant this afternoon
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, July 23, 1864.
Pleasant. Drew beef & bread to day to night a letter from Sam
Nothing new going on
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, July 24, 1864.
Pleasant. Wrote home this morning. Drew rations this afternoon
Commenced raining to night
 
                                                           
 
Monday, July 25, 1864.
Rained hard all night Cold this morning. This P.M. I went after soft bread waited till after sundown then came of without it It has cleared off finely
Drew three kettles to day
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, July 26, 1864.
Warmer to day again
Got a letter and paper from home. This P.M. I went after rations, but they are not going to issue till tomorrow. I got bread & beef Wrote to Myra Pennell this morning
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, July 27, 1864.
This morning went to the river after corn. After noon drew rations To night I had to help tie one of the boys up. He resisted but soon concluded to give in after we had him down Carterman one of the company was killed to day shot through the head. Had a piece of watermelon to day
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, July 28, 1864.
Warm tonight This P.M. drew bread & whiskey. The Commissary has moved down here now so I shall not have quite as much travelling. Considerable firing going on to night both cannons and musketry. Two of the boys were slightly wounded to day. During the day it has been very quiet
 
                                                           
 
Friday, July 29, 1864.
Very warm to day Wrote home. Drew only marching rations
To night we have orders to prepare for a march two days rations
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, July 30, 1864.
Started last night about 12 o'clock marched to the left about 2 miles and then lay down. The whole division is along
At 4½ o'clock in the morning the ball opened by blowing up some of the rebel works & cannonading. It was the heaviest I ever heard
Our troops made a charge. We are in the reserve. A great many wounded brought by us. The niggers behaved badly. Made a regular stampede
Came back to camp to night
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, July 31, 1864.
Been very warm to day
Drew rations
Recd a letter from Sam. answered it
He has ordered a gun for me. Cant get less than six weeks. Wish I could get it sooner
Drew tomatoes canned at the commissary They were first rate
 
                                                           
 
Monday, August 1, 1864.
Hot and the flies are so thick here a man cant take any comfort
Recd a letter from Hoff to day. Heard Sam Patman is dead. He died the 25th of July It lonesome here
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, August 2, 1864.
Very warm. Drew rations Nothing going
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, August 3, 1864.
Hot Nothing going on
To day I had to carry back the kettle I got of the clerks
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, August 4, 1864.
Warm To day is Thomas R Reeds birthday. 23 years old. I wish I was at home to see him.
Drew Rations. Had watermelon this P.M.
A good one too
 
                                                           
 
Friday, August 5, 1864.
Awful hot. To night the rebels blew up one of our forts They did not make any thing by it as we were prepared for them. One of our shells entered their magazine and blew it up.
Our Brig was to the rear Col Stedman with it out. While out he received a mortal wound. He was a brave man.
A letter from home to night
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, August 6, 1864.
Wrote home this morning
Weather hot as ever
Sprinkled a little to night Col Stedman died this morning
Lieut Richards has been sick all day out of his head most of the time
Drew rations as usual
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, August 7, 1864.
Warm. Tried to read some but the flies were as troublesome as usual. To night I went after the mail I found they were having a meeting The Chaplain made some remarks afterwards we had quite a sing
Wrote to Mate this afternoon
 
                                                           
 
Monday, August 8, 1864.
Hot got a letter from Sam to night
Nothing new going on
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, August 9, 1864.
Sprinkled a little had thunder showers around us Wrote to Aunt Eliza to day and recd one from Elmira Pennell.
Our boys go out with the Brigade now & stay two days.
There was a large explosion at City Point to day a good many killed
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, August 10, 1864.
Hot as ever. Nothing new going on.
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, August 11, 1864.
Just as warm as ever
Gen Ames has ordered 50 fifty more men detailed to join us
That does not look much like breaking up the company.
Quiet as usual Hot Should have written a letter to night
 
                                                           
 
Friday, August 12, 1864.
Hot. No rations to day for some reason. Wrote Elmira Pennell.
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, August 13, 1864.
Letter from home this morning Answered it. Lieut Rottiers and Richards left us to day their Regt has been ordered to Washington
There are rumors that our Corps is going to be relieved here in a few days
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, August 14, 1864.
Very warm. Drew rations Nothing new
 
                                                           
 
Monday, August 15, 1864.
Very warm. This P.M. we had a terrible rain The rain fell about an hour. The ravine was flooded much property lost
The sutlers goods were swept away. Commissaries to. A number were drowned. I never saw such a sight. Letter from Hoff this morning
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, August 16, 1864.
The Brigade moved this P.M. Mark Swift came back to day. Letter from home
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, August 17, 1864.
Twenty five years old to day. Drew part of my rations this morning
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, August 18, 1864.
Moved to day about a mile to the left near the our Brigade
            Rained some
 
                                                           
 
Friday, August 19, 1864.
Last night I was up some the Johnies sent the shell right among us. I dont like our situation much
To day have moved again about ten rods over a knoll where the shell wont come in quite so lively.
Rained most all day
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, August 20, 1864.
Wrote home. This PM we had another heavy shower. The Commissaries have moved again
We were shelled again last night did not get me up though
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, August 21, 1864.
There has been quite a heavy fight on the left this morning I should think.
Drew rations this A.M. had this P.M. to rest and read.
Dont feel first rate.
Lieut Paddock went to Hospital
 
                                                           
 
Monday, August 22, 1864.
Recd a letter from home and one from Aunt Eliza answered Carolines. Drew Rations this P.M. Towards night we had a heavy shower All of the boys are ordered out to night. An attack is expected
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, August 23, 1864.
No rain to day. Had nothing to do but draw whiskey. The boys came in last night before 9 o'clock but had to fall out under arms at daylight this A.M.
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, August 24, 1864.
Very warm again.
Orders for us to move again. Expected to draw rations to day but they failed to come
Went over this evening and got some hard tack for the boys
I believe we go to Bermuda Hundred
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, August 25, 1864.
This morning we started for Bermuda Hundred crossed the pontoons about noon. We had a long march to find Gen Ames Head Quarters. Tried to get some rations for the boys but failed
 
                                                           
 
Friday, August 26, 1864.
Drew rations to day
Boys fixing up camp this P.M.
Rained last night
Letter from Sam and Mate
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, August 27, 1864.
Orders to move again this A.M. night finds us about a mile to the left. I am glad we have move it will not be so far to draw rations
Feel quite sick to night
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, August 28, 1864.
Beautiful day. fixed up our tent up this A.M. This PM wrote home. Feel quite sick to night Hardly feel able to draw my rations
 
                                                           
 
Monday, August 29, 1864.
A little warmer to day not uncomfortable though This morning I feel some better. Got another due bill from the sutler, which makes my sixth one. Wrote to Mate this afternoon.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, August 30, 1864.
Pleasant. This P.M. have had a little shower Feel quite well again
Drew my rations this afternoon. This A.M. fixed up my tent again so it is comfortable. Some of the boys sent back to their Regts
Our Company to be reduced since I believe
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, August 31, 1864.
Pleasant. Mustered again now have six months pay due the troops of the 148th. Wrote to Hoff also recd a letter from from home
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, Sept. 1, 1864.
Intended to draw rations to day but it is postponed till tomorrow. The boys all went out to shoot at target
A number sent back to their Regts to day
Last night was quite cold coldest we have had
Expect our knapsacks to morrow
 
                                                           
 
Friday, Sept. 2, 1864.
Pleasant. Drew rations this afternoon. We had just got out. George B McClelland is the Democratic nominee for President. Unless our Armies gain some great victories before election he will beat Lincoln. He has twice the friends in the Army now he had last spring
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, Sept. 3, 1864.
Cloudy this morning.
Letter from Myra Pennell also a Post came
I heard that Troop "K" of the Mt. Rifles had come up I went over and saw the boys
Moved our tent to day The company is reduced to 73
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, Sept. 4, 1864.
Cloudy this morning but the sun soon burnt the clouds away. Letter from Sam. I expect my gun is done. Preaching this A.M. in a fort close by here. Drew rations this P.M. Wrote home
Our troops entered Atlanta Sept 2d the papers state.
 
                                                           
 
Monday, Sept. 5, 1864.
Almeron was over here this morning. Getting to be very warm again
Last night very heavy cannonading at Petersburg. Looks like rain to night. Part of the knapsacks here. Have not found mine yet. The boys are returning from the Hospital. five came to day
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1864.
Rained last night. I got some wet. Cool this morning. Drew rations this P.M. I had the pleasure of saluting Gen Grant. His whole staff were with him. Misty all day Got my knapsack all right.
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1864.
Coolest night we have had this afternoon I went over to the Mt. Rifles and saw the boys. Had a good visit
Drew me a cap Nothing new going on. Pleasant
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, Sept. 8, 1864.
Pleasant during the day
to night it sprinkles a little. Recd a letter from Caroline.
Drew rations.
Division Review to day
 
                                                           
 
Friday, Sept. 9, 1864.
Pleasant. Wrote home this morning. Soft bread again
Read Sect Seward & Speech
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, Sept. 10, 1864.
Pleasant. George Buchanan who was wounded at Cold Harbor & Dan Sanford wounded at Petersburg came back to day. They are looking well. Nothing new going on
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, Sept. 11, 1864.
This afternoon we had a light shower. A little cooler to night
All quiet
 
                                                           
 
Monday, Sept. 12, 1864.
Had a shower this A.M. To night it is quite cool. I got a pail of pickles and a pie, lot of onions from the San. Com. This P.M. A letter from Hoff this morning
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1864.
Beautiful day. Done my washing this morning
Drew new clothes
Nothing going on.
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1864.
Very heavy cannonading at Petersburg this A.M.
Last night quite cool
Wrote to Elmira Pennell
Drew rations this P.M.
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, Sept. 15, 1864.
Pleasant quite warm this P.M.
To night I recd a letter from Caroline. Drew fresh beef & bread to day. No news
 
                                                           
 
Friday, Sept. 16, 1864.
Very pleasant. Wrote home
The boys are building a brick oven at the cook house.
Rations came so late I did not get them to night
Beautiful evenings now
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, Sept. 17, 1864.
Pleasant Drew my rations this morning.
Truman Bishop called here this P.M. No news.
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, Sept. 18, 1864.
Pleasant this morning. During the day it has clouded it up to night it has sprinkled some Lieut Paddock's detail came to go in the 5th Regular battery came to night
 
                                                           
 
Monday, Sept. 19, 1864.
Pleasant. Drew my rations this morning. This afternoon about 4 O'clock the Regt recd marching orders. get ready as soon as possible. A little before sundown they were on the road. I dont know their destination.
Two other Regts went along I rather expected we would go along. No orders yet Expected a letter to night but none came.
Paddock left us to day
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1864.
Pleasant. I hear the Regt is over near the City Point Rail road near the place where the Rebs captured our cattle a few days ago
Good news to night The troops are cheering.
Sheridan has captured 3500 Johnies. Official Dispatch
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1864.
Cloudy most all day
The news of Sheridan's victory is confirmed The number of prisoners taken was 5000. This morning a salute was fired the whole length of the lines in honor of it
The recruits came to the Board all of them old players.
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, Sept. 22, 1864.
Rained all night. stopped this morning. Drew rations to night we had just got out.
The Regt still continues to stay over at the rail road. Letter from Lefever tonight. My gun started the 15th inst.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, Sept. 23, 1864.
The remainder of the Regt joined the main body near the City Point R.R. to day. Perhaps we shall have to move.
Two papers from home to night.
Feel first rate
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, Sept. 24, 1864.
Showery this forenoon. Another salute fired along the lines this morning in honor Sheridans last victory on the 22d. Wrote home
To night recd a letter from Caroline.
I have missed one letter that Sam wrote
2d Brig Commissary has moved shall draw at the 3d Brigade's now
Pleasant this evening
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, Sept. 25, 1864.
Quite cool this morning.
Took a walk to Broadway landing to get a newspaper. Beautiful day To night great cheering. More news from Sheridan. There is also a report that the Rebels have evacuated Petersburg and the 2d Corps now occupy it. I place no confidence in it.
 
                                                           
 
Monday, Sept. 26, 1864.
Drew rations at the 3d Brigade commissary this P.M. Having splendid weather. This morning the boys went to getting brick from the quarters our Regt left. The Provost Marshall stopped them and made them carry back what they had already brought
Had a talk with two Rebel prisoners to day. They think we can never conquer the South. Of course they have great hopes of McClellan's being elected. Say they are tired of the war
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1864.
Nothing new. Got out some stuff to build me a shanty
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1864.
Wednesday Pleasant
Been building a shanty
To night we have orders to be ready to march at one o'clock in light marching order. Tried to get some rations but did not make out
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, Sept. 29, 1864.
We started this morning between 1 & 2 o'clock. The whole corps is along crossed the James on the pontoons. Before sunrise skirmishing commenced. The enemy was steadily driven back and before 9 o'clock the enemy's first works were carried splendidly. The works are very strong. Captured all their guns. Afternoon was in a charge. we were driven back. I came back all right
 
                                                           
 
Friday, Sept. 30, 1864.
We came back about ½ mile last night and we remained all day
The rebels made two terrific assaults on our lines twice to and were repulsed with great slaughter both times
A few gunboat shells came near us done no damage. I got a letter from Sam
Drew two days rations
raining some to night
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, October 1, 1864.
Raining all day
We moved up to the Fort about 4 o'clock. I drew another days rations to night. Been rather quiet. George Buchanan killed to day
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, October 2, 1864.
Cleared of again
Not a great deal of firing
Been drawing rations
Has not seemed much like sunday
 
                                                           
 
Monday, October 3, 1864.
Cloudy. rained a little
Every thing quiet
Drew full rations of whiskey to day. Wrote home to day.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, October 4, 1864.
Rained last night.
The roads are getting very muddy
To night the Rebels shelled us from their mortar battery. It made quite lively times for a little while
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, October 5, 1864.
Pleasant. Got a letter from Myra Pennell two papers from home and a pamphlet from some body else.
The pickets made an agreement to not fire on such things
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, October 6, 1864.
Pleasant. Been quiet
This afternoon we moved out of the Fort to the rear by Heckmans Hd Qrs. Drew rations
 
                                                           
 
Friday, October 7, 1864.
This morning I got a pass for Smith & my self to go back to camp Got to the pontoon bridge here we found our pass had to be signed by the Corps Prov Mar. came back and got it signed to night I find myself in the old camp
There has been heavy fighting on the right
Went to the second Conn. found Charley Risden Took dinner with him He gave me a shirt and pair of drawers
Wrote home
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, October 8, 1864.
This morning I went made Risden a visit stayed till about noon He gave me a can of milk and some tobacco
About two o'clock we started for the front
Found a letter for me from Caroline
It's quite chilly to night
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, October 9, 1864.
Slept very cold last night. Cold wind to day
This P.M. while I was away the boys say that two citizens came along and inquired for me
I cannot imagine who they were. Expect to about freeze to night
Have got a bad cold
 
                                                           
 
Monday, October 10, 1864.
A little warmer to day
Payed six months pay
I have payed the sutler
Saw Genl's Grant and Butler this P.M.
Move over to the woods this P.M.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, October 11, 1864.
Quite warm. Sent my money home $50.00 also wrote home. Made out four returns for the Commissary for first four days of this month
Took supper with Housel
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, October 12, 1864.
Rained last night hard.
Wrote home again.
Recd a letter from Caroline
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, October 13, 1864.
Quite cool
Drew sweet potatoes
Our knapsacks came up to day. The boys took down a change of clothing and then were sent back.
Was up to the Fort this A.M.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, October 14, 1864.
Quite warm. Drew rations this PM. Corpl Terwillinger came up to be mustered out his time is out to morrow
Nothing new
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, October 15, 1864.
Quite warm. This P.M. I wrote to Myra Pennell
This A.M. fixed my tent. Every thing quiet along the lines
Letter from home this morning
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, October 16, 1864.
Warmest day we have had in some time.
Bought a Herald this morning. Wrote to Mate
Drew rations this P.M.
 
                                                           
 
Monday, October 17, 1864.
Pleasant, went to the Fort this morning. Drew beef to day.
Nothing new going on.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, October 18, 1864.
Pleasant. Up to the Fort this morning
Saw Gen Butler and daughter this P.M.
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, October 19, 1864.
This morning I walked over to the James saw one of the Rebel rams also a glimpse of Fort Darling through the trees
Been up to the Fort to night. Tent with Long now. Wrote to Mrs S. O. Brinley
Recd a letter from Mate
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, October 20, 1864.
Oct 20. This morning I forwarded $15.00 to Hoffs sister which I owed him
O. F. Long witnessed my enclosing it in the letter
Oscar Sisson and Horace called on me to day was glad to see them
 
                                                           
 
Friday, October 21, 1864.
Warm. Drew rations
My rifle came to night. Voted to day sent it to Sam
Housel let me have a blouse.
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, October 22, 1864.
Oiled my rifle up
Recd a letter from home also wrote home Nothing new going on
Quite cold to day very cold air A few flakes of snow
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, October 23, 1864.
Had a hard frost last night. This afternoon I went to the Fort, found there was going to be a meeting, attended. Chaplain Scott preached
Wrote to Mate.
This morning recd blanks for voting from Samuel.
 
                                                           
 
Monday, October 24, 1864.
Pleasant Drew rations this P.M. Nothing new
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, October 25, 1864.
Nothing new
            Pleasant
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, October 26, 1864.
Letter from home also one from Hoff.
The Division is under marching orders this morning We recd ours about 10 o'clock Started about 2 o'clock. Went a mile towards the river and bivouacked in an open field. I guess the whole Corps is here. Like thursday? cooked rations
Wrote home this A.M.
It is a perfect mystery where we are going
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, October 27, 1864.
Started about 5 o'clock
Marched around to the right about 15 miles
Fight commenced about 1 o'clock. We were to support the 8th Maine deployed as skirmishers.
Our side was repulsed all along the line.
A good many prisoners taken We came very near being taken.
The 148th suffered severely lost their battle flag Rained all the P.M.
To night we are on the retreat. Mud shoe deep
 
                                                           
 
Friday, October 28, 1864.
I dont know how far we marched last night stopped about 2 o'clock
This A.M. the whole corps started on the road back. Arrived back to camp about 4 o'clock about tired out
Been after some butter and sweet potatoes for supper.
Pleasant to day
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, October 29, 1864.
Pleasant. Drew rations this morning. Wrote home and to Housel's father. Cleaned my gun. Recd a Boston paper from Mr Brinley of Tyngsborough Mass
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, October 30, 1864.
This P.M. I went to the Regt. to help the boys. They are all feeling pretty badly Want me to come back
 
                                                           
 
Monday, October 31, 1864.
This morning went to the Regt and went to work at the muster rolls. Paul came in and helped me Got one made out so as to muster this P.M.
Saw Charlie Risden when I came back
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, November 1, 1864.
Pleasant. Been getting out some stuff for house
Drew rations
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1864.
Commenced building this morning
Paul came along and wanted me to go back to the Regt.
This P.M. made up my mind to go back they need me much
Letter from Mrs Brinley paper from home
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, November 3, 1864.
Finished the house to day. I intended to go back to the Regiment but they left last night are going aboard transports. Rained nearly all day some. To night quite hard
 
                                                           
 
Friday, November 4, 1864.
Cleared off this morning
wind blows hard quite cool. Letter from Mate wrote home, Drew bread and beef
Chas Lilly is here. He was left on picket. has been to Deep Bottom after the Regt but it has gone.
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, November 5, 1864.
Pleasant this morning
wrote to Hoff
Drew rations. Hear nothing reliable from the Regt
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, November 6, 1864.
The day has been rather chilly and unpleasant
Wrote to Mate this morning It is the most like sunday of any we have had in a long time
Nothing from the Regiment My Post came to day
 
                                                           
 
Monday, November 7, 1864.
Rained nearly all day this morning recd a vest and paper from home and letter from Miss Hoff acknowledging the receipt of the money I owed Will.
An attack is expected to morrow morning on our lines. Every thing is packed ready to move to the rear in case of disaster.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, November 8, 1864.
Cloudy. Last night passed off quietly. I hear that two men deserted from our Regt last night
Wrote to Rett Moon this afternoon. Been a lonesome day to me. I suppose it has been lively enough north as it is election
Hear no news from the Regt
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1864.
Letter from Caroline
answered it. To night do not feel very well bones ache.
Box started the 28th of Oct. shall expect soon
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, November 10, 1864.
Rained a little this morning but soon cleared off. To night is clear Feel a little better to night
Weather warm.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, November 11, 1864.
Beautiful day This A.M. plastered our house again.
Afternoon drew rations. Feel quite to night. to night
No mail to day
No news from election only a rumor that New York city gave 36 000 for Mac and the remainder turns the scale and gives 85 000 for Lincoln
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, November 12, 1864.
Cloudy this morning
quite cool
Last night the papers were burned because they contained contraband news.
Wrote to Mrs Brinley
Been chopping some wood to last over sunday.
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, November 13, 1864.
Quite wintry to day
Recd a letter from Elmira Pennell.
Drew rations this P.M.
I hear that the Regt is in Elmira. hope they will stay there If they do we will join it
 
                                                           
 
Monday, November 14, 1864.
Cold. Letter from home to night
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, November 15, 1864.
Pleasant. rather cool.
Written home and to Horace Gilbert. Drew rations. Nothing new
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1864.
Beautiful day.
Wrote to Mate. This afternoon I found pocket book. Found the owner he was very thankful to get it again as all his money was in it
His name is M. Holland
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, November 17, 1864.
Pleasant. Drew rations to day
 
                                                           
 
Friday, November 18, 1864.
Warm and pleasant
This morning I went over to the ambulance corps & and went to City Point with John Legore. Had a fine ride. took dinner with Chas Risden.
Coming back I saw Will Doolittle. Got back a little after dark found my box. My boots fit me.
It is raining a little now.
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, November 19, 1864.
Rained nearly all night a is still raining now 10 A.M.
This afternoon I went up to the Fort The boys all want me to come back. guess I shall go. It is a bad looking place there. all mud and nothing shelter tents
Rained most of the time to day
Wrote home
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, November 20, 1864.
Rained most of the time to day
I have written to Elmira P.
Received a letter and paper from home
I spoke to the Capt about going back to the Regt. he does not want me to go says he will see about it
 
                                                           
 
Monday, November 21, 1864.
Rain. Rain. Rain now for three days
Been up to the fort this A.M. all mud there.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, November 22, 1864.
Stopped raining cloudy all day. It is quite cold to night.
This P.M. I got an order to report to the Regiment. shall go to morrow morning.
Been over to the 38 colored Reg. to see some of the boys that used to belong to our Regt.
Wrote to Sam and Mate.
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1864.
Awful cold this morning
Here I am to night back with the old company
This P.M. had Regt'al inspection. In command of the Co
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, November 24, 1864.
Thanksgiving. Our turkeys did arrive in time to have them cooked have them tomorrow. Had some most cool weather
 
                                                           
 
Friday, November 25, 1864.
A little warmer
Had our turkeys to day. Letter from home this morning
Sent Holcombs descriptive list
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, November 26, 1864.
Pleasant rather cool. Genl's Grant Butler Meade Warren Weitzel were in the Fort.
Received apples and cranberries to day
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, November 27, 1864.
Pleasant. Wrote home Nothing new.
 
                                                           
 
Monday, November 28, 1864.
Almeron was here to day had a good visit
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, November 29, 1864.
Pleasant. Andrew Lyon John Carter John Garner & Marv. Worden came to Co.
Been to Sharp Shooters to night.
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1864.
Very pleasant and warm
Made out the monthly return for Nov.
To night we had a sham Court Martial
Tom Beard was tried drunkenness
Some fun.
Wrote two letters for Andrew Lyon
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, December 1, 1864.
Warm and pleasant.
Andrew is fixing me a jacket.
Nothing new
Mark Hewitt furlough came to day He started home to night
 
                                                           
 
Friday, December 2, 1864.
Sprinkled a little this morning. The batteries along the river have been firing considerable today
Gen Ord was up to the fort this P.M.
To night have been down to Sharp Shooters
Got letters from Mate home and Wint also a paper
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, December 3, 1864.
Been cloudy all day
Asil Stetson returned from Hospital where he has been since May Wrote home
Got eight men on picket
Drew some clothing to day
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, December 4, 1864.
Beautiful day. Willard Doolittle and Sergt Hutchingson took dinner
Eight years ago to day Martha was married A great many changes since.
Wrote to Louis H Wint this forenoon. To night we have orders to pack up and get ready to move as soon as it is dark. I suppose we change places with some of the 10th Corps
 
                                                           
 
Monday, December 5, 1864.
Pleasant. Last night we left the fort.
Came back about a mile and bivouacked for the night. Started this morning about 6½ o'clock. Are about two miles farther on the right Like the place much better than Fort
Letter from Hoff.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, December 6, 1864.
Pleasant. Commenced getting out timber for a house. Feel pretty tired this morning
recd a paper from home. no news
Am going to bed now 8 O'clock P.M.
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1864.
Last night the Sergt. Maj came around and gave orders for to be ready to march at 5 O'clock with two days rations and 60 rounds. Fortunately the order never came to march.
Has rained some
quite finely
Letter from Hoff
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, December 8, 1864.
Pleasant. Letter from Samuel and two papers from Mrs. Brinley
Going to put up our houses tomorrow.
 
                                                           
 
Friday, December 9, 1864.
Weather changed last night. Froze some
Been to work on my house. Sent Barkers descriptive list away
Paper from Mate & a letter from Delos Doolittle.
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, December 10, 1864.
Commenced snowing last night then turned to rain. To day the trees are covered with ice
This A.M. we had orders again to be ready to fall in at a moments notice
At noon we fell in at the breast works
The Rebels made a feint on our work. I guess they found us at home
Recd a letter from home and one from Serg Barker
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, December 11, 1864.
Cold and disagreeable
Made a requisition for clothing for Jan
Wrote to Mate
All quiet, stay with Stetson to night
 
                                                           
 
Monday, December 12, 1864.
Cleared off last night has thawed very little to day. been at work some in my house but it is so cold could not do much. Nothing new going on.
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, December 13, 1864.
A little warmer. Drew some clothing this A.M. Have moved into our new house. Recd a letter from Mrs. Sly.
Cloudy to night.
Wrote a letter for Andrew Lyon.
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1864.
Pleasant. Pulled down our chimney and put up a new one
Wrote home & Sergt. Barker. Also recd a letter from Mark Swift and answered it
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, December 15, 1864.
Cloudy. Had Regimental Inspection this P.M. Made out the clothing receipt rolls for November.
Been to meeting to night at the C.S.
Got a couple of papers
 
                                                           
 
Friday, December 16, 1864.
Pleasant and warm
Sent Wm C. Wilson's Descriptive List. Fired chimney some this P.M.
To night I have been to work on a muster roll. Those that were made out in Oct. have to be made out again. Have got one done. 9 O'clock PM.
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, December 17, 1864.
Pleasant this morning
Hutchins up to day
Had nothing to do
Real warm.
Nothing new
Heard that Capt Griswold is discharged
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, December 18, 1864.
Cloudy sprinkled a little. Recd letter from home. answered it
This P.M. attended church at the Christian Commission. Chaplain Scott preached
Written to Mate tonight
 
                                                           
 
Monday, December 19, 1864.
Cloudy and unpleasant
Drew some more clothing to day
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, December 20, 1864.
Rather cool. Letter from Mate this morning.
To night borrowed a Harpers been reading aloud to the boys
Having good news from Sherman and Thomas
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1864.
Raining hard this morning. Still raining at noon
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, December 22, 1864.
Cloudy and cold
Commenced posting the clothing book
Recd pay for my rifle
 
                                                           
 
Friday, December 23, 1864.
Cold and clear
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, December 24, 1864.
Beautiful day
Letter from Myra Pennell. Let A D Paul have $35 to day
William Parker returned to the Co
 
                                                           
 
Sunday, December 25, 1864.
Pleasant. Letter from home answered it
Expected the Mt Rifle boys over. They did not come
 
                                                           
 
Monday, December 26, 1864.
Rained last night
It is awful muddy
Good news from Sherman
The Regt fell out in line and gave three hearty cheers
Recd my Sergts warrant to night
 
                                                           
 
Tuesday, December 27, 1864.
Foggy. Wrote to Mate. Muster rolls have come and lots of blank papers
Shall have plenty of work to do.
Wrote home and sent my warrant
 
                                                           
 
Wednesday, December 28, 1864.
Rained some to day and to night it is raining hard
Made out the monthly report four final statements, Quarterly return of deceased soldiers and commenced the muster rolls
 
                                                           
 
Thursday, December 29, 1864.
Cloudy and unpleasant
Have finished the muster roll all but remarks. Had Reg'al inspection to see if the ammunition was in good condition
 
                                                           
 
Friday, December 30, 1864.
Pleasant this morning
Clouded up to night
Muster roll most done
Made out three descriptive lists to day
Paddock was here
Part of the 8th Corps have moved on our right
 
                                                           
 
Saturday, December 31, 1864.
Stormy. Mustered pay rolls all done. Made out an estimate for clothing for Jan.
Received a beautiful silk hankerchief as New Years present from Dr & Mrs Paul
Here I am on the last page of this book. Many times I have thought during the summer that it was doubtful whether I would ever see the day. But I am spared.
 
                                                           
 
Memoranda.
Pendleton for the rebelion. He said in the House Jan 18, 1861 "Sir the whole system scheme of coercion is imparcti-ble. It is contrary to the genius and spirit of the Constitution.
He voted against the bill to provide increased revenue from imports etc. Passed the House Aug 3, 1861
He voted against the bill to provide internal revenue support the gov. and put the interest on public debt. Passed Apr 8. 62
He also voted against the revenue Act of '64 the tariff of Act of '64 and bill to tax Rebelious Dis. He declared by his vote Jan 18th 1864 that the Gov had no right to crush the rebelion
 
                                                           
                                                           
 
Cash Account. July.
July 4th Recd (2) Two camp kettles from        Lieut Davis
Q.M. 2d Div 18th A.C.
July 25th Recd (3) three camp
            kettles from Lieut Davis
Q.M. 2d Division 18th A.C.
 
                                                           
 
Cash Account. July.
July 8th Drew 2000 Rds Elongated Small       Cartridges of Lieut Forbes Ordnance Officer of 2ond Div 18         A.C.
 
July 11 Drew 3000 Rds Elongated
            Ball Cartridges of Lieut
            Forbes Ordnance Officer
            of 2d Division 18th A.C.
July 15th Drew 3000 Rds of Cartridges
            of Lieut Forbes
July 27 Drew 3000 Rds
            of Elongated Ball Cart'gs
            of Ordnance 2 Div 18 A.C.
 
                                                           
 
Cash Account. August.
Aug 5. Recd of Lieut Forbes
            2000 Rds of Elongt Ball
            Cart'gs
Aug 8 Recd of Lieut Forbes
            3000 Rds of Elong't Ball
            Cart'gs
Aug     2000 Rds
"     17 1000   "
"     19 2000   "
"      "   2016   S.C.
       23 2016   "  "
       24 2000 Enfield,
 
                                                           
                                                           
 
Summary of Cash Account.
Dec 24th Lieut A. D. Paul
            $35 Thirty five dollars
 
                                                           
 
List of Clothing Drawn for the
year commencing Sept 1st, 1864
Memoranda.
 
Sept 3rd (1) One Pair Trousers    3.10
"      "   (1) One Canteen               45
"      "   (1) One Haversack            67
Nov 24 (1) One Rubber Blanket 2.50
Dec 13  (1) One Pr of Pants        3.10
"      19 (2) Two Pr Drawers       1.00
 
                                                           
 
Memoranda.
            List of killed & wounded since June 10th 1864
June 15. Mark Swift slightly
            P Levey slightly side
            N. G. Chamberlin head
June 16th Killed
            Wm T Bird
            Abram R Terry
Wounded John Stiles shoulder severely
Conrad Bancroft arm severely
Abram Wilson
Marvin Worden Head      slightly
J M Doolittle Arm                  "
James Toner Thigh                 "
Danl Sanford Head                  "
June 19th Michael Toner Wrist "
 
                                                           
 
Memoranda.
Jan 30th            Due Wm Briggs Paid 00
Feb 1st Due Sam Nott             Paid     62
Feb 10 Due Wm Briggs           Paid     25
            Due H Townsend        Paid       5
Feb 28 Sent J B Parshall                $1.00
Mar. 2 "  H Townsend            Paid$2.00
            Sent Wm Briggs          Paid$2.00
Due from Stetson                    Paid$3.00
Due C Husel                           Paid     50
Due A Martin                          Paid     85
"          D. Doolittle                 Paid     50
"          "          "                      Paid     25
 
                                                           
 
Oct 16th 1864              Aug 8th 1864
Dec 2ond 1863  Memoranda.
 
[sideways] July 18th 1864
 
            List of prices of clothing
 
            Jacket                          $5.55
            Pants  Mar 8 $2.50        3.55
            Blouse                           2.40
            Shirts                             1.48
            Drawers                            95
            Socks                                32
            Shoes                             2.05
            Great Coats                   9.50
            Blankets                        3.60
            Knapsack                      2.14
            Haversack                        56
            Canteen                            44
            Cup
 
                                                           
 
April 15th 1864
Memoranda.
 
            Amount of Clothing
drawn for the year commencing
            Sept 12th 1863
Sept 15
            Two Pr Drawers          $1.90
            Pair shoes                      2.04
Nov 4  Two Pr Drawers          $1.90
Dec 5th Jacket                            5.55
            Pants                             2.50
Oct 10th Canteen                          44
Jan 29th Pr Drawers Returned      45
Mar 9th Pr Pants                         2.50
"          Cap
June 25            Pr Pants             2.50
            Drawers                            95
            Shoes                             2.05
            Shirts                                95
            Drawers                         1.48
Aug 11 Shoes                            2.05
 
                                                           
 
Memoranda.
 
Recd First paper delivered
            by Frank Day Thursday Eve.
 
                                                           
 
Mrs. S. O. Brinley
Tyngbourough
            Mass
 
                                                           
 
Countersighn & Password
at Wmsburg Apr 29
Shiloh  &  Col.West
 
Shiloh              Brothers name
                        Sam'l P. Reed
Shiloh              Richmond Mills
                        Ontario County
                                    New York
 
Beans                4  1.00
Beets                 6  1.00
Cabbage          12  1.00
Albert McIntire
 
Sept. 16th 1864
Dec 6th 1864
Dec 18th 1864
 
C E Reed
C E Reed
 
                                                           
 
                                    1864
C E Reed.
May 9th 1864   Co G. 148th N.Y.Vols
 
Post Office Adress at home
            Richmond Mills
                        Ontario Co.
                                    N.Y.
 
Frank
            April 17th 1864
 
Mark B Swift
            Canandaigua
            Canandaigua
Dec. 1st 1862
July Fourth 1864

 

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  • (5118) [writer] ~ Reed, Charles Edward
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Charles E. Reed Diary, 1864, DL1926.003, Nau Collection