Augusta County: Diary of James M. Cadwallander (1864-1865)

There was 300 Yankees went up the valley this morning. they had a piece of artillery,turned off at Strasburg and went towards Wardensville.

Tom Billy and Buck and myself went to George Hassie's and had a gay time of it, didant get back untill near night.

Milt Steele and Buck are up Milt came out to see if we had gone and Back came up to let me know that wee wouldant go untill in the morning.

The Boys came by. Wee all started for the army, went hard to leave. Wee stayed 3 miles above Edinburg at Mr. Lantz. Bill nothing.

Wee went to Newmarket. Stayed all night at Mr. Henkle's 2 (?) miles west of town. Bill 1.50 cnts.

Wee went up to Harrisonburg today, stayed all night at Mr.( ) (?). Bill4.00.

Wee turned off the pike one mile above Harrisonburg. Stayed the night with Doctor Kemper. Bill 3.00

Crossed the mountains todav. Stayed all night at Mr. (Noppin's) near White Hall. Bill 4.00

We got into camp. Boys all well and glad to see us. took dinner with ?ash and hen Dinges.

Lieut. Trussel got to Camp today, reported the Yanks being in Winchester.

Got orders to cook up 3 days rations, expect to leave in the morning for Orange. I must go to bed.

Took up the line of march and went into camp 2 miles below Barbersvillee. Am now sitting around the fire.

Took up the line of march and went into camp 2 miles side of Orange. Had a game of ball this evening.

Still in Camp, very windy, fire broke out in camp compelled some of the Boys to move their tents. Col. Morgan is just ( ).

Snowing very hard, disagreeable, building winter houses. I wrote 2 letters this evening, one home and the other to (W.E.)

Very windy and cold, was at work at our chimney today. Wee drawed 3 days rations to go on picket in the morning on the Robison Rivere I am now thinking of going to bed.

Started on picket duty this morning dredful cold, got to the picket post about 2 o'clock in the evening, no Yanke in(sight).

Still on picket, very cold, went cross the River and got our suppers, Buck, John Walters and myself, nothing extra. Bill ( ).

Still on picket, moderated some went over the River and got (Our) some dinners, Buck, John Walters and myself. $5.00

Was relieved today by Seckond Regiment, was very glad to get to Camp once more.

Was hard at work all day on our winter hut, Wee are living quite comfortable now.

Went out on review today, was reviewed by Gen. Fitshugh Lee. Wee are now getting supper.

Still in Camp quite plesent, had a game of ball this morning. I wrote a letter to John this morning.

Still laying around in Camp quite plesent. C. D. Bucher put in for a furlough this morning.

Still in Campo quite plesent, had a game of ball this morning, had dress parade this evening.

Went down to see the Band Boys today, had a nice time of it, took dinner with John Blaker

Alls quiet in Camp today, had dress paraid this evening.

Got orders to cook up 2 days rations and be ready to move at moments notice.

Moved back on the flank good 8 miles above Sumerset and stayed there until 1 O'clock, heavy canonading in the direction of Charlottesville we moved in that direction and from there on the road to Standardsville, traveled all night.

Came in contact with the Yankees but wee were compelled to fall back. David Stickely and Mack Ritenour taken prisoners, William Jones wounded.

Returned to Camp, ordered to prepare 2 days rations. moved in the direction of Fredericksburg, camped near Vandiersville (Verdiersville).

At daylight started and went to Chancellorsville, I was detailed as a curier, had a good post at Mr. Oldridge's.

Still at our post, the Yankees crossed over but soon went back, had a good deal of riding to do carrying dispatches.

Started to Camp soon in the morning, got to camp about 7 o'clock that evening.

In Camp today. Bucher got his furlough. Mr. Newman came camp.

Still in Camp, I wrote a letter home today, expect to send it by Bucher when he goes, had the toothache very bad. Co. F. got in this evening.

Still in Camp, rained untill 12 o'clock can claired off. Wrote 2 letters today expect to send them away in the morniag by Camil when he goes.

Still in Camp. i went down to Orange with Camil when he started for home, gave him my letters.

Still in Camp, rained very hard all day, under marching orders, report is the Yanks are trying to cross the Robison River.

Still in Camp, raining hard and thundering, claired off in the evening. Mr. Johnson came down to our camp this evening.

Still in Camp. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Newman left this morning for home. Wee had a game of town ball this evening.

Still laying around in Camp, got a letter from John, he is well. Wesley Bucher came up to see us out of the old camp. Chassers very plesent.

Milt Steele and myself went down to town, seen George Gordan, got back before sundown.

Still in Camp, answred John's letter this morning, drilled twice today. Ned Waller got to camp, he has been exchanged.

Still in Camp. Clair and warm, went over and got my cloathes that I washed, had Company drill in the evening.

Still in Camp. Clair, had a game of town ball this morning and drilled this evening horseback.

All quiet drilled twice today. Drew rations today, flour, coffee, rice, bacon.

Still in Camp, quite plesent, drilled twice today, Charles Landon got here this evening.

Still in Camp quite plesent, nothing going on. Charles London is still here.

Got orders to cook up 3 days rations to go on picket on the Robison River, turned very cold.

Started on picket this morning, turned very cold, commenced snowing in the evening and snowed on till morning, hard to stand 3 hours with out any fire, had a hard time, the snow was 9 inches deep.

Still on picket, heard no news from the Yanks yet, moderated some, Tom Billy went over to Mrs. Carpenter and got & cake of corn bread, We are now eating around the fire. Buck is on post.

Still on picket, quite plesnt, the snow is nearly gone, Milt and myself went over to Mrs. Carpenter's and got our bread, the Ladies played on the piano for us, the Yanks made there appearance on the opposite side of the River.

Was relieved today by the second Regt. returned to camp in the evening, rained very hard until about 9 o'clock that night, heard In camp that Boyers was to be shot today.

In Camp, nothing going on, got a letter from Bell today, was glad to hear from him, weather is quite blustery. I am now thinking about retiring.

Quite plesent, had preaching this morning in Camp, Charley Lamdon got back and started for his company. Bob Bucher come up to see us, took dinner with us.

Quite plesant, Bob McLed and myself went to a house to got our cloathes washed. had drill on horseback in the morning and a foot in the evening.

Still in Camp, reined very hard all day and night.Times is very dull in Camp. George Ritenour went to Orange C. House, got very wet coming back, thats all.

Still in Camp very cloudy and cold. Mr. Cross came down to see John, brought him a box from home.

I wrote a letter home. I want to send it by George Ritenour when he goes, he expects to start in the morning, him and Ned Walter. Buck went down and got our cloathes that wee had washed at a house, nothing going ( ) hadant arq drill on the account of itbeing very mudy and Col. Morgan went away.

In Camp, Clair, George Ritneour started for the Valley this morning him and Ned Walter.

Still in camp, rained all day, nothing going on, very dull in Camp of a rainy day.

Went down Town and had 2 Teeth pulled, one broke off, gave me much pain

Still in Camp, rained very hard all day. I wrote a letter to Fisher and sent Josha a April letter. my Jaw very sore.

Still raining. Stuart Steele left this morning for the Valley. I sent my letters by him.

Still in camp. rained most an day, nothing going on. Tom Bill Massie and Milt Steele went on picket.

Still in Camp,, quite plesant got a letter from John, he is well. Bucher got in about sundown. Brought me 2 letters.

Still in camp quite plesant, had preaching in the morning and the evening, heard a very good sermon.

Still in camp, rained very hard all day, the boys got in off picket, got very wet coming to canp.

Still in camp, quite plesant in the morning but commenced to rain in the evening, very wet in cemp. Some of us are going to Fredericksburg.

Still in camp, quite plesant. Milt Steele and John Cross went to Orange, had inspection this evening.

Still in camp on gard today. I wrote a letter to John this morning, expect to send it by mail in the morning.

Still in camp, very plesant, had drill in the evening and dress parade.

Still in camp, Clair and plesant. had drill in the morning and dress parade in the evening.

Still in camp. cloudy and rained most all day (illegible)

Still in camp, cloudy rained part of the day. George Ritenour got in this evening.

Still in camp, clair and plesant, quite plesant.

Still in camp, clair and plesant, nothing going on.

Still in camp, Bucher went down to the Stonewall Brigade. Bud Pifer got in this morning off furlough.

Still in camp. had skirmish drill in the morning and evening drawed rations to go on picket.

Started on picket. Tom B. Massie and myself was detailed as curiers to go to the Robison Ford.

On post having a easy time of it, got acquainted with a young Lady by the name of Miss Bell Newman.

Went down to Mr. Newman's, got my dinner and some bread baked.

Returned to camp, got in about 3 o'clock. 2 of the Artillery Boys came down to see us.

Bon Smith, Lieut. Trussel and myself whent. to see the Artillery Boys.

Left winter quarters started to Fredericksburg. Camped 8 miles this side of Chancellorsville.

Took up the line of march passed through Fredericksburg went in camp near Hamilton's Crossing.

On interior gard, got a letter from Bell was glad to here M. E. B. had returned home.

in Camp, took the horse out to graize 9 heard some cannonading in the direction of Robison River.

Had Squadron drill in the morning and dress parade in the evening. William Renner, Alph Young and myself went fishing late in the evening. got back about 11 o'clock that night, did not catch any fish worth speaking of.

Had preaching in Camp. I couldant attend an the account of having to take out the horses to graize.

Henry Cox, William Wise and myself went fishing, had very heavy rain in the evening.

Went out to graize, turned very cold and windy, Tom B. Massie and Milt Steele put in a furlough to go home after fresh horses.

Got orders to leave camp, the report is the Yankees are at Chancellorsville, the company went on picket on the Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg road.

Joined the brigade at Spottsylvania Cort House, moved off in the direction of Chancellorsville, Lomax Brigade came in contact with the Yanks some fighting, loss smal1.

Very heavy canonading and musketry in the direction of Vandariesville. Our Brigade had some fighting to do, loss is light.

Dismounted and went into fight had very hard fighting, fought until sundown, had one man wounded in the hip. our lose is tolerable heavy.

Moved out of Camp dismounted and went into the fight, had very heavy fighting, vas relieved by Longstreet.

Was ordered down to Spottsylvania, went into the fight, had desperate fight. wee had one man wounded, Green Huff.

A large body or Yankee cavalry started in the direction of Richmond, Wee are now in persuit of them.

Come up with the Yanks about 10 miles this side of Richmond, had a very hard fight, I was on picket. Gon. Stuart was wounded.

Marched nearly all night and rairled very hard, at day light went into the fight. wee had to fall back. Col. Randolph of the 4th was killed.

Moved down the road and went into camp about 4 miles of Cole Harbor, Wee heard that Gen. Stuart was dead.

I was detailed to go on gard near Camp at a man's a house by the name of Mr. Cluck (?). He boarded me while on gard.

Took up the line of march this morning went into Camp 7 miles below Richmond on Chickahomnany River, Rea Dinges, John Cross got into Camp.

Left Camp this morning passed by the old battle ground of the 7 pines got on the James City road about 5 miles from Richmond and went into camp.

Moved out of Camp this morning to a clover field in sight of Richmond, graized all day, went into camp that night.

Went out this morning to graize, stade there till late and was ordered back to the Chickakammany River and went into Camp where wee camped on monday, the 16, had several showers of rain today.

I wrote 2 letters, one home and the other to M.E.B. We got orders to move about sundown. traveled very late that night, went to Hanover Cort House.

Left Hanover Cort House moved back in the direction of Atlee's Station the Yanks destroyed the road wee moved back to Hanover C.H.

Left Hanover Cort House and moved in the dirmytion Of Hanover Junction. went into camp on Gen. Wickham's farm. Graized our horses.

Went out to graize our horses on Gen. Wickham's Clover Field, very warm, moved up to Atlee's Station.

A detail was made from the division to go on a scout, traveled all that night, wee had 15 men from our company

Came up with the Yanks at Kannals Landing had a desperate fight with them John Cross was wounded, wee suffered severely, fell back to Charles City Cort House.

Moved out of camp this morning marched all day went into camp, about 8 miles from Richmond on the Charles City road.

Left Camp this morning passed in sight of Richmond went into Camp at Atlee's Station.

Left Camp this morning went in the direction of Hanover Station our company went on picket at ash Gake crossing left there in the night.

Left Camp this morning, went 3 miles below Atlee's Station attacked the Yanks, had a very heavy fight.

Seen Read Hudson, had a long talk together, wee were moving all day. Seen Joe Carter, went into camp near Atlee's S.

Moved out of camp this morning, the infantry were throwing up breastworks near Atlee's Station, wee moved out and graized our horses

Moved out of camp, went down to Cole Harbor, had a fight, I was No. 2 so I held horses for the first time since the fighting commenced, one man by the name of Stoutweldon missing no what become of him.

Moved out of camp this morning and graized our horses. Cannonading along the line.

Left camp soon this morning, went down in the breastworks, stayed untill in the evening and was relieved by Breckenridges.

Went into camp near bottons bridges stade all night, rained part of the night.

Stade untill in the evening and moved down to Savage Station on Railroad rained some, worked on the breastworks.

Left camp this evening moved down to White Oak swamp, ben Dinges went away on horse detail.

Went on picket this mornimg on the Chickhommany.

Was relleved this morning by 2nd Regiment returned to camp.

Laid in Camp all day. nothing going on some ?

Left Camp this morning about 2 o'clock started in the direction of Charlottesville.

Left Camp this morning and moved down near Louisa Court House and went into camp.

Left Camp this morning, came in contact with the Yanks about Louisa C. Ho. Had some fighting, went into camp.

Left Camp this mornimg, went to Green Spring Valley. attacked the Yanks,had a desperate fight with then on the railroad.

Was on picket last night, want over to the battlefield this morning there loss was very heavy. Lomax Brigade charged them drove them back. Wee left the field and marched to Frederiak Hall, went in camp.

Graised our horses today near Frederick Hall. Sem Cross & Milt Steele got to the company today.

Graised our horses this moorning wee are now on the road from Frederick Hall to the Telegraph rd.

Moved out of Camp this morning and traveled in the direction of Hanover C. House, went in camp.

Left camp this morning traveled all day the Brigade graized I went on a scout. I was detailed went down to the Matiponi traveled all night.

Started to join the Regt. stopped to graize got some onions from an old lady on the road, caught up with the Regt. about 5 o'clock.

Left Camp started in the direction of the White House, went in Camp bout 10 miles from the White House.

Moved out of Camp about 2 this morning, attacked the Yanks at the White House, heavy Canonading, went in Camp at night.

Moved out of Camp this morning, passed by St. Peter's Church where Gen. George Washington was married, followed the Yanks, wee had to dismount but did not get in the fight. In camp 10 m. of Richmond.

Went into Cemp near Medow station, went out and graised our horses very warm.

Left Camp about 12 o'clock last night, marched down to Harrison's Landing and went in camp for the night.

Was detailed this morning to go on picket, myself and 6 others, near Salem Church, drove the Yanks back.

Got to the Regt. this morning was glad to here that none of the Boys got hurt, moved back towards Richmond.

Left Camp moved on toward Richmond, went in camp 9 miles below Richmond on the James R.

In Camp, went out to graize along the James R. went in washing, several boats passed.

Got orders to move at 1 oclock, moved across the James River, went in Camp 6 miles this side of Petersburg.

Left Camp passed through Petersburg got after old Wilson's Raiding party, captured 12 peaces of Artillery.

Left Camp near Stony Creek, marched to Jarratts Station, went in camp for the night. I was on gard last night garding the captured wagons and prisoners, had a good detail of it. Jarratts Station is on the Weldon and Petersburg Railroad, very warm and dusty, don't talk.

Left Camp moved off on the road leading to Dinwiddie Cort House.

Moved out of camp this morning, stopt and graized our horses, went in camp 2 miles from Dinwiddle C. H.

Moved out of Camp, went through Dinwiddie Cort House. I wrote a letter home, went in camp.

Remained in camp all day some cannonading is still heard in the direction of Petersburg very hot and dry.

Still in Camp nothing going on in Camp. Cannonading is still heard in the direction of Petersburg.

In Camp nothing going on, very warm cannonading is still heard at Petersburg.

In Camp I was detailed to go out after oats for the Regt. Wee had to cut them wee got about enough to feed the wagon horses.

Still in Camp at the same place very warm and dusty, I was in bathing.

In Camp George Ritenour and Harry Grimes started for home this morning.

Went down below Reemes Station too support a picket near the (plan..?) road.

Returned to camp this morning. Buchers horse got hurt by a snag in the breast. Went back on picket the Yankees advanced with the intention of distroying the railroad butwore driven back, we had some fighting to do.

I stood 4 hours last night, heard canonading at Petersburg all night, my horse got sick this morning, I had to go to camp, Alph Young got to camp this evening.

In camp this morning, the company got in about 9 o'clock this evening, nothing going on in Camp.

Wee drill and have dress parade twice a day very warm and dusty.

Lieut. Rosenbarger started for home this morning. I wrote a letter to ------- and one to Bill.

Sergt. Pipher and Ben Smith started for home this morning. I sent my letters by them.

In camp drilled and had dress parade twice today.

In Camp, drilled and had dress parade in the morning, in the evening wee had Brigade review.

Was put on gard today for missing roll call, had a very easy time of it.

Came off gard this morning and went out to graize. Wee had a very fine rain last Tuesday.

In Camp. nothing going on. wee still have to drill 2 a day.

My regular time came this morning to go on gard went off post half past 2 o'clock.

was relieved this morning at half past 7 o'clock, had preaching today by the Chapland of the 3 Regt.

Long and Montgomery got to the company today, nothing of importance occurred today.

Thomas Beaty and his father got down today.

Still in Camp quite dull, still cannonading is still heard at Petersburg, was detailed to go on gard about 2 miles from camp at a cornfield.

Still on gards had a mess of corn yesterday. went up to the house to got my cloathes washed.

Was releived this morning, the Brigade moved towards the James River. Crossed the River late in the evening wee are now on the north side.

Moved down the River towards Charles City and came back and went in the same Camp.

laid in camp untill late in the evening, got orders to move, was moved back on the south side of the River, wee traveled unil late in the night, and went in camp about 6 miles from Petersburg very tired and sleepy. Wee heard today of one of our Batteries being blowed up by the Yanks.

Left Camp this morning about 8 o'clock passed through the edge of Petersburg, got to the old camp where wee left on friday the 29.

Laid in Camp all day, nothing going on very warm.

I went out of camp this morning to got my Cloathes washed, took 2 peaces for Billy Jones.

Went to graize this morning, Bucher and Adderson Reyner's detail came in, I am now going to write.

Got orders to move, passed through Petersburg, went in camp, about 1 o'clock to night where wee stade the night of the 31 when wee went over. Got a letter todayt was struck with astonishment when I. T. E.

Left Camp this morning, traveled untill evening, went in camp near Manchester on the opposite side of the River from Richmond, very strong talk of going to the Valley

Passed through Richmond this morning, got on the telegraph road, passed by where Gen. Stuart was killed, muTt into amp at Ashland. Ben Smith got to the company.

Left Camp this morning, got on the Louisa Cort House road and went in camp at Beverdam Station.

Moved out of Camp this morning on our way to the Valley as we all suppose.

Went in camp near the Rappidan River. I was on gard at the Col.'s Headquarters.

Moved out of camp, crossed the River at summerville ford, passed thru Culpeper, the brigade went in camp near the town. our company went on picket on the Hazel River about 10 miles from Culpeper.

CoLUlus Bucher started home this morning. I didant get to send any letters, the Brigade moved off about sundown, wee were releived and followed after, went in camp where the Brigade(?) were camped.

Left Camp this morning, moved to the Blueridge, went in Camp near Sandyhook, the Boys were in a good humor.

Moved out of camp this morning crossed the Ridge, passed through Frontroil, went in camp near the River, went in washing.

Still in camp went in bathing in the morning.

Left camp this evening, crossed the River attacked the Yanks,drove them back

Move on two day and went in camp at Alfred Parkins mill, I went home.

At home this morning was glad to see them all, went down to see Buck, rained part of the day.

Left home this morning, went down by Mr. Stark's got my fill of cidar and left, joined the Brigade below Wimchester.

Bill Massie and myself went to Winchester this morning, seem some of the (?)

Moved out of camp this morning atacked the Yankees near the (?) Spout Springs. drove them 5 miles below Berryville.(?) of Comp, A was wounded.

Left camp this morning moved down near Charlestown,, went in camp nothing of interest acoured, Alph Young & I went down to Mr, Snider(?)

Left Mr. Snyder's about 2 o'clock, joined the Brigade above Charlestown, had a gay time.

Laid in camp all day. Sam Corse come in from home. Some cannonading in the direction of Harpers Ferry.

Left camp this morning, passed through Martensburg, went in camp at Hainesville.

Moved out of Camp went on towards Williamsport, started the Yanks at Falling Waters, run them to the River.

Army sting, moved up on Charlestown and Smithfield pike in camp near Smithfield.

Passed through Smithfield today, the Yankees advanced, we had (some?) Skirmising. Henry Cox of my Company slightly wounded on the leg, went in camp on the Opequon.

Went down two the picket post this morning, was relieved by the Second Regt.in the evening. Early drove the Yankees back below Smithfield, wee went in camp near Brucetown.

Remained in camp all day, put in a detail to go after a Horse, all quiet in Camp.

Remained in camp all day, most of the Boys went home on a French furlough, nothing going on the Yanks are down about Smithfield.

Left camp this morning, passed by Jordans Springs, and the Burnt Factory and came out on the Winchester and Berryville Road. Some skirmish fighting, went in camp 2 m. below Winchester.

I couldant wate any longer, started home, went by Mr. Watsons and by John Falters. got home about 2 o'clock.

The Yankee Cavalry ( ), some skirmishing. Alph Young stayed all night

Alph and myself went to town ( ) most all the Boys, I had a good time that night with the g.

At home this morning went over to see Mr. Hawkins. Our Cavalry passed down to Winchester.

Rained all day, I was down at Mr. Starke.

Left for the Army, met the Regt. at Slabtown. Came out to Newtown. I got my detail and came home.

At home, went hunting in the evening, shot 3 squirrels. John was home this evening.

Went over to Mr. Templers got back in the evening, made Applebutter.

Went to town & took dinner with Mr. Rogers.

Went down to John Pelters in the morning came back and went over to town, T. Billy and myself.

At home, our Brigade is still incamped at Kernstown.

Just having a good time at home.

Went over to Mr. Tremblers had a nice time.

At home went hunting.

Mr. Fisher came up this morning, went over to Mr. Templers in the evening and went to town that night with F.

Fisher and I went up to Mr. Coburns and spent the day. I stade all night at home.

(Sun.) went over to town, took Sergt. Rup to Mr. Geb. and gave him a knock down to Miss no.

Joined my Company at Newtown. The fight came off at Winchester, wee had to fall back. I went by home. Capt. and I traveled. all night.

Got breakfast at Mrs. Rosenbergers this mor traveled and stade all night with Mrs Swartz. Our army at Fishers Hill.

Came up as far as Woodstock there the Capt. left me, I came on as far as Mr. Impsbylere, stade all night.

Left there this morning, come on as far as Newmarket and stade all night with Mrs Kips. I will leave old Buck with them.

Left Mr. Kips this morning, the Yanks are advancing & I had to take my horse on. Stoped all night vith Mr. Myers.

( )night, report is the Yanks are advancing.

Stade all day at Mrs Folls, the Yanks are as far up as Harrisonburg.

I started to join my command, got to Bridgewater and heard that the Yanks had got above us.

P. P. and I went on a scout, the Yanks got after us and picked me up. I am now a prisoner at Harrisonburg.

Left Harrisonburg for Winchester, traveled 25 miles, very tired, went in camp at Mim's Botoms. (Meem's)

Left camp marched to Fishers Hill and went in camp, very tired.

Left camp marched to Winchester, put us in the Cort House. Bell came in to see me.

Left Winchester, marched to Martensburg, took the cars there and went to Harpers Ferry.

Stade at the Fary until sundown, took the cars and got to Baltimore about dayling.

Kept us in Fort McHenry until near night and then took the Boat for Point Lookkout

Arrived there at daylight. Found myself in prison once more, dont like it so well.

Went round to see Thomas Ogden talked over old times.

Getting better acquainted, found Sergt. Conrad of Carpenter's Battery here.

I wrote a letter home today, got the blues to kill.

I mailed my letter this morning,, some shots fired, reported that Gen. Butler was killed.

Very cold today, drawed a blanket, had to lay in bed to keep warm

The some old thing over again. I am tired.

Nothing of interest occured today worth noting down.

Turned very cold today. I went up to see Amos Guard.

Moderated some today, went out on the Bay and seen the boats passing.

Some talk of and Exchange going on, revived my spirits some.

( ) money.

Had inspection today, quite plesent, feel quite lonesome.

I wrote a letter to Miss Sarah C. Grove, went out on the Bay and got a snack to eat.

Mailed my letter this morning, quite plesent.

Secretary Staunton visited our Camp today, I seen the old Bird.

Wee took down all the tents to sun the ground, quite plesent.

A lot of new prisoners came in today, 3 from my Regt.

Quite plesent, went up and spent the day with John Bay.

Turned very cold, got no rations today untill near night.

All the men that were sick went out today, expect to be exchanged.

Nothing going on of interest, quite plesent, getting very tired.

Daniel B. Danner and myself washed our cloathes today.

Clair untill evening and then Clowed up and rained.

Nothing going on in camp quite dull.

Went out on the Bay to fish, didant catch any. hard up for grub.

Had inspection today, Major Brady inspected us.

About 900 prisoners came in today from Petersburg, report of a heavy fight they had on last friday. they say wee took 2 lines of there brestworks, the slaughter was heavy on boath sides.

The first day of November, turned quite cold and havant any wood to make any fire.

Cold this morning and still have no wood, traded of 2 rings, one forJones md the other for Eisenberg.

Rained all day very disagreeable in camp.

Claired off this morning turned very cold.

The same old thing over, getting tired of looking for a letter, rained some today.

Had inspection today, some of the Boys drawed blankets.

Moderated some, had some rain this evenng. Jack Pay got a letter from Shephardstown.

A great day in Yankeedom the election comes off today.

Nothing going on except some shots fired by Artillery.

Was fishing today caught 40 fish had a good mess, got a letter from S. E. Grove.

Was out fishing today, 6 prisoners got here from Petersburg.

Had inspection todaye turned very cold. Wrote 2 letters one to John McBee and Sarah E. Grove.

Turned very cold. I mailed my letters this morning, drawed wood today. I took out the Barrel.

Very cold today. I wrote to Bell, mailed ny letters this morning.

Was very sick last night had a chill and fever and the back door trots,very cold today.

Feel much better today but feel quite week in the nees.

Feel quite well today, was suprised to see John come in to this prisom.

Talked over matters at home today, got someting good to eat today

Rained all day. Wote to Bell. quite dull in camp.

Rained all day, times is quite dull in camp.

Turned very cold today, had some snow, having a hard time of it.

Very cold today, had to go without any fire, wee drawed out out soup from another Cook house.

Had inspection today, moderated some, tride to draw pair of shoes but couldant come it.

Turned quite warm, got my boards to make my bunk.

Went to the concert John & I, the performance was very good, made my bunk.

Had inspection this morning/

Quite plesent bad inspection this morning, drawed blankets, feel quite well.

Got a letter from John W. McBee, he sent me 2 dols, makes me feel quite well.

Very plesent this morning, had to take down our tents to sun the ground. The sun makes me feel quite lazy, nothing going on in camp. This is the last day of November and it is quite plesent.

Wrote to John Will today. Got a letter from Cousin Ella Gross this evening.

Nothing going on in campl, very warm.

Turned something colder this morning.

I answered Cousin Ellies letter this evening, had inspection.

Quite blustery today, mailed my letter this morning.

Took down our tents to sun the ground. John is not so well today.

John is quite unwell today, had a heavy fever.

John is no better, he went to the hospital. I went with him very cold today.

Very cold. Had a very heavy rain last night.

Went over to the hospital to see John, he dont seem to be any better.

Rained some today, very disagreeable, went over to the Hospital to see John, he dont seem to be any better.

Dredful cold today couldant get to see John, hadant any fire.

Went over to see John he seems to be something better.

Moderated some today, couldant got to see John.

Went over to see John he is looking something better, turned very cold.

Very cold today, I couldant got over to see John.

Went over to see John be is something better, went to the concert got a letter from S. E. G.

Had inspection this morning, quite cold.

Very disagreeable today. I have a very bad cold, didnt get to see John on account of Wilson mending my pants.

Very Cold today, went over to see John, found him something better answered Cousin Ella.

Very disagreeable rained most all day. I have a very bad cold with a headache.

Dredful cold today, suffering for the want of cloathes, looking for a letter from John W. McBee.

Very cold today. fixed a new door to our tent, heard from John he is doing well.

Feel very bad today. Went over to see John. he is much better.

some pride beef for treakfast, this morning, had inspection.

Very disagreeable today, went to the Doctor and got 3 (thathartic?) pills, dont feel so well.

Feel very bad today, went to see John. He gave me 2 Letters to mail.

John came over to the Sutlers today, mailed my letters, feel very unwell.

Very cold today, feel something better. Seen John, he in doing very well, drawed crackers.

Feel something better today, had a talk with John at the Gard house.

Well this is the last day of the old year and here I am yet a Prisoner. Got up this morning and made my breakfast on stewed Crackers. Very cold snowed for the first time this year.

This old year has left me here
To suffer with the rest
But in sixty five I'll contrive
To do something for the best.

What will be you will all see
Before the year rolls around
For I dont intend that this Bull Pen
Shal hold me in its bounds.

Now boys I say to one and all
What proffit will wee gain
To suffer here a prison life
When at home wee mightt remain

The names of my mess mates at Point Look, Md.
Saml P. Vkgner Auga Va. H. L. Hammack Auga Va.
T. G. WIlson Va. J. W. Jones Va.
L. King N.C. W. Thaget N.C.
Jas. Holdsclaw N.C. Jno. Lisenbery Tenn.
Jno. Cathey Tenn. L.H. Law S. C.
S. Thatch N.C.

Dredful cold today and still at Point Lookout, (Md.?) Crckers stopt today.

John was discharged from the Hospital today, he came in the tent with me to stay.

Charles Rogers got to camp this morning a prisoner, was darn glad to see him in this place. Snowed this evening.

Got up this morning, found the snow bout 3 inches deep, had a a long talk with Charley Rogers.

Rogers awe up to our tents

Turned something colder today, drawed me a pair of shoes.

Turned very cold, mailed Johns latter that he sent to Martinsburg.

Very cold today, had inspection, Moderated some in the evening.

Very plesent today, nothing going on in camp, some talk of an exchange.

Rained today, very disagreeable. still drawing pickled Beef.

Turned very cold today, very dull in camp.

Moderated and got quite warm, feel very well today.

Very plesent today. John Ray come down to my tent, some talk of and exchange.

Very cold today, no news in camp.

Moderated some, had inspection today.

Clair and cold today, quite lonesome in camp.

Very cold today with snow. bout 300 went off on exchange, 2 from my tent, Thaget and Jno. Cathy.

Dredful cold today and no fire to set by.

Got 2 letters from home for the first (time) wrote to S.E.G.

Mailed our letters this morning. I got a letter from Bell today.

Very disagreeable today rained and sleeted all day, my name is on listing? for Book and letter, could not got out to get it today. planked beef.

Went out and got my Book and letter. Book called for $2.00 it was from John W. McBee.

Still raining, very disagreeable today, still talk of exchanging. 650 prisoners came in from Fort Fisher.

Claired off and turned very cold, hadant any fire to set by, wee got 3 new prisoners in our tent.

Very cold today. very large Dixie mail in this week, went round and got a pair to eat.

Very cold today, times is very dull in camp.

James Cadvallaider debt to C. D. Bucher $20. Today is the coldest weeve had this winter.

Something warmer this morning. No news in camp.

Moderated some today, havant any fire.

The last day of January brings no news from home.

The 1 of February brings us a very plesent day.

Brought in some blockade runners this morning captured at Fort Fisher, flanked a ration of poark this morning, drawed wood today, turning colder.

Turned quite cold today, had more rain in the evening with sleet, very disagreeable under foot. Waiting very patiently to here from home. Drawed beef this morning, tride to flank a ration but was seen by one of the cooks.

Check out some 500 men today on exchange they say it is a regular exchange, I went out to help put up some tents.

Called for more men today, going out all day, the men are in fine spirits. Called for men of five states, Missourians, Tenn, Loues, Ark, Miss.

Still calling for more men, some went out today, took good many Boys, John was taken sick last night, had a heavy chill and fever, consolidated the company more.

Dredful cold today, snowed and sleeted all day, some flew men went out today.

Turned quite plesent this morning, John is something better this morning. They are all in the other Pen yet.

Turned cold today, nothing going on this morning. John is very unwell this morning, sent out a note to Major Brady.

Dredful cold today, nothing going on in camp.

Dredful cold today, wind blowed very hard all day, had to go to bed to keep warm. John is a good deal better.

Still cold and no fire, very near froze out, nothing going on in the Bull Pen, draved Mackeres fish today, eat very well.

Drawed codfish this morningo dont like them but cant do any better but eat them.

Drawed more codfish today, they say they have 10 days rations on hand, havant herd from home yet. would like very much to get a letter.

Still drawing codfish, getting very tired of them, rained all day very disagreeable in camp today, still some flew men going out, begin to miss them when wee go to the tables for grub.

Very disagreeable today, very large box list, came out today for tobacco got a letter from Bell today, glad to here from home.

Gettysburg, Amos Guard and billy Funkhouser of my company went out, was glad to see them get off, would like very much to of went long.

The Paroled Prisoners started South this morning, sent 160 back in the Bull Pen, talked of sending more away Monday, claired off quite cold.

Nothing occured today, went up to the Cookhouse and got a fry of liver, had a good supper.

Moderated some today, a lot more of Prisoners went out today they were captured in 1863, quite a stur in camp.

Went down to the commissary to see Charley Rogers, got a piece of pork, he is having a good time of it, getting plenty to eat.

Quite plesent this morning, 36 shots fired this morning, turned cold in the evening.

Clowed up and commenced raining in the morning and rained all day, very disagreeable in camp, the boat left with the exchanged Prisoners morning, spent the evening with John Ray.

Turned quite cold today, nothing going on in camp. Went up to the cookhouse, stade by the fire all evening, some talk of the exchange Playing out.

Orders ware this morning for all Prisoners of War to report at the gates, called for Prisoners captured up the the 1st of May 1864, rained all day.

Orders ware this morning for all Prisoners to report at the gate called out up to the first of September, took out good many.

Quite plesent today. Called out more men on exchange, called on up to the lat of September, 1864, answered Bells letter this morning.

Nothing going on in camp, called out some flew men today quite cold.

The first day of March brings us rain, went out on detail today on the warf, brought in some corn and 10cts worth of potatoes.

Moved in Crackerbox house. Boiled our corn and made homany, took Mr. Ruff a plate full. he gave me some greece. Went out again today got some potatoes but wee ware surched and took them from us.

John went out on detail, didant get anything got a letter from John McBee got $3.00.

Got letter from Bell today. Went up and shaved several of the Boys at the Cookhouse, got a plate of meat, living much better now.

Nothing going on in camp, quite cold, drawed fish this evening, notice for all citizens whose homes are in Rebble Lines to report to the gate in the morning.

Went out on the warf detail, gidant get anything, the Citizens ware paroled and sent back In camp.

Went to work and and made a ring, times seem quite dull in camp, went up to the cookhouse, Mr. Ruff gave me 2 fish, wee are still in hopes of getting out.

Quite plesent today, nothing going on in camp, clowded up and rained some in the evening, drawed fish today, getting tired of fish rations.

Turned cold today, nothing going on in camp, some talk of the exchange playing out.

Quite cold today, everything seemed dull in camp, herd that they are 1300 prisoners on thore way bero from Erleys Army.

Went up to the cookhouse and Shaved the Boys, get a nice fry of liver, doing well in the way of something to eat now. Prisoners went on bord the boat this evening.

Quite plesent this morning, made another call this morning up to the 19th of Sept. good many went out.

Very plesent this morning, Got a posiah In the Cookhouse doing Bully. Got a letter from Lester Bell was glad to here from home.

Quite plesent this morning. Answered Bells letter, nothing going on in camp, hard that the Boys left the other Pen this morning for Dixie.