Ward B. Frothingham Diary, 1865

Ward B. Frothingham,

9 Newbury Street,

Boston.

Sunday, January 1, 1865.

This is the first day of the year, the first day of the month, the first day of the week, and may it please God to hasten the first dawn of peace as proclaimed at the "cannons mouth". I received a letter from my sister Ellen this Ev^g dated the 27^th of Dec. The one I wrote her of the 20^th ult. had not reached her. I don't feel very well to day, being troubled with indigestion and vomiting. I went with Qr. Mast. Barnard to his tent and he gave me a half tumbler of D^r L. O. Richardsons bitters and I went to bed supperless and early. I had not been in bed a great while before an orderly came into the tent and enquired for Lieu^t Frothingham, who began to growl to show his whereabouts, and was forthwith presented with an order commanding him to take charge of Co. "D". The Lieu^t growled a growl and went to the land of Nod

Monday, January 2, 1865.

Yesterday Lieut Bearce and I put up our Co. stove, which we left boxed up in Readville Mass. It came here safe and sound the other day. We thought that it would be of as much use in our tent as in the box. It works "bully" and warms the tent better than the fire place, and with less wood. I was sick again to day, and up came my dinner and supper. I was fired at twice while going to the Co. across the open field and twice while I was coming back. I just had time to dodge the first bullet and the second one passed directly over my head, as I was stooping down. I got up at 5 O'clock and concluded not to go to the Co. as I was excused by the Col. as I was not well.

Tuesday, January 3, 1865.

As Lieut Bearce was on the trenches last night I told him to lie abed this AM and I would go. I turned over my surplus guns &c "Camp and Garrison Equipage" to Major Ezra P. Gould 59^th MV & took his receipt therefor. Lieut Cotting turned over the Co. property of "D" Co 59^th MV to me. The Johnnies threw over a good many shells this AM. As I was lying upon my bed for a "nap" a shell struck our "bomb proof" and made a hole in the corner of the house near my head. It was a Whitworth conical shell and will weigh 20lbs. It did not burst. Lieu^t Smith rushed out of his house as if the "evil one" had kicked him on end. As three or four loafers were sitting on the end of our bed, it broke down and piled them all in one heap.

Wednesday, January 4, 1865.

I was detailed for Trench Guard this forenoon as Asst. Officer and ordered to report to Lieut. Henry A. Smith at 1½ O'clock P.M. I went on duty at 6 O'clock P.M. and awoke Lieut Smith at 1 O'clock A.M. and turned in. I ate my supper at 5 O'clock so as to give me time to "throw it up" before I went on duty. I accomplished this feat at ½ after 5 and had my armor "buckled on" at 6 and was at my post until 1 O'clk. Lieu^t Bearce was detailed on the abattis with 10 men and a Corp^l to replace the abattis where they had been taken away for firewood. I believe that the men would take the logs off of their houses rather than hunt for wood. I have got a rousing great "Boil" right on the back of my neck. It is very painful, and makes me feel sick. I have the ground itch also.

Thursday, January 5, 1865.

Lieut Jenks distinguished himself yesterday by making a door to our tent out of the boards which composed one of the boxes that the guns came in. We made a change in our "chebang" to day by turning the bed around, so as to lie "crosswise" of the tent instead of "lengthwise". It makes it look better and gives us more room between the stove and the bed for our chairs. We boarded over the main part of the floor with boards from "H" Cos. box. The guns &c came from Readville, 15 or 20 woolen blankets came in "G" Cos box with the guns &c & rather than run the risk of having them stolen Lieut Bearce & I put them on our bed for safe keeping & it makes a nice soft bed. The blankets belonged to deserters &c and belong to the officer in command. Detailed for picket to report at 5 O'clock P.M. rather tough as I was on the trenches 'till 1 O'clock this A.M. & I missed a house warming at Lt Van Buskieks new "bomb proof" but he promised to send me out to my post a dipper of "whiskey brew" but none came.

Friday, January 6, 1865.

It was a pleasant night last night, but it clouded up just before day light. I did not go to sleep, but I came pretty near it several times. I did not get but three or four hours sleep the night before, being on the trenches 'till 1 O'clock A.M. It began to rain about 10 O'clock in the forenoon, and it rained hard till near the time that I was relieved ½ after 6 O'clock P.M. I got wet as usual on picket. Lieut Van Buskiek and the rest of the Officers who went to his house warming were too far gone to remember to send me any whiskey brew out to the picket line. Every thing was very quiet on the picket line very few shots were fired by either party, though we showed ourselves quite often.

Saturday, January 7, 1865.

I have an ulcer on my left heel and I cannot wear my boot without pain, so I did not get up this AM to stand in the trenches 'till ½ hour after day light. I don't feel very smart to day. Our "pay rolls" were returned to day for correction. Some were worse than others. Co. "G's" rolls were lacking a few "dates" of detailed men, but they were soon rectified and sent back. I received a letter from sister Ellen to day dated the 4^th of this month. I answered right off as also her letter of the 27^th of Dec/64. Lt Smith got his papers for a furlough to day and will leave for home on Monday. Wright the Clerk got his and Lieut Cottings father got his at the same time. It is pretty cold weather now.

Sunday, January 8, 1865.

Another week of the new year has passed away and every thing remains in our front pretty much as it has for the last month. Deserters continue to come over to our lines from the Rebel pickets, thus continually decimating their ranks, and cannot be replaced, while our army is constantly being reinforced and is increasing every day. It is ~~four~~ three weeks to day since I reported back to my Regt. I hope that in the next month we shall see a decided change for the better in our countries' affairs. My duties are more arduous than ever as there are only four of us Officers for picket duty. When the 2^d Lts commissions arrive at these H^d Qrs. there will be more officers for duty

Monday, January 9, 1865.

I did not get up this A.M. at 5 O'clock as my foot was sore, and I did not want to put my boot on. I went to see the doctor this A.M. and he put some "lint" on my ankle and wrapped a bandage about my foot. He excused me from duty to day & told me not to wear my boot. The weather has been fine for the last few days. Moonlight nights and bright days. The ground has been frozen hard but it softens during the day in the sun. It looks like a storm to day: it is clouding up at 4 O'clock P.M. and grows milder. Lieu^t Benj. F. Chesley cane back to camp to day, he having been detailed on a Court Martial at Washington since last July. He will take my turn for duty as I am on the sick list.

Tuesday, January 10, 1865.

My prognostications as regarded a storm yesterday were correct. It began to rain about 11 O'clock last night, and it rained hard all night and all day to day. All the "bomb proofs" were flooded with water and one of the 14^th Heavy NY Art^y's "bomb proofs" fell in and buried the inmates, so they had to be dug out. our tent was the driest of the lot & Lieut Jenks had to move his bed & things into our tent, his "bomb proof" being in danger of falling in. I was excused from duty to day on account of my foot. Four of us playd Euchre this forenoon for the apples & segars, & a lot of games for fun. The boys have been at work bailing out the water from the tent but at night there is six inches of water in the tent where it was not boarded. The dirt is washed away from the breastworks leaving the logs bare. Some of the corduroy floats.

Wednesday, January 11, 1865.

It was my duty this AM yesterday and as I did not want to put on my boots Lieu^t Vaughn of my "G" Co went to see the Dr for me & got a paper excusing me from duty to day (yesterday). This A.M. I put on my boots and called upon the Dr myself and he gave me an excuse for to day Ambrose Upton of my D Co was shot through the knee (left), this P.M. was taken to the hospital and his leg was amputated. He was behind his bomb proof folding up his blankets when he was wounded. The weather is fine after the storm. I received a letter from my Bro. Edward this Ev^g and two batches of papers from the same source. I have another boil coming on my neck, close to the other one. A boy named "Daniels" was arrested as a deserter from this Reg^t as belonging to "G" Co. I know of no such man; but he will act as my orderly.

Thursday, January 12, 1865.

It froze hard last night and I walked to the Drs. in my slippers as I did not want to put on my boots. I sent my boots to Sergt Coombs of "A" Co. to have them patched; they will be done in the morning. Wallace B. Maynard "F" Co. was shot through the head and killed instantly while on picket. He was going from one pit to another and was walking on the bank to get out of the mud. His body was brought off after dark and taken to the Hosp. in an ambulance. It has not thawed much to day. We have two stoves in our tent now, Lieut Jenks having a small stove that was given to him set up at his end of the room with a funnel running into the chimney of his old "bomb proof". We make out to keep from freezing.

Friday, January 13, 1865.

The man who was killed yesterday was Walter B. Maynard instead of Wallace. I went to the Hospital to see Roswell Parker "G" Co a "dead beat" of. as he was playing off with a vengeance I gave Dr Fitch Surg'n of his "ward" his Co. "history" and the Doctor will act accordingly. I was asked by Lieu^t Gibson if I was too sick to go on trench guard. I told him that I was not and I was detailed as "Junior" Officer and ordered to report to Lieut B. F. Chesley. I have four boils on the back of my neck within a "radius" of a couple of inches, and it makes me almost sick. A detail of ten men and a Sergt. was made to repair the breastworks which were damaged by the last great rain. They were under the charge of L^t Chesley. The work had to be done after dark, as the Johnnies fired at the men.

Saturday, January 14, 1865.

Lieut Chesley called me at 1 O'clk A.M. and I relieved him and went on duty as officer of the trenches 'till 5 O'clock A.M. when I awoke all the officers and turned in for a "snooze" as my boils are so painful that I cannot sleep. I made out the "Final Statements" of Lockwood, Corp^l Nat. Richardson and John Murphy of my "G" Co and they are "citizens". I made out the "Final Statements" of Steven T. Seaver of my "D" Co. and he is a "Citizen". It has been quite windy to day and it may blow up a storm. The report is that we are going to be relieved in a few days by the 5^th A.C. and going to the rear. No such good luck for the 9^th A.C. When we leave this place it will be to go into a worse one if a worse place can be found.

Sunday, January 15, 1865.

"Furloughs" are all the "go" now. 15 days was the extent, but an order is out at Brig. H^d Qrs for 20 days & 5 men in every 100. I got a letter in last night's mail from Nannie and Dickens' Mrs "Lirriper's Legacy" from Edw^d. A "flag of truce" was out to day, and our lines & forts were "black" with our men while the Johnnies were scarce and citizens at that. I guess they saw "Yanks" enough to let them know that we were around. I had a good spongueing with warm water & soap all over last night, and put on clean shirts &c. Geo. scrubbed me clean. I went over to the Hospital this PM to see Ambrose Upton who lost his leg in the "trenches". He belongs to my "D" Co. and 1^st Sergt Colburn S. Smith of "D" Co. went with me. I got some "Apple Jack" hot water and sugar of Bro. Dorman the Hosp^t Steward. It went to the right spot.

Monday, January 16, 1865.

"Flags of truce" seem to be the "Rage" with Johnny Reb, but nothing comes of them and picket firing is kept up as usual. It is really "dangerous to be safe", they shoot so careless. A man was here to day looking out for a stove; he keeps an oyster saloon at Meads Station, and wants to get a large stove to cook oysters on. I think I shall sell him the one that is in our tent, put the proceeds into my Company fund. We shall have to abandon it when we go away from here, and the money will do the Company more good than the stove will do us as we can go back to the fire place. I went to see the Doctor to day and he gave me some flax seed to poultice my boils with. The "grey backs" are shouting as if they had heard some good news for that side. perhaps Lee has got ready to "astonish the world" and is going to do it. An attack is anticipated on our lines & we are counseled to keep a sharp look out.

Tuesday, January 17, 1865.

Good news from Wilmington! Fort Fisher captured and one Gen^l Whiting and one Col. (Limb) and 1000 prisoners. An official notice of the fact was sent this P.M. to H^d Qrs. A new Col. has been commissioned in our Regt. Col. Colburn will "be off". I had a letter from Major W. D. Wheeler Pay Master U.S.A. containing a check for $102.25 for the pay for Dec. It was quite acceptable as I had sent home for some money and it has not come. I dont feel very well. I have my boils poulticed with flax seed and my head aches. I did not get up this AM very easily. The Johnnies are busy making signals with flags and colored gloves. Their time is short and not very sweet. I am going to get out of it. It is going to be a cold night

Wednesday, January 18, 1865.

It was a pretty cold night, but I slept warm and laid abed in the morning. Lieut Gibson sent into my tent to know if I ~~was~~ felt well enough to go on trench guard. I said yes of course, and was detailed as Sen. Officer, and relieved Cap. Church. Lieut Bearce my bed fellow is on with me he being on the first part of the night. Mr Coombs finished repairing my boots he having been at them two or three times. We have a new Col. for the 59^th Cap. Gilvray 57^th Regt Mass. Vols. Col. Colburn goes home soon. I answ^d Edwards 8^th Jan^y letter to day. News came of the death of Uncle Everett. He died last Thursday. I made application to go to City Point and it was approved by Major Gen^l Parke. I shall go tomorrow.

Thursday, January 19, 1865.

I relieved Lieut Bearce at 1 O'clock this A.M. and was on duty in the trenches 'till ½ past 6 O'clock AM when I inspected my "G" Co and went back to quarters had a good wash an early breakfast and a pleasant walk of a mile to "Meads" Station where I took the cars for City Point. I saw Serg^t Farr, who said that he was going to get a pass from Dr M^cDonald to go to the Reg^t and see the boys. I had a nice time, a good dinner, a present of a stunning watch chain from Ed Foster, and three papers of tobacco from Sergt Farr to Lieut Bearce. I got my "check" from W. D. Wheeler cashed by the Sutler at the Hospital at the "point" and paid Mr Stevens $25.00 towards my board. I got a small bottle of olive oil of Ed Foster to put on my boots, it being very good to soften the leather. Fine weather and good roads. All the flags at ½ mast for E. Everett

Friday, January 20, 1865.

I made out to arise this A.M. and buckled on my "armor". I toddled down to my Co. did my duty, came back to the tent, washed face & hands, ate my morning meal at 9 O'clock, we have only two meals now, and made my comfortable for the rest of the day by the stove. George softened my boots with olive oil. I went to the Drs. tent and had a plaster put on my ankle, and bandag'd. My boils are all right. I made out a Sergts Warrant for Corp^l John J. Leonard of "G" Co. and a Corporals Warrant for private William Hyde "G" Co. Two Officers for picket to day instead of one as heretofore. I had a short note from Thomas this A.M. containing $25.00 also a letter from Ellen in the mail of the Eve^g. I had a bundle of papers from Edward containing accounts of the death of Everett and the "review of the week" in "Traveller".

Saturday, January 21, 1865.

I was aroused quite early this A.M. by the rain pouring down upon the top of our tent and I was called at 5 O'clock. I thought with the rest of the inhabitants that I would not get up. It rained hard all day long and it was cold enough to make sleet. Lieut Bearce and I are detailed as officers of the trenches. I am shall be on duty from 2 O'clock 'till morning daylight. Lieuts Jenks & Pindar had a hard time on picket, both getting drenched & both catching colds. Pindar going without any thing to eat from 4 O'clock P.M. on Friday 'till 6 O'clock on Saturday to day. I hugg'd the stove pretty close to day. We had oyster stew for dinner, from Col Colburn as he is mustered out of U.S.S. My bed is dry but there are four inches of water under it.

Sunday, January 22, 1865.

I got up at 3 O'clock this A.M. and went down the "line": found every thing all right, every man on his "beat", and the dirt not washed away from the works, it having frozen as the rain fell. It has been cloudy and damp all day, and the bad weather is not over yet. I wrote a long letter to Nat. of 4 pages of large paper, for him to get on his 9^th Birth day, the 26^th of this month. I also wrote a letter of 6 pages same size to Nannie in answer to two from her and one from Ellen. Our Col. and Lieut Green left us to day the Col. on a "leave" and the Lieut discharged. I shall be mustered in as 1^st Lieut the first fair day. There was some trouble about the Cols. muster out & he has gone home on a leave

Monday, January 23, 1865.

Still cold, wet and drizzly. One half of each Co. of the Regt. were formed into two Cos. the 1^st Co in my charge and the 2^d Co in charge of Lieut Bearce. We marched to Brig H^d Qrs. to witness the "drumming out" of one of the 14^th Heavy Art^y his head was shaved even round with his forehead, the top being close cut with a pair of shears. The letter "D" was stamp'd on his right hip with India ink. Forfeited all pay due him. He marched between two ranks of 6 men each the 1^st rank with "arms reversed", and the 2^d rank at "charge bayonet", and all with bayonets fixed, pricking him before and behind. Serg^t Farr came to see us this P.M. He will stay with us all night as Lieut Chesley is on picket. A bullet went straight through our tent to day.

Tuesday, January 24, 1865.

Sergeant Farr staid with us all night and slept with Lieut Jenks, Lieut Chesley being on picket. I was detailed for picket to day and relieved Lieut Chesley at ½ past 6 O'clock P.M. Sergt Arni Farr's transfer papers to the I.C. arrived yesterday and he had the necessary documents made out and left for Camp Distribution this P.M. Four Reb iron clads taking advantage of the rise in the river came down to take "Dutch Gap" &c. Gen^l Ferrero with his land batteries engaged them, and disabled one, sunk two and two got aground. This accounts for heavy and continuous firing heard last night. Cap. H. H. Buttrick has been discharged and came back to the Regt. to settle up his accounts. He has got a Captaincy in a Battalion of the V.R.C. which is going to San Francisco Cal on the 1^st of March next

Wednesday, January 25, 1865.

I had a deuced cold night on picket but I was thankful that it did not rain. It was pretty hard work to keep a fire, and I had to stamp about to keep from freezing. Heavy firing was heard last night in the direction of "Dutch Gap" and the result was the capture of five "gun boats" (Rebel) which came down the river to get the two "iron clads" off that had got aground last night. It was cold enough to freeze water in my canteen and pork and bread in my haversack. I was relieved at ½ after 6 O'clock P.M. and glad was I to get by the side of the stove again Lieut H. A. Smith came back to day from leave of absence. Major Ezra P. Gould and Lieut James Gibson had a house warming to night. Tom & Jerries oyster stew &c was the order of the Ev^g I did not indulge but went early to bed.

Thursday, January 26, 1865.

Coming off from picket last night I was not called upon at 5 O'clock this A.M. I ate breakfast before the rest at 8 O'clock, got the necessary papers, and went to Div Head Quarters to be mustered into the U.S.S. as a 1^st Lieut. I succeeded and my muster dates from the 25^th of this month. I draw pay from that time as 1^st Lieut. I went to the Hospital this P.M. to see how things looked there, and when I got back I found that I was detailed as Senior Officer of the trenches, with Lieut Bearce. I will be on duty from 12 O'clock to night 'till 12M. tomorrow. It is pretty cold and is freezing all day. Lieut H. A. Smith is homesick, having just returned from a "furlough" home. He was detailed for picket to night, but being reported sick^? Lieut Jenks takes his place. Furloughs for a short time don't amount to much.

Friday, January 27, 1865.

I had the stove taken out of our tent early this A.M. and the fire that was in it was shoveled into the fire place. It looks much more cheerful than a stove and I like the change. I sent in an order for 3 canteens of whiskey to wet my promotion and "muster in". I had all the officers of the 59^th in my "chebang" and we had a sociable time. I had apples, cigars, "tom and Jerries" and whiskey punch, with extract of lemon in place of lemon. I made a row this morning about the Officers' not getting up in the morning at 5 O'clock according to "orders" from Brig^d H^d Qrs, also in regard to the men coming in from the picket line, and staying in quarters. I think it will have a good effect on both Officers and men. I called the Major's attention to the fact that I was the only officer on the line this morning.

Saturday, January 28, 1865.

The Officers will turn out after this I think and be with their Cos. until half an hour after daylight. Lieut F. Z. Jenks, Mr Stevens and myself, each got a horse and rode down to see Mr Atkins, Sutler of the 61^st Mass. Vol. It was pretty windy and very cold, but we had a good ride, a good time and a good dinner. We got back at 2 O'clock P.M. I feel some lame I rode the gray mare formerly owned by 1^st Lieut and Adjt. H. W. Warren, who was killed on the 19^th August /64 at the Weldon Rail Road. A detail of the whole Regt. to lug logs to put on the breastworks. Oyster stew for supper. Our Regt does picket duty to the left of "Fort Haskell" so the men cannot leave the picket line without leave. They played the game just once too often.

Sunday, January 29, 1865.

A fine bright day, but still cold and freezing. We had a Regimental inspection by Companies this forenoon, with knapsacks, haversacks and canteens, over-coats on as it was too cold for the men to stand without. Cos. "I" and "K" were the best looking, "D" "G" and "B" coming next on the list, deserving of praise. I shall get some blacking next time for "D" and "G" Cos. and have A.1. There was a flag of truce on our right this P.M. and Johnny Hunt our mail carrier said that Alex. H. Stevens Vice Pres^t of the "so called" Southern Confederacy had come through our "Corps lines" and was at our Div. H^dQrs. I am detailed for guard as Junior Officer of trenches and report to Lieu^t Chesley. I am on duty 'till 12 O'clock to night. I wrote a long letter to Edward in the Ev^g.

Monday, January 30, 1865.

The air is full of rumours concerning our moving: and I think there is some foundation in the report. A. H. Stevens and R. M. T. Hunter of Alabama, and one other commissioner are on the other side waiting to hear from Gen^l Grant before they can be permitted to cross the lines. An ambulance with six horses has been in readiness at Div. H^d Qrs. nearly all day to carry Stevens to City Point. Grant has gone to Fort Fisher. I got the guard of the 2^d & 3^d relief last Ev^g and carried poles to the abattis to fill up the "gaps" & this A.M. I found some of them had been taken in the night by the "picket" for fire wood. The 14^th N.Y. H^y A^y are picketing in front of us. I am on duty to day 'till 12 O'clock. I went out to the Lieut of the picket and told him what his men had done & he said that he would have them replaced.

Tuesday, January 31, 1865.

Each Company was in line this AM at ¼ after 6 O'clock, had the roll called by the Orderly Sergt under the supervision of the Co. Commander. All have their equipments on at 5 O'clock A.M. I am detailed for picket, and shall carry enough "grub" in my haversack to last all day tomorrow. We picket in our old spot on the R.R. near where the fort was blown up. The shells are flying about here more savage than usual, coming near our quarters and one of the confounded "blacksmith shops". burst directly over our tent. one piece as large as the piece which went into my canteen went through Serg^t Major Wrights tent and struck Johnny Hunt on the arm but not doing any harm. Hunt was sitting on the bed getting the mail ready. This happened when I was writing this 5 O'clk P.M.

Wednesday, February 1, 1865.

On picket all last night and all day to day till 6 o'clock P.M. Instead of being with my own Regt. detail I was assigned to a detail of 39 men comprising 8 of the 14^th N.Y. H^y A^y 12 of the 57^th Mass & 19 of the 3^d Maryland Regt. I signed an order for a canteen of whiskey for Sergt John J. Leonard "G" Co to wet his stripes with. Leonard brought out half a dipper full to me on picket. When I got back to camp I found every thing "packed up" and ready for a march somewhere. It has been beautiful weather on picket, warm and sunny. Firing is heard on our left and we may be ordered to march before morning. Any way I shall "turn in" and run the risk of being disturbed before 5 O'clk tomorrow. Lieut Jenks relieved me on picket this Ev^g and I left my chair with him. The Johnnies have been quiet to day.

Thursday, February 2, 1865.

We had "all night in" and have not gone yet. I set Mr Walker clerk to work on my old accounts. I lost the June and July invoices of Clothing and 2^d Lieut. and R.Q.M. Barnard is going to give me copies of them tomorrow. I have lost or mislaid the Sep. and October invoices of Clothing saved by Cap. Church, and I am going to get copies of them tomorrow. I am in hopes to be all right with the Gov^t in a few days. I am detailed as Senior Officer of the trenches and relieve Lieut Chesley. Lieut Darling is on with me and he has the first part of the night. Lieut Bearce is on a permanent detail overseeing the building of corduroy and abattis. Lieut Jenks on "furlough" came back this Ev^g.

Friday, February 3, 1865.

I was on duty on the trenches from 12 O'clock last night 'till 8 o'clock this AM. I had the men of each Company police in front and rear and inside of their bomb proofs. Gen^l M^cLaughlin came down the line to day on an inspection. He said that the quarters and line were improving. Mr Walker has been writing for me nearly all day and has made considerable advance on my accounts. Gen^l Napoleon Bonaparte M^cLaughlin has been "down" on this Regt for some time. He told Major Gould the other day that the Officers of the 59^th were a "drunken and incompetent set" and he would not except one". He also said that the 57^th & 59^th were a disgrace to the State of Mass. and he should do all that he could to break up the organization of the 59^th. All the best officers are going to get out of it as soon as they can

Saturday, February 4, 1865.

It rained a little during the night but not enough to make mud. at 5 O'clock this A.M. a storm is brewing. James H. Stevens of Co "G" 59^th and Sergeant Stone of "H" Co 59^th while on picket yesterday morning went over to the Reb line to exchange papers &c. and were both gobbled up. A Reb from NC came over into one of our pits and his time being within 15 days of expiring, he was permitted to go back. He was willing to stay if we wanted him to "but", he said, "if they don't let me go home when my time is out I shall desert to you and a lot more with me". Lieut. Benj. F. Chesley had a house warming late to night. Sergt Stone and J. H. Stevens are to be reported as deserters on the morning report. Shelling is the order of the night. batch of papers from Bro. Edward the "Traveller" of Jan 30^th with Brother's speech

Sunday, February 5, 1865.

A Sunday morning inspection with every thing complete, knapsack, haversacks, canteens, dippers &c. I did not feel very well and Lieut Smith commanded Co's D and G. The companies were inspected by the Brig^d Inspector. All looked well and got praise but "F" Co. Capt. Joseph Church Comdg. The quarters of the cooks were examined and the mens quarters. "D" and "Bs" quarters were No. 1. and "G" came in next. The 14^th N.Y. Heavy Art^y are under recent order for marching. no orders have come for us up to 4 O'clock P.M. but we have drawn four days rations. I am detailed for picket to night to report at 5 O'clock P.M. It is quite windy to day but the sun shines. George gave a good scrubbing last night.

Monday, February 6, 1865.

I was on picket all last night & all day to day 'till I was relieved at ½ after 6 O'clock. Fighting has been going on nearly all day on our left. Our picket detail was doubled to day on account of the 14^th H^y Ar^y being taken off for a movement. A dispatch to Gen^l Parke this P.M. states that we have captured 18 wagons & 50 prisoners including a Col. We are under fighting orders & are to sleep on our arms. It was damp and cold last night but I kept up a good fire and tried to be comfortable. I had a detail from the 14^th N.Y. H^y Ar^y and the 57^th Mass. Regts. I have but two (2) men for inspection tomorrow morning. I hope that I shall be allowed "all night in" as I have had no sleep since night before last. Lieut Smith is on picket.

Tuesday, February 7, 1865.

Notwithstanding that I was on picket night before last and came off last ev^g I am detailed for trench guard to night as Asst Officer to Lieut Pindar. I am on duty from 4 O'clock P.M. 'till 1 O'clock A.M. and Pindar is on from that time 'till ¼ after 6 O'clock tomorrow morning. There has been fighting all day long on our left, but we have no official notice of what has been accomplished. It began to storm about 4 O'clock this A.M. Snow and rain. It froze as it came down and it is slippery getting about. two or three Johns came into our lines this Ev^g for the purpose of trading, and did not get back again.

Wednesday, February 8, 1865.

I did not get up this A.M. until nearly time for breakfast, as I am on duty on the trenches 'till 12 O'clock to day. The sun has been out all day and it has been muddy. I bought a box of blacking and brush of the Sutler. No news direct from our left, but the report is that we have taken 2000 prisoners, a large fort of 15 guns and two lines of the enemies works. Our hospitals are full of sick and wounded. We drove the Rebs 3 miles and were driven back in our turn, then we drove them back one half of that distance and held the ground. We have taken and hold 4 miles of the South Side R.R. These are only reports but any way there has been hard fighting

Thursday, February 9, 1865.

Up in the morning early and at my Co. quarters at ¼ after 5 O'clock. It was clear and cold. It rains here about once in ten days, and it gets muddy very quick, but soon dries up again. I got my Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage for parts of four quarters all settled and sent to M. C. Meigs Qr.M.U.S.A. My ordnance will come next in turn. It has been a fine day. I am detailed for the trenches to night as Asst Officer to Lieut Chesley. I am on duty until 12 O'clock to night. I received a long and interesting letter from Bro. Edward this Ev^g also three papers of the 3^d 4^th & 5^th of this month. The Transcript of the 3^d Advertiser of the 4^th and the "Sunday Herald" of the 5^th

Friday, February 10, 1865.

I had the pleasure of lying abed this A.M. as I did not turn in 'till 1 O'clock, being on duty. After ½ past 7 or 8 O'clock, a man might as well be up, as in bed for there is no sleep, on account of 1^st Sergts. with their morning reports for my signature or something else for one to sign. We drew our clothing to day that was issued for this month. It has been a beautiful day, the birds singing in the morning, reminding me of spring. Company Commanders had orders to send a copy of the "Muster roll" of their respective Cos. to "Gov Andrew" for the months of Oct 31^st and Dec 31^st 64 so that he can tell the men that took $40.^— down and $20.^— a month instead of the whole Bounty of $325.^— The ground has thawed and softened to day.

Saturday, February 11, 1865.

It was a most beautiful night last night; the moon was so bright that a paper could be easily read. I was up early and walked up and down before my Co. quarters to keep my feet warm. I inspected "G" Co. and "D" Co. and went back to my tent. I am detailed as Officer of the "picket" and report at 5 O'clock P.M. I was on picket last Sunday and Monday. It is not so bad doing "picket duty" this fine weather, and I get rid of inspection tomorrow. If I did not go to night I should have to go tomorrow night, and not feeling very well to day I went to bed for two or three hours. I had a copy made of "D" Cos "Muster roll" to be sent to Gov. Andrew, "G" & "D" rolls from Oct 31^st to Dec 31^st /64. Serg^t Major James H. Wright asked me if I felt well enough to go on "picket". I told him that I did and I did not want any one to take my place

Sunday, February 12, 1865.

Instead of letting me go on picket on such a glorious night, they put me under arrest by order of "Richards" Judge Advocate at Brig H^d Qrs & signed by Gen^l M^cLaughlin for signing Cap. Wilde's name to a Descriptive list, and giving it to James C. Boyle of my "G" Co. 2 charges & specifications 1^st Disobedience of orders No 80 War Dep^t Current series part 1.2^d "Conduct prejudicial to good order & military discipline". I wrote a long letter to H. A. Wise about it yesterday P.M. I was put under arrest and gave up my sword at 4 O'clock P.M. yesterday I wrote a long letter to Bro. Edward to day about my arrest. I received a letter from Sister Nannie to day. All well baby having teeth through. The wind has blown a small gale to day. I changed all my clothes this Ev^g pants and all. I borrowed George's pants to wear while he boils mine out. George gave me a thorough scrubbing with soap & water.

Monday, February 13, 1865.

Oh how good it seems to be allowed the privilege of lying in bed in the morning if the bed is not of the softest, and the feathers are all in one place. I had a communication from Brevet Major W. V. Richards Judge Advocate 1^st Div 9^th A.C. in reference to my trial. I went to his quarters this Ev^g to see him about it. The trial is coming off on the 16^th of this month. I found Maj. Richards a very fair man and my case I can safely trust in his hands. Cap. James Cartwright of the 56^th Mass. Vet. Vols. was in my tent today. I was in the Hospital with him at City Point last Dec. He is looking fat and tough. I made a few headings for my defence and Sergt. Walker is going to draw it up for me. I shall plead not guilty. The weather still continues cold.

Tuesday, February 14, 1865.

A fine night and a good sleep. I made the tent more comfortable and warm by pinning a piece of shelter tent by the side of the bed, and filling up a large aperture in the corner of our house which let in a good deal of wind. Lieut Smith repaired the chimney to day. The log of wood in front had burnt in two and the front bricks fell down. Lieut Smith placed two old gun barrels in the place of wood to lay the bricks upon. One of the barrels he forgot to try to see if it was all right, as we had been using it for a poker to stir the fire with. After it had been in position a little while the muzzle sticking outside about four inches it went off and away went the charge close to a fellows head who grew pale and dove into his tent. My defence is all ready, in case I am proved guilty

Wednesday, February 15, 1865.

I woke this morning to hear it raining upon the tent and thanked my stars that I had not got to obey the call to get up at 5 O'clock. It has stormed about all day and is muddy again. Mr Walker finished up my first quarter ordnance to day. I shall be all square in a day or two. I went to Div H^d Qrs this Ev^g to see the Judge Advocate. I gave him my written defence which he thought was good Major Gould and Adjt Gibson are summoned as witnesses for the prosecution. I shall have Captain Church and Lieut Chesley for the defence. A considerable firing on the picket line this ev^g It is only a waste of powder and shot. Captain Robinson of the 2^d Brig staff was shot by a sharp shooter yesterday while riding by the 100^th P.V.

Thursday, February 16, 1865.

I appeared before a Military Court Martial this forenoon, for trial in the case of furnishing Boyle with a Descriptive list. I plead "not guilty" to the 1^st charge and guilty to the specification and guilty to the 2^d charge &c. I then had my counsel Lieut B. F. Chesley examine the witnesses for the "defence", who were Major Gould, Adjt James Gibson, Cap. Jos^h Church. the two first were summoned as witnesses for the prosecution. Lt. Chesley read my defence. I dont yet know the result. The Court was composed of Lt. Col Swift 17^th Mich. Vol. (President) Lt. Col. Pentecost 100^th P.V. Cap. Fred^k Cochrane 59^th Mass. Vet. Vol. Infy. Cap. Cleary 14^th N.Y. H^y Ar^y Cap. J. C. Bellair 1^st Mich. S.S. Cap. Hovey 8^th Mich. Vet. Vol. Inf. Cap. A. A. Day 20^th Mich. Vet. Vol. Infy. Lieut Dagan 2^d Mich. Vet. Vol. Infy. Brevet Major W. V. Richards Judge Advocate. W. V. Richards is a fine man

Friday, February 17, 1865.

The day opened with a little rain, but towards the middle of the afternoon it set in to storm in earnest. I sent one of my boots to Sergt Coombs of A. Co. "Reg^t shoemaker" for him to put a patch on, patch no. six and I hope the last. Coburn S. Smith 1^st Sergt D. Co is acting Lieut of "trenches" tonight. Gen^l M^cLaughlin told Major Gould that it was not doing justice to the other Officers of the 59 Regt. to have me kept in arrest any longer than is absolutely necessary. Maj Gould says if he don't hear something from the Court Martial before long that he shall petition to have my sentence made known right away so that I can be on duty again. I received a letter from Sister Ellen to day, which I answered right away. I also got a batch of papers from Bro. Edward.

Saturday, February 18, 1865.

A fine warm day, with a spring feeling. The mud is "mud" and there is a plenty of it but it soon dries up My "ordnance" balances, and Mr Walker will have every thing ready for the mail to go to Washington on Monday. I wrote a letter to John T. Foster of my old "Co" 22^d Regt, to day in answer to one written me by him Jan^y 22^d 1864. I went down to the Sutlers this Ev^g and partook of an oyster stew (can oysters) There was only Sergt Major Wright there besides me. It was a very good stew. I made Wright a present of a bottle of "red ink". Sharp firing to day by the pickets, narrow dodges but no one hurt that I hear of. The "Johns" band could be heard this afternoon and Ev^g. They played the "Mocking bird" in good style. They were playing at Div H^d Qrs just inside of their picket line

Sunday, February 19, 1865.

A regular Sunday inspection. It was mild enough for the men to stand without their over-coats on. The day has been fine, and the bells in Petersburg can be distinctly heard ringing for church. An order came from Brig H^d Qrs for a company "squad" drill by non commissioned Officers, in the forenoon and a Com^y drill by Co. Commanders in the P.M. and a dress parade at 5 o'clock. It will soon "play out" as it is dangerous to be safe any where around here, and the men have enough to do without any extra work. I am rather glad than otherwise that I am under arrest. nothing to do, and if I was released from arrest, I am not well enough for continuous duty. The Gen^l was drunk^? when he signed that order.

Monday, February 20, 1865.

There was no drills to day, notwithstanding the order, as there were not men enough to make it an object. "G" Co had one man and two Sergts for dress parade, and the other Cos. being about the same Dress parade was dispensed with. I squared my "ordnance" for my whole time to the 1^st of Jan. and sent the papers off to day. I wrote a letter to Captain Clapp of the 32^d Mass to day, and George is going over to see him tomorrow. Two shots went through Sergt Major Wrights tent this P.M. one taking off a corner of his chimney & the other imbedding itself in the door post of the Majors tent. I asked the Major to day why he could not hurry up the decision of the "Court Martial" in my case and he is going to see the Judge Advocate about tomorrow. I am sick of the life that I am now leading.

Tuesday, February 21, 1865.

Charleston S.C. is ours. It was evacuated by the Rebels after burning the cotton &c 200 pieces of serviceable art^y and a large quantity of splendid ammunition fell into our hands. Gen^l Q. A. Gilmore commanded the forces that took possession of the city. A dispatch to this effect was read at dress parade this P.M. A squad or company drill this A.M. by Sergt. Bj. Symonds, while the Major, Lieut Welch, Chesley, Pindar & Goldsmith were at work before the Sutlers tent pitching "quoits". high old "Military". The day has been fine and dry. two recruits and four men from the Hosp^l came to the Regt this P.M. Pat Roe of "G" Co was one. John D. Butler reported here yesterday to "G" Co. George went over to the 32^d Regt to see Cap. Clapp about his wages.

Wednesday, February 22, 1865.

"Washingtons Birth day" was celebrated this forenoon by the wicked shelling of both parties the worst firing we have ever had in this place; but our batteries fired the last gun. 3 of the 2^d Mich. next to us on the left were wounded by a shell coming through the "traverse" between the bottom logs and bouncing up. one poor fellow had both legs taken completely off and the other two were severely wounded, one losing a leg. My order for release from arrest came late this ev^g. All the Brig. are under "Marching orders" with the exception of the 59^th & 100^th P.V. If they move the "picket" will remain and not be relieved. Lt. Smith is on picket. I got a batch of papers from Bro. Ed. Last "Sundays Herald" was one. The Cos. that did not drill yesterday were out for drill to day, under the Comd. of L^t B. F. Chesley Sen. 1^st Lieut

Thursday, February 23, 1865.

Yesterday, two of the neatest and best disciplined men out of each Regt in the Brig. were inspected for a 25 day furlough two out of the Brig being picked out. The lucky ones were from the 57^th Mass & 3^d Md. Favouritism. Corp^l Holmes & Sergt Battells were chosen out of the 59^th but no use. A great commotion seems to be going on in "Rebeldom". Sounds as if cars, moving of art^y, shouting of men & barking of dogs all combined, have been heard nearly all night continually. The 5^th & 6^th Corps are under marching orders for the left and the South Side R.R. Rainy most all day, no dress parade, no drill. Corp^l S. A. Jones of "K" Co, at 1^st Div. Hosp^l is going home tomorrow on a furlough. He is going to see Bro. Edw^d & tell him the news: that I am released from arrest. The balls in Petersburg made a "Joyful noise" nearly all night. "something is up".

Friday, February 24, 1865.

I do my first duty on picket to night since my "release from arrest". I received a letter from Bro. Ed. last Ev^g containing 5 photographs, also the June number of Harpers Magazine containing the first chapters of a story by Dickens called "Our Mutual Friend". Good news to day of our possession of Wilmington by Gens. Schofield and Terry in a dispatch from Gen^l Grant. I wrote a letter to Bro. Ed. to day. A salute of 100 "shotted" guns was fired this P.M. at 4 O'clock. The Johnnies did not answer the salute at the time, but about the time I reported for picket, a shelling match commenced and continued for an hour or more. It will be a little lead and iron mine around these "diggings" and it will pay for working at some future time. It bids fair for foul weather my usual luck on picket.

Saturday, February 25, 1865.

It did not rain last night, but it was cloudy. The day has been drizzly, wet, nasty and muddy. It rained hard in the P.M. The Lieut of the Rebel picket and three of his men deserted to our side just as I relieved the Officer who was on picket. Another man came into my "pit" a half hour later. They all belonged to the 25^th N.C. Vol. They were tickled almost to death to get away. A furious cannonade and shelling took place about ½ after 5 O'clock P.M. the shells bursting over our heads and all about the picket line. No body hurt. A drummer boy of C Co this Regt. named Martin was shot through the head in front of H^d Qrs while they were drawing rations. He will no doubt die. Two of the 29^th Mass. Vol left their posts last night on picket. The Major of the 29^th wishes me to put them through. I rec^d a letter from Bro Octavius to night.

Sunday, February 26, 1865.

I turned in good season last night, so as to get a good night's rest, but I had not been in bed long before I was aroused out of my first sleep by an "uproar among the people", the cause of which was a report that Petersburg was evacuated and the Johnnies gone, and that every man was to in readiness to leave for "over the way", to have "60 rounds", to go in light marching order & to leave every thing, tents and all. As luck would have it, it was not so and we did not go, but it spoilt my rest for the night. The men signed the pay rolls yesterday. the Pay Master is coming tomorrow to pay us off. No inspection to day. We have rations for 5 days. The bells in Petersburg keep up a smart ringing and our boys are expecting to march in there every day. A whole battery deserted to us night before last. Bully for it.

Monday, February 27, 1865.

When I was on picket day before yesterday, two men belonging to the 29^th Mass. Vol. left their "posts" and went to their quarters in camp. They left about 2 O'clock A.M. I sent Sergt John Moore Jr of the 29^th into camp to see if he could see them. Moore was Sergt of my picket. At the express wish of the Major Commanding the 29^th I went to see him after I was relieved, and he said he wanted me to prefer charges against the men & have them "Court Martialed" which I did to day, having for witnesses Moore and the men who were on the post at the time the men left. No paymaster to day. We are to be "mustered" for pay by Major Randall 14^th N.Y. H^y. Lieut Bearce & I made out our "rolls" this Ev^g. I am detailed on the "trenches" to night. I have the first part of the night.

Tuesday, February 28, 1865.

I was relieved by Actg 2^d Lieut B. R. Symonds at 1 O'clock this AM and "turned in". I was not disturbed 'till I wanted to get up. A rainy, nasty, disagreeable day. The Regt. were "mustered" for pay to day. The paymaster came along about 5 O'clock P.M. and commenced to pay the Regt off. He paid off 4 Cos. and then left off for the night. The other Cos will be paid off tomorrow. The men feel very sore about their Bounty being stopped, and not only that but they have got to pay back what they have received. All who enlisted before the 23^d of Dec /64 are cut off from their Bounty and after paying the Sutler some will have nothing coming to them and others will be in debt for boots &c bought of the Sutler on "written order". They have shut down on selling any more whiskey for Officers and all—a good thing.

Wednesday, March 1, 1865.

I am afflicted now with a boil inside of my left nostril, and it affects the eye on that side of my face, my head and teeth. I was excused on that account from turning out at 5 O'clock. Major W. D. Wheeler paid the rest of the Regt off to day: there was no money coming to me from him, as I was paid by him up to the 31^st of Dec /64. I had $131^— in boots for the men of "G & D", but they have all been prompt in handing me in the money. Cap. Church is under close arrest for defrauding the Gov^t he having signed the names of 3 or more men who deserted from his "F" Co. and drawn their money. He cannot leave his tent without a guard goes with him. He has got himself in to a tight place. It has been cold and cheerless to day. We had roast turkey for dinner; it did not like me

Thursday, March 2, 1865.

A beastly rain and still more beastly mud. Mud black and mud red, mud yellow and mud slate color. Mud thick and mud thin, Mud deep Oh! how deep in point of fact nothing but mud. It has rained all day and every prospect of its continuing for another 24 hours. I was detailed for "picket" when it was Lt Welch's turn as he said he was "sick". I found he had no written excuse from the Dr. and I went and got one, and forced the detail on him. He has play'd off before two or three times when it was rainy and with me it had "play'd out". Every one is glad that I got ahead of his time. I had a blank warranty deed of the farm sent to me to day to sign. Sergt Major Wright and Mr Baxter witnessed my signature, and I acknowledged it before Maj Gould who signed instead of a Justice of Peace. I got papers from Edw^d to day. A letter from Ellen

Friday, March 3, 1865.

I went to Dr Durants this A.M. to see what he could do for me. He gave me three "blue pills" (mercury) to take them all at once, and come to see him again at four O'clock P.M. I did so, and he gave me a dose of "salts" to clean out the "mercury". I took the "salts" but did not keep them down and when I "threw up" I did what I never did in my life before, vomited up nearly if not quite two teacups full of clear blood. I sent down George to tell the Dr. and my boy brought back these pills in place of the salts. Wet and nasty to day with no prospect of brightening. Sent the blank "deed" to day all signed in good shape, and wrote a few lines in "pencil" to Bro. Thomas to let him know where and how I was. Lieut W. A. Bearce started for home on a furlough of 20 days yesterday. All hands are busy at work making out the pay-rolls. 5 to be made out. It is a long and tedious job. Harpers Magazine came yesterday

Saturday, March 4, 1865.

Lieut Smith is my bed fellow in the absence of Lieut Bearce. I was not troubled in the night, but I was still in bed when called to breakfast. I went to see the Dr this A.M. and he gave me three opium pills to take during the day. It has been rainy most all day. About breakfast time it was squally and rained harder than I have seen it this winter. It spattered right through the tent, and one of my boots was a little damp^? when I put it on, water ran out of it when I turned it up. Mr Mann and I have been hard at work all day & till ½ after 10 at night on "G" Co's pay rolls for Jan and Feb: we have the "retained" roll all made out. It cleared off cold in the middle of the afternoon, and the night is moonlight. Lieut Smith is on picket to night and I shall have to sleep alone. Major Gould's "photograph"

Sunday, March 5, 1865.

A lovely day and the mud beginning to dry up. Corp^l Mann & I worked all day on my pay rolls, and finished them with the exception of the clothing account for the year ending Dec 31^st which we shall reckon up for each man tomorrow. Inspection to day. Act^g Lieut Coburn S. Smith "D" Co had the charge of "D" and Act^g Lieut Benj. R. Symonds "H" Co. had charge of his Co and "G". There has been no wood haul'd for us for two days, and I took two logs off of the top of our Bomb proof to keep us warm. I am excused to day by Dr Durand from duty. The report is that "Beauregard" has been beaten by Sherman and surrendered. Chap. Howard has gone home and Mr Skinner is act^g Chaplain for the 59. I enlisted Skinner last winter

Monday, March 6, 1865.

Another beautiful day, the robins are singing gleefully, the crickets are chirping cheerfully, the frogs are peeping joyfully, and all the sounds and the smells are of spring time. Corp. Mann and I finished my "muster rolls" this P.M.: a good job well done. I was "assigned to light duty" by the Dr. 'till "further orders" so I am excused from "picket" but go on the trenches to night with Lieut Smith: I have the 1^st part of the night. I bought 8 yds of "braid" (cotton) of the Sutler to day and Bugle Maj. Nichols is going to trim my coat. A report is in circulation that the Rebel Gen. Early has been whipp'd by "our Sheridan" and that Beauregard surrendered to Sherman with "15000" men. No dispatches to confirm the good tidings. Things have been very quiet in Petersburg to day. The pickets were noisy enough last night wasting powder

Tuesday, March 7, 1865.

I called Lieut Smith up at ½ after 1 O'clock this A.M. and he relieved me as Officer of the trenches. I found one of the sentinels asleep on his post at ½ after 11 at night, and reported him. His name was Palmer of Co I. He was punished by having his arms spread out and a stick run across his back and his arms tied to it with a piece of rope in this manner he perambulated before head quarters. We drew clothing to day for this mo. also ordnance &c. The Rebel General Early and all his "staff" with ~~seven~~ eighteen hundred prisoners were captured by Sheridan, so goes the report. The day has been fine and dry. George washed my coat to day, and when I get it newly trimmed, it will be good for another summer. "Gage" made it a year ago last fall

Wednesday, March 8, 1865.

Another wet and rainy so soon; only three fair days since the last stormy one! I noticed a large ring around the moon, the night that I was on trench guard last, but I did not think the storm would come so soon, I heard the rain on my tent ~~yesterday~~ this morning, and it has rained more or less all day. More mud just as the going had got to be pretty good but what can you expect in Virginia in the month of March. I did not feel "right" and went to the Dr. who gave me three pills to take before going to bed. I hope they will do the thing thoroughly. play'd a few games of Euchre with Lt Smith, Major Gould & Lt Chesley. Some heavy firing on the left. The bottom of our tent getting to be a puddle of water and it is "getting no better very fast". The blankets on the bed are quite damp. It is not so healthy as it might be wintering in this hole.

Thursday, March 9, 1865.

An official dispatch was received here at a late hour last night, confirming the capture of 40 officers and 1300 men by our glorious "Phil" Sheridan at Winchester Va. The report of the capture Early and Staff was credited by Gen^l Grant, as deserters from all parts of our line tell the same story. The Confederacy is "going up" fast. it is the duty of all of us to stick to the "old Flag", for "they that endure to the end shall be saved" and according to all appearances the "end" is not far off. Fessenden of "G" Co came back to the Co. yesterday. his sentence is to carry a knap weighing 20 lbs 4 hours a day for 20 days, to forfeit all pay due him, and to lose $5.00 a month of his wages for one year. I am detailed for trench guard with Sergt. Smith of "D" Co. Actg 2^d Lt. I am on till 1 O'clock at night. Wrote a letter to Bro Edw^d and another to John T. Foster in answer to one of his Feb 20^th

Friday, March 10, 1865.

Another dispatch from Army H^d Qrs. A great victory: Staunton Va. evacuated by "Early". We have 1165 prisoners, 9 pieces of Light Battery, 150 wagons, ambulances, gun carriages & caissons complete, 13 Battle flags & 78 Officers. Gens. Early & Lilly escaped to the mountains. the same day in the P.M. were captured 75 more prisoners and 3 pieces of ordnance. Hurrah!! Hurrah!! Hurrah!! It has rained nearly all day but cleared off about 5 O'clock P.M. Major Nichols brought home my coat, bound in good shape, and he let me have a box of his pills. I paid Sergt Walker ($9.00) towards his bill for making out my ordnance. He is going to charge me $15 instead of $25 as the returns for part of the 4^th qr. were returned from Washington & I have got to wait 'till I go out of the U.S. before that can be settled. a good wash & change

Saturday, March 11, 1865.

A cold but moonlight night. The pickets all inside of the breastworks, as it is too muddy and wet on the picket line. Every thing has been very quiet to day. I went to the Drs with Fessenden this forenoon: his left leg is much swollen and lame. he is going to bathe it with alcohol and camphor and rest to day. I think he will be able to carry his 20 lb knapsack his 4 hours tomorrow. I am detailed as Officer of trenches with Sergt Smith asst officer. I am on the first part of the night. I made out the pay statements and descriptive list of Cha^s T. Peterson, and a descriptive list for Morgan Hilland both of "G" Co. Patrick M. Rowe went off to day without leave, and I am going to make an example of him. I am bound to put a stop to the men going away without permission. I had a letter from Nat last evg. and one from Edward with 7 photographs

Sunday, March 12, 1865.

A beautiful warm and sunny day, as quiet as Sunday at home, the Petersburg bells calling the people to church and no firing. Corp. E. J. Mann and I took a walk after dinner to the shores of the "Appomattox". We called to see Cha^s Winn of Woburn, who is a member of the 11^th Mass Battery. We found him well and glad to see us. He went with on to the picket line where a fine view of the city of Petersburg. It was near enough to hear the noise of children in their play. We had a small glass, through which we could plainly see the Johnnies carelessly sauntering about on the other side of the river and our men on this side of the line are in plain sight as there is no firing on this part of the line. While I was gone Geo. Ward came to see me. He is with the old 1^st Mass. Batt^y now I believe the 9^th Batt^y

Monday, March 13, 1865.

Fine drying weather almost dry enough for another move. About noon, an "orderly" came with an order to the effect that at 8 O'clock P.M. our Regt would be relieved by the 57^th Mass. and we take their nice dry quarters in the rear near the Brig^d H^d Qrs. The effect on the men was healthy and they "pack'd up" with a good will. I am detailed on the trenches to night with Sergt Smith of D. Co. I am on the first part of the night. I fell my guard in and marched on the rear of the Regt Lt Smith & I froze to Cap. Wards tent and shall build it up tomorrow. Every thing was torn up floor boards and all and the door was torn down. As our Comdg officers agreed to leave every thing or make a "swap" the stuff had to be left. I slept in the open air and turned in about 1 O'clock. I recd a letter from Sister Ann and a note from home.

Tuesday, March 14, 1865.

I slept sound last night and alone Lt. Smith turning in with the Major at the request of the Major. George was chief architect on our house and put up a first rate dwelling. I have been working all day helping George. Orders came to day to have every man who could not stand a long march to report to the Dr. and be sent to the rear. this looks like work, but after all we may not go. Gen. Johnson with his Div is said to massed in our front and the men are ordered to be under arms. My pay rolls of "G" and "D" Co. have been found all right. I guess the only rolls that are right on the whole Regt. Cap. Ward 57 Regt. sent after his bunks, but left his door. George made me a hasty bunk for tonight. I wrote letter to Bro. Edw^d

Wednesday, March 15, 1865.

I passed a comfortable night on the bed that Geo. built for me. It was a temporary concern and I was vividly reminded that the stiller I kept the better for when I turned over I went through in one place, though not to do any hurt. An order came to day for the officers to pack up all their superfluous baggage and have it sent to City Point. We can only carry 30 lbs. My books for Cos "D" & "G" and papers for G I had put into a big box at H^d Qrs. It looks like a move. I had a letter from Ellen this Ev^g. Some idea of moving out of Summer St the farm is really sold. Geo. built me a fine bed to day and it lies as easy as a cradle. I shall turn in early to night. We have no orders to move as late as ½ past 7 o'clock. It began to rain about 5 O'clock

Thursday, March 16, 1865.

I had a fine night sleep on my new bed of barrel staves. I am detailed as Officer of the day as Lt Smith (actg Adjt) thought that I was not well enough to go on picket. It was very thoughtful in him. I fully appreciate it for if I had been detailed for picket I should have gone. A flag of truce was up, but it was not allowed to come over this part of the line. The men chang'd places, our men going over there and theirs coming over here. Our men and the Johnnies were playing bluff together. Gen. Longstreets forces are in our front, they having relieved Gen Johnsons men. A bargain has been made between the Rebels and our men not to fire, and it has been very quiet. It has been very windy to day, blowing down the tall pine trees which surround us, in cases where bullets or pieces of shell have been through them. I was introduced to Dr Anderson today of the 3^d Md. by Mr Baxter of the 59^th Band "Masons".

Friday, March 17, 1865.

A heavy rain in the night. It came down spitefully but our tent did not leak a drop. When I turned out in the morning to take the report of the Cos, the ground was as hard as a floor, in place of the mud, in which we used to wallow in the other camp. The 57^th Mass couldn't stand the mud, and pitched their camp on the hill back of the Sutler. Our present camp is on the site of our Brig^d H^d Qrs last summer when our lamented Col. J. Parker Gould was Actg Brig^d Gen^l. The place has chang'd some; our front line having been leveled with the ground and a new line made further to the rear. Gen^l Sherman with his army is at City Point and Sheridan has been there in person, while his army is not far away. I had a batch of papers and Harpers from Edward. Great news may be expected.

Saturday, March 18, 1865.

All the Sutlers have been ordered to City Point and left on Thursday the 16^th inst. This looks like a move. Lieut Smith (Adjt) asked me this P.M. if I was well enough to go on picket. I told him that I thought I was and I am accordingly detailed for picket. My appetite is better than it was and I am in hopes to be all sound again in a few days. There was no drill this P.M. as the men are allowed the afternoon of Saturday to clean their guns and get ready for inspection on Sunday. We are having beautiful weather now. I hope it will last long enough for an advance to be made. George Daniels got his papers from Major Gould and left to day for Corps H^d Qrs and home. I wrote a letter to Bearce to day but it is doubtful whether he gets it or not as his time is up the 22^d of this month

Sunday, March 19, 1865.

My picket detail consisted of the 100^th Pen. and 6 men with a Sergt and Corp. of the 29^th Mass. My post was to the front of Fort Haskell. The Sergt and myself had our head quarters in a large bomb proof. There was a shelling match just as we mounted picket in the rear of Fort Haskell one shell struck within 10 feet of where I stood: we could get out of their way, as we could plainly see the light of the fuse as the shell came down. A solid shot struck close to the left of the last detail in line. White flags were flying on some of our posts and the men on both sides were loafing about in plain sight. I had a letter from Bro. Thomas containing 25^— and also another deed to sign & have witness'd, as Mr Willard wanted me to "deed" my part to Father and then have Father "deed" the whole thing to him. I paid Mr Lord $20. for board.

Monday, March 20, 1865.

I was detailed as "Officer of the day" and kept my "police squad" at work till noon. about 1 O'clock I set them to work digging "sinks" for the men. I sent my Bro Thomas the deed all sign'd with a few lines to let him know how I was. We have an Officers "school" every Wednesday Fridays & Monday from 7 to 8 O'clock P.M. A good thing and much needed. One of "D" Co Dan^l Harrington was wounded in the head to night about 8 O'clock while sitting in the tent. He was taken to the Hosp^l in an ambulance. The shells were flying about here this P.M. but it was a waste of powder and iron. Geo. made a double bed this P.M. fastened it to mine by leather hinges, so that it can be made to accommodate one or two. Corp Mann will sleep with me till Lt Bearce gets back. It has been a lovely day. We are having an eating house built for the Officers mess.

Tuesday, March 21, 1865.

Corp. Mann and I occupied our respective sides of the "double bed" last night & I slept sound. I was relieved as by Lieut Cha^s P. Welch as Officer of the day. It began to rain about the middle of the P.M. & it bids fair to be a wet night. There was no "Dress parade" this P.M. on account of the rain, and there was no afternoon drill. The man who was wounded last Ev^g is doing as well as could be expected. Thomas Fessenden carried his 20lb knapsack two hours this forenoon. It was too rainy this P.M. and I did not make him carry it. Cap. Francis A. Wildes of "G" Co 59^th Mass. Vol. had a bill sent to him to the Regt. by Joseph Short of $36 for some knapsacks. It came last Ev^g and I tore it up, as there is no such Captain in the Regt at the present time. A number of other discharged Captains had the same.

Wednesday, March 22, 1865.

We get up every morning at 6 O'clock at Reveille, as all the Officers must be present with their Cos at "Roll call". It rained hard in the night and it blew hard. There was heavy firing in our front last night, and I could hear the balls "chugging" into the trees about us. one of the trees in Co I & A street blew down this P.M. and fell over two tents in Co A breaking the cross poles and damaging a third tent. The pole of Sergt Morrills tent fell on his neck, hurting him a good deal at the time. It is dangerous when the wind is high. There is no school for Officers to night. Dr. Anderson of the 3^d Md. Batt^y is in charge of our Regt. and he knows his business, the men can't play any "points" on him. It has been a beautiful day, clear but not cold. I am better to day. Fessenden carried his knapsack 4 hours

Thursday, March 23, 1865.

I rec^d a batch of papers by the mail, the Trans^t of the 17^th Traveller of the 18^th & Sunday Herald of the 19^th each full of glorious news & bright anticipations. I read the Richmond Whig of yesterday. It was printed on a half sheet and just the opposite of my papers from Bro. Edw^d. Harpers Magazine came too. Terms of the "Whig" daily 1 year $100 six mo. $50. 3 mo. $25 for a less period $10 per mo. Semi weekly 1 year $75. 6 mo. $40. 3 mo. $20. no subscriptions received for a less period News dealers furnished at $30 per hundred copies 1 copy 50¢. Advertisements inserted in daily & Semi-weekly at $4. per square of 8 lines or less. Remittances at risk of subscribers Advertisements from the country^? must either be accompanied by the money or an order on some business house in the city to insure its insertion" Copy. high wind, very dusty 4 tents crushed by trees

Friday, March 24, 1865.

Our life here is "Among the Pines" & it is a gay life. We listen to the "susurrum" of the "Forest", the "shrieking" of the shells the "whistling" bullet, the "Bursting" bomb, the "whirring" mortar, and now and again to the crash of a falling tree: a not unpleasant combination of sounds, and when got used to conducive to sleep. My weight yesterday was 120 lbs. The Officers call sounded at 7 O'clock P.M. and we all repaired to the tent of our Major Comdg. and took our lesson in Army Reg. I have "shut down" on signing orders on the "Commissary" as they will only sell for the Officers' mess or to their servants. It has been a glorious day. Our "dining" hall is ready for occupation, and we shall probably eat our breakfast in it tomorrow. No dress parade, and no company drills, but drills by "squad". at night it clouded up, and it looks like rain.

Saturday, March 25, 1865.

I had a letter last Ev^g from Bro. Edw & when I was reading it little did I think that I should be in Petersburg as a prisoner of war, yet here I am. I was aroused about ½ past 4 in the morning by heavy firing & then the Regt fell in and marched to Batty "11" but the Johnnies under Gen. Gordon had broken through our line at our old place, now (or then) occupied by the 57^th Mass. Fort Stedman was surprised & taken, and forming a line of battle the Rebs marched back and surrounded us. The Major with all the Regt (except a few men who stood by me) made good their escape. Gen^l N. B. M^cLaughlin is with me as also Cap Swords & Lt Welch of my Regt. The Officers were not searched bad but the men were rob'd of overcoats, money &c &c

Sunday, March 26, 1865.

We left Petersburg for Richmond in the P.M. in the cars. We have good comforts the quarters good beds and plenty of bedding. We live "high", boiled ham for breakfast and potatoes, crackers & butter: sugar & milk in our coffee. For dinner fried "bologna" boiled potatoes crackers &c. for supper flour "flapjacks" with molasses, "apple butter" tea & crackers. this is all "found" by the U.S. Sanitary Commission. Gen. M^cLaughlin, Lieut Backus Major Richardson & myself are in Hosp^l on the first floor: the rest are above stairs with no beds. I gave up my sword to Cap Critz Gen. Terrys S.S. and I was taken care of by H. C. Fox "F" Co 21^st Va Regt. I saved my Masonic pin but my silver "badge" was taken from me. I made the acquaintance of Fred^k Schaffer Commissary of the Libby Prison and am all right he being a Free Mason. It is pretty lonesome here

Monday, March 27, 1865.

I had a good rest last night but I was some disturbed by the sentry, singing out every half hour, ½ past 7 or 8 &c past 1 or 2 as the case may be "and alls well". We amuse ourselves by walking up & down the room, or looking out of the window and seeing the little boys sliding down the dirt bank on a piece of tin. "Tin" is scarce here as well as eatables. Eggs are only $36 per doz and "Brown" our nurse paid $250 for a pair of shoes. The "hole in the wall" is a great institution. I will say nothing about it here. hot biscuits for breakfast & all the fixings, roast beef & potatoes for our dinner, "flap Jacks" for supper and just as much as we can eat. Food is scarce in Richmond. Major Turner of the Rebel army came to Brown to day for something to eat. We play'd a few games of Euchre to day, plenty of wood & a good fire.

Tuesday, March 28, 1865.

Another good rest, but kept awake by the guard on the 1^st post calling out "post by 12 O'clock and all's well" & taken up in succession by the 4 guards as post 2 3 and 4. Some sung out as if they meant it, while others as if it was "all up" & the well was loud and very deep. A pair of drawers socks & a shirt from the Sanitary. After we got here we were all thoroughly search'd and our money taken from us. I only had 150 in currency. I paid $2 for a drink & $2 for a loaf of bread. 5 officers were parol'd from here the day after we arrived our time will come soon 200 prisoners came here yesterday among them 3 officers one of whom was wounded. they were captured at Hatchers run last Saturday. Geo. H. Brown our nurse belongs to the 118 Pa. Vol. & lives in Phila. No 919 Christian Street above 9^th St. I sat at an open window 20 of Kilpatricks Cavy came in to day taken near Fayetteville. They looked the worse for wear, but good in spirits also 150 of Shermans men captured at Goldsborough N.C.

Wednesday, March 29, 1865.

Geo. H. Brown our nurse will never be forgotten by the prisoners here. He is the kindest man I ever saw & runs the risk of Castle Thunder every day for the sake of doing good to all. He deserves a "gold medal" from Govt. for his never ceasing attentions to the wants of those under his charge. He was taken prisoner on the 10^th of Dec last while on the raid on the Welton R.R. Apple Jack is only $75. a canteen (Confed) and Brown can get $25 Confed for $1 green back. I put on my new shirt &c yesterday & had a good wash all over. Major Turner has taken Gen. Winders place as Superintendent of the Prison in Richmond, and asked Brown for some thing to eat from our Sanitary stores "thats so". We had roast beef for dinner yesterday & boiled eggs & biscuit for supper. The worst thing that Brown did to me yesterday was to wake me from sleep to give me a dose of egg nog. I did not complain.

Thursday, March 30, 1865.

Bro. Fred^k Schaffer is full of Bro^y love & keeps his Bros. well supplied with all we want. He brought me himself yesterday 2 papers of the "Zypher Puff" smokg tobacco, 2 dozen pipes and ½ doz plugs of chewing tobacco, which he told me were "A1" and the best to be had in the city. To day he sent me by his little nigger 12 loaves of bread & a copy of every newspaper printed in R. 9 loaves bread the day before yesterday, 1 paper of "Zypher" & ½ a dozen pieces of chewg tobacco. The smok^g is $6 a paper: pipes $4 a piece & the bread from $1 to $2 a loaf according to size the smallest being about as large as a decent sized biscuit at home. Any thing that I want Bro. Shaffer will get me. All the enlisted men (1300) were paroled & left here this A.M. Drs. King 29^th Mass & Morse 14^th N.Y. H^y Art^y went with them. It rained nearly all night and a wet day to day. Ham and eggs for breakfast this A.M. beef soup & apple pie for dinner yesterday. Boiled eggs buttered toast, bread & butter apple sauce dried beef tea &c for supper.

Friday, March 31, 1865.

If the streets of Rich^d are as clean as the one on which this famous Libby stands (Cary St) they are in better condition than when I was here before, in June & July 1862. I suppose because there is hardly any travel & few teams are seen. Castle "Thunder" is in plain sight on the other side of the st, towards Capitol Square, & Castle "Lightning" is next door to "Thunder". No citizens to be seen, every man & boy is a soldier or dress'd in "grey". Negro soldiers are numerous for garrison duty. our eggs are drawn by requisition from the Hosp^l Comy & not from our Sanitary. Eggs have been $36 per dozen but are now as low as $2 a piece by the dozen. this of course in Confederate money. Bro. Schaffer sent me 12 loaves of bread, $1 loaves, & the morning papers. Yesterday he lent me two books on Masonry, and gave me the report of the Grand Lodge of Va for 1864. We had cheese for supper last night. It has rained all day. Lees "official" does not amount to much, not as much games on his side as at first supposed. The 9^th Corps took over 2000 prisoners and we occupied our lines in two hours after my capture

Saturday, April 1, 1865.

Lieut Gen. Ewell passed by the Hosp^l yesterday P.M. & came in to see Gen. M^cLaughlin, they having known each other in the Reg. army. Ewell had a cork leg, "rusty shoes", bad hat, "bald pate", a disagreeable [?] and upon the whole is a very "seedy" looking old chap. It has cleared off. I hope for good. Our nice little Dr. (Harrington) formerly of the U.S.A. gave our Gen. $50 in confed. money & the Gen. laid out $2 for a pack of playing cards & very common cards at that. Bro Schaffer sent in 16 loaves of bread & the papers and afterwards came to see us himself & introduced Adjt Latouche, Master of his Lodge, and Adjt of this post. Ham & eggs for our breakfast blacking & brush & shiny boots. We can have our shirts &c washed & ironed in good shape. For dinner beef steak, mash'd potatoes & as good a bak'd rice pudding as I ever eat. For supper two boiled eggs to each man, bread & butter &c. The evg "Courier" & Whig from Schaffer. The day has been beautiful. The arsenal & ordnance has been moved to Danville for two "iron clads" are lying in the river to be sank below here before the evacuation of the city. We cant stay here long

Sunday, April 2, 1865.

A week ago this A.M. we performed our final ablutions in the Libby. Major Turner sent in to Mr Brown for his breakfast this A.M. Poor fellow in charge of all the Hosp^ls in Richmond & yet he has to beg his "grub" of our U.S. Sanitary. Gen Winder (whose successor Major Turner is) may not have done the like, but this campaign will be a "winder" up of the so called Southern Confederacy which is about played out. Bro Schaffer sent in 9 $2 loaves of bread no papers printed in Richmond on Sunday. We had our last dinner in Libby as every one was paroled. It was a hasty affair. We left Richmond in the P.M. & took transports down the "James" to a point about 4 m below Ft Darling where we landed & marched 3 m across to "Aikens" landing where we arrived at 7 O'clock P.M. after a good deal of changing from one boat to another we turned in at last about 12 M. I was completely tired out but [?]

Monday, April 3, 1865.

I was cheated out of a birth & made my bed on a "lounge" & after routing me up 3 or 4 times, I was "let alone" for the rest of the night. About 2 O'clock A.M. we ran into the mud & had to stick fast 'till "high tide" which was at 7 O'clock this A.M. We had got as far as "Bermuda Hundred". We reached City Point Va in a little while and started again in about an hour. We reached Fortress Monroe about 2 O'clock where we heard of the evacuation of Richmond & Petersburg, the first troops to enter Rich^d being Weitzels 25^th Corp of colored "rascals". Richmond "went up" in 16 hours after we left. A salute was fired from "Monroe" just after we left. The 3 Reb rams which lay in the river below Fort Darling were blown up night before last. Fort Darling is an "earth work" mounting 12 guns which command the approach to Richmond

Tuesday, April 4, 1865.

I had an "all night" sleep on the floor of the cabin and awake quite refresh'd. We anchored during the night and I was up in season to see the anchor "heaved". We came in sight of the dome of the State House at Annapolis about ½ past 8 O'clock this A.M. and at ½ past 10 were landed safe in the City. All the officers made out their application for 30 days' leave and then started off for quarters. Lieut Graham of the Indp^t Loudon Va Regt who has been kept in Richmond for over 4 mo. because he was an independent Virginian is with me. We found accommodation with Mr Fitz Patrick who I met on the street. He used to be tailor for the "Navy Yard" Hosp^l and made my shirts & drawers when I was here last Aug-Sep board at $10 per week. I bought of him one tick 1 pair of blue corduroy pants, vest shirt & stockings two linen collars and neck handkerchiefs

Wednesday, April 5, 1865.

I had a good night's rest and was as bright as a dollar this morning. I went to the Officers' Hosp^l after breakfast to see about my pay. Major Wilson told me that he could not pay me until my leave came I bought a sack coat to day watch chain &c I shall leave quite a pile of money in Annapolis when I go away. We have a 30 days leave of absence and each of the men have two months pay and 30 days furlough. I wrote a letter to Geo. Mathis to day and sent it to the Regt. to let him know where I was. There is not quite so much "livestock" here as there was in the "Libby". Lines of battle could be seen passing along the walls composed of "cockroaches" and the bed bugs were skirmishing over the sheets. There are two men boarding where I am who are escaped unionists from Richmond. One of them is going back soon.

Thursday, April 6, 1865.

According to my advice, Lieut Graham made application to go to the Hosp^l and have his wound dress'd and be attended to as it should be. I shall miss him as I am alone now. I went to see him this Evg and found him pleasantly situated with officers of his Regt. Brown went by the house yesterday morning under a guard having been found riotous night before last. I have not seen him before since we left Aikens Landing. There is a U.S. Sanitary Fair going on here. No great affair I am told so I shall not go in. A good "band" play'd there this Evg. The hosp^l has not changed much since I was there last August. A high wind blew down the Flag Staff which we raised when I was an inmate of this Hosp^l and the "green" is covered over with tents for the better accommodation of the sick & wounded. It has rained to day. I wrote a letter to Bro. Edward to day to let him know where I am

Friday, April 7, 1865.

It has been damp all the morning and it rained hard all the afternoon. This is a dull hole enough when it is pleasant weather but I would rather be in Richmond than here when it rains. I wrote a letter to Brig Gen. B. W. Brice Pay Master Gen. at Washington for a statement of my pay account. Lieut Graham was over to see me to day; his arm pains him a good deal. I called to see Major Richardson of the 29^th Mass. He is boarding at Mrs Davis next door to the "National Hotel" and has the same room that Cap Meyers and I slept in before leaving the Hosp^l last Sep. A circus came to town to day "Stone & Rosstons, I heard it was no great shakes so did not go. The "fair" here is in aid of the Methodist Society of Annapolis. As the admission was only 1.00 I went in and was "taken in" Every thing here is "one horse" except "Adams Express". There is no "half way" to home.

Saturday, April 8, 1865.

I have got a cough and am not well. My appetite is not very excellent, though I have every thing to tempt it. I bought a box of "Browns troches" of Mrs Stansbury the best druggist in Annapolis. I went to see Major Richardson at 9 O'clock this A.M. by appointment, but he had given me the slip and gone to "Camp Parole". He was going to the Hosp^l with me to see Lieut Graham. I went without him. It has been a lovely day the birds have been full of song and the trees are beginning to put on their green. Brown has been with me this P.M. I let him have my old vest and coat to wear so he could "pass muster" as the Officers have more privileges than the enlisted men. Brown is staying at "Camp Parole" but he is in town on a "lark" he is going to stay with me to night. The news continues good. Lee is "gone up"

Sunday, April 9, 1865.

It has been quite chilly and cold to day and I did not leave the house during the forenoon. I am interested in a romance called the Farmer of Inglewood Forest by Elizabeth Helme. It helps take up the time. In the afternoon I walk'd out to the Camp with Lieut Oakes 57^th Mass. & Brown. Poor Brown tried to get back to quarters but the guard would not let him pass. So he came back to town & Oakes & I passed him in. So much for shoulder straps. I found Cousin Susan Phillips still there & happy in doing good. The walk tired me a good deal though it is only two miles to Camp "Parole" & I had to stop on my way back, I was so sick. A week ago this Evg. we were again under our "old flag" & full of rejoicing. one Officer had not seen the "Stars & Stripes" for twenty two long months having been all that time a prisoner.

Monday, April 10, 1865

Good news!! Good news!! Lee has at last surrendered! The Army of Northern Va is no more. 70,000 men have laid down their arms to "unconditional Surrender" Grant A Salute of 200 guns was fired to day at "Camp Parole" and another of 100 guns at "Colledge Green Barracks" in the Ev^g. It has rained nearly all day and the streets are muddy. "Old Brown" was here again this P.M. and as "gay" as usual. he had two friends with him, one of whom staid with me. I see, by the paper to day that my friend Schaffer, with some others who remained behind in Richmond were confined in the Libby. I hope he will be free soon, and treated as well as he deserves. The "band" was to have play'd to night but the rain prevented. Deliver me from any more rain

Tuesday, April 11, 1865.

Another wet and nasty day. Time hangs very heavy on my hands. I have not made the acquaintance of any of the "Annapolis Aristocracy" and from what I can learn from the "best authority" I dont care to. I visited Excelsior Lodge No 114 this Ev^g & was much interested in the work, which was on the third. Br. Gibson, one of the tailors & a union refugee from Richmond went with me. No further news of any account. Reports of the Reb Gen. Johnsons surrender need confirmation Lee only surrendered that part of his army called "The Army of Northern Virginia". I am waiting anxiously for my papers for a "leave of absence" to come from Washington. it is a week yesterday since I sent in my "application". I walked down to the Hosp^l this P.M. at 3 O'clock and heard the band. I bought an undershirt to day of Fitz Patrick.

Wednesday, April 12, 1865.

My leave of absence came this P.M. but I shall not be paid 'till tomorrow. It has rained about all day and I am completely disgusted with the place. A grand illumination this Ev^g in honor of the success of our arms. The procession was knocked in the head as, just as it was time for it to start, the rain came down in torrents and drowned us all out. Major Richardson & quite a number of "our crowd" got their "spondoolix" to day and are going to leave in the first train in the morning. Smiling faces are on every side, the prospect of going into a civilized country once more making all merry. Brown play'd Adjt Muffly a nasty trick, going off on his furlough with the Adjts coat. M telegraphed to Washington to have Lieut Oakes 57^th Mass arrested as he borrowed the coat

Thursday, April 13, 1865.

Another dirty, miserable wet day, but I dont mind it so much as I leave here for the North at 2.35 this P.M. I went down to Major Wilson and got my pay my statement of pay account arriving from Washington just in time. Lieut W^m Forrest is with me and we are going to travel together as far as Baltimore. We got to B. about 4 O'clock P.M. and stopped at the "Maltby House". had a good supper &c. and I left for New York in the 9.25 train. I was not fortunate enough to get a birth in the sleeping car so I was as comfortable situated as I could with my body on one seat and my feet on another. just as soon as we got out of sight of Annapolis the sun came out and it is a fine moonlight night. It is certainly a God forsaken hole. Yankee enterprise is needed there

Friday, April 14, 1865.

I felt pretty rough this A.M. as I had no sleep. I got to New York about 6 O'clk and got into a horse car & went to Bro Octaves. found that Carrie & he had gone to the great flag raising at Fort Sumter & Bessie staying with Mrs Hopper. I went to Mrs Hopkins to breakfast and afterwards, Bessie & I went to see Uncle Sidney and Aunt Fanny at the Brevoort House. We then called on Mrs Clayton Newbold the lady I met in the cars last fall & got my diary for '64 which I lent her. I left N.Y. for home on the 12.25 train & arrived at the family mansion at ½ after 9 O'clock P.M. Found Father looking better than when I left him last Dec. Nat is home for his vacation but is in bed. I shall see him tomorrow. Boston looks as gay as usual, flags are out everywhere. the same all the way home

Saturday, April 15, 1865.

I had a fine night, and felt much refresh'd. I did a good forenoon's work, having got a "State aid certificate" for Bro Chas. D. Manning, one of my Annapolis acquaintances and sent it to him. Lieut Oakes has not been seen yet & I wrote to Adjt. S. S. Muffly to that effect. I saw Cap. Potter Lieut Lang & Lieut Foley, all looking well. President Lincoln was murdered at Fords Theater last night by the ruffian J. Wilkes Booth, who shot him through the head with a pistol and then leaping onto the stage made his escape. Sec Seward his son Fred^k and a number of attendants were attack'd about the same time Fred^k died & there are faint hopes of the Sec. recovering. No Theatres open to night and the stores are closed this P.M. & draped in black. A great calamity has befallen the Nation & the army will revenge the death of our "Martyr President".

Sunday, April 16, 1865.

It rained hard when I went to bed, but it was bright and sunny this A.M. Aunt Ellen and Peter called to see us in the Ev^g notwithstanding the wet. I went to church this morning and had an Easter Sermon from Mr Ellis, combined with a few appropriate remarks on the death of the President. The President was assassinated on "Good Friday" the anniversary of our "Saviors" death, both being Martyrs. I went with Father to hear Rev. C. A. Bartol in the afternoon, a most beautiful and touching discourse. There was a festival in our church of the Sunday School children. The ladies of the "West Church" society presented Father with a lovely bouquet of cut flowers and I brought them home with me in my hand. We had Nannie & husband to dinner as usual. Nat went with Ellen to Festival

Monday, April 17, 1865.

I got measured for a pair of boots to day, my others being used up. I wrote a letter to Corp. E. J. Mann "H" Co 59^th about my trunk &c and I wrote one to Mrs A. D. Chase in Washington to find out if my servant George was there and if he was to have him send my trunk to Boston by "Adams" Express. I went to the Merrimack House at 6 O'clock P.M. and saw Mr C. S. Brown. I took Nat with me and Mr Brown was very glad to see us and wants me to take him to Billerica next Friday to see the folks. President Lincoln died on Saturday morning at 22 min. after 7 O'clock. At the latest accounts Sec^y Seward was recovering, but his son Fred^k was in a very critical condition. The murderer Booth had not been caught, nor his accomplice

Tuesday, April 18, 1865.

I took the horse cars for Chelsea to see Lieut Henry A. Smith of my Regt. He was shot through the left ankle bone & the ball made a regular hole, without breaking or shattering the bone. He lives in Cedar St Chelsea No 176. I found him doing well. I called to see Aunt Sarah Bradlee with Nat. She was very glad to see me I paid Lieut Larned 27^th Mass. who was in the Hosp. at Annapolis Eighty dollars for checks on the Treasurer of Mass as he had no money. I took the "checks" to the State House this forenoon and got them cashed. I gave Bro. Thomas one-hundred $ to day for him to invest for me. It has been a beautiful day. Ellen and I draped the "balcony" in black yesterday, loop'd up with white rosettes. Sidney Everett followed suit to day, but was much more elaborate

Wednesday, April 19, 1865.

President Lincoln was buried to day at 12 O'clock. It was a sad and mournful day here in Boston. Nearly all the private houses were dressed with black & white combined & all the stores & public buildings. the stores are all closed. the churches are open and it is the people who mourn. Minute guns were fired from 12 O'clock till 2 and the bells were tolled. Father made prayer at the church and there were very few dry eyes in the congregation. I went to see Mr Stillman Towne No 9 Greenville place as I promised Lt. Daniel F. Larned 27^th Mass I would do. There was a mass meeting on the common this P.M. and there was some good music. The "Fusiliers" turned out with reversed arms and the "dirge" sounded very solemn. I went to 210 Beacon St. and waited upon Sister Ellen home. Joanna Lincoln is making Nannie a visit and Ellen dined there to day

Thursday, April 20, 1865.

The day has been cloudy and the wind North East. It feels like a storm. I went to Major F. N. Clarke's No 2 Bulfinch St. to tell him that I had lost my leave of absence. I was told that it made no material difference, as they had a record of it at Annapolis. Lieut Lang and I went over to Chelsea to see Lieut Smith: his wound is some painful, but he was in good spirits and appears far from dead, as report had him. I went to Police Station No 2 City Hall Avenue to see Lieut Jenks' brother but he was excused at roll call and I did not see him. I shall try again tomorrow as the Lieut owes twenty dollars borrow'd money. The man who made the attack on Secy. Seward has been caught and identified but Booth is still at large. $100,000 has been offered by the U.S. Govt as a reward & $40,000 from other sources.

Friday, April 21, 1865.

It began to rain last Ev^g about "tea time" and as Sheppard Brooks made us a call I did not go out after supper. This A.M. it was drizzling and wet, and it has been so all day. Ellen brought my "cape" down from the attic and I put it on for the first time since coming back. The wind has been East, and the streets are wet. I shall be glad when my new boots are done, as the ones I wear now are thin and "holy". I went to the Museum this Ev^g. to see Tom Taylors Drama "Payable on Demand" Reuben Goldsched, Mr Shewell "Linor" his wife Miss Kate Reignolds. I enjoyed myself much. I forgot to go to see Lieut. F. Z. Jenks Brother. Mary M^cLaughlins Bro. has just got home from he has been in the Navy. He made Mary a present of a fine diamond valued at $300. he also brought home a ladies toilet case worth $40 or $50. The articles were found near Georgetown S.C.

Saturday, April 22, 1865.

Rainy and wet all day. I saw Lieut Jenks this P.M. and he returned the $20 that he borrowed of me last Feb before he left the Regt on his "leave". Nat and I went to the Morris Brothers this P.M. and had a good laugh. The "mock" funeral of President Lincoln is put off 'till the last of May or first of June. I think it is foolish to have any at all, unless it could at the same time with the real thing in Washington. The wind was East in the A.M. but got into the South East in the P.M. and still working around at Evg. I hope for a fair day tomorrow for Sunday is a bad day enough even when the sun shines. I saw Cap Potter this A.M. He is mustered in and is staying out at Readville with his Battalion. I am going out to see him soon. There are some of the 59^th at Readville Hospital

Sunday, April 23, 1865.

The morning promised a fair day, and did not disappoint us. The wind has been west, and I was comfortable without any outside garment. After Nat had eaten his dinner, which on Sunday is at one O'clock, we took a walk about the common and called to see Aunt Lincoln. She was very glad to see us, and had not altered much since I saw her last fall. Nat and I finished our walk by bringing up at the door of the church in time for the afternoon service. Rev. E. E. Hale preached both parts of the day. I went to Roxbury in the Evg. to see Miss Chandler who is stopping here I had a nice call. We had quite a dinner party to day. Bro Thomas, me & Mrs Hubbard & Joey Lincoln. Thomas came to town to hear some organ music & singing. he is chairman of the Committee on Music at Jamaica Plains.

Monday, April 24, 1865.

A fine bright morning, and a sunny day. The wind has been West and the streets dry. I never saw the streets so full of people before nor so many showy dresses, and stylish turnouts. It has been quite gay during the whole war, and a stranger would hardly believe you when you told him that a three days journey would bring him into the midst of hostilities and in front of Petersburg. that is, it would have been so a few weeks ago, but now things are changed and Lee is no more at the head of an army. I went to the Public Garden with Nat after breakfast this A.M. & then called on Sister Ann & saw little Gorham Hubbard looking as handsome as a picture. Nat went back to school at Kingston in the 2.30 train this P.M. in very good spirits.

Tuesday, April 25, 1865.

I took the 10.30 train for Readville at the Providence Depot to see some of my old boys of the 59^th Mass. Vol. who are in Hospital there. I met Sergt John J. Leonard at the station on his way to the Hosp. He was shot across the mouth on the 25 March and his front teeth are gone. I did not see all the boys as I had not time, having to come back in the 12.08 train. I met Miss Chandler by agreement at the House R.R. Station in Bowdoin Square & went with her to Cambridge to see Miss Ellen Muzzy. I had a very pleasant time, play'd whist in the Evg. and got home by ½ after 10 O'clock. The wind has been west and the day fine, the thermometer averaging about 40°. I met Benj. Perkins "B" Co 59^th who has just got his discharge from the service. I went with him to see about his installments of bounty. Meet him again tomorrow at 10 O'clock A.M. at No 35 Court St.

Wednesday, April 26, 1865.

This is the anniversary of the bloody 59^th Regt. leaving the state. One year ago to day at 5 O'clock P.M. we left Readville for the field of carnage. We were 958 strong we are now 47 weak. Only 47 men and three officers for duty. What will the next year bring forth? Echo answers, what! Carrie is in town for a few days. Ellen took tea with her & Mrs Curtis and I called for her in the Evg. The wind has been in the North East and cool, but the sun has been shining all day. I received a letter from my boy George to day and answered it. He is in Washington but not well. I have been with Perkins all the forenoon. We went over to see Lieut Smith in Chelsea. He was glad to see us. His wound is doing well and he expects to get out on crutches by the first of next week.

Thursday, April 27, 1865.

I met Sergt M^cDermott "H" Co 59^th Regt and was with him all day, dining at the Hancock House with him. I went to the State House with him to see Col. Lee about his commission. It will be issued tomorrow the Col. told him. A 2^d Lieut in the 54^th Color'd Infty. I received a letter from Nat to day. He got to Kingston "safe and sound" and found every thing as usual. I received a letter from Corp. E. J. Mann written "on board Transport" and dated the 22^d. The Regt. expected to be in Washington by noon of the next day last Sunday. I am glad that we are out of the Army of the Potomac at last. Our future movements are not known to the Regt. We are once more under Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside, than whom a better man don't live. Booth the murderer was shot to day in St. Mary's Co. Md but his accomplice was taken alive. The barn where they were hid was set on fire.

Friday, April 28, 1865.

The thermometer this morning stood at 55° and at 2 O'clock this afternoon it indicated 80°, being the warmest day that we have had. I did a good deal of heavy walking before dinner and was quite moist. I tried to see Gen. M^cLaughlin this morning but did not succeed. I wanted to have him to dinner. M^cDavitt finished my $25 boots to day and a staving pair they are to be sure. Rice said that he would make me a pair for $30. I did not see it. I went to the "Tremont" to night to see the Holman Opera troupe in "Cinderella". Not A1. I went over to Charlestown this forenoon to see John Foster, found him sick. I had "steels" made for the heels of my boots 1/8 of an in. thick, also for the toes the same thickness. Solid steel.

Saturday, April 29, 1865.

An order was issued from the "war department" at Washington "honorably discharging" "all those Officers and men paroled prisoners of war", so as soon as my valise comes from the Regt. I shall be "mustered out" and be once more a citizen and a happy man. I countermanded the order for a sword and belt that I gave a few days ago. My things got along to day, all safe except my rubber coat and hair cutting shears. I shall write to George about them and discharge him from the service as having no more use for him. I am going to write to Col. Hatch Asst. Com. of exchange for the C.S.A. about getting my sword &c. Mrs Ketcham is Aunt to Col. Hatch and she told me to use her name to any extent. A delightful day. Glass 55 in the morning with wind S.W. I went to a promenade concert by Gilmore's band at the armory under the auspices of the B.L.F. or "tigers"

Sunday, April 30, 1865.

It rained hard last Evg. when I came home from the B.L.F. Concert but it came out bright and warm this A.M. and the day has been fine. I took a walk before church this A.M. and carried a note to Carrie for Ellen and one to Mary Lincoln. We had Mary and Joey Lincoln to dine with us to day and as usual Nannie and Husband. The common never look'd better at this season of the year than it does now. The season is at least three weeks earlier than it was last year. The grass has grown green since last night's rain and the trees are all beginning to leaf out. The horse chestnut trees in our street are covered with leaves, and are very handsome. I put Father's name down for a book of sermons on the death of "Abe" Lincoln. The sexton had the subscription book and a prospectus.

Monday, May 1, 1865.

I took the 10 O'clock A.M. train for the Watering Station and walked to Woburn Centre, and from there I walked to Burlington. I stopped at Mr Sewalls and I was just in time for dinner. I went up to the garden with Mr Nourse who introduced me to the new proprietor Mr Willard. I found Willard destroying caterpillars nests on the apple trees. I went into the house and saw Mrs Willard, a very pretty lady. Willard has a son at West Point and two smaller ones at home. he seems to be a very nice man. I found my Masons "diploma" and brought it home with me. I took the 5 O'clock P.M. train back, and went to play whist with Mrs Parker, Sargent and Mary Lincoln, 6 games (tie) Mrs P. opened a bottle of sherry wine for me. I went in to the new Unitarian Church in Woburn, a splendid affair. It rained in the Evg.

Tuesday, May 2, 1865.

I took the 10.30 train for Readville to day to see Captain Potter and the rest of the 59^th. I dined with Nannie at 5.30. It has been cloudy and the wind has been South East and East, and feels like rain. I came home from Mr Hubbards early so as to read to Father, Edw^d and Ellen having gone out. At 10.30 P.M. I went to 27 Bowdoin St. to Mr Underwoods for Ellen and Miss Abby Storer. Father had quite an ill turn to day. He walked as far as Brighton St. to see a friend, was suddenly taken sick and sent home in a carriage. He was better when he went to bed. Captain Potter's Regt. (the 62^d) is to be mustered out of the service at 10 O'clock next Friday morning. I have got to wait till my "leave" expires then report to Annapolis and be mustered out, so they say

Wednesday, May 3, 1865.

Our annual "May training" took place to day, and was a success, being composed of young men between the ages of 18 & 24 there was a greater show of military than has been witnessed for some years on similar occasions. The B.L.F. Regt had 6 Cos. with the full complement of men, and the "Mass. Rifle Club" had 10 full companies, assisted by the N.E. Guards. The Lincoln Guards were out also the "Fusiliers Cadets" and Cap Lewis Gauls Company of African descent. The "Light Dragoons" & Lancers were out with full ranks. The drill was very creditable to all and the Regt^l line at Dress parade could not be beat. It was cold and damp but it did not rain. I called on Miss Frink in the Evg. She is keeping house for Mr James Parker 144 Beacon St. I had a good talk, and a nice call.

Thursday, May 4, 1865.

The wind has been North West and the day has been fine. It cleared off early last Evg. I met Lieut M^cDermott formerly Sergt "K" Co 59^th Mass, now of the 54^th Color'd Regt. We went over to Chelsea to see Lieut Smith. We found him down stairs with his crutches. He had just got back from a drive. One of the men here has had a letter from the Regt. stating that they were under marching orders for home to be "mustered out". I think that they will be "mustered out" at Annapolis, Md. I went to "Morris Brothers" last Evg. saw "Ketchum" (late of the "Museum") in a new pantomime piece. laugh'd a considerable. I was with Lieutenant Burckhardt of the 27^th Mass all the Evg. I have caught cold, and it affects my dyspepsia.

Friday, May 5, 1865.

It has been cloudy and damp all day, and I wore my cape. It began to rain about four O'clock and rained hard the rest of the afternoon. Lieut Moody of "F" Co 59^th came to see me just as I had done dinner. Mr C. A. B. Monroe Father of Cap. Monroe "F" Co 59^th came with Moody. I saw Lieut. M. off to N.Y. in the 5.30 P.M. train bound for his Regt Cap. Chipman was there and M and he went together. I did not leave the house 'till nearly 1 O'clock as I did not feel very smart. Lieut Moody told me that he had seen a list of names for Captains in the 59^th and that my name was not there, but that "Magazine" Welch's and Jim Gibson's were. I shall go to the State House tomorrow and find out about it. Fair play is a jewel and I want to see it.

Saturday, May 6, 1865.

It has been a rainy day, with the wind North East. I saw Lieut Lang this forenoon and Gen. M^cLaughlin & Cap. Swords. I went to the "State House" to see about the names recommended for Captains &c. Lieuts Chesley, Goldsmith, Smith & Pindar for Captains & Sergts. Smith, Bearce, Darling & Symonds for 1^st Lieuts. Gibsons name was not there nor Welch. Major Rogers told me that they had not come to me nor had I been jump'd as our Regt is expected home soon. I wrote to Annapolis for a duplicate of my original "leave" so as to get an extension of twenty days, the Surgeon not giving me an extension unless show'd my "papers". It rained so hard that the concert of the B.L.F. Regt is postponed until next Saturday. Gen. M^cLaughlin told me not to worry for there would be no more promotions made in the 59^th. I saw Major Gould at the State House

Sunday, May 7, 1865.

It pour'd right down a good part of the night, and rained itself out. It was a bright and cheery morning, and every thing looked the better for the rain. Mr Ellis preached both parts of the day and he had a very respectable audience in the forenoon and passable in the afternoon. Cousin Mary Lincoln came to see Ellen before church this morning and she asked me for one of my photographs. I walked out with Father about 8 O'clock in the Evg. and after a short walk we went to see Aunt Wales and staid there 'till ½ after 9 O'clock when we took another walk on the Tremont Mall and got home at 10. The people were taking advantage of the "light of the moon" and the common was crowded with the young and old enjoying the society of each other. I took a walk around the common before tea.

Monday, May 8, 1865.

The day opened bright but clouded up in the afternoon. I wrote a long letter to Corp. Mann and Sergt. M^cQeeny is going to give it to him when he gets to the Regt. Lieut Bearce's wife called to see me yesterday, not having heard from her husband for 5 weeks. I wrote to him some time ago about my "papers" &c. I spent the evg. at Free masons Hall in this street (Summer) at a regular meeting of the M^t Lebanon Lodge of F. and A.M. It began to sprinkle a little about ¼ after 11 O'clock as I was coming home. I did not feel well yesterday and to day not gaining. I went to see my old & tried friend Dr. Mason. He said that the "mucous membrane" of my stomach was "coated" and he told me to call and see him tomorrow between 10 and 11 O'clock and he would have something for me.

Tuesday, May 9, 1865.

It rained hard all night and with the exception of a couple of hours, it has poured down hard all day. The wind was S.W. in the morning but got into the N.

W. before night. Thick boots come handy. I saw Dr Mason to day, and he gave me some powders to take, one two hours after each meal. I was intending to go to a meeting of the "Abendour" Lodge of F. and A.M. but it rain'd so hard I did not want to sit in damp clothes, so I spent the Evg at my friend Dows playing "Euchre". At ½ after 10 O'clock I found all the folks had gone to bed. I bought a set of Masonic sleeve buttons of Bro. W^m Pratt. The horse chestnut trees in our street are beginning to blossom. they will soon look very beautiful. The rain was very much needed in the country, and all the crops can have a good start. Dr Mason has "tabooed" veal: he says "I might as well eat so much leather".

Wednesday, May 10, 1865.

Yesterday the wind was S.W. & N.W. and it rained in torrents all day; to day the wind has been E. & N.E. and the sun has been out nearly all day. It began to cloud up in the afternoon. Lieut M^cDermott went off in the 8.30 train this Evg. to join his Regt (54^th Mass). Sergt. M^cQeeny of the 59^th went off in the 5.30 train. I went to Mrs John Parkers for a game of "Whist" & return a number of Harper (Nov.) I borrowed the March number of her. I lent M^cDermott twenty doll. I wrote an application to the Adjt. Gen at Washington for my "Muster out" and Discharge papers, an order being to that effect, for all paroled Officers now on "leave of absence". I filled out an Officer's certificate for Ben F. Perkins to enable him to get his pension

Thursday, May 11, 1865.

I received a letter from Col. F. D. Sewall this A.M. stating that owing to "existing orders" not to send duplicates of "leaves of absence" my request could not be complied with. I showed the letter to Dr Dale Surg. Gen. and Actg. Medical Director and he said that it proved that I had a leave, and he gave me an extension of twenty days from May 13^th. I sent a copy to the Adjt. Gen. at Washington and one to the Commander of my Regt. I expect to hear every day from the Adjt Gen. about my muster out and Discharge papers. I filled out an Officer's certificate for Benj. F. Goldsmith "A" Co 59^th Regt to enable him to get his pension. He was injured internally while charging the enemy's works on the 17^th day of June/64 by falling into a rifle pit which lay in our way. It has been cloudy but warm and threatening rain. It rained a trifle early in the A.M. I took the cars (horse) for Northfield St. after dinner to see Mr Ben F. Perkins 59^th who is stopping there

Friday, May 12, 1865.

It rained to day for a wonder & continued to rain at intervals nearly all day. it "dried up" during the P.M. I met Sergt Burdick "A" Co 59^th and went with him to the State House to get his sick leave extended, which was out to day. It could not be done, but Dr Hooker recommended him to the Hosp^l and he could get away when he got ready. His cousin died last Evg. & Burdick wanted to stay long enough to attend the funeral. I saw Major Gen. "Rozencrantz" in the Senate Chamber yesterday. He was looking well and hearty. Maj. Gen. Burnside is in the city. I put on my broadcloth pants and went to call on Aunt Fanny this Evg. but I had my walk for my pains for she and all hands were out to dinner.

Saturday, May 13, 1865.

The day opened with a bright sun but soon clouded over. It has been mild and the sun burnt its way out in due time. I met W^m Lamb, my old school fellow at Amos Bakers and lately Chief Steward at the Hospital at City Point (9^th Corps) I rolled three strings of "ten pins" with and beat two. I went over to East Cambridge after dinner to see Otis Brown who is in the store of T Hastings & Co. I carried over a pocket handkerchief mark'd "Josephine" and gave it to Josephine Hendley (Miss) daughter of Otis Hendley cousin to my wife Josephine. I went to the Boston Theatre in the Evg. to Manager Jarretts benefit. A crowded house & a good performance "The four Sisters" Mrs D. J. Bowers very good "Mr and Mrs White" in which Mrs Gomersall was charming & the baby her own living girl born last summer. "her first appearance on any stage" "Poor Petticoddy" in which Warren was as funny as ever, and last Morris Bros.

Sunday, May 14, 1865.

I rec^d a letter from Lieut Bearce of my "G" Co and answered it by return mail. His was written on the 10^th and I answered it on the 13^th. Good News!! Jeff. Davis is caught at last. He was surprised in camp near Irvinsville Ga. early on the morning of the 10^th by Col. Pritchard Comdg 4^th Mich. Cavy. Jeff hastily put on one of his wife's dresses and made for the woods, but was closely followed by our men. He turned about & flourished a "bowie knife" but "caved in" at the sight of a "revolver" and gave himself up. His wife, sisters, and all his staff were taken with his boots being visible beneath the dress of his wife. he was suspected not to be a she. I went over to Chelsea between churches to see Lieut Bearce's wife. She got a letter from him at the same time I did. It has been a beautiful day, warm with the wind S.W. & S.E.

Monday, May 15, 1865.

The day has been delightful notwithstanding the wind has been S.E. all day. It was cloudy and looked like rain in the A.M. but the sun soon asserted his power and came off conqueror. I went to see Dr. Mason but his medicine had not gained sufficient strength, "the Elderberry not having absorbed all the extracts". What is he concocting now? bitter, of course! but I shall find out tomorrow as it will be ready for me then. P. S. Gilmore's band gave a concert in the Merchants Exchange this P.M. in honor of the capture of Jeff Davis, and also for a new uniform which was presented to the band by the Merchants of Boston. As an Officer I was admitted to hear the music, but I had to tear myself away before it was through or lose my dinner. I went to the State House and got the Adjt Gen^ls report, for 1864, containing 1095 pages of "report" alone. Each number costs the State $4.00 and they are given to the Officers

Tuesday, May 16, 1865.

A lovely day, the wind South west and the thermometer 75° in the middle of the day. I went to see Dr. Mason after I had got my usual Tuesday shave. I get shaved three times a week, Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. A moustache & "chinner" are all the hair I sport at the present time. I got my vignettes from Bro. Lourd the other day and they are very much liked. Mr Lourd has as much as he can do and his reputation as an artist is "A1". Dr. Masons tonic or whatever he calls it was ready for me and all I have got to do is to have faith, take care what I eat and drink, when I eat and drink and how I eat and drink, laugh and grow fat^?, and all will yet be well. I had an invitation to go out to Belmont in strawberry time and fill up, from my friend Toss.

Wednesday, May 17, 1865.

The warmest day of the season, the thermometer indicating at noon by "Widdifields" on the corner of Milk & Washington Sts. 84° and at 2 O'clock 90° in the shade. About 8 O'clock a thunder shower came up and it was raining when I went to bed at ½ after 10 O'clock. The lightning was fine, and was all over the Heavens. I shall be glad when my papers arrive from Washington mustering me out and discharging me from the army, as my uniform is too heavy for comfort such hot weather as this. I saw Dr. Mason and asked him how big a dose to take of the "tonic". he said a table spoon full one hour before eating. My friend Dows is earning money by his "Ice Cream Soda Fountain" a perfect stream of people going in and out of his store, coming in dry and going out pleased.

Thursday, May 18, 1865.

The post man brought me this A.M. my "Muster out and Discharge". I lost no time in getting off Uncle Sam's toggery and putting on my citizens clothes. I bought a black felt hat, round top & I am a happy man once more. It has rained some to day, and it has been cloudy and cool. The stars were out at 11 O'clock P.M. but not much shine to them. I play'd a rubber of "Whist" at Mrs. John Parkers this Evg. with my usual good fortune playing five games and leading them three. W^m H. Dale came in while we were at our first game, after which Cousin Mary Lincoln gave up her hand to him. Mrs Parker & Mary were both of them full of Robert Heller the famous wizard who is performing at the Melodeon. The wind has been E.S.E.

Friday, May 19, 1865.

It has been cold, with a little rain the first part of the day, the wind being N.E. My cape was comfortable in the Evg. Sergt. John J. Leonard call'd to see me this A.M. he is discharged. I wrote a letter to Mrs. A. D. Chase Washington this A.M. about my servant George. I have not heard from him since I wrote him last. I am not so well to day, in fact I had my first turn of sickness after dinner yesterday that I have had since my return home from the army. Mr Nourse was here yesterday. I met him on the street called Washington and drank a glass of Elderberry wine and soda with him. The sun has not shown himself once since the heavy thunder shower last Wednesday Evg. Secretary Seward entered on his official duties yesterday and his son Fred^k is rapidly recovering.

Saturday, May 20, 1865.

The sun has been trying to come out all day long, but did not succeed more than a few minutes at a time. It has been mild the thermometer indicating about 50° in the A.M. I went to see Dr. Mason, and he put me on powders again, as he said that I had a secretion of "bile" which must be got rid of before he could go ahead. He cut me down on my "rations"; no meat of any kind for two days, the powders an hour before each meal, and come and see him again on Monday. I started for the Saturday Evg. Concert of Gilmores band at the B.L.F. Regt Armory but finding it postponed 'till the 10^th June I went into Buckleys Minstrels. The Musical Festival called away a number of Gilmores band

Sunday, May 21, 1865.

The sun, for a wonder, came out to day, but alas! it soon clouded up and rained before night. The thermometer was 60° this A.M. and the wind has been S.W. Sister Ellen and Bro Edward went to a public rehearsal of the Hymn of Praise to night and waited upon Father to Aunt Wales and called for him at 9.30. Cousin Sophia Brown and her daughter Sophia W were there, Cousin having come from Dighton to get her pension, her husband Col. Brown having lost his life in the war. Aunt Sarah Bradlee had another stroke of paralysis at tea time this Evg. and it is feared the result will be fatal. She is not expected to live over night. I ordered a carriage to be at the door by 8.10 tomorrow A.M. to take Sister Ellen to the Worcester Station, bound for N.Y.

Monday, May 22, 1865.

Rain, rain, rain, pour, pour, pour. To make a second "flood", it wants a few drops more. The wind has been S. by E. and it has rained hard nearly all day. The mail brought me this A.M. a long letter from Bro. E. J. Mann 59^th Mass. and my papers relating to my Co. accts. They did not all come but I suppose they were lost. I put them into the hands of Van Campen & Onion and shall wait patiently for my pay. I answered Mr Manns letter this P.M. in a letter of 8 pages large sheets. The Regt. is hard at work drilling and having Reviews both of Brig & Div previous to the "Grand Review" which is to come off tomorrow of the Army of the "Potomac". On Wednesday the 24^th Shermans gallant army will be review'd. Ed went to the Music Hall in the Evg. I staid at home & read to Father. The rain was pounding on the roof like the hammers of so many blacksmiths at their work.

Tuesday, May 23, 1865.

Rain in the A.M. as usual but it made out to clear off just before the "set of sun". I went with Father to the inauguration concert of the 50^th Anniversary of the "Handel & Hayden Society". A chorus of 700 voices a full orchestra of 112 pieces and the big organ: Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise" "Luthers Choral" "God is my Refuge & Deliverance" &c. It was a splendid performance and fully appreciated by the audience. The concert began at 12 past 11 owing to a delay occasioned by a photograph being taken before the concert began. Edward & Father went in the Evg. to hear the "Creation". The wind has been S and W. I hope for fair weather for some time. Fine day in Washington for the Review. Nat wrote a letter to his Aunt Ellen, which I enclosed to her after having read it to Father. He is in good health and enjoying himself.

Wednesday, May 24, 1865.

It has been a fine day, not a cloud and the wind has been North West. I went to see Mr Van Campen my adjuster of accounts and sat an hour or two with him, signed two certified statements, one for "G" Co and the other for "D" Co 59^th Mass. Vet. and was "sworn" on each of them. Every thing is all right so far. I am going to see him again to look over my Company Clothing for both Co's for the 1^st quarter of 1865. I sat with Father 'till his bed time as Edward spent the Evg. out. Dr Gorham came in and staid 'till nearly 10 O'clock. I read the "Transcript" to Father and then he went to bed. I walk'd with Father as far as Blackstone Square. The sun was too bright for his eyes even as late as 5.30 or 6 P.M. Bro Thom. dines with us every day.

Thursday, May 25, 1865.

A beautiful clear day, wind North West and every body out. I went to see Mr Vancampen and fixed my Clothing accounts for "G" and "D" Cos of my Regt. I went down to the Quarter Masters Office No 13 "Faneuil Hall Square" and two sets of Clothing Receipt "blanks" in "triplicate" had one filled out and signed it and signed all the other "blanks". On Saturday I shall see Mr Vancampen again and have my "Ordnance" straightened out. I met Mr Jesse Fowle of Burlington to day and went with him to a broker on State Street to sell some 520 coupons which he had. I called on my friend David Sewall at his new store at 1041 Washington Street in the Evg. He used to be in with G. D. Dows 515 Washington Street of "Ice Cream Soda Fountain" notoriety. Uncle Ephraim dined with us yesterday, & went to the concert with Edward. He took tea with us this Evg. and went to Israel in Egypt with Father

Friday, May 26, 1865.

The wind has been North West, and the day fine. I went to see Dr. Mason but he had no medicine ready for me and he wanted me to call and see him tomorrow. I saw Cap. Potter at Mr. Dows and I asked him if some of his Co. did not want to buy my military over coat. He said that, when they were sure of going to "Mexico" or any where else in the army, he could sell it for me. I went to the "Museum" this Evg. to the benefit of Mr F. Williams a new actor and his first benefit. His plays were "Ernestine" "His Last Legs" a roaring Irish farce and "an Ample Apology" in all of which he was very good. I got measured for a pair of boots "French calf" at John M^cDavitts on Howard St. for $15. Bro. Thomas dined with us to day and Edwd Father and Tom went to the orchestral & vocal concert at Music Hall

Saturday, May 27, 1865.

A rainy, nasty day with the wind in the N.E. I went to Mr Vancampens office and my ordnance was all ready to sign. My papers are all ready to send to Washington. I went in to the Music Hall to hear the "great organ". Mr B. J. Lang display'd its beauties from 12 to 1 O'clock P.M. tickets 50cts. but I went in with Fathers season ticket. I went to hear Elijah with Father in the Evg. A fine performance. Master Rich^d Coker 10 years old sang the part of the youth, a most marvelous voice, pure, fresh and not strained. As clear as a womans voice and true. The House was crowded, a good many standing up. The rain prevented the drill and Dress parade of the "Rifle Club" Col. Coolman postponed till Monday the 29^th. I had a letter from my boy George, and answered it right away. I went to see Dr Mason & he gave me some gentian bark (ground) to soak in boiling water & put into a bottle of Madeira wine to be shaken after taking.

Sunday, May 28, 1865.

It has been cold and drizzly all day but it has not rained enough to put up an umbrella. We had Dr. Ezra Gannett to preach this A.M. and Rev. Mr Chaney this P.M. I went to the Messiah in the Evg. with Father. The chorus numbered over 700 voices, as the Librarian said, he had given out all the books, 700 in all, and there were not enough. It was very grand, especially the "Hallelujah" Chorus, when all the audience stood up. The "Wonderful" chorus was very fine in fact it was a wonderful performance throughout. The last of the Rebel Generals has surrendered at last, Kirby Smith, who commanded in Texas. A "true bile" of "indictment" has been "found" against Jeff. Davis for "high treason", also against Breckenridge. The wind has been N.E. all day.

Monday, May 29, 1865.

Cloudy nearly all day, the sun not being out more than an hour all the time. The wind has been Southwest, and warm. I went to my tailors this morning "Tolman's" and was measured for coat, pants and vest for summer wear. The post man this morning brought me a letter from Lieut M^cDermott 54^th Mass. which I answered immediately. When I came home to dinner I found a large package for me from Brig. Gen. A. B. Dyer Chief of Ordnance U.S.A. containing three sets of Infty Ordnance blanks to enable me to settle my accounts. I wrote for them on the 24^th of this month. The "Massachusetts Rifle Club" had a drill on the common this afternoon: they turned out in full ranks 10 companies of 101 men each including Officers. Lieut. Col. Peabody in command assted by Major Geo. H. Denny. The Reg^t look'd well.

Tuesday, May 30, 1865.

The wind has been North West and the day has been fine. Edward telegraphed to Ellen to day to come home from N.Y. tomorrow so as to go to hear Cha^s Sumners oration or Eulogy on Abraham Lincoln at the Music Hall on Thursday June 1^st. Edward received a letter from Ellen saying that she would be at home on Thursday afternoon, but Alderman G. W. Messinger having been kind enough to send a ticket to hear "Sumner", Edwd thought that she would regret not being here. I would not give a snap of my finger to hear "Sumner" do or say any thing I am not "black" enough for that yet. I think that "Sumner" ought to be paraded in the procession on Thursday in a dirt cart a "black horse" a nigger driver and a nigger on each side of him and a full blown nigger "wench" in his arms.

Wednesday, May 31, 1865.

The day has been quite warm, the wind North West and the thermometer 85° and over. All mud yesterday, all dust to day and the watering carts in full blast. Ellen arrived home from New York this afternoon at 5 O'clock, had a good visit, but says it seems good to get home. I got weighed to day on Mr Cummings scales (now M^cDewell and Adams) M^cDewell has been for a long time with Amos Cummings and Adams has been with S. S. Prince. I can just raise 113½ pounds. I think that I shall follow the advice of Dr Mason and go "up Country" and "rusticate". The B.L.F. Regt. had a drill and "Dress parade" on the common this Evg. They did it well. You cannot walk upon the common without hearing the tramp of militia or the roll of the drum

Thursday, June 1, 1865.

Not quite as warm to day as it was yesterday; the wind was N.W. and a good breeze. The procession and Eulogy in honor of A. Lincoln came off in fine style, i.e., the procession did. I did not hear Sumners Eulogy, nor I did not care to. The procession was one hour and thirty minutes in passing a given point and the escort composed entirely of military reached from "Cornhill" almost to Summer St. while the head of the column reached the corner of Winter St and Washington St the left was near Pleasant St after extending up Washington through Chester Park, down Tremont. It was a grand affair, and reflects great credit on Col F. W. Palfrey Chief Marshall and all concerned with it. Cousin Eben Frothingham dined with us to day & he is going to stay with us till he goes back to Dighton

Friday, June 2, 1865.

A fine day, wind South West in the beginning of the day, but got into the South East in the afternoon. I had a long letter from E. J. Mann to day. The Regt. is still at Tenallytown Va and all well. Cousin Eben and Edward went to see Robert Heller this Evg. at Buckley Hall in our street, and were much pleased. Eben and I loaf'd on the common after dinner, he smoking his segar. He dined with Aunt Wales to day, thereby losing a good dish of strawberries and cream. I ate a few without the cream and I was painfully reminded of the fact some time after. I went to Lorings to get Harpers for June, but all the numbers were out. Fathers olfactory nerves were offended with the fumes of Cousin Ebens segar, which he smoked in the dining room after breakfast.

Saturday, June 3, 1865.

The wind has been South East the greater part of the day and the glass at Widdifields stood at 65° at 1 O'clock. Dr Mason gave me powders enough for two bottles of Madeira wine for my use while on my travels. He also gave me a box of small pills for regulators. I bought a linen "duster" for country wear. Edward, Cousin Eben and I went to Gilmores Concert this Evg. We heard some good music well play'd and Dr Guilmette sang the "Inch Cape Bell", and Mrs Cary a ballad. I carried my army blanket to Leonards Auction room to be sold. I had a letter from E. J. Mann "H" Co 59^th Mass. All well but not coming home just yet, as they have nearly two years more to serve. The Officers are said by Mann to like the arrangement, but not so the men.

Sunday, June 4, 1865.

It has been a warm day; the wind has been South West, and the thermometer at our back window in the bathing room indicated 87° at noon. Cousin Eben and I attended divine service in the morning at the "first church" and as the afternoon was devoted by Mr Ellis to the children, I waited upon Father to hear Mr Tilden at the Summer St church. I left him in charge of the Sexton. Eben went with Father to the sacred^? concert of P. S. Gilmore. Robert Heller the wizard play'd upon the piano and made an agreeable impression on Father. The band was fine and upon the whole Father was much pleased passed an interesting Evg. and said that he would like to hear the same thing right over again.

Monday, June 5, 1865.

I sold my large army blanket to day at Leonards Auction room. It was Artillery Election, being the first Monday in June. The troops look'd well and Gilmores band appeared for the first time in the street, with their new uniform. Cousin Eben Frothingham went back to Dighton this afternoon. I leave with Edward tomorrow for "Lake George", and have ordered my boots and clothes to be sent to me by Express. I shall continue my Diary more at large in another book while I am gone and then have done with it. I have no stirring time to write about. I am out of the army and I have no occasion for jottings by the way.

Thursday, October 19, 1865.

I begin my Journal at this time, as I am about departing for Fayall in the Bark "Fredonia" Cap. Ed. Burke. She has been going to sail every day since the 15^th of this month, but is waiting for a fair wind and Mr Cha^s. W. Dabney Am. Consul at Fayall, who owns the vessel and is going back in her. A list of the passengers appeared in the Transcript last Evg. my name being written as Wade Frothingham. their names are Cha^s Hickling, Quincy Phillips, Mrs Phillips, Mrs M. W. Treadwell, Mrs Charlotte Fellows, Thom. W. Hathaway, C. W. Dabney, Miss C. P. Pomeroy, Miss K. P. Horton, D^r John Davis, D^r W. S. Wolfley, C. C. Hickling & S. Thrasher besides 27 steerage, in all 42 passengers. 1^st Mate J. S. Davis, 2^d do Louis G. Costar, Steward Manuel Kenne. Mr Hathaway and I have formed a partnership for the winter

Friday, October 20, 1865.

The wind has been very high and it has been rainy & wet nearly all day. It has been blowing from the S.E. There was a partial eclipse of the sun to day about 2/3. I went down to the vessel this noon to see when she was going to sail. I saw Capt. Burke who said that the wind would be fair tomorrow. What I have written here belongs to yesterday. The wind got into the N.W. toward Evg. and things look favorable for sailing tomorrow. Friday: Cast our moorings at 1.15 P.M. with a strong N.W. wind. Had a fine sail down the harbor towed by a tugboat as far as F^t Warren. Reach'd Cape Cod light and Provincetown 52 miles in less than 5 hours & Chatham at 8.30 taken sick at this time, vomited 3 times and then turned in. It was very exciting to see the sailors manning the yards & the great sails one after the other unfurled.

Saturday, October 21, 1865.

I did not sleep much last night but I was not sick. I arose before breakfast, washed and dress'd myself; another edition of sea sickness, and to bed again. The steward brought me 2 pieces of dry toast, and a mug of tea, which I managed to keep down by keeping on my back. I got up to dinner, but could not stand it, and had to go to bed again. Dinner in bed, boiled salt fish and biscuit. I did not keep the fish down, but did the biscuit. I got up at 4.30 & went on deck; ate supper at the table and found myself all right. Our rate to day has been 9 or 10 knots an hour, the wind still holds fair and strong, and there is every appearance of a short voyage to Fayall. Cap Edmund Burke of the Bark Fredonia has made about 40 passages to Fayall, and for 7 years in succession the average length of the trips was 13 days. turned in at "8 bells" or 8 O'clock.

Sunday, October 22, 1865.

I had a good sleep all night and felt quite refreshed this morning. I ate a good breakfast, with a good appetite, and was all right after wards. I also did justice to the dinner, "which consisted of a leg of mutton and the usual trimmings". I spent the day on deck, breathing in the fresh air and watching the heaving ocean outside, and busy life within the vessel in the Evg. it is a beautiful sight to see the phosphorescent light chase around the Bark in sparkling eddies, and whirling brightness. Our rate to day has been about 10 knots with the wind still N.W. and steady. We live as well as at a hotel. Roast beef, do. Chicken, can mutton. do Lobster. do corn. do oysters, which are stewed with ship biscuit, baked beans, tomatoes, a pudding every day, and plum duff Thursdays & Sundays. sick & turned in at 6 O'clock.

Monday, October 23, 1865.

I slept all night as sound as a top, & was all ready for breakfast at 8 O'clock. I ate for my breakfast 4 fried eggs 5 pieces of toasted bread & butter, and washed it down with a mug of tea. I feel gay. Our rate to day has been 3 knots instead of 8 or 10 though it blew up in the P.M. cloudy increased to 11 knots. We saw some porpoises to day playing around the bows. I was on board all the A.M. and took a "nap" in the P.M. A sail in sight, the first that we have seen it was a good way off. "Mother Cary's chickens" are numerous and one was caught, but was immediately taken sick and let go again. I find Mr Dabney very pleasant, and uncommonly smart and active for an old man of 72 years. Miss Clara Dabney reminds me of Miss Lucy Ann Brooks, very pleasant. I turned in at 9 O'clock for a good sleep.

Tuesday, October 24, 1865.

My sleep was as sound as I had hoped for, and my appetite for breakfast was not abated in the least. I stationed myself on the bows, and staid there all the A.M. watching for porpoises. A fine breeze our rate 11 knots during the forenoon. I had a nap in the P.M. during which the wind fell and it became almost calm our rate decreasing to 4 knots. The Captain always keeps a hook & line trailing behind the vessel, baited with a piece of white rag for any "upper water" fish that may happen to come along. We caught a very handsome dolphin this P.M. I never saw one before. The Captain says they are good eating. The dolphin loses its bright colors soon after it is caught. We are to have it for breakfast tomorrow. Being out in the wind makes me sleepy and I turned in at 9 O'clock.

Wednesday, October 25, 1865.

Our first bell rings at 7.30 A.M. for us to get up and get ready for breakfast, which we have at 8 O'clock. I am always up before 7.30 with a capital appetite for the morning meal. Rainy this A.M. and I keep in the cabin nearly all the day. Captain E. Burke brought into the cabin to day another dolphin. I can speak well of the delicacy of this fish, its sweetness and tenderness. As it was fried I only took a small piece just to try it. It is not bony. I began Dumas' Three Guardsmen to day. A large vessel in sight bound on the other tack. Another dolphin caught, we shall not starve at this rate. Easterly storm all day: rate 7 to 8 knots. Captain Burke took the amount of each passenger's baggage this P.M. taking advantage of the rain. went to bed at 8 bells, bids fair to storm.

Thursday, October 26, 1865.

It stormed all night, and the wind howled through the rigging. If you can imagine a hundred saws going through the filing process & forty thousand screech owls in full blast, you would have a faint idea of the sound of that howl. In the A.M. it was calm with no wind. I had a piece of the dolphin boiled for me for breakfast. It is a great dish, some thing like halibut, and as good. Mr Dabney advocated very strongly grilled pork for sea sickness. I have got beyond that. We have not made more than four knots up to bed time. the waves go one way, while we hardly go at all the other. We struck the "Gulf Stream" last Sunday night about 12 M. I noticed the different motion of the vessel, more pitch & less roll. Sea weed in great quantities which goes faster than we do. Read in my bunk nearly all day, to bed in good season.

Friday, October 27, 1865.

Stormy all night and all the forenoon. The wind sprang up about 2 O'clock P.M. and we have made from 9 to 12 knots during the forenoon. Three flying fish flew on board this forenoon and we had them for dinner. They were small but good eating, for those who are fond of mackerel, to which fish in looks as well as flavor they bear a great resemblance. I had one boiled for me. it is a bony fish. About 8 O'clock it blew a gale & the vessel was laid to under close reef'd fore-sail, fore top-sail & fore top stay sail. The fore sail & fore top sail were blown to rags. The vessel's deck was flooded with shipp'd seas. At one time there was 3 feet of water on deck, and the "port" gang-way was carried away, thus relieving the deck & saving the cabin from being flooded. an awful night.

Saturday, October 28, 1865.

The wind still keeps up, and so does the sea. When the "gang plank" left us one of the pigs was on his way out of the hole, when one of the sailors caught him by his hind leg and saved his bacon. Cloudy this A.M. Set new fore sail & fore top sail. Ate a good breakfast of fried fish balls & boiled eggs together, toast & butter & two mugs of tea. rate 6 knots in the A.M. increased to 7 knots in P.M. Cha^s Hickling Esqr. one of the passengers was married in Charlestown Mass by Dr. Walker, Mr H's wife being a member of Dr Ws church. Father made the prayer. Mr H sister was married to Lt. Webber U.S.A. son of Pres. Webber of Harvard College. I have been on deck nearly all day. Father married Mr H's sister to Lieut Webber. I retired at 9 O'clock.

Sunday, October 29, 1865.

A comfortable night at the rate of 6 knots and little motion. Ate a good breakfast with a rousing appetite. Wind "ahead" rate 7 knots, not a heavy sea, but a plenty of it. Deck dryer than it has been any time since we left home. A fish called an Albicore carried off the hook and about 6 in. of the line. this fish is not considered good eating, being coarse & meaty and of a reddish color. As the wind is ahead, there is no particular course, but we have to steer by it. We are 5 points out of our direct course. We have kept up 7 knots all day. It was cloudy, with high wind at bed time. I have been on deck all day in spite of the wet. The ladies are quite spunky, especially Miss Sally Pomeroy who is out on deck the whole time, even eating her dinner there & sometimes her breakfast.

Monday, October 30, 1865.

"Rocked in the cradle of the deep" I enjoy'd to the utmost "tired natures sweet restorer", and awoke at 8 bells—4 O'clock—to hear the order to "tack ship", the wind having chang'd from E. to S.E. the yards were squared to Larboard or "port" and the course altered. rate during the forenoon 6 knots. The man at the wheel tells the time by a clock in the ladies' cabin & when it is 12 O'clock he strikes 8 times upon a bell behind him. this is "8 bells" At 12.30 he strikes 1 bell—at 1 O'clock two bells—at 1.30 3 bells—at 2 O'clock 4 bells—at 2.30 5 bells—at 3 O'clock 6 bells—at 3.30 7 bells & at 4 O'clock 8 bells and so on, each bell being answered by one at the bows, which is struck by the "watch". Dolphin caught, with a "sea horse" in him. fine moon: delightful on deck. Calm in P.M. but wind sprang up in Evg. 7 knots.

Tuesday, October 31, 1865.

A good night "securely resting on the wave" in the full enjoyment of a "calm and peaceful sleep". rate 6 knots. fine sunny morning & I reclined upon the "hatch" & read "Dumas". It is warm enough to keep on deck all day & even all night without any over coat on. I have not had my light over coat on since we were 2 days out. It began to rain soon after dinner. the wind died away at tea time, but rainy all the Evg. finished the "3 Guardsmen" our rate got as low as 2 knots before dark & then we did nothing but bob up and down, in other words there was a calm. The Cap. put that "Sea Horse" into alcohol. it had a head like a horse & body & tail like a "tad pole". to bed at 9.30. wind W. squared yards & got ready for a puff but it did not come

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1865.

There was a dead calm last night, even the swell had a calm calmness. this A.M. squally at times, at other times no wind at all. Old Boreas blew from all points of the compass has got so twisted up that he don't know from which point to blow from. At 6 O'clock A.M. it came on to blow from the N.E., sails were taken in & it blew hard for ½ hour, then came a calm. After our breakfast it began to rain & blew "great guns". I stood on the quarter Deck & watched for whales as the Cap. had seen one "blow". I began to get wet went below & began the book on Madeira &c. 3 lengths of the vessel it is a calm, while the sea around is white with foam & the wind blowing a gale. Our rate this A.M. was 11 knots, at noon 6 knots. Cap says this is the ugliest passage he ever had, not a West wind for over a week; 4 or 5 points off of our course. Cap. says if we continue so, we should strike the coast of Africa, about the Bight of Benin. I said I had never been in there & should like to see if the bite was worse than the bark. Cloudy & blowing a gale at bed time. Deck washed every moment. In fact we have done little else but ship seas all day.

Thursday, November 2, 1865.

I slept like a top. A calm this A.M. after our breakfast, just breeze enough to give us 1 or 2 knots. N.E. wind. Steward brought me a batch of Fayall wine, the best. It tastes like currant wine, a little too sweet for the table. It is called Angelica. At 11.30 "tacked ship", the wind having chang'd to E.S.E. from N.E. x E. No wind to speak of 'till about 5 O'clock when it got E & blew hard. At 9 O'clock P.M. the moon is out & our rate 7 knots. The sun set this Evg. was glorious. clouds opening below, giving the sun room enough to be seen just before he dipped, at which time the golden tipped clouds were piled one above the other in magnificent masses, their edges a blaze of light and gradually shading down 'till the colors mingled with the blue of the ocean, while the "boundless" horizon for a great distance was shaded off from the brightest crimson to the faintest tint of purple, mingling with each other in the most marvelous manner. a fine bright night, to bed at 9 O'clock.

Friday, November 3, 1865.

wind as usual "dead ahead" & blowing hard from the E. course with the wind rate during the forenoon 7 knots, little chance of getting to Fayall this week 14 days out to day at 1.15 P.M. average length of voyage out 13 days. Cap. has made it in 9½ days. The 4^th day out, we had made ½ the way. Since then we have had head winds, calms & storms & been beating about & praying for a W. wind. Moon fulls to night, may it bring about a change for the better. I finished Madeira after dinner and then began Cap. Marryats "Ralph Rattlin the Reefer", which I got from 2^d Mate. The wind has been blowing hard all day due E. and rate 7 knots. I got wet twice to day, after tea I got wet through. A fine bright night. The passengers are all agreeable & pleasant company & we have some jolly laughs at Dr. W. S. Wolfley, who lies in bed all day & eats more than "any other man", considers himself sick & is whining all the time for an "army surgeon" devoid of common sense and in all that makes the man tasking

Saturday, November 4, 1865.

"Tacked ship" towards A.M. wind E. and "dead" ahead. no change since a week ago last night. Sail ho! this A.M. before breakfast far astern on the same course as we are. I saw a whale "spout" near the "sail". Cap. was asked if he thought she was a "whaler". He thought not but a "weeper" like us. rate 7 knots a fine day & splendid on deck. We are on whaling ground^? & a sharp look out is kept for any signs of the "huge Leviathan". After dinner the wind died away gradually & our rate from 7 knots to 1 and then to 0. One of the two little pigs was killed to day. this P.M. a large iron ship came along by us, the flag of England flying at the stern. She hail'd us to know our name. 4 little flags one above the other with the fig. 4.9.1.0. which read in the Caps. book "What is your name". We had the Eng^h flag at the stern. We answered her by 5 flags, the top one 1^st distinguishing "Pennant" & 4 flags with the fig. 4.0.9.2. which in the book reads "Fredonia" at the time we were too far away to read her name.

Sunday, November 5, 1865.

The ship seen yesterday had seen hard weather for she had lost her "bow sprit" & fore top gallant mast. A fine sight to see a barge in full sail. Cap. had recourse to his spy glass, and I tried the large "field" glass that Father gave me on my last birth day. It proved an excellent glass. A smooth sea all last night with gentle zephyrs passing over it. The motion of the vessel was scarcely perceptible and my sleep was undisturbed. wind E x S and rate 4 knots. In the P.M. it got into the N. or thereabouts—for it shifts about so, you can't tell an hour at a time from what point it does blow. 2 sail seen to day on our course, though distant. Finished "Rattlin the Reefer" a good story. In the Evg. another calm and our rate down to the little end of nothing. By reflecting the moon in a looking glass you can tell its age if it is one day old a little circle will appear by it if 2 days old 2 circles and so on.

Monday, November 6, 1865.

"Sun rise at sea" a beautiful sight. Silver clouds instead of gold as at "Sun set" & light and clear it was, wind N and on our "Quarter", our course E. by ½ N rate 8 knots. Sail in sight, going the same way. Another sail in sight at noon going in the same direction as ourselves. I began "Shermans March" by Brevet Major Nichols A.D.C. to Gen. Sherman. About 5 O'clock it came up thick in the E. and the wind began to rise. Sail was taken in fore top royal, ditto gallant sail, gaff top sail &c. the wind increased to a gale and by 7 O'clock it rained in sheets. we have made 8 knots all day, wind N.E. &c all day. at 8 O'clock P.M. the wind went down & there was a "great calm", which did not last long. I like a smooth sea at meal times, as all the things stay on the table. As I was eating a pigs foot to day it jump'd out of my plate across the table into Mr Hathaway's lap.

Tuesday, November 7, 1865.

A very disagreeable night; the rain came down in "torrents", the deep thunder peel on peel & the vivid flashes of lurid lightning all went to make up a picture of awful sublimity. the sea was not rough & the night was passed in quiet repose. At 5 O'clock this A. M. it blew a gale & the main top gallant sail was blown to rags & another had to be rigg'd. At 8 O'clock "tack'd ship" wind E. our course E by N ½ N four sail in sight, early this A.M. Deck continually washed by "seas" breaking over it. At noon the "flying jib" was torn to ribbons, not enough to make an apron of. Our rate this forenoon 4 knots. About 4 O'clock away went the fore top stay sail. 3 sails gone to day. Not new sails by any means, but strong enough for any decent gale of wind. The Fredonia has proved herself A1. She can sail as near the wind as the next vessel, and stand as heavy a sea as many vessel of 3 times her tonnage 393 tons. she trembles & shakes but never groans.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1865.

Pass'd a very unquiet night. the wind blew in squalls all night long, some of which were terrific. the sea was against us, the wind ahead, and the vessel pitch'd head first into the waves, and quivered all over like an "aspen". I did not sleep a wink, but was knock'd about from one side of my bunk to the other, till my poor bones ached as if they had been pounded. It blew a gale all the time up to 12 O'clock noon. wind due E and "ahead" unless the wind gets into the N.W. &c and stays there, we never shall reach Fayall. Wind died away in P.M. and our rate is only 3 knots, barely holding our own. The wind was N.E. this P.M. what there was of it. Wore ship at 5 O'clock P.M. an exciting time. at 9 O'clock it is blowing hard from the same point as usual, E. A fine clear night. May the wind be less, and the sea calmer than they were last night. to bed soon after 9 O'clock

Thursday, November 9, 1865.

A reasonably quiet sea last night & a reasonable amount of sleep. the wind still Easterly with a mixture of squalls & calms, a peculiarity of this wind in these diggings. first it will blow a gale & ram as if it never was going to stop for an hour or more, then all of a sudden the wind would go down, the rain would cease, & there would be a calm for an hour or more. This is the 13^th day of Easterly wind, very remarkable for this season. Cap. Burke says he never saw the beat of it in all his experience & he has made over & back to Fayall over 40 passages. rate to day about 3 knots. high sea all day & satisfactorily high winds at intervals. By some means not accounted for, either by the carelessness of the man at the wheel or from some other cause, the wind back'd the vessel about & she had to be "tack'd". Cap. was playing cribbage with D^r Davis in the cabin & heard the sails flapping. he rush'd on deck hatless & made all right.

Friday, November 10, 1865.

The first part of the night 'till 2 O'clock A.M. was quiet & I slept sound. It began to blow then & the sea got its "back up". A stunning old wave struck us "amid ships" on "Port" side (my side) & almost knock'd me out of my birth. Its force was tremendous, and the starboard "gunnel" went clear under water & shipp'd a deck full. The whole breaker went over the cabin & found its way into it by the way of the skylight. Cold & cheerless on deck. E Wind & a continuation of the most rascally weather imaginable. Thermometer in Caps. room 60°. Mr Dabney agrees with the Cap. that it is extraordinary weather. he never remembers to have seen the equal. This bark was formerly named the "Azou" & was changed to the "Fredonia" on account of the pirate "Alabama" & sailed under Eng. colors. Mr Dabney built the vessel himself. I began to copy into my diary from notes written in pencil on pieces of card

Saturday, November 11, 1865.

I sat up 'till almost 11 O'clock writing in this diary. It is slow work, as I have to write fine. I am writing this at ½ after 4 O'clock P.M. I slept well last night and dove into the fish balls, boiled tongue, toast & mush at breakfast. The day has been sunny & warm with a little rain & our rate has been about 6 knots up to tea time. Cap. had this "Bark" examined once in some foreign port, and the inspector said that he had examined a ship of 1200 tons the day before and she did not have a timber in her larger than he found in the "Fredonia". I never wish to sail in a stauncher or more sea worthy vessel, and could not sail under a more reliable Cap. or a better sailor and gentleman than Cap. Edmund Burke. Cap. said this A.M. that we should have a fair wind to day. he was right as he always is. It came around N.W. but alas! it lasted only 5 or 10 minutes.

Sunday, November 12, 1865.

A very quiet night, sound sleep & calm sea. We made about 2 knots last night, very little wind. This A.M. becalmed & going at no rate. We all try to be calm & bear our misfortunes as philosophically as we are—individually—able. This is the finest day we had since leaving Boston. "My coat feels warm to my back" as Father says. A sharp look out for the "Peak of Pico", as it has been seen 100 miles at sea & we are not far from that distance from the Island. The wind for a wonder has been W.N.W. but precious little of it. Course N.E. by N. rate to day 2 knots. I laid myself out on the hatch this P.M. & had a good snooze. The sun has been out all day & it has been lovely & warm on deck. The men have been getting out the chains forward, so as to be ready to "cast anchor" as soon as we get to Fayall. If the wind springs up we shall be there in 24 hours from bed time. turned in soon after eight bells 8 O'clock.

Monday, November 13, 1865.

Land ho! this A.M. at day light. I arose at 6.30 & had a sight of the Peak of Pico & the island of that name; soon after, the island of Fayall came in sight. I saw both through the bottom of a tumbler, a rum way of looking at land. We have made about 5 knots during the night & after breakfast it increased to 6 knots. I had a refreshing sleep. This is the 24^th day at 1.15 P.M. since we hove anchor in Boston. I pack'd my valise this A.M. & got my trunk all right for the Custom House. Steward is going to give me the receipt for making his famous Duff to take home with. We dropp'd anchor at 1.10 by the town clock & made our preparations for going ashore. Hathaway & I have a single room with two iron beds in it & are nicely situated at the "Fayall Hotel". Fayall looks charming as you approach the town from the sea. The houses are all built of white stone & with their red tiled roofs rising one above the other have a very pretty effect. After you get into the place it is a different thing, the streets are narrow & the people dirty.

Tuesday, November 14, 1865.

Had a good rest if not sleep under spotless sheets & snow white counterpane, quite a luxury, not had on ship board. Ate a good breakfast & started out with Mr Hathaway for a walk, he wishing to try a tooth brush & find a shoemaker to make him a pair of boots. Our Portuguese being limited, we didn't succeed very well, but Mr Woodward, our landlord went with us & he found what we wanted and I bought a fine 6 bladed knife imported German for a spanish dollar $1.20. We went to Mr Dabneys bowling alley & had a "string" & then took a walk in his garden. the ground was covered with oranges & the trees are loaded down to the ground with them. Ate 2 or 3 from the tree at this time, that being the sweetest part & eating that, & throwing the other part away. Figs, bananas, lemons &c. in great abundance, cork trees & other rare & curious plants. I was weigh'd to day. 104lbs being a gain of 4lbs. bought a bottle of wine from Mr Woodward for 26c. Sour native something like German [?]. the water here is poor, rain water filtered

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1865.

Pico has been covered with clouds for some time which is a sign of a storm, which came upon us last night. S.W. wind & blowing hard. It rained hard at 3 O'clock this A.M. The vessels in harbor are pitching about & running into each other, carrying away bow sprints, jib booms &c. sometimes the sea breaking over the "Sea wall" & throwing the spray clear over the Hotel into the garden. I found the way into the public garden yesterday, situated on the hill & a very beautiful spot. To day it has been rainy all day. Mrs Treadwell & I called on the Dabneys this Evg. Found all the ladies at home & Mr D. they having just come in from the bowling alley. Mr D. has a fine large house built in Boston and put together here. A billiard table, Chickering Grand piano, all in grand style. Had a rubber of whist with Mrs Phillips, Mrs Treadwell and Mr Beach, Mrs P. and I partners. We beat one game to retire on but that was a "love game". Began a letter to Ed and one to my friend Dows. Bought another bottle of 26c wine

Thursday, November 16, 1865.

I had a fine sleep, not waking up till 6.30 this A.M. It promises to be a better day than yesterday. The wind is S.S.W. the sea calm and the air mild and spring like. Took a walk with Mr Beach & Mr Woodward to the nunnery to get some candy for Cha^s Hickling to pay a bet, which he lost to Miss Sally Pomeroy. You put your money on a turning "dumb betty" and say what you want & the concern turns round and back again with the article on it. You can get jelly's cake &c. but can see no one. Mr Beach & I took a donkey ride before dinner. We went over the "Quinta Da Silveira" a most beautiful place about 1½ miles back on the hill. Apple trees, pear & peach, all sorts of tropical plants. Beach, Hathaway & I went over Mr Dabneys home garden after dinner & played a string of "Bowls". All hands to Mr D's in the Evg. to tea & spend Evg. A family party. Music, singing &c. pleasant Bread & butter cake and tea brought round on waiters

Friday, November 17, 1865.

This A.M. after breakfast Beach, Hathaway & myself took a walk to the "signal Station" on the right of the town. It is on a hill and commands a fine view of the sea. It was pretty hard work getting there & I was tired enough when I got to the hotel. I got my hair cut & "shampoo" for 25s. Hathaway & I went to D^r Starbuck's in the Evg. & had a good time, music, games & waltzing. Starbuck is a Bostonian & been here about 3 years. By the advice of Mr Geo. J. P. Oliver I left off my uniform & put on my citizens clothes. Mr Woodward went with me to buy a hat. I got a black plush soft hat for $4.80. I got measured for a pair of boots, to be made of French calf (the hide being picked out by Mr Woodward) sewed for $4.80. They charge more for pegg'd boots as they have to whittle out the pegs by hand. Picking & packing oranges goes on famously, the crop is very abundant this year. Every basket is marked with a large D. for Dabney.

Saturday, November 18, 1865.

Slept sound all night & awoke to find it raining. After breakfast it rained harder than it has any time since I have been here. I did not leave the house 'till ½ after 4 o'clock P.M. & then I went to Mr Dabneys Bowling Alley and found Mr Hathaway & Mr Harper hard at work. I bowl'd one string. It bids fair to be a good day tomorrow. I saw Mr Oliver at his office: he is a fine man and very kind to me. There are always some captains stopping at the hotel. Caps. James, Burgess, Small, Burke & Howland. Cap H. commands the Gov. Morris a New Bedford whaler. He left here last Sunday & came in to day with 70bbls oil. He took a whale the 1^st morning after leaving here. 915bbls in 6 months & all near the Islands. It is all left here & shipp'd home.

Sunday, November 19, 1865.

A beautiful bright morning, the sun rising behind Pico as clear as crystal. Pico looks very grand, as it looms up 7600 feet above the level of the sea 5 miles from the Hotel. Mr Beach & I took a walk after breakfast along the sea road on the right of the town. Beach took his umbrella, but I didn't. Never go any distance from home however bright the day at this season of the year, without an umbrella. It came on to rain & we had to come back under B's little sun shade. It was sunny when we went to walk, and the same when we arrived home. Attended "Mass" at one of the churches to day at noon. No good singing poor organ & dirty worshippers. After our dinner the ladies from Mr Dabneys came down & we all went to the "public garden" & to the "Miranda" the latter is a romantic spot. A gorge from the hills. Saw the new canal, bridge &c Sunday is like any other day of the week, picking & packing oranges going on as usual

Monday, November 20, 1865.

I awoke this A.M. to find it raining. Pico looked grand yesterday A.M. with the "hump" on the top visible, and a "cap" of white clouds just below, looking like an inverted "mushroom", only twice as big. A sure sign of a storm they say. Cap. Small of the Bark "Alexander M^cNeil" sails for Philadelphia tomorrow and I finished my letter to day to Ed. and shall send it by him. I also finished a long letter to my friend Dows which goes the same way. I shall write again to Bro. Ed by the "Fredonia". I visited the Masonic Lodge this Evg. in company with Mr Geo. Oliver and Drs. Pomeroy & Wolfley. I was much interested in the work. Bread & butter, cheese & ale after I got home. Mr Woodward of the Hotel was also with us. It was rainy all the forenoon, but it came out fine after noon.

Tuesday, November 21, 1865.

Returned about 10 O'clock and soon fell asleep. It blew pretty hard all night from the [blank] and there was some rain. Squally when I got up, but it looks as if it would break away and be fair. All black in the direction of Pico & the "Peak" not visible at breakfast time 8 O'clock. At breakfast time we arranged a "donkey ride", our party consisting of Mr & Mrs Phillips, Mrs. Treadwell, Beach, Mr Hickling Sen, Dr Wolfley, Mrs Geo. Oliver and myself. We had a jolly time & a most beautiful ride, all sitting on our donkeys in the most approved style, sideways. We went to Mr Cha^s Dabneys first & from there to the "Flamingoes" so called a small collection of houses nestled in the hills. I had the same "donk" that I had before "Espanohl". My donk took the lead & was unwilling that any one should pass him. we were gone two hours at 16c per hour. Whist & Euchre in the Evg. Hard pouring rain in P.M.

Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1865.

I went to the Mill with Mr Woodward this forenoon & staid there' till time for dinner, witnessing the "putting up" of a new nail machine just sent out. It works altogether by steam. He can turn out about 1000cwt per day. When all 3 machines are at work, his engine drives the "corn mill" flour mill and nail mill. Wheat is raised in the Islands. It has rained hard all the first part of the day. In the P.M. I play'd Euchre with Sam Thrasher and thrashed him, and then took a walk with Miss Fellows of Roxbury Mass to the "Bagatelle" a charming spot owned by Mrs Fred^k Dabney & Miss Olivia a sister of the Consul. Thunder & lightning, but got home without being very wet, but both of our umbrellas inside out. Euchre with Thrasher in the Evg. He two games ahead of me one [?] 2 game

Thursday, November 23, 1865.

I had a very refreshing sleep and awoke in the A.M. as bright as a dollar. Ate a good breakfast and in co. with Mr. Phillips & his amicable wife, Mrs Treadwell & Miss Fellows, & Mr Beach ~~& myself~~ went to the "Quinta da Silveira" which the ladies "owned up" far surpassed Mr Cushings garden in Belmont. We could not go over a half part of the grounds before dinner. In the P.M. I called upon Mr & Mrs John Dabney in return for a call. We saw fine apples and all the tropical fruits growing here. I feel better & better & am gaining fast

Friday, November 24, 1865.

This A.M. I proposed to Mr Hathaway that we should walk to the Northern Signal Station, but he wanted to go to the "Quinta Da Silveira" as he had not been there, so I went with him to show him the beauties of the place. I can never tire of it. the swans were graceful the flowers sweet the orange trees very inviting to look at, the lemon & lime trees fragrant to the nostrils, as also the lovely Japonica trees & flowers. On our return home we happened in to a "pottery" & saw them making all sorts of articles from the smallest vase up to the largest dishes. It was a curious & very interesting sight. Vases made to order cheap 3 for 01ct &c. The Steamer arrived from Lisbon this P.M. having on board the English Consul & a Russian Prince. A seedy looking Prince. My new boots came along to day a perfect fit. Called on D^r Davies this P.M. found him improving

Saturday, November 25, 1865.

A fine bright morning so we concluded to go on another "donkey" ride. We made a party of 11 Miss Roxie Dabney, Miss Horton, Miss Fellows, Mrs Treadwell, Mrs Phillips, Mr Phillips, Mr Hickling, Mr Beach, Dr Wolfley, Cap. Burke & myself. I rode a new donkey on a saddle with stirrups, not so good as the regular donkey saddle, as you can not see behind you. You can sit sideways or astride as you please on the true thing. We had a delightful & merry time. Went to the Friars lodge or Stone-hedge & returned through the lovely valley called "Prior", went out of our way to see the breakers come in on the beach & rocks and were more than paid for pains, the water dashing over the rocks at a height of 50 feet. We had a fine view of Fayall with its 12000 inhabitants. I called on Dr & Mrs Starbuck before tea. I left my watch with the Dr. as the min. hand had got loose & was tumbling about inside the case. Starbuck pulls teeth, practices medicine, repairs watches draws & paints &c. The scenery round here is grand

Sunday, November 26, 1865.

The morning was fair and the "peak" at one time was clear. It looked very grand & majestic seen through my glass. It soon was no where. We went to the "Nunnery" chapel this A.M. to ~~see~~ hear the service, but were too late. We then took a walk on the way to the new road on the south side & the church being open on our way, we went in among the dirty filthy people who filled the back of the place. I was looking about for a fit place for the ladies to stand, when some one said in good English "go up stairs". Up stairs we went and found ourselves in the gallery by the side of the organ & chanters. The services were a thanksgiving for the safety of a vessel & crew which came near being wreck'd on Flores. the sailors gave the "worth" of the sail to the church. The sail was rolled up & wreathed with flowers. Singing fair, organ poor. It came on to rain & blow about 5 O'clock P.M. Mr Hathaway engaged a passage to St Michael in the steamer "Real". the sea has been too rough for the "lighters" to work and he will not get away before Wednes^y

Monday, November 27, 1865.

I never saw "Pico" look more beautiful grand & imposing than it did this A.M. at sunrise, was much impressed. There was a rim of clouds white & fleecy round the top, which was very distinct the atmosphere being clear, one half of the 1613 feet was clearly visible. The cloudy rim was just thin enough for the sun to shine through and it looked like a diadem of gold encircling the mountain's brow. As seen through my glass the effect was perfectly magnificent. The mountain was covered with snow one half of the way down. I went to see them pack oranges for England. The boxes are made to hold 600 or more according to size and the oranges are wrapp'd with corn husks. The men are paid 1s a day & those who carry the fruit in the baskets from the "grove" to the packing house get from ½ct to 3cts a basket according to the distance. During the orange season they work Sundays. I bought a fancy straw hat & left it to be trimmed 48cts for hat, 54cts for oil silk ribbon &c. Mr Hathaway bid us all good bye & went on board the steamer at 9 O'clk P.M.

Tuesday, November 28, 1865.

Cap. Llewellyn a Welshman, of Schooner J. Rosser, occupied Mr Hathaways bed last night, as he was belated & there was no room for him in the Hotel any where else. I had my little bed taken away to day and chose the one that Mr H. slept on as it was wider. I now have the room all to myself. I went to get weigh'd to day 104lbs gain since last Tuesday 1½lbs. I went to call on Mrs J. Dabney this P.M. with Miss Fellows, the ladies not at home, so we left our cards & took a walk over their beautiful garden. On returning to the Hotel we found that Mrs John Dabney had been there & invited us all to tea at 8 O'clock. Went & had a nice sociable time. Mr D'Oray play'd the "Russian National Hymn", March from Faust &c & we had singing by Miss Horton & Mrs J. Dabney Mr John and Sam Dabney played a duet on the horn from Maria di Rohan with pianoforte accompaniment by Mrs Sam Dabney very good

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 1865.

Pico was splendid this A.M. at sunrise with the sun behind it & the mountain so clear it seemed as if you could put your hand on it. Not a cloud to be seen. Last Evg. just before I got ready to go to Mr. Dabney's I received a visit from Senor Silva Cabral Velho & Senor Jose Pereira de la Cerda of "Madrepora" Lodge both in 33° extending to me the hospitality, friendship &c of the Lodge and City. Senor Eduardo Alfredo Teixeira, who speaks English & whom I had seen before, came with them as interpreter. They came in the name of the Lodge & were appointed as a committee of 3 to wait on me. I got my straw hat this A.M. a nobby thing. I got my cane altered by having a silver rim put on at the joint at the handle & another ring where the sword blade enters the handle. We gentlemen saw Cap. James of the schooner "Arrow" off for London this P.M. loaded with oranges. previous to his departure the "Club" drank his quick and safe return in two bottles of port wine

Thursday, November 30, 1865.

It was raining about as hard as it could all the A.M. & bid fair to be a foul "thanksgiving". Nevertheless a fine fat gobbler was made drunk by brandy till he could not walk & then killed for our dinner. The sun came out warm about 10 O'clock & Bro. Teixeira called for me. we went to walk to the Cattle Market, Mirant, fort &c. I began a letter to Dr Ingalls yesterday. In the Evg. we were invited to Mr Cha^s Dabneys tea & bread & butter brought round. Had music & dancing. played the game of "Chairs" & "French" Blind Mans bluff. we mustered two "baker's dozens". Thanksgiving day in Mass to day. We celebrated it by a good dinner of roast turkey, beef, plum pudding &c. I told Mr Woodward this Evg. to make out my bill up to tomorrow and hand it to me. I bought of Mr Woodward yesterday $35.95 worth of articles for Nannie & Ellen made from the fibres of the aloe plant, 2 double shawls 6 stockings (pairs of) 2 veils 2 barets baskets &c.

Friday, December 1, 1865.

The day opened bright & after breakfast I started for Castel Branco or White Castle, a distance of 7 or 8 miles from the town. It is the extreme southern end of the island, and is one of the many objects of interest in the place. I started alone and on foot, about 9.30 A.M. and returned to the Hotel in time for dinner at 2 O'clock Castle B. is an enormous white rock with four square sides perfectly perpendicular and about [blank] feet high with grass & herbage completely covering the top and composed of one solid mass of lava. The road is one of the best I ever was on and skirts the island. The oceanic scenery on your left hand and mountain country on the right are equal to any I ever saw. The land is very productive. I saw women gathering corn in the field. I called on Mr Oliver at his office to see him about a donkey ride to his estate of Capello.

Saturday, December 2, 1865.

The chamber maid brought me a note this A.M. before I left my room from Mr Geo. Oliver informing me that as the barometer had fallen during the night & the weather threatened rain our expedition had to be postponed. I went on board the "Fredonia" this A.M. with Cap. Burke. Enjoyed myself and had a good view: he finished unloading to day. I took a walk about town before dinner with Cap. Shaw of the whaler "Solon" of New Bedford. I got measured for a cap. In the P.M. I began the 2^d Edition of my letter to Dr W^m Ingalls. My new patent leather boots were sent to the Hotel this Evg. they fit like a glove. I paid four spanish dollars or $6.00 in coin. It rained hard in the Evg. Saturday is beggar day here, the beggars having the privilege of the town & an unlimited right to be as dirty as have a mind to be & to beg or steal all that they can lay their hands to.

Sunday, December 3, 1865.

The day opened bright and warm. I took a walk with Cap. Burke, Cap. Shaw & Mr Phillips to the famous cave in the rock at Ponte da Guia: well worth seeing. the sun was very warm and our umbrellas came in good play. I finished my letter to Doctor W^m Ingalls before supper, 14 pages of fine writing. Started after dinner to go to Santo Maro a Quinta belonging to Mr Dabney. Mrs Phillips and Miss Fellows on donkeys, and Mr Phillips, Cap. Burke Mrs Treadwell and myself on foot: it came on to rain before we got there and we turned about and came back. There has been one day since we have been here when there was not rain, that was last Friday. every other day it has been rainy some part of the day. It hailed here one day; hail stones as big as a marble. Pico is white with snow.

Monday, December 4, 1865.

A fine bright morning. Mr Borges called at the Hotel at 10 O'clock A.M. and went us to the Quinta "Tareolo" owned by Senor "Cruz". We went over his house (he has 3 houses in his garden) and after refreshing ourselves with some of Senors wine Port and light wine all the way from Lisbon, we went over the grounds. A lovely place. When we got back to the Hotel, I found a letter from Bro. Tom containing a power of attorney, which I executed in the presence of Cha^s W. Dabney Esq. the American Consul. Wrote a letter of introduction for Mr Borges to Dr W^m Ingalls. Mr B goes to New Bedford in a day or two & is going to lecture on the "Azores". I shall give him a letter of introduction to Father, and send the power of attorney by him.

Tuesday, December 5, 1865.

It stormed all night and 'till a late hour this A.M. After breakfast I began a letter to Ellen to go in the "Fredonia". I wrote till 12 O'clock when I took a walk to see if I had gained in flesh. I found myself two pounds heavier that I was last Tuesday. I now weigh 106lbs. which is a gain of 7lbs since leaving home. I got my cap: it is a very nice one and cost $1.00. I wrote a letter of introduction for Mr Borges to Father. Mr Borges sails in the Brig John Good soon. the Fredonia may get there first after all, though she will sail 8 or 10 days later. Mr Woodward has set up a billiard table in the lower front room and is having a "bar" put up in the room adjoining with a "slide" opening from one to the other. It is a very good arrangement and affords amusement on a rainy^? day or long evg. I have a large lemon & a bunch of 4 oranges on one stem hanging in my room, besides 3 oranges ready for eating one apple and a Shattuck lying on the bureau

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1865.

A fine morning. I took a walk to the top of Monte Queimada or burnt mountain this A.M. I brought some pieces of melted rock which I got from the solid side of the hill. Some black and some red. I met Captain Burke as I was coming home and went on board the "Fredonia" with him. He is loading oil. Mr Borges dined with us to by invitation previous to his departure for New England. "Pico Madeira" and champagne, and a good dinner. Mr B and I took a walk after dinner to the Carmelite Convent & church and had the fortune to find the door open, so we went inside. plenty of gilding and gilt figures. Returning home by the Baron Santanna's place and the "Franciscan" church, where we heard the "Miserere" Purchased an article made from the pith of the fig tree, a ship at anchor in the port of Fayal Quay &c.

Thursday, December 7, 1865.

I took a walk before breakfast this A.M. I went down to the wharf but was just in time to see Cap. Shaw's "whale" boat half way to his vessel the bark "Solon". On returning I met Cap. Burke who asked me to take a turn with him. Had a nice walk and a good talk. After breakfast Mr Phillips, Cap. Shaw and I went to the photographers. The Cap and I had our pictures taken. I am going to have a dozen $1.00 for the first one and a "serelia" or 24c for each of the others. He took a good photograph of me. I called on Mr Cha^s W. Dabney this forenoon. He is "laid up" with a sprained ankle. He was in good spirits. I saw Miss "Roxie" but none of the other ladies. I made arrangements with Mr Dabney to draw on him for what funds I shall want when I leave here. I wrote a long letter to my friend Dows this P.M. It has been blowing a gale from the S.S.W. and it began to rain hard about the middle of the P.M. It is a nasty night. A bark parted her chain and is drifting onto the rocks.

Friday, December 8, 1865.

The bark that parted her chain yesterday was all right, she having got another anchor from shore. I went to the photographer this forenoon. Mr Phillips, Cap. Shaw, Sam Thrasher & I went on board Cap. Richard's vessel this P.M. had Jamaican Rum also cracker & English cheese. We then went on board of the "Solon" Cap Shaws whaler, where I saw a "harpoon" &c to kill whales. An American steamer the "Ticonderoga" arrived here to day P.M. 13 days from Phila. Wertz is hung. "A Joyful Noise" and a big thing. To day is a feast day. Bells rung, cannons fired, and other humbugs. I believe the services were held in the church & garden of the Concertas or "Conception". I went to Dr Davies in the Evg. with Cap. Burke played whist & "Muggins" & had a good time. our club met & punished some rum

Saturday, December 9, 1865.

A beautiful day. Pico clear as a bell all day long. got my photographs: very good. Mr Chas Hickling was carried in his chair to have his picture taken. The woman asked Mrs. Treadwell what the matter was with Mr H. Mrs. T., misunderstanding her & thinking that she asked his name, said "Hickling". The woman had just come here from Provincetown Cape Cod & said that she had never heard of that disease & wished to know if it was any like rheumatism. Poor fellow she said how I pity him. There was some laughing. Saw Mr Borges off for N. Bedford this P.M. Another steamer in port. An English steamer from coast of Africa bound home: been on duty there four years. Met the officers of the "Ticonderoga" at Mr Cha^s Dabney's in the Evg. Had a nice time. I danced the Lancers with Mrs. Oliver & the Virginia Reel with Miss Fellows. music tea and cake

Sunday, December 10, 1865.

A lovely day. Pico with a cap on. I made an engagement with Bro. Teixeira to breakfast with the Bro. Masons of Madrepora Lodge. He called for me at 10 O'clock and we took a walk about the public garden, Carmelite convent church &c. and at 1 O'clock I was introduced to the Brethren and sat down to dinner. We had a sociable time and a merry one, and broke up at 5 O'clock, much pleased with each other and ourselves. Bro. Teixeira acted as interpreter, and my sentiments were appreciated by my Portuguese Brethren. It rained hard when we came home to the hotel. I ate a sweet lemon found it too sweet for my taste. Cap. Burke gave me a piece of criolite from the coast of N. Zealand a vessel came here the other day loaded with it. It is valuable as a cargo.

Monday, December 11, 1865.

A fine day and no rain. The officers of the steam frigate Ticonderoga were on shore and dined at the Hotel with me. I took a walk after dinner to Mt. Queimada with Mr Teixeira and got a few specimens of lava or burnt stone. Made Dr. Arthur J. Prichard of U.S. Steam frigate Ticonderoga a present of the ship, which was made from the pith of the fig tree, as he has got to go away soon and I can have another one before I leave. I bought a dozen of "Estufer" wine, a half dozen of Vinno Tinto and a half dozen of light wine Canteiro all native wines. I had it boxed up and marked. Captain John M. Shaw of the Whaling Bark Solon has kindly offered to take charge of it & take it with him when he goes to New Bedford some time next fall.

Tuesday, December 12, 1865.

two beautiful days in succession. What is going to happen. Arrangements were made for the gentlemen & ladies of the Hotel to go aboard the sloop of war Ticonderoga but by some mistake the "gig" was not at the Quay & we did not go as a party but Capt Shaw & I went on board after dinner as the guests of Paymaster Arthur J. Pritchard and U.S.N. We enjoyed ourselves very much. Cap. Burke "hove anchor" at 5.30 I bade him "God speed" at the pier. On invitation of Pritchard I went on a donkey ride a little ways Dr. Quinn's donkey kicked up and barked Pritchards shin. I got some plaster and showed the wounded man to my room and Dr. bound up his leg. It was only a scratch I got the rest of my pictures to day and they have all gone. I have got to get some more. Mr Hickling gave me his to day. I have one of Cap Shaw. In the Evg. Cap Shaw, 1^st Mate Mr Moulton & 2^d Mate Richardson staid at the Hotel. Richardson played on the guitar, fiddle & flute and very well on each. He also sang songs, Moulton &c joining.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1865.

We did not go to bed until a late hour last night. After the ladies retired we adjourned i.e. the Club, Mr Phillips, Cap. Shaw & Mates & we had music & dancing etc 'till nearly 1 O'clock A.M. We had a tip top time. Sam Thrasher made one of the party. This A.M. being fair Mr Chas. Hickling proposed a donkey ride to Castle Branco. We made a party of 3 Phillips, Beach Hickling & I. We went to the top of the rock 600 feet & back by dinner time. I was some tired & lame, it being quite perpendicular up the front of the rock, but I am glad I went for I was well paid for my trouble & pains. The ship Sandusky from N.Y. loaded with hides arrived in port last Evg. in a leaky 6 feet 1 inch this A.M. having gained over a foot last night, all hands at the pumps, besides shore men. She has been "quarantined" as in all Portuguese countries, no hides have been allowed to be landed on account of, and ever since the cattle disease. Sloop of war Ticonderoga steamed away this A.M. Espied a bark at 11.30 standing S. which we thought was "Castello Branco" through my glass.

Thursday, December 14, 1865.

It has been very windy all day, but no rain for four days. A whale was seen near Point Pim this forenoon & Capt Shaw, Mr Woodward and I went to take a look at him; there he was blowing away, first coming to the top of the water, & then disappearing for ten or fifteen minutes. Capt. saw him through my glass & said he was a "sulphur bottom" whale, the largest species, and the hardest to catch, they going straight to the bottom if killed, and upsetting the boat &c 99 out of 100 chances of getting him. If it had been a "sperm whale" Shaw would have tried for him & "tried" him out. The English steamer left to day. In 24 hours 50 men working 3 pumps have gained 2 inches on the leak of the Sandusky. If it is so when it was calm, what will it be now the sea is so rough. Woodward bought some paper to day & is having the bar room papered

Friday, December 15, 1865.

It began to rain hard about 8.30 last Evg. & the house shook with the wind in the night. It did not clear off until after 9 O'clock this A.M.; the surf is high. I changed my room this A.M. for Capt. Burkes private apartment, which he always occupies when he is here. It is on the front of the Hotel & commands a fine view of the whole harbor, Pico and all. I went to walk with Mr Teixeira this P.M. He introduced me to his mother, cousin & sister. We have arrangements for going over to Pico: we shall carry our own provisions & stay until the next day. I had 50 cards printed to day for 40 Roas or 40cts. The printer is a Mason & owns two houses in Pico, which he offered us the use of. Moulton, Cap. Shaw's 1^st Mate made me a present of a "Bomb lance" for killing whales & explained to me the use of it. This evg. 1^st Mate 2^d ditto Capt. of Portuguese Brig. Harbor Master's son & Mr Teixeira, with 2 guitars, 2 fiddles, 1 flute & 1 clarinet made music for us. We had singing &c.

Saturday, December 16, 1865.

Last night being Capt. Shaw's last on shore we kept it up into the small hours & turned in towards morning. I got up at 7 O'clock A.M. & went on board the Bark Solon. I ate my breakfast with Mr Moulton & Mr Richardson the 1^st & 2^d Mates. I walked up to Point Espalamaia or Northern Signal Station before dinner. Saw Capt. Shaw off this P.M. We all had a hand in marking a box of wine, figs &c. the mark being "Solon". I presented the Capt. with two bags of figs & two jugs of gin. I went on board of the Solon this P.M. & gave him good bye & God speed. Mr Oliver has set tomorrow for our expedition to Capello. I had a visit from two members of the Madrepora Lodge of F. and A.M. very kind in them Bro. Teixeira introduced three of his friends to us this Evg. two played the guitar & one the flute, they all sang well and we passed a pleasant Evg.

Sunday, December 17, 1865.

I some expected that Mr Oliver would send me word this A.M. about going to Capello but not having heard from him I suppose he thinks it is going to rain. I took a walk before breakfast this A.M. & saw Capt. Shaw's vessel heading for the shore: pretty soon I saw his boat lowered and make for the pier. I waited for it & had the pleasure of taking the Capt. by the hand. He had forgot some medicine & came back after it. He ate breakfast at the Hotel & dinner too. Mr Phillips and I saw him off the second time. He has a good breeze. At 9 O'clock as I am writing this it is raining hard. I began a long letter this Evg. to my friend and companion in arms George S. Cheney. I bought 24 sheets of letter paper this P.M. of Joe Gloria, large sheets, French, water lined, thin and envelopes to match 1s a sheet, 1s for envelope

Monday, December 18, 1865.

It rained hard nearly all night. I took a walk this A.M. before breakfast. It began to rain before I got back. I wrote eight pages of my letter to my friend Cheney. It has been wet and drizzly about all day. I went to the photographers this P.M. and got the rest of my pictures, two views of Pico with the English sloop of war Dart, American sloop of war Ticonderoga &c. and six views of Fayal and the different churches. I went to Mr D'Orays store and bought a handsome little pipe with the bowl in the shape of a head and face, and a meerschaum segar holder. Mr Teixeira called to see me this P.M. I was called upon by the W. M. of "Madrepora" Lodge this day. He called to see me about sending a letter of brotherly love &c to my lodge of "Mt Horeb" in Woburn Mass. He has a letter drawn up in English, which he wanted me to correct it was very well worded He to write it in Portuguese & English

Tuesday, December 19, 1865.

I got up this A.M. and intended to take a walk before breakfast but it began to rain so I did not go far. It has been rainy nearly all day & quite windy I continued my letter to Cheney and I finished the 16^th page, large sheets. I went to the mill just before dinner to get weighed. I did not weigh last Tuesday but 104½lbs to day I pulled down 109lbs strong being a gain in a week of 4½lbs. I played one or two games of dominoes with Mr Phillips this Evg. Mr Phillips gave me a licking the first game but I whipp'd him the second. Mr Woodward gave me his picture in exchange for mine. I bought a couple of aloe fibre neck handkerchiefs for Geo. S. Cheney's Mother who is upwards of 90 years of age

Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1865.

I took a walk before breakfast, along the sea wall by the fish market as far as the old fort and back, ate my morning with a good relish. I went to the Bagatelle to see Mrs Ferreira with Miss Fellows. not finding that lady at home and I not having my cards with me Miss Fellows gave me one of her cards, and I wrote my name underneath hers and gave it for both. We had a delightful walk over the garden and went to the pottery before we came home & made some purchases to the extent of 12cts cash. We all went to Mr D'Oray's in the Evg. and witnessed "Puss in boots" as played by his children, the oldest 12 & the youngest 5 years. They spoke it in French. They speak French, German, Portuguese and English. had a nice time. A three masted schooner put in distress 5 days from Liverpool bound for America. Came in for sails.

Thursday, December 21, 1865.

Last evg. while we were enjoying ourselves at Mr D'Orays a messenger came for Mr John Dabney Dep. Con. to inform him that the three masted schooner was going ashore. This A.M. I went to Monte Gura to see the wreck of the Okolona Capt Thatcher before breakfast. She was almost a total wreck & brought at auction about $500 being valued at $35.000. The Capt & Mate Mr Wilbur are staying at the Hotel. Wilbur gave me a gold life boat to wear on my chain. It has been windy all day and stormy in the P.M. I bought a segar case of Mr D'Oray this A.M. for $1.80. Mr Teixeira and four of his friends came in the Evg. and regaled us with music and song until a late hour. I like to hear their Portuguese songs. I continued my letter to Cheney & arrived at the bottom of the 18^th page. made a call at Mr Cha^s W. Dabneys this P.M. found the ladies & Dr. Pomeroy at a game of billiards. saw Mr Oliver & heard some news about Dr. Starbuck. Bro La Cerda W.M. of "Madrepora" Lodge F. & A.M. brought me a letter to my Lodge, written in Portuguese & English, signed in form

Friday, December 22, 1865.

Took my walk before breakfast this A.M. It rained a little I went to see the wreck of the Okolona. She was going to pieces fast. Mr Wilbur 1^st Mate gave me a number of rare shells and coral etc. which he brought from the Straits of Malaga, also a Chinese pipe. I went down to shell beach with Teixeira this P.M. and found some nice shells and a sea egg. It was fun and good exercise to dodge the surf. The sea has been high. Mr Wilbur gave me a little gold life boat, which he bought in Liverpool. I have it hung on my chain. I continued my letter to Cheney, most finished the 23^d page. I bought a package of 50 cards & Teixeira is going to get his Bro. to write my name on them.

Saturday, December 23, 1865.

It rained hard all night long and hindered me from taking my usual constitutional before breakfast. I finished my letter to friend Cheney all but the last page. I walked to the beach this forenoon to pick a few shells and take a look at the wreck. I found a beautiful purple "sea urchin" and a star fish both of which I brought home. It looked very lively on the beach, red cap'd men with red and white shirts, 50 or more, saving pieces of the ill fated "Okolona". Teixeira and 8 friends gave us some good music this Evg. 2 guitars 1 flute 1 fiddle and a "Covaco" or a small Portuguese guitar; 3 of the young men sang, but had no instruments. The violinist and the "Covaco" man belong to the band here and came from rehearsal. It has been wet and nasty all day.

Sunday, December 24, 1865.

Rain all day, finished my letter to my friend Geo. S. Cheney 28 pages large sheets. A funny thing occurred at the dinner table to day. Mr Hickling Sen. wished for some sauce on his pudding and wishing also to be thought knowing, asked for in Portuguese, but instead of saying Molho he asked for Molher: the boy was much amused, as well as the rest of us when Miss Barney told him that he had asked for a woman, Molher meaning woman, & Molho meaning sauce or gravy. It is spelt in Madeira Molho & here Mulher. Mr H. only made a mistake in the pronunciation. We made up a party and went to the Matriz to hear midnight Mass &c. went at 10.30 Evg. & got home at 2 O'clock A.M. fine sight, candles, flowers, gilding good singing & organ. the best I have heard yet Selections from Martha etc there were 13 of us, 6 from Mr Dabney's & 7 from the Hotel; we had a room all to ourselves where the Sacrament is kept during the year except Holy week. got enough of it.

Monday, December 25, 1865.

Notwithstanding I went to bed so late last night I got up at 7 O'clock & took my constitutional before breakfast, got a few shells, barnacles etc and felt the better for it. A year ago to day I was in front of Petersburg Va. doing duty "in the field". How different to day 'though far from home I am among friends & not enemies, and the only "balls" that I have are [?] and the only "shells" are what I pick up personally on the beach. The bells also are ringing their merriest and it is a Merry Christmas all around. So mote it be. We all went to Mr John Dabneys in the Evg & had a happy time. A Christmas tree introduced by music "Hark the Angels herald sing" and opening folding doors. Every one of us had some present. I had a new paper cutter made from the wood of the Faya tree also a portable writing case, paper, envelopes and blotting book, pen, pencil & paper cutter. Saw a Portuguese Fandango danced by the present & passed servants, friends &c of Mr Dabney. It was very funny, snapping of fingers, garter and singing all at the same time. Got home at 12 O'clock

Tuesday, December 26, 1865.

Early this A.M. I rec^d a note from Mr Oliver to have my friends ready for "Capello" so as to be on the road by 10 O'clock. Our donkeys would be at the Hotel at 9.30. Our "chow" was sent up to Mr Dabney's to be packed on donkeys. 5 "Jacks" were to be there at 9 O'clock 3 for Drs Pomeroy & Wolfley & himself & 2 for the baggage &c. We had a most delightful ride by the way of the "Caldeira" where we ate our lunch: beef sandwiches, boiled eggs & wine. We walked round the crater, a distance of 5 miles, charming prospect 1700 feet to the bottom with a hill^?, crater in the centre 300 feet high: large sheep at the bottom looked like pebble stones. We got to Capello which is on the other side of the Caldeira at 4 O'clock, had a good wash & dinner of the [?] at 5.30. Went to bed early as I was tired Pea soup, "roast sirloin", boiled chicken and the very best of claret; and Pico Madeira for dinner with oranges, tangerines, guava, jelly & quince marmalade ~~for dinner~~

Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1865.

Awoke quite refreshed and took a stroll through the town before breakfast. Got a few nice shells with barnacles on. After breakfast our party, which consisted of Mr Oliver Drs Pomeroy & Wolfley, Mr Hickling Sen. Mr Phillips, Beach & myself—were all furnished with "Alpine Staffs" & set out for a "tramp". We went first to a very remarkable place called in English the "deep hole" where 3 persons had lost their lives by going over the precipice down which no one was known ever to come out alive. About 200 ft deep sheer rock all covered over with brake fern & ivy. We next went to the Coliseum—so called, an almost Caldeira solid rock & about 300 ft deep. We went to where the last eruption occurred about 200 years ago: and the vegetation had not got over the effects of the burning lava yet. all is desolate grandeur. We got back to dinner about 3 O'clock; and spent the rest of the day in conversation playing cards &c. went to bed tired and ready for sleep, had 6 dogs, 3 guides 2 rabbits but caught neither. It was sport

Thursday, December 28, 1865.

Took a little turn before breakfast. at 9.45 we mounted our "jacks" & started for Horta arriving at the Hotel at 1 O'clock after a most delightful & picturesque ride of 15 miles. We found the Lisbon steamer in, but I had no letters. "No news is good news" so I am content. The "Tago" Mr Dabneys vessel was abandoned in the Eng^h Channel & all hands lost by the upsetting of the boat. the vessel was saved as also her cargo (oranges). A Cap. pro tem & crew were put aboard of her & she is now on her way to this place. No leak in her and some blame is attached to the master & men. I saw specimens of the "Hounds [?] fern" on the road to day. Teixeira & his friends played & sang for us in the Evg. I went to a rehearsal of the band. Selections from Lucretia Borgia, polkas &c. I weighed myself this P.M. I weigh a pound less than I did a week ago. I worked it off at Capello

Friday, December 29, 1865.

I forgot to mention that when we were at Mr John Dabney's on the 25^th ult. we saw the most beautiful "lunar bow" I ever saw in my life; a perfectly clear bow from one end to the other. I took my morning walk this A.M. as far as Horta at the barbers & left an order for him to come to the Hotel & cut my hair &c. While he was here a funeral procession passed by my window. 1^st came a man with a large silver urn surmounted by a crucifix with a double row of priests & boys in open order bearing long tallow candles not lighted. A banner was carried in the centre with two hands crossed; a sponge on one side, a dart across the centre & other paraphernalia of the catholic religion; the coffin was borne by 8 pall bearers, two of which were Mr John & Sam Dabney: the band played a dirge and it sounded solemn, though the whole thing to me was a farce.

Saturday, December 30, 1865.

The Bark Sunshine arrived last Evg. from France for New York, with an assorted cargo of wines, brandies &c. lost her rudder and flying jib boom. Commanded by Captain Packard of Connecticut. A brig—English—also in to day, crew sick & leaking. She is bound for Boston. Miss Fellows and I called on Mrs Ferreira this A.M. had a nice call. We also called to see Mrs. D'Oray who played a piece on the piano from "Dolher" and one from "Powel". She plays with a great deal of taste and feeling. I have been learning to play billiards. We have the use of the table in the day time free: in the Evg. it is 10s a game, to pay for the oil. The steamer left at day light this A.M. Drs Pomeroy and Wolfley went in her. It has been drizzly all day but the sun has been out a little while at a time

Sunday, December 31, 1865.

No rain to day. I took a short walk before breakfast. At 11 O'clock I accompanied Miss Fellows to the "Carms" to morning service & then went over the "Quinta" of Baron Santa Anna with Mr Hickling & son, servant & Miss Fellows. The Baron gathered some nice "tangerinas" & presented each of us with two; he is an uncommon common looking man for a Baron: title bought. In the P.M. I went to Mr Dabneys Quinta of Santa Maro a beautiful place. In the Evg. parties of young men collected & made music at each house. I joined one party consisting of 5 or 6 fellows who had a drum, fiddle two bells and a pasteboard horn. they made all the noise they could & I, among the rest was invited in to one place, where we had wine & segars. The artists' band was out & played very well. this is always done the night before New Year's.

Memoranda.

Thomas Fessenden "G" Co 59^th Mass. Vols doom'd to carry a knapsack with twenty (20) pounds of sand four (4) hours a day for twenty (20) days. Found "guilty" of Desertion and cowardice before the enemy. He began his beat on Thursday March 9^th 1865.

March 9^th—10^th—21^st—22^d

Cash Account. January.

Date. Received. Paid.

27^th to George Mathis

advanced pay $10.00 paid

Paid Geo. Mathis

for the Mo. of Oct/64 13.00

do " Nov " 13.00

" on " Dec " 10.00

Cash Account. January.

Date. Received. Paid.

April 1^st

1865 I owe Geo Mathis

for the months of

Jany-Feb^y March/65 $42.00

Geo. owes me for wages

owed him by Lt Clapp

which I paid for " 20.00

Amt due out of $20. $~~22.50~~

For the mo. of Jany/65 13.00

" " Feby " 7.00

$20.00

Cash Account. February.

Date. Received. Paid.

28 owe George on Mo. $6.00

Cash Account. March.

Date. Received. Paid.

Mar 9^th Fessenden walked 4 hours

" 10^th " " " "

" 21^st " " 2 " rain

" 22^d " " 4 "

" 23^d " " 4 "

" 24 " " 4 "

Cash Account. April.

Date. Received. Paid.

1 Paid Geo. Mathis

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