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	PDF file, George Harrington diary, 1863 Open PDF in new window | Go to PDF description Page Title PDF file, George Harrington diary, 1863 Title [George L. Harrington diary, 1863, United States Civil War] Author Harrington, George L., 1842-1864 Date Original 1863 Description Handwritten Civil War diary, soft cover, pocket sized, scanned and transcribed for use in United States Civil War Collection. Location Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia United States Full Text Full text of George L. Harrington diary, 1863, United States Civil War Western Michigan University Archives and Regional History Collections Copyright 2006 Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, all rights reserved For images of the handwritten pages, the US Civil War collection is linked here: http:// digitalcollections- wmich. cdhost. com [ Front cover] ____________ [ page 1] ____________ [ page 2] A333[ 1] George L Harrington 6th Michigan Cavalry Washington D. C. Dec. 24th 1862 From Charleston Kalamazoo[ 2] [ Notes] [ 1]' Western Michigan University Archives and Regional History Collections number' [ 2] Text is written vertically. ____________ [ page 3] G. L. Harrington Co L. 6th Mich Cav From Charleston Kalamazoo Co Michigan ____________ [ page 4] Geo. L. Harrington [ title page, preprinted] Pocket Diary FOR 1863: FOR REGISTERING EVENTS OF Past or Present Occurrence. NEW YORK: PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR THE TRADE. 1863 Co. L. 6th Mich Cav[ 3] Washington. D. C .[ 4] [ Notes] [ 3] Text is written vertically. [ 4] Text is written upside down. ___________ [ page 5] CALENDAR FOR 1863. ____________ [ page 6] RATES OF POSTAGE. ____________ [ page 7] ECLIPSES IN 1863. ____________ [ page 8] 1ST MONTH. JANUARY. 1863. WEATHER RECORD. [ Written text only on these dates] 1 Th Clear and Cold 2 F Warm and Pleasant 3 S ................................ 4 D Cool and Cloudy 5 M Warm " pleasant 6 T warm " Rain 7 W Clear " very Cold 8 Th Cloudy " " 9 F Clear " warm 10 S warm rainy 11 D " " cloudy 12 M clear and pleasant 13 T pleasant 14 W warm and cloudy 15 Th ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '' 16 F cold and Freezing 17 S Clear and Pleasant 19 M Clear " cold 20 T Cold " rain 21 W ' ' ' rain 22 Th ' ' lowery[ 5] 23 F cold ' ' ' pleasant [ Note] [ 5] Def. WRUD lowery: Cloudy; gloomy; lowering; as, a lowery sky; lowery weather. ____________ [ page 9] 2D MONTH. FEBRUARY. 1863. WEATHER RECORD. ____________ [ page 10] 3D MONTH. MARCH. 1863. WEATHER RECORD. ____________ [ page 11] 4TH MONTH. APRIL. 1863. WEATHER RECORD. ____________ [ page 12] 5TH MONTH. MAY. 1863. WEATHER RECORD. ____________ [ page 13] 6TH MONTH. JUNE. 1863 WEATHER RECORD. [ Written text only on this date] 30 T Battle at Hanover ____________ [ page 14] 7TH MONTH. JULY. 1863. WEATHER RECORD. Written text only on these dates] 2 Th Battle of Hunterstown 4 S Battle of Gettysburg 14 T Battle of Falling Waters 24 F Battle of Newbys Cross Roads ____________ [ page 15] 8TH MONTH. AUGUST. 1863. WEATHER RECORD. ____________ [ page 16] 9TH MONTH. SEPTEMBER. 1863. WEATHER RECORD. [ Written text only on these dates] 4 F arrested 13 D Bat of Culpeper ____________ [ page 17] 10TH MONTH. OCTOBER. 1863. WEATHER RECORD. [ Written text only on these dates] 11 D Retreat from Culpeper 19 M hear a fight at Buckland Mills[ 6] [ Note] [ 6] Vertical text written across entries. ____________ [ page 18] 11TH MONTH. NOVEMBER. 1863. WEATHER RECORD. ____________ [ page 19] 12TH MONTH. DECEMBER. 1863. WEATHER RECORD. ____________ [ page 20] January, THURSDAY, 1, 1863. Morn is Clear and Cold yet pleasant Nothing of importance has hapend to day The day has pass very pleasantly away a member of the boys went up to Fort Massachusetts FRIDAY, 2 To day we comence to build our Stables I with two others are detailed to go with Cap Armstrong to dig Sinks the day has been warm and pleasant SATURDAY, 3 It is very warm this morn for the time of year - we are still at work at our Stables I am again detailed to work at them ____________ [ page 21] January, SUNDAY, 4, 1863. To day has ben cloudy and warm I and Two others went down to the creek and got back in time for meeting and then write a letter MONDAY, 5. To day is warm and pleasant went out to drill for the first time in Washington Nothing of importance has happend worth notice TUESDAY, 6. We go out and drill in the forenoon in the Afternoon it begins to rain and we go to drill as usual it rains till 2 oclock we go in from drill about 3 o clock ____________ [ page 22] January, WEDNESDAY, 7, 1863. on guard to day cold as the devil get on the 2nd relief at night was excused and did not stand again til morning THURSDAY, 8. Came off guard this morning and was excused from drill in the forenoon..... the Afternoon we have a Battalion drill to night it is colder and commences to freeze FRIDAY, 9. it froze hard last night hard and Snowed a little and this morning we have orders to prepare for Inspection and are ordered out to drill at 10. o clock and have a Scirmish [ sic, skirmish] drill[ 7] [ Note] [ 7] Text is written vertically ___________ [ page 23] January, SATURDAY, 10, 1863. Snowed again last night a very little this morning we wer brought with the sad news that one of our men died at the hospital W. M. Martin at his afternoon we Shall not drill we are to do our washing SUNDAY, 11. Snowed last night till midnight and then froze quite hard the morning was clear and pleasant and then clouded up again about 8 o clock we get our Saber to day the Col Issues an order to let no one out to day MONDAY, 12 On guard to day warm and have a very pleasant time only Stand 6 hours for the first time we have an our Sabers when we are on guard Cap Torry Officer of the day[ 8] [ Note] [ 8] Text is written vertically and upside down ____________ [ page 24] January, TUESDAY, 13, 1863. in the forenoon I stay in camp in the afternoon we go out and drill it is very mudy and rather unpleasant WEDNESDAY, 14. We are informed by Maj Brown that we are in gen Copeland Brig and that we are to have the Spencer Rifle drill all day nothing importance has happened THURSDAY, 15. I and Henry Bolt are detailed to bring water for a week is very muddy and unpleasant there is some prospects of an getting our pay tomorrow ____________ [ page 25] January, FRIDAY, 16, 1863. To day it is very Cold and windy the Paymaster has Come and Commenced paying off the Reg we are called and about 9 o clock to get our pay we have not drilled any to day SATURDAY, 17. This morning it is clear and cold we shall do no drilling to day the boys are in good Spirits to day they got their pay last night and some have gone to town SUNDAY, 18. It is very clear and pleasant to day we are called out to meeting to day about 11 o clock the day has pass away very pleasant ____________ [ page 26] January, MONDAY, 19, 1863. we are ordered to get ready for a ground Review we start for the 5th which is stationed on east Capitol hill where we join the 5th and are inspected by Brig Gen Casey TUESDAY, 20. to day it is raning a little Henry is sick and I have to Bring water alone in the forenoon in the afternoon he is better and helps me a little WEDNESDAY, 21. it rained all last night and is still raning a little to day it is very muddy and disagreeable getting around ____________ [ page 27] January, THURSDAY, 22, 1863. the day is warm and quite pleasant we go out in the forenoon and have a Sabre drill FRIDAY, 23. SATURDAY, 24. ____________ [ page 28] January, SUNDAY, 25, 1863. Cloudy and warm the mud is drying up and it is more agreeable getting around there was no meeting to day MONDAY, 26. TUESDAY, 27. ____________ [ page 29] January, WEDNESDAY, 28, 1863. Rained and Snows all day and is very disagreeable getting around went down to the Hospital and stayed a part of last night THURSDAY, 29. there is a considerable Snow on the ground this morning FRIDAY, 30. Geo M Hosmer died in Hospital Jan 30 1863 at Washington ____________ [ page 30] January, SATURDAY, 31, 1863. Grand Inspection to day in the forenoon in the afternoon we go the [ illegible] of Hosmer February, SUNDAY, 1. on guard to day MONDAY, 2. ____________ [ page 31] [ This page left blank by author] February, TUESDAY, 3, 1863. WEDNESDAY, 4. THURSDAY, 5. ____________ [ page 32] February, FRIDAY, 6, 1863. SATURDAY, 7. get our pay up to the last of Dec cold and Freezes all of the time we get our pay about ten o clock at night SUNDAY, 8. ____________ [ page 33] February, MONDAY, 9, 1863. on guard TUESDAY, 10. to day we get our guns the Burnside Rifle the No of My Gun is 2096 WEDNESDAY, 11. ____________ [ page 34] February, THURSDAY, 12, 1863. we have to cover up ditches under the supervision of Cap Armstrong finish a letter of this morn Rains a little FRIDAY, 13. SATURDAY, 14. ____________ [ page 35] February, SUNDAY, 15, 1863. MONDAY, 16. on guard the weather is pleasant and we have a very good wind TUESDAY, 17 Snowed all day no drill to day ____________ [ page 36] February, WEDNESDAY, 18, 1863. Rains all day no drill to day THURSDAY, 19. Rain in the forenoon the afternoon is quite pleasant no drill & c FRIDAY, 20. I and Gus is detailed for Orderlies for Brg Gen Copeland the wind blows hard to day ____________ [ page 37] February, SATURDAY, 21,1863. the weather has been quite pleasant have not had any thing to do today but to take care of my horse 2nd day in the gen service SUNDAY, 22. Orderly to day have to carry report at Cap S [ illegible] orders for Gen Copeland ' s HdQrs cold as the devil Snowed most all day MONDAY, 23. Nothing to do but take care of my horse go report to camp and see the boys Bill and Dick have a fight the sun has shone all day ____________ [ page 38] February, TUESDAY, 24, 1963. The day has been very pleasant I have nothing to do to day Peter and I go down Town Dutch Girl K arse WEDNESDAY, 25. Thaws and is very wet getting around Not much of anything to do the 5 and 6 Cos of the 6th is ordered out about 10 o clock[ 9] THURSDAY, 26. Orderly Carry dispatches to Gen Caseys and to the 5th [ Note] [ 9] Text is written vertically ____________ [ page 39] February, FRIDAY, 27, 1863. SATURDAY, 28. off duty to day the day is very pleasant I go down town at night to the Theater March, SUNDAY, 1. the sun shines very bright to day but the wind blows quite hard go up to Camp in the afternoon ____________ [ page 40] March, MONDAY, 2, 1863. 1 TUESDAY, 3. 2 Orderly go to the 5th after the Regimental Horse Farrier and Stand two tricks[ 10] of guard WEDNESDAY, 4. 3 Orderly for Cap Copeland go to the 5 5 and back rains and snow all the afternoon a very disagreeable day [ Note] [ 10] Def. WRUD trick: ( Naut.) A turn; specifically, the spell of a sailor at the helm, -- usually two hours. ____________ [ page 41] March, THURSDAY, 5, 1863. 4 Orderly go to Caseys Hd Qrs and to the 6th & 7th with Reports Stand guard two hours quite Cold but pleasant FRIDAY, 6. 5 Acting as Seargent Abbey is ordered to go back to the Regt on account of disorderly Conduct very pleasant but cool to day went to Town last night SATURDAY, 7. 5 in the morning Orderly go to Gen Caseys some rain last very mudy but warm Lt Finly 2nd Team[ 11] [ Note] [ 11] Text is written vertically. ____________ [ page 42] March, SUNDAY, 8, 1863. went to Camp and Stayed the most of the day and then went to the Lancers and from there to the 7th warm and pleasant MONDAY, 9. orderly Carry the morning report to Gen Caseys go on guard when I get back and stand 2 hours then relieved and go and take care of my horse been quite pleasant but looks like snow TUESDAY, 10. Nothing much to do go up to Camp and get the Mail for the boys and go to 7th to the Government Post Office ____________ [ page 43] March, WEDNESDAY, 11, 1863. Orderly Carry morn paper to Gen Caseys 5th and 6th ordered out again to day leave Camp about 5 o clock this morning for Fairfax the wind blows quite hard but the Sun shines warm[ 12] THURSDAY, 12. went up to Camp to get the mail and get my clothes wrote a letter in the forenoon and then Came back to Hd Qrs went to Grovers at night raise Liberty pole[ 13] FRIDAY, 13. Orderly Carry morn Reports to Cap [ illegible] then came back and do some writing Sgt Richards divides the money for rations which has been Sold [ Notes] [ 12] Text is written vertically. [ 13] Text is written vertically ____________ [ page 44] March, SATURDAY, 14, 1863. the 5th and 6th Returned about 2 o clock PM went to Camp towards night and came back by the 7th and then with the Cap and went down to the Theater Laury Keen Rachel - the Reaper[ 14] SUNDAY, 15. Orderly 6th morng Report nothing but have to Carry it back and have it connected and then have to carry the morning report to Gen Casey's ( Snow & Hail) MONDAY, 16. Went to the P. Office and carried the boys letters down there and Stay in Camp the rest of the day thaws all the afternoon rains a little [ Note] [ 14] Names are written vertically across the entry ____________ [ page 45] March, TUESDAY, 17, 1863. Orderly Carry dispatches to Gen Copeland in the morning Stand four hours guard WEDNESDAY, 18. went to the Post Office in the morning came back on the car went up to Camp in the afternoon and got a Paper from N. Y went to the Theater at night Hamlet THURSDAY, 19. Orderly garisson guard the first relief and stand two hours & a half Carry orders to the 7th and Stand 2 hours guard in the afternoon ____________ [ page 46] March, FRIDAY, 20, 1863. Go to the Post Office in the morning and Carry up the mail and then go through the Post Office get back to Hd Qrs about 2 o clock go to the Theater in the evening Mcbeth[ 15] SATURDAY, 21. Snowed last night Orderly Carry morning and Report to Cap [ illegible] do not Stand guard on account of bad weather Stand 3 hours at night horse guard[ 16] SUNDAY, 22. Lieut Finly go to church in the forenoon go to the Post Office in the afternoon go to church in the evening write a letter to S [ Notes] [ 15] Vertical text written across entry. [ 16] This entry has scribbles overtop. ____________ [ page 47] March, MONDAY, 23, 1863. went up to Camp and get the mail the boys expect to be ordered out 10 o clock P. M. the 6th and 5th get Marching Orders TUESDAY, 24. Gen Copeland comes to HdQrs and Orders the 5th and 6th to start for Fair fax by 2 o clock in the afternoon the Gen & Staff also go over the River WEDNESDAY, 25. Cap Copeland Comes and orders us to take up our tents and move over the River we Start about 4. o. clock and cross the River about dark[ 17] [ Note] [ 17] Text is written vertically. ____________ [ page 48] March, THURSDAY, 26, 1863. Stoped less than a 1/ 2 mile off Fairfax Court house to stay till we can find a camp ground the 5 and 6th are camp about 1/ 2 mile east of Fairfax court house ordered to go to Fairfax at 5 o clock FRIDAY, 27. We got to Fairfax last night and got into our quarters at dark have to Stand 3 hour guard last night 9 x 12 and 4 hours to day the 7th arrived here this morn it has been very pleasant SATURDAY, 28. 10 men detailed from the 7th to Stand guard Rained all day and is very muddy 11 prisoners sent to Alexandria this morning ____________ [ page 49] March, SUNDAY, 29, 1863. the Sun Shines but the wind blows cold carry dispatches to Col Gould in the forenoon and Stand 2 hours guard and 2 hours in the afternoon and 3 hours at night MONDAY, 30. Carry dispatches to the 5th 6th & 7th in the morning and stand guard one hour and then have no more duty to do all day the day is very pleasant TUESDAY, 31. snow about 2 inches deep this morning on guard again to day Sheibly is detailed for an orderly for Gen Stahel it clears off in the afternoon ____________ [ page 50] April, WEDNESDAY, 1, 1863. Co L Returned from Vienna about 2. o. clock P. M. I helped to move the commissary Qtrs in the afternoon and then went over to the Co to see about my horse THURSDAY, 2. orderly to day the sun shines warm the snow has all gone off carry the countersign[ 18] to the 5th 6th and 7th and the Battery carry dispatches to Gen Stahel about 8 o clock at night FRIDAY, 3. Gen Copeland and Staff and the 5th and 6th 18th NY and 1st Vo Cav go out to the front twords Centerville with the Reg [ Note] [ 18] Def. WURD countersign: ( Mil.) A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword ____________ [ page 51] April, SATURDAY, 4, 1863. On Stable guard Gen Copeland Sent in someRebel Prisioners this mornig excused from guard in the day time and help to Butcher 2 Beevs[ 19] and go on guard at night and stand three hours SUNDAY, 5. Orderly we do not stand guard to day on account of bad weather the Brgade Returns with 4 Prisoners one man Killed in Co C 6th and one wounded the Gen gets back about 10. o. clock at night MONDAY, 6. Orderly carry dispatches to the 5th 6th this morning and then take Cap Edwards horse to the Station and carry dispatches to the 7th Carry dispatches to Col Gray [ Note] [ 19] Def. WRUD beeve: A beef; a beef creature. ____________ [ page 52] April, TUESDAY, 7, 1863. off Duty Sick all day and do not go out much F. Maddison is detailed for teamster and reports here in the Evening WEDNESDAY, 8. Not able for Duty to day the horses that was Captured by the 5th and 6th are brought to the Provost Marshall[ 20] and he turns them over to the Gen went to Camp and met Lewis Ball came back with him to get a pass to go home he suceeds in getting a pass THURSDAY, 9. Orderly Lewis starts for home this morning rides to Alexendria with the Teamsters carry dispatches to the 5 6 and 7 and Battery [ Note] [ 20] Def. LOTCW provost marshal department: The U. S. department responsible for policing the army and for organizing conscription. ____________ [ page 53] April, FRIDAY, 10, 1863. to day has been very pleasant and warm the 5th and 6th are ordered out for 90 days for Picket duty at Vienna under Command of Col Grey SATURDAY, 11. Orderly to day I have all I can do on the go all day and stay guard it has been very pleasant SUNDAY, 12. Orderly take Franks place he not being well enough for duty Carry Dispatch and stand guard Frank is detailed for [ illegible] ____________ [ page 54] April, MONDAY, 13, 1863. Not any thing to do write a letter and not do much of anything 6 more orderlys detailed Henry Ben for one 3 from the 6 and 3 " the 5th TUESDAY, 14. off Duty go up to camp and carry the counter sign buy a paper of tobacco at the sutlers[ 21] and write a letter to Mary WEDNESDAY, 15 Orderly Rains all day Carry Many Reports to Gen Stahels and get to 5 and 7 after the Butchers and then carry dispatches Maj Baldwin [ Note] [ 21] Def. LOTCW sutler: a civilian merchant alloweed to sell his wares at permanent military camps. ____________ [ page 55] April, THURSDAY, 16, 1863. Rain in the afternoon I have not any thing to Do of any concequince Gus gets back from Col Mann about 10 o. Clock A. M Rain all day FRIDAY, 17. Nothing to do to day the wind blows quite hard but it is quite pleasant Detailed in Parsons place to stand guard while he goes to the 7th with the countersign SATURDAY, 18 Orderly carry countersigns out to Col Gray carry dispatches to the 5th and 6th and stand guard ____________ [ page 56] April, SUNDAY, 19, 1863. Very pleasant and warm do not have any thing much to do but to take care of my horse there is enough Orderlys so we come on duty every other day MONDAY, 20 . Rains all day went in Camp towards night brought the Boys Mail down a Lt was shy in the 5th two of Co. B boys taken prisoners and a Lt in the 5 took prisoner TUESDAY, 21. Orderly Carry Dispatches to Gen Stahel and stand guard two guards kept on to night ____________ [ page 57] April, WEDNESDAY, 22, 1863. Carry Dispatch to Col Alger in the morning get back at 10 AM very pleasant not any more to do to day THURSDAY, 23. Orderly carry only two dispatches to day one to Col Price and one to Col Gould it rains all day quite hard FRIDAY, 24. Rains a litte in the morning but clears up again went up to the Genls Hd Qrs and stand guard at night ____________ [ page 58] April, SATURDAY, 25, 1863. Clear and pleasant but the wind blows hard not any thing to do to day but appear to stand guard again to night SUNDAY, 26. Orderly carry dispatch to Col Gould to the Battery the 1st and 2nd Brigade moves under Genl Stahel the Batery and Ambulance Corps is ordered to move at 4 o clock mondy morn MONDAY, 27. went up to Camp in the forenoon very warm and pleasant ____________ [ page 59] April, TUESDAY, 28, 1863. Stand guard up to the Genl Quarters rained a little all day get my two months pay pay 3 dollars to the smithy and have 23 $ left WEDNESDAY, 29. Moved our Headquarters we get up there about dark set up our tent the 5th Band come and serenade the Gen about 9 o clock THURSDAY, 30. Orderly not much to do to day carry one Dispatch to Genl Stahels ____________ [ page 60] May, FRIDAY, 1, 1863. pleasant and warm nothing to do to day Hank and I went over to Camp just at night SATURDAY, 2. Got a pass and went out to the Company and came back by Col Greys SUNDAY, 3. Orderly did not stand guard any in the Day carried the countersign down to the 7th ____________ [ page 61] May, MONDAY, 4, 1863. Nothing much to do Genl Stahel sends some Prisioners to Washington we have our Liberty Pole in the afternoon the 5th Band Comes over and Plays TUESDAY, 5. orderly Detailed to stand guard on Post 3 Rains all Day and night WEDNESDAY, 6. Off duty the Genl and Staff go out to the out post rains all the afternoon ____________ [ page 62] May, THURSDAY, 7, 1863. Orderly Start to Bristo St with a dispatch get as far as [ illegible] and can get no farther and have to come back FRIDAY, 8. Detailed to carry a dispatch to Col Mann at Warington junction gone all day went to Fairfax St with my horse and the rest of the way on the Cars SATURDAY, 9. Detailed for guard over the Forage it has cleared off and is warm and pleasant ____________ [ page 63] May, SUNDAY, 10, 1863. Very warm and pleasant and Nothing to do went over to camp in the afternoon nothing else worth notice Eleder Aldrich Died[ 22] MONDAY, 11. Detailed for guard on post [ illegible] went and done some washing in the afternoon it is very warm to day Sarah Ford Died to Day[ 23] TUESDAY, 12. Very warm Nothing to do the 6th go to clear the woods where they are to move the camp [ Notes] [ 22] Text written across entry [ 23] Text written across entry ____________ [ page 64] May, WEDNESDAY, 13, 1863. Detalied put guard on post 2 pleasant in the forenoon but clouds up and rain at night Sarah Ford was Buried to Day[ 24] THURSDAY, 14. the genl and Staff go out to Inspect the pickets I am Detailed to go we come back by Col Grays I stop and see the Boys FRIDAY, 15. The 6th Moved the Camp yesterday and to day went over to the camp the boys are putting up their tents [ Note] [ 24] Text written across entry ____________ [ page 65] May, SATURDAY, 16, 1863. Orderly went on Post at 7 o clock A. M. quite cool to day carried the countersign to Col Gray SUNDAY, 17. got a pass and went to the Chantillie Battle ground and went from there to where the co is doing picket Duty MONDAY, 18. on guard at the Forage and help the Boys Stoackade our tents ____________ [ page 66] May, TUESDAY, 19, 1863 Nothing of any conquence to do went and shot off my Revolver and exchanged it for another Gus got a letter which Stated the Death of Sarah Ford she was buried last wednesday WEDNESDAY, 20. Orderly carry a Dispatch to Alexandria and have to bring it back for Lieut White to sign THURSDAY, 21. off duty went up to Fairfax and Stayed a Short time nigger george is caught by here under arrest for steal ing 80 $ [ illegible] ____________ [ page 67] May, FRIDAY, 22, 1863. Expected to go to Bull Run Battle fields of but did not go but went out to Col Grey Govenor Blair visits the General SATURDAY, 23. Gov Blair and the General goes out to Bull Run on guard at 2nd Post was very warm and Dusty SUNDAY, 24. The General and Gov went to the falls of the Potomac and to Mt Vernon ____________ [ page 68] May, MONDAY, 25, 1863. On guard at Post No 3 the 5 commence to sign the Pay Roll for Pay very cool and pleasant changed saddles TUESDAY, 26. They commence to pay the 5th off got a shoe set on my horse two of our boys got asleep on Picket last night Col Norvill[ 25] WEDNESDAY, 27. Orderly Carry Dispatches to Col Gray and stand guard & C [ Note] [ 25] Text written across entry ____________ [ page 69] May, THURSDAY, 28, 1863. Not any thing to do very warm and pleasant FRIDAY, 29. on guard over the forage the 6th Commence to get their pay we are excused and get our pay up to the first of May SATURDAY, 30. off Duty get a pass for I and Hank and Frank and went out Col Gray ____________ [ page 70] May, SUNDAY, 31, 1863. on guard on Post 3 Neff got a pass and he and I went to Chantillie Stopped and got some pies to eat at a house near the Battle field June, MONDAY, 1. off Duty play Bluff with the 8 and sent $ 50 home wrote a letter TUESDAY, 2. Orderly Carry one Dispatch to Col Gray Adams and Gore Returned to the Ranks ( Corporal L. G. Parsons) ____________ [ page 71] June, WEDNESDAY, 3, 1863, Stand 2 hours guard this morning off Duty Most of the Day THURSDAY, 4. on guard at Post no 2 the Report is that some of our Pickets were shot last night Parsons gets Mad[ 26] FRIDAY, 5. had a Shake of the Ague[ 27] last night and did not Stand guard any last night most Sick all day [ Notes] [ 26] Text written near the 5th looks like another's hand writing [ 27] Def. LOTCW ague: a common name for malaria. The name was also generally used for fevers with intermittent chills. ____________ [ page 72] June, SATURDAY, 6, 1863. Gus Frank and I got a pass and went out to Col Grays we saw the Rebel Surgeon that they took from Mosbeys band the boys get up a game of ball got a letter last night SUNDAY, 7. Stand 3rd relief last night on 3rd Post all of the Detail were Ordered to pack 7 days rations and pack up the Brigade was going out an a raid but did not go MONDAY, 8. The Genl and Staff Detailed for Orderly but horse was lame and changed with Parsons and went on the hay Past our Picket was drove in at Chantilla go out ____________ [ page 73] June, TUESDAY, 9, 1863. The 1st Brigade went out yester - day got up at 5 o clock this morning and went on guard and stood till 9 o clock Reported to night that Gen Stahls beng killed WEDNESDAY, 10. on guard at the Forage on 2nd Relief not very well to day Finly and Whites horses are agoing to Run this afternoo n wrote a letter to aunt Send a paper to James THURSDAY, 11. came off guard this morning at five o clock Slept all the forenoon went up to Gen Stahels at night ____________ [ page 74] June, FRIDAY, 12, 1863. off Duty to day my co is orderd to Poulsville with 3 days Rations recieved a letter from Mr Ford has Recieved $ 28.00 of my money SATURDAY, 13. Neff got a pass and we went down to to the old Mill I came off and left him Rained a little in the afternoon on 2nd Relief on 3rd Post SUNDAY, 14. Drew some clothing this morning one pair of boots one blouse and pair of pants got a Pass and went on to Col Grays ____________ [ page 75] June, MONDAY, 15, 1863 Orderly not carry any Dispatches through the day but carry one to Col gray and Col Man at night Fairfax is Crowded with Soldiers to day TUESDAY, 16. off Duty went up to Fairfax it is overrun with Soldiers a number of Batterys went by here to Day it has been very warm traded my horse in and get a new one WEDNESDAY, 17. First relief at the Forage very warm a member of Infantry Stayed here last night ____________ [ page 76] June, THURSDAY, 18, 1863. off Duty Genl Harker makes his head Quarters at Fairfax and is Fortifying The Place Rains quite hard towards night very hot FRIDAY, 19. a little cooler to day get my horse shod give the Blacksmith 5 dollars for shoing on guard on third Post SATURDAY, 20. off Duty we strike our tents they are sent to the Station Rains a little the Brigade came in last night ____________ [ page 77] June, SUNDAY, 21, 1863. Orderly heavy firing heard towards Centerville Strike officers tents Ordered to March at 1/ 2 past 11 o clock arrive at Centerville at 3 o clock Stoped at Bull Run at 4 moved on to Bentsville and stayed all night MONDAY, 22. left Bentsville at seven marched to Warrington arrived at 12 o clock Stopped and got dinner marched to Bealton station arrived at 11 o clock at night no Rebs yet TUESDAY, 23. Stayed at Bealton all night then came back to Greenwitch from there to Ganesville and stayed all night arrived about 8 o clock ____________ [ page 78] June, WEDNESDAY, 24, 1863. left Gains Station at 3 o clock this morning for Fairfax arrived there at 10 o clock stop and get something to eat had nothing since last night stoped and [ illegible] our horses at Bull Run THURSDAY, 25. left Fairfax this morning at day light Marched to Dranesville get there at 10 o clock waited for the train to come up and get some dinner from here we went to the Potomac Ford[ 28] near Pools ville and stayed all night FRIDAY, 26. Edwards Ferry[ 29] Crossed the Pontoon Bridge this morning about day light and went to Poolsville and from there to Urbana and stopped and [ illegible] our horses and got Diner [ Notes] [ 28] circled [ 29] circled and connected to the first circle ____________ [ page 79] June, SATURDAY, 27, 1863. Stayed in Frederick last night got orders to march about noon marched to Emmets Burg and stayed all night with a prisoner the peapul are all Union good for them SUNDAY, 28. went up to the Sisters of Charity and got some Bread for Break fast marched up town at 10 oclock left here at noon and went to GeddesBurg stoped and got dinner MONDAY, 29. Stayed in GeddesBurg all last night we start and go Back to Frederick Stay a Short time and then start for Middleburg Stay all night ____________ [ page 80] June, TUESDAY, 30, 1863 Did not get to MiddleBurg as expected the Genl went to Hanover the Detail went with the Brigade train went to Tannytown Stayed all night Rained most all day July, WEDNESDAY, 1. Started and Marched to EmmetsBurg comenced to Rain just before we got there Stayed there about one hour then Started for the Susquehannah stoped about 3 miles from E Burg and got diner THURSDAY, 2. Stayed in Hanover last night the Boys took the [ illegible] grain and made fulll use of Marched near GettysBurg Fighting there all day Stayed in the Woods all night[ 30] [ Note] [ 30] Text is written vertically ____________ [ page 81] July, FRIDAY, 3, 1863. Stayed in the woods three miles east of GettysBurg all night they are fighting there all day the Genl and Staff visited the Battle this forenoon Stayed all day where we camped last night the Genl and staff ride out just at night SATURDAY, 4. one year ago to day twas in Galisburg Mich and to day I am about 3 miles East of GettysBurg am well went with the Genl this morning over the Battlefield near at Gettysburg our Cav Brigade was in the fight yesterday a Major in the 5th was killed yesterday in the fight SUNDAY, 5. left our Quarters at noon and went to Tannytown and stayed all night then the Genl and Staff Start for Washington to Report to Co L of the 5th rite for their orders[ 31] [ Note] [ 31] Text is written vertically in margin ____________ [ page 82] July, MONDAY, 6, 1863 Stayed in Tannytown all night the Genl and Staff Start for Washington we Report to Co L of the 5th till further orders we shall return to our old position if the Genl gets his Command TUESDAY, 7. Marched to Frederick last night arrived about 11 o clock at night ordered not to unsaddle Sleep on the ground last night Stayed in camp all day put up our Shelter tents WEDNESDAY, 8. in camp yet commenced raining in the night and continues to till noon to day and then breaks away Co C of the 5th go up town to guard some horses ____________ [ page 83] 1863, THURSDAY, 9, 1863. all of the Straglers are ordered to Report to Major Dake and get horses and form the Regt left Frederick last night with our horses arrived at Boonsborough about midnight Stay there all night FRIDAY, 10. Report to the Company this morning 25 of one Co was orderd to Report to Cap Clark of the 5th 25 from the 5th 7th and 1st under Cap Clark and went on a sent to SharpsBurg Saw no Rebs come back and Stayed in a field the Brigade moves about two miles SATURDAY, 11. I and Hank is order to Report to Head Quarters to Genl Custer and then the Genl and Staff and Brigade go out to see where the rebels are [ illegible] gone near funk town have a little Skirmish[ 32] [ Note] [ 32] Text is written vertically across entry ____________ [ page 84] July, SUNDAY, 12, 1863. Stayed 2 miles of Hagerstown Started this morning and marched to Hagerstown and drove the Rebs out and took 82 Prisioners ( Orderly to day) the 1st Mich Cav Made the Charge MONDAY, 13. Stayed at HdQrs near Hagers town all day the Report is that our Infantry took 1500 Prisoners to day the Rebs fire some Shells at us to night but no damage done TUESDAY, 14. Maj Weber killed Left Hagerstown this morning by 5 o clock and went to Williamsport after the Rebs the 5th made the charge in to town but the Rebs had crossed the River we then went on to falling waters and found some and gave them a good licking ____________ [ page 85] July, WEDNESDAY, 15, 1863. Stayed with one old Copperhead[ 33] last night the Genl did not get a very warm reception we start and go to Hagerstown and then to Boosborough then we expect to go to Berlin our Regt had 45 killed and won in the fight yesterday Genl Kilpatrick started for home on a visit and Custer takes command of the Division THURSDAY, 16. Stayed in Boonsboro last night Start his morning for Berlin got to Berlin about noon and Stayed till the next morning then commences and rains all night FRIDAY, 17. Started for Virginia this morning crossed the Pontoon below Harpers Ferry rains till noon the Genl orders us to take all the horses we can get got 8 or ten good ones the 5 capture some Reb pickets Sgt Hobs[ 34] [ Notes] [ 33] Def. LOTCW copperhead: A northerner who sympathized with the Confederacy or was against the war. [ 34] Text is written vertically across entry ____________ [ page 86] July, SATURDAY, 18, 1863. the 5th took Snickers Gap last night and hold it still it has been very pleasant to day we Stay where we stopped last night the Citizens come in to day to get their horses the boys go out and get two more SUNDAY, 19. Started again this Morning towards Ashbys Gap Ordely to day Marched to Upperville take two Reb Spies the Rebs hold the Gap with one Brig Stay Camp in Upperville for the night MONDAY, 20. Stayed in Upperville all night the 5th and 6th drive the Rebs out of the gap the 6th go on to Capture the Rebs wagontrain and the 5th stays and hold the gap ____________ [ page 87] July, TUESDAY, 21, 1863. Stayed near Upperville last night Sgt Balis came back yesterday we all draw our Rations the 6th Band came in with us are agoing to stay and be Mustered in as a Brigade Band WEDNESDAY, 22. detalied with 11 others to go out on a scout we go over into the mountains and got three good horses we then move on through Manassas gap and go into quarters for the night THURSDAY, 23. Orderly we move in to Amissville capture two prisioners and a no of sheep and cattle the rest are reported to be three miles from here ____________ [ page 88] July, FRIDAY, 24, 1863 near Newbys Cross Roads moved on to Battle Mountain Met Longstreets Corps and have a Sharp Skirmish the Rebs have a Superior number we retreat back to Amissville with but small loss Capture a few Prisoners[ 35] SATURDAY, 25., the Genl took the Division and went to Gaines Cross Roads but found no Rebs we are wait - ing for our Supply train to come up the first Brigade comes up to night but ours does not come yet SUNDAY, 26. Stayed at Amissville last night waiting for our train come up the Proovse Guards take the Prisoners to Warington the Brigade turn in their Disabled horses [ Note] [ 35] Text is written vertically ____________ [ page 89] July, MONDAY, 27, 1863. At Amissville yet- Waiting for our supply train rains a little Orderly to day order officers of the 1st Brigade to Report to Hd Qrs our train comes up at night about 9 o clock the Mail come to night TUESDAY, 28. draw our rations for 6 days we have a Hd qrs team Detailed to day they kill a beef to day we get some beef get a letter from home WEDNESDAY, 29. went out with the Boys and got some Forage a part of the Boys goes to Washington to get some horses went to theater ____________ [ page 90] July, THURSDAY, 30, 1863. I and Harmon goes out to get some provision for the Officers rains all the time we are gone we do not get any thing for them FRIDAY, 31. left Amissville this morning and went to Warrington was then ordered to Warrington Junction went in to camp at that place August, SATURDAY, 1. at the Junction yet. went to the Co and drew a pair of pants and a Shirt very hot going to stay here two or three days ____________ [ page 91] August, SUNDAY, 2, 1863. Stayed at our Quarters all day at the Junction it is very hot and we feel the heat very much the Mail comes but none for me went to the Co about dark MONDAY, 3. at the Junction yet Col Mann has a Roving com - mission has four days is to be Relieved tomorrow by 10 o clock he is hunting up Mosbys and his Guerillas TUESDAY, 4. the Sgt wakes me up this morning about 2 o clock and Details me to go with Sergeant Wheeler Col Alexander takes His Brig and goes out on a Rec'- stop at church ____________ [ page 92] August, WEDNESDAY, 5, 1863. Stayed at Staffords Court House last night left there for the Junction at day light this morning got back to the Junction about 10 o clock THURSDAY, 6. Went down to the River and Graised my horse this morning nothing to do looks like rain this afternoon a little cooler to day FRIDAY, 7. the 6th Moves their camp went over to camp this forenoon hear of the Death of Henry Reasoner ____________ [ page 93] August, SATURDAY, 8, 1863. [ first half scribbled out] Dismounted Orderly to day the Paymaster has come and we expect to get our Pay SUNDAY, 9. Cap Cory Sent for the Boys at Hd Qrs to come and sign the Pay Roll we went and signed it before Breakfast this morn Chap Hudson Preaches a sermon here this forenoon MONDAY, 10. Went to the Regt this morning and get our Pay up to the first of July this afternoon the Brigade moves camp Band serenades the Genl this evening ____________ [ page 94] August, TUESDAY, 11, 1863. Went to the Co this morning and get a Canteen and Haversack the Brigade gets all ready to Move and then are ordered to Stay very hot to day Start towards Falmouth at 2 o. c Camp 3 miles East of Hartwood Church WEDNESDAY, 12. Leave camp this morning at Sun Rise went to H. Church and halted then made our Head Qrs there was then detailed for an Orderly looks like rain THURSDAY, 13. Rains a little this morning clears up about noon and is quite pleasant am Orderly is sent to Kilpatrick to night ____________ [ page 95] August, FRIDAY, 14, 1863. off Duty Doct Weare Reports here as Brg Surgeon True and Chafey was taken Prisoners while going to the Junction 4 more Orderlys sent to the Junction SATURDAY, 15. Orderly Col Mahn has a Detail of 200 Men from the 1st and 6th and make a Reconaissance at Falmouth fire a few shots at the Rebs then return and Report SUNDAY, 16. Nothing much to do it is very warm got a letter last night and some papers we have orders to be ready to move by 6 o clock in the morn ____________ [ page 96] August, MONDAY, 17, 1863. Moved Hd Quarters this Morning to the Church 4 miles from Falmouth Miss Mapes goes to General Pleasonton in the Carrige 4 Mounted Orderlys are detailed to go with his TUESDAY, 18. Mounted Orderly Genl Kilpatrick visits us this morning orders the Prisoners released than will take the oath Cary Dispatches to the four Regiments WEDNESDAY, 19. Genl Custer visits Falmouth then goes down as far as Fredricksburg Crossed the River and talked with the Rebs no more Picket firing ____________ [ page 97] August, THURSDAY, 20, 1863. The Genl went to Fredericksburg went to the River the Rebs would not converse any Started back an Orderly meets us wants the Gen to get back as soon as he can come back and Get ready to move at a moments notice FRIDAY, 21. Mounted Orderly not have much to do till afternoon went to Kilpatricks twice and to Col Towns once very hot all is quite now put up our tent again SATURDAY, 22. off duty very warm to day the Quarter Master Sends us a lock[ 36] of Corn which was Captured [ Note] [ 36] Def. WRUD lock: a flock or small quantity of wool, hay, or other like substance ____________ [ page 98] August, SUNDAY, 23, 1863. off Duty and not any thing to do it is very warm our rations are pretty near out are a going to draw them tomorrow Gust went out and got some apples get some fresh Beef to night MONDAY, 24. Quite cooll orderd to get ready for an Inspection this afternoon the 1st 6th and 1st Vt come out for Inspection are Inspected by Genl Kilpatrick ordered to get ready to move by [ illegible] in the morn TUESDAY, 25. left camp at 3 o clock this morning ( the 2nd Brigade) and went below King Wm C. H. and took our prisoners Drive in the Reb Pickets and killed one man We come back to camp[ 37] [ Note] [ 37] Text is written vertically ____________ [ page 99] August, WEDNESDAY, 26, 1863. Orderly Carry Dispatches to Cap Estes and to Cap Wells quite Cooll and Comfortable to day Rained quite hard last night carry Orders to Col Grey and Col Town to Discharge those arms tomorrow morning THURSDAY, 27. off Duty Down our Rations cool and pleasant went over to Camp and have a visit with the boys Desby gets back to camp has ben home FRIDAY, 28. off Duty Start to go to get my horse Shoed got arrested by the Provost guards stay with them all the afternoon ____________ [ page 100] August, SATURDAY, 29, 1863. off duty not any thing to do quite cool do not feel very well to day have Gust cut my hair have a quite Smart Shower of Rain SUNDAY, 30. Orderly ( Dismounted) Sgt Hobbs is ordered to report to his Company then morn everything guide through the day Col Town Sends in word that the Rebs are crossing about ten oclock at night (& C) MONDAY, 31. Gus and Hank go out foraging the 2nd Corps ( Infantry) past here for Falmouth Tom Anderson and Billy have a fight got rather tight ____________ [ page 101] September, TUESDAY, 1, 1863. Enlisted one year ago to day at Climax Prarie Kalamazoo co Mich under Lieut P. G Cory 11 left camp this morn .. at 2 o clock and Genl Kil-with his Div- and one Battery and went to King Wm C. H Drove the Rebs out one Lt in the 5th was killed WEDNESDAY, 2. Camped near Port Royal last night left camp this morn at day light and went to PO Royal and have an artillery fight across the River Shell the town and Rifle pits Retreat back to Elmwood Church camp for the night THURSDAY, 3. left camp at day light and start for camp I and three others go out a foraging get in to camp about noon ____________ [ page 102] September, FRIDAY, 4, 1863. Mounted Orderly Carry a Dispatch to Major Dake come back and was arres-ted with four others for foraging went to Kilpatrick from there to the Divisions Provost Marshall SATURDAY, 5. Stayed in the Division Provost Marshalls last night arrest all day to day has been very pleas ant and nothing to do SUNDAY, 6. at the Provost Marshalls all day get some Rations Ethrige goes up to Camp and gets a ham Cap Judsons orderly comes up Sees us[ 38] [ Note] [ 38] Text is written vertically ____________ [ page 103] September, MONDAY, 7, 1863. a little cooler this morning not released yet do not have any thing to do have easy time the boys come to see us we do not have very good place to sleep nights TUESDAY, 8. at the Provost yet do not hear any thing about getting released yet do not have any thing to do it is rather lonesome here WEDNESDAY, 9. not released yet Jim went up to camp this morning brought his horse down the Provost Marshall takes his Citizens Coat away from him Some deserters brought in ____________ [ page 104] September, THURSDAY, 10, 1863. nothing to do times easy very pleasant day do not hear from Camp looks like rain to night FRIDAY, 11. Cap Judson comes and Sees us this morning is a going to Mich next Monday. we draw some rations for the first time since we have been here SATURDAY, 12. Col Alger Ordered to get ready to move by 2 o clock to Division Start at one Camp for the nigh at Holly Church the Reg Cross the River the band stays ____________ [ page 105] September, SUNDAY, 13, 1863. Crossed the River at went on to Brandwith Sta found the Rebs Drove them to Culpeper fought them all the way took a number of Prisoners Killpatrick had the left Buford the Center and Gregg the right Camp is near C[ 39] Rains all[ 40] Day[ 41] MONDAY, 14. left camp this morning and went on to the Rapidan the Rebs are across the River have an Artillery fight - a cross the River and Skirmish fall back and camp for the night TUESDAY, 15. Stayed in Camp all day the Rebs throw a few Shells at us but oh no damage have not heard from our Reg yet [ Notes] [ 39] Possible abbr. for Culpeper [ 40] Text is written over entry [ 41] Text is written over entry ____________ [ page 106] September, WEDNESDAY, 16, 1863. in camp yet our Brigade is on the Skirmish line yet the Rebs are Shelling them occasionly heard that two of our Co was killed Monday THURSDAY, 17. The Division was Relieved by the 2nd Corps and left camp at 3 o clock and went to StephensBurg Camped for the night have a shower of rain FRIDAY, 18. Rains quite hard this moring we left our camp and went into an old house Lt H Relieved Maj Brewer Reg Marshall got a letter from [ illegible] ____________ [ page 107] September, SATURDAY, 19, 1863. at SmithsBurg Major Brewer has charge of the Provost Guards wet and Rainy all day arrested an old fellow from the 1st [ illegible] for fighting SUNDAY, 20. The old Guards are relieved Co H from the 5th take thier places we draw our rations for 2 days and also feed for our horses arrested a Lieut of the 5 NY MONDAY, 21. very pleasant and cool Kilpatrick and Staff was by this morn the Division Moved to Maddison Court H and Camp ____________ [ page 108] September, TUESDAY, 22, 1863. left the C. H and went across the Rapidan had a fight too 30 Prisoners took some Contraband[ 42] Sent them back to Maddison Camp across the River WEDNESDAY, 23. left camp at sun rise brought the Prisoner back to Culpeper took a Reb Col and Lieut camp near Culpeper THURSDAY, 24. Take the Prisoners to Genl Pleasonton and leave them there went to Smithsburg camp with the train [ Note] [ 42] Def. WRUD contraband: A negro slave, during the Civil War, escaped to, or was brought within, the Union lines. Such slave was considered contraband of war. [ U. S.] Contraband of war, that which, according to international law, cannot be supplied to a hostile belligerent except at the risk of seizure and condemnation by the aggrieved belligerent. Wharton ____________ [ page 109] September, FRIDAY, 25, 1863. Stayed with the train till noon then move near Kilpatricks HdQrs turn all the Captured cattle in but six keep them for our own use Capture one more Prisoner SATURDAY, 26. in camp yet the sick that was in the Hospital at Warrington that belongs to our Divison are brought back here to the Provost those that belong to the first Brigade are sent away to night the others are[ 43] to remain SUNDAY, 27. Genl Kilpatrick moves his quarters towards Cedar Mountain the rest of those that came from the Hospital are sent to the Brigade [ illegible][ 44] [ Notes] [ 43] scribbled out word [ 44] Text is written vertically ____________ [ page 110] September, MONDAY, 28, 1863. very pleasant and warm move our Quarters to near Kilpatricks Head Quarters on TUESDAY, 29. nothing to do in camp in the woods near Kilpatrick draw our 5 days rations WEDNESDAY, 30. Lieut Starkey says he is a going to send us to our Reg Some talk of our Divison a going to Tennesee ____________ [ page 111] October, THURSDAY, 1, 1863. Major Clark takes us to Kilpatrick and gives us the charges that was prepared against us we are to have our trial Shortly Gus has his trial to night look like rain to night FRIDAY, 2. Rains all day hard we expected to have our trial to day but did not Rains hard all day SATURDAY, 3. Cleared off last night and is very warm and pleasant to day nothing hapened to day ____________ [ page 112] October, SUNDAY, 4, 1863. clear and pleasant all day wrote a letter write a letter for Dandy pleasant all day and warm MONDAY, 5. Milton Barsons comes down this morning and brings Joe a letter cool and pleasant drew three days rations this morning TUESDAY, 6. cool and pleasant the Divison have a grand review are reviewed by Genl Pleasonton ____________ [ page 113] October, WEDNESDAY, 7, 1863. write a letter to James nothing happens worth note quite pleasant and warm our rations are about out THURSDAY, 8. rained quite hard last night but had cleared off to day and is quite pleasant the Seargent goes to Culpeper to draw Rations FRIDAY, 9. draw five days rations have a horse race over to the 5th Mich Cav another contraband comes in to camp Dandy gets his Money away and is put under guard[ 45] [ Note] [ 45] Text is written vertically ____________ [ page 114] October, SATURDAY, 10, 1863 broke up camp this morning and got ready to move the Rebs are making an advance on us towards James City they take quite a no of the 5th Prisoners have a fight with them just at night SUNDAY, 11. The 6th Mich Cav was Mustered in to the U. S. services one year ago to day left camp early this morn and fell back towards Cul peper our Brig fought the rebs all day the Div get cut off but get out again fall back to Rhapahannock MONDAY, 12. Camped[ 46] at Rhapahannock Station last night left camp early this morning and fell back towards Bealton Gregg is fighting all day camp near Bealeton Station [ Note] [ 46] word scribbled out ____________ [ page 115] October, TUESDAY, 13, 1863. Routed out of camp about three o clock this morning expected that we was attacked went to the Station & got Breakfast then went to Pleasanton and then marched across to near New Baltimore and stayed the night WEDNESDAY, 14. The Infantry train was attacked this morning about day light we left Camp and march towards Centerville heavy fighting in our rear towards Manassus Junction we cross Bull Run Battle field and camp for the night do not unsaddle THURSDAY, 15. Stayed in Camp near Bull Run till 3 o clock then we are ordered to get ready to move move towards Centerville Camp 3 miles West of Centerville ____________ [ page 116] October, FRIDAY, 16, 1863. Camped last night in the old Black Horse cav Camp the Commisary goes to Fairfax to the train to draw our rations we leave Camp at night and move back to Bull Run Bridge and camp for the night Rains quite hard SATURDAY, 17. The Commisary does not get back with the rations till this morning we draw 5 days rations are ordered to move after breakfast move our quarters to the right of the Battle field old camp for the night SUNDAY, 18. to day we are turned over to the Brigade Provost Marshall of the 2nd Brigade left Camp just at night and drive the Rebs towards Bull Run ____________ [ page 117] October, MONDAY, 19, 1863. leave Camp at sunrise and move on to Broad run and have a fight get drove back Custer's wagon gets Captures the 1st Brig and Kill - gets cut off and a part of the 5th it is supposed that they are Captured TUESDAY, 20. Camped last night near Gainesville stay in Camp all day many of my Co was Captured or Killed Kilpatrick and the first Brig comes out [ illegible] all of our Infantry then went towards Warrington WEDNESDAY, 21. pack up and move our Camp about a mile from where we stayed last night the Genl also moved his quarters a little west from us ____________ [ page 118] October, THURSDAY, 22, 1863. Saddle up my horse and go about two miles and get some hay the rest of the boys cook some beans for dinner ~ Lieut Gray Takes some men to dismounted camp FRIDAY, 23. went over to the Co to draw some clothes but could not get any had some honey there some of the 1st went out last night and took some of Mosbys men Prisoner SATURDAY, 24. Cold and raining all day a member of the Provost comes in from dismounted camp went over to the Co Albert gets back from dismounted Camp Lieut gets a letter from home[ 47] [ Note] [ 47] Text is written vertically ____________ [ page 119] October, SUNDAY, 25, 1863. Quite cold this morning wrote a letter Henry comes over and brings me some paper he does not stay long I and Joe go and help them bring the rations Albert comes just at night and makes a short visit MONDAY, 26. [ 48] nothing to do went over to the Regiment to see the boys came back and built up a fire place by our tent very cold to day TUESDAY, 27 went over to Camp and borrowed $ 10 of Tom and went over to the Sutlers and bought me a pair of of boots [ Note] [ 48] word scribbled out ____________ [ page 120] October, Wednesday, 28, 1863. Pleasant but cold this morn-ing Hank comes over and Stays a little while I went back with him as far as the Company borrowed $ 2 of him Cole came back to the Co last night THURSDAY, 29. quiet pleasant I and Joe Started to go and find a Sutler did not find one came back to the horse race Genl Davies Orders the men to their Quarters FRIDAY, 30 Bailifs put Joe under guard this morning for going to the race rains quite hard this morning draw rations ____________ [ page 121] October, SATURDAY, 31, 1863. Ordered to pack up and be ready to move at 7 1/ 2 o clock the Divison moved to Bristoe Station get there about 9 o clock Camped for the night near where the fight was November, SUNDAY, 1. Stayed in Camp till 9 o clock got ready and and moved up East of the Station and Camped again for the night Clear and Cold MONDAY, 2. get Breakfast this morning before sunrise and got ready and moved to Catlet Station and Camped again ____________ [ page 122] November, TUESDAY, 3, 1863. nothing going on to day the 5th go out and drill a little while in the afternoon WEDNESDAY, 4. Called up this morning at 3 o clock to go out on a scout but did not go the Divison went to Falmouth THURSDAY, 5. Joe went to his Co this morn and got a paper had the names of those that was drafted & then went out to the Co the Genl got back at sundown took one Prisoner ____________ [ page 123] November, FRIDAY, 6, 1863. We have been under arrest at the Provost Marshalls for 63 days I wonder where we will be 63 days from to day the wind blows quite cool this morning the Regiments go out and fire off their arms went over to the Co and got a letter SATURDAY, 7. left camp at Catlet Station Shortly after day light and Marched towards FredericksBurg the Infantry took the road at the right of us Camped for the night at Grove Church SUNDAY, 8. left camp at Grove Church at service this morning crossed the Rhappahannoc at Ellis Ford drove the rebs towards Stephensburg camped near Stephensburg[ 49] [ Note] [ 49] Text is written vertically ____________ [ page 124] November, MONDAY, 9, 1963. Saddled up this morning before day light got Breakfast and got ready to move did not move till just night we then move to Stephensburg where Col Sawer had his Quarters when we were here before TUESDAY, 10. Slept Cold last night it snowed quite hard on the Mountains yestd yesterday saddled up early this morning and moved up to Stephensburg and camp WEDNESDAY, 11. drew 5 days rations last night Burtis orders us to be put under guard we are put with the rest of the Prisoners ____________ [ page 125] November, THURSDAY, 12, 1863. Cap Judson comes this morning and gives us some encouragements about getting released quite warm and pleasant this afternoon Kilpatrick moves towards the Ford FRIDAY, 13. The Genl released Joe and I last night reported for duty this morning move Hd Qrs have not released Gus yet I and Frank went up to the train and Reg to night SATURDAY, 14.[ 50] dismounted Orderly to day the Genl and Cap Green takes 8 orderlies and went to Genl Pleasonton his Hd Qrs are at Bradwith Station rainy to night [ Note] [ 50] Illustration of overlapping diagonal lines. ____________ [ page 126] November, SUNDAY, 15, 1863. Saddled up at five this morning and got ready to go with the Genl but it snowed and the Escort did not go the Genl took part of his Command and went down to the Ford and gave the rebs a few Shells and then came back MONDAY, 16. Sent for to go over to the Regt to sign the pay roll waited till night before we got our pay Settled up my last years Clothing bill and payed up my debts then had 24 dollars left TUESDAY, 17. on Duty to day ( orderly office) a number of British came and visit the Genl he takes them and goes and visits the Picket line ____________ [ page 127] November, WEDNESDAY, 18, 1863. Detalied with 5 other orderlies to go with the Genl went to Corps Hd Qrs got back a 3 o clock did not have any thing else to do Genl Davies has command of the Divison while the genl is gone THURSDAY, 19. On Duty went up to the Battery and borrowed a [ illegible] for the Genl carryed Dis-to Genl Davies came back by the Regt drew 5 days rations FRIDAY, 20. off Duty and nothing to do very warm and pleasant ____________ [ page 128] November, SATURDAY, 21, 1863. rains all day do not have any thing to do stay in my tent most all day SUNDAY, 22. on Duty the 1st Vermont move Camp and go out on Picket Carry Dispatch in the 1st Mich 1st Vermont and 7th Mich went to Kills after dark MONDAY, 23. off Duty had orders to get ready to move get all ready got Breakfast before daylight rains all the morning did not move our Pickets are done[ 51] [ Note] [ 51] Text written vertically over entry ____________ [ page 129] November, TUESDAY, 24, 1863. Went with the Genl to Corps Hd Qrs to take a Rebel Officer take him to Pleasonton and from there to Genl Meade and leave him the weather is Cold but pleasant the 6th Move Camp to the Ford WEDNESDAY, 25. Went over to the 1st Vermont Cav Camp to the sutlers and get some Cigars for the Corp - Cold and Cloudy & Looks like snow I have orders to get ready to Move in the Morn THURSDAY, 26. Revilee sounded this Morn at 3 packed up the Genl took the Divison and went to the Rapidan to Mortons Ford and shelled the rebs on across the river ____________ [ page 130] November, FRIDAY, 27, 1863. Col Town took the 1st and 7th and crossed the river at Morton Ford and drove the rebs back over the breast works the 5th Skirmmish with them all day fall back across the river at night had one man killed SATURDAY, 28. Camped last night near the ford Crossed again this morn the 1st Vermont take the advance the Rebs open on us with a piece of artillery fall back a cross the river SUNDAY, 29. Cold and Cloudy the Genl ties up a man in the 7th for bringing in a false report do not cross the river hear heavy firing towards Genl Meade ____________ [ page 131] November, MONDAY, 30, 1863. Clear and Cold not any thing to do went out a forging and got some flour for the Genl Lieut Granger took four men and went through to Pleasonton December, TUESDAY, 1. Office Orderly very Cold Granger got back about 9 o clock he captured a prisoner and a horse Meads army is a falling back the Genl has orders to hold the fords til 8 o clock tommorow Morn WEDNESDAY, 2. Saddled up this Morning at 4 o clock and held ourselves in readyness to Move we started about noon and went back to Stephensburg and went in to camp ____________ [ page 132] December, THURSDAY, 3, 1863. on duty at the Office not much of any thing a going on to day draw 5 days rations ordered to pack up and move just at night get all ready then are ordered to unsaddle FRIDAY, 4. The 2nd Corps Moved up to Stephensburg they have orders to put up winter Quarters Saddled up my horse and went over to the Regt post at night SATURDAY, 5. off Duty to day Jim Macevy comes down and Makes us a visit he stays at Genl Warren went part way home with him ____________ [ page 133] December, SUNDAY, 6, 1863 on Duty to day have a good deal to do went to all the Regts twice and went down to Raccoon Ford to Major Kidd Call at the Regt as I come back Cold and windy MONDAY, 7. Not very well to day our Divison has Inspection Some of the 8th N. Y. Cav came over and bury one of their men that was killed on the retreat from Culpeper last October } Clear and Cold TUESDAY, 8. off Duty } went over to the 1st Mich Sutler and bought a can of fruit Came back got dinner and got a letter the 6th are released from PICKET to night ____________ [ page 134] December, WEDNESDAY, 9, 1863. on Duty at the Office not much to do Some women com to get permission to get some thing to eat at the Commissarys the Col gives them an order to get some Commissarys THURSDAY, 10. Went up to the Brig to the Sutlers and I bought some things camp and Stayed all day the wind blows Cold and raw FRIDAY, 11. look like rain the Corporal details me to go with Major Drew to the Brigade Inspection think got another man to go ____________ [ page 135] December, SATURDAY, 12, 1863. On Duty looks like rain went to all the Regiments in the Brigade went over to the train to get some Candles for Cap Green SUNDAY, 13. rained quite hard last night but has Cleared off and is quite warm this Morn we go to work and Stocade our tent MONDAY, 14. Went up to Stephensburg this Morning Came back and fixed some seats in our tent nothing more to do to day ____________ [ page 136] December, TUESDAY, 15, 1863. on duty went to all of the regiments in the Brig and to the Battery and the Divison HdQrs three times WEDNESDAY, 16. quite pleasant and nothing to do THURSDAY, 17. rained most all last night and to day the Corporal Detailed me to go and help get a load of wood ____________ [ page 137] December, FRIDAY, 18, 1863. On Duty do not have to do much in the fore part of the Day in the after noon Carry Dispatch to the Brig Commissary and one to the Battery & to the 6th SATURDAY, 19. It is so Cold that we do not get out much to day there is not much a going on every thing is very quiet SUNDAY, 20. Col Town gets his Regt out and gets the most of them to reenlist they are a going to have 30 days furlough = [ illegible] ____________ [ page 138] December, MONDAY, 21, 1863. Genl Custer takes Command of the Brig and Col Town goes back to his Regt on Duty to day TUESDAY, 22. got an order and went to the Commissarys and got some dried apples and some Potatoes when I got back found two men from the 7th Infantry their Regt are all gone home WEDNESDAY, 23. Warm and pleasant our Regt comes off from Picket to day Lieut Mathews started home day before yesterday ____________ [ page 139] December, THURSDAY, 24, 1863. Seargent Cole takes command of the Company on Duty at the office the officers are making preperations to have a dance here to night FRIDAY, 25. no business a going on to day very pleasant get a letter from home all is well every thing is all quiet to day the officers was up all last night and feel rather Sleepy to day SATURDAY, 26. Went up to the Sutlers to Stephensburg and bought some things and then went over to camp looks like rain ____________ [ page 140] December, SUNDAY, 27, 1863. sick all last night excused form duty to day rains hard all day the orderlies have an Inspection of arms by Cap Green MONDAY, 28. our Regimental Sutler comes in to day with a load of goods for the regimental Ball went over and bought a pair of boots TUESDAY, 29. do not feel very well to day went over to the Doctors and got some medicins ____________ [ page 141] December, WEDNESDAY, 30, 1863. excused from duty draw five days rations rains hard all day a new detail of orderlies are made from the Regiments the 1st Mich boys are going home THURSDAY, 31. draw five days rations rains hard all day tomorrow we are a going to commence to build winter quarters ____________ [ page 142] MEMORANDA. 3d Page 1862 Enlisted in the 6th Mich Cavalry Sep 1st 1862 Went into Camp Sep 9th received my first Furlough for 6 days Sep 23d} was musterd Oct 11th Sold my Bounty and months pay and recieved a furlough for 8 days Oct 31st left. Camp. Kellogg Grand Rapids Mich for Washington D. C. Dec 9th arrived at Washington Dec 13th Went into Camp again at Washington Dec 19th done duty in the Company till Feb 21st ( 63) then Detailed for an orderly for Gen Copeland was with him till July 10th he was then[ 52] see the 2nd Page [ Note] [ 52] Drawing of a hand pointing to text ____________ [ page 143] MEMORANDA. 1862 Revieved. From. The U. S. Gov- - One. Cap. hat one pair . of. pants jacket. Blouse.... Boots 2 pair. Socks 2. pair drawers 2. Shirts 2. Blanket 1. Poncho. 1. Great Coat 1. Saddle. Bridle. Watering Bit 1. horse 1 Curry- Comb and Brush 1 haversack and Canteen 1 pair of pants 1[ 53] 1 pr Socks 2 prs Socks 1 Jacket 1 Pair of Pants 1 Blouse 1 Pair of Boots 1 Pairs of Pants 1 Shirt 1 Canteen and Haversack [ Note] [ 53] scribbled out word ____________ [ page 144] MEMORANDA. - Brig Genl Copelands Hd Qrs 42 Cur 12 st and N. Y. Av Wash. DC ......................................... ......................................... One piece of Shelter Tent ____________ [ page 145] MEMORANDA. Continued from 3d Page Relieved of his Command and was Superceeded by Genl Custer I was ordered to Report to him for an orderly I done so and have been with him till Sept 4th 1863 was then arrested with four others for foraging had charges prepared against me and Stayed with the Division Provost Marshall till the 18th of Oct was then turned over to the 2nd Brig Provost Marshall was with this till the 13th of Nov Gen Custer returned me then reported then for thirty at Head Quarters ____________ [ page 146] MEMORANDA. [ illegible] ____________ [ page 147] MEMORANDA. [ Unknown number of Memoranda pages missing] [ January through April( 4) ' Cash Account,' pages missing] ____________ [ page 148] CASH ACCOUNT, May. ____________ [ page 149] CASH ACCOUNT, June. Fond reculection being to me In dreams of days gone by The form of one I long to See One with a spirit light and free that brilliant laughing eye [ 54] Fond Recolection bring to me In dreams of days gone by The form of one I long to see One with a spirit light and free And brilliant laughing eye [ 55] [ Note] [ 54] Text is written vertically [ 55] Text is written vertically ____________ [ page 150] CASH ACCOUNT, July. ____________ [ page 151] CASH ACCOUNT, August. ____________ [ page 152] CASH ACCOUNT, September. [ 56] [ Note] [ 56] drawing of a person and doodles ____________ [ page 153] CASH ACCOUNT, October. [ 57] [ Note] [ 57] drawing of a person and scribbles ____________ [ page 154] CASH ACCOUNT, November. Agricultural College [ illegible] Lansing[ 58] [ Note] [ 58] Text is written vertically ____________ [ page 155] CASH ACCOUNT, December. 203 182 26 10 62 5 4225 DO LENNIE[ 59] [ Note] [ 59] Text is written vertically [ Unknown number of pages missing after December ' Cash Account] ____________ [ page 156] [ Back Cover] Subject-LCSH Falling Waters, Battle of, Falling Waters, Md., 1863 Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863 Gettysburg Campaign, 1863 Hanover, Battle of, Hanover, York County, Pa., 1863 Harrington, George L., ca. 1842-1864--Diaries Newbys Crossroads, Battle of, Newbys Crossroads, Va., 1863 Michigan--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives Soldiers--Michigan--Diaries United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Brigade (1862-1865) United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1862-1865). Company L United States. 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