CLARA BARTON DIARIES AND JOURNALS Jan.-Dec. 1864Eclipses in 1864 There will be only Two Eclipses this year, and both of the Sun, as follows: I. A Central Eclipse of the Sun, May 5th, in the afternoon. This will not be visible in the United States east of the Mississippi River, except a small fragment in Wisconsin and the western part of Illinois, in which States, and also in the States west of it, the eclipse will be very small[itallics], and may be seen just at sunset[itallics]. At San Francisco it begins at 4 h. 28 m. P. M., and ends at 6 h. 49 m. Size about 9 digits. II. An Annular Eclipse of the Sun, Oct. 30th, invisible in the United States, expect a mere contact of limbs in New Mexico and Texas. -----:o:------ LIST OF SUNDAYS IN THE YEAR 1864 January...............................3..10..17..24..31 February..............................7..14..21..28 March..................................6..13..20..27 April.....................................3..10..17..24 May......................................1..8..15..22..29 June....................................5..12..19..26 July.....................................3..10..17..24..31 August................................7..14..21..28 September..........................4..11..18..25 October..............................2..9..16..23..30 November...........................6..13..20..21 December...........................4..11..18..25 DISTANCES AND TIME By Railroad From New York to the following places: To Albany, N.Y.... 144 miles, 51/2 hours' time. " Baltimore, Md... 188 " 8 " " Bandor, Me...... 484 " " Boston, Mass .... 236 " 9 " " Buffalo, N.Y.... 417 " 15 . " " Burlington, Vt... 296 " " " " "Population of the United Stats for 1860, WITH THE INCREASE SINCE 1850 Free States Free Slave Increase Maine.................. 628,279 .... 42,110 New Hampshire...... 326,073 .... 9,097 Vermont.................. 315,098 .... 978 Massachusetts........ 1,231,066 .... 236,552 Rhode Island............ 174,620 . .... 26,875 Connecticut.............. 460,174 .... 89,855 New York.................. 3,880,727 .... 783,333 New Jersey............... 672,034 . ..... 182,479 Pennsylvania............. 2,906,371 .... 594,584 Ohio...........................2,339,599 .... 359,269 Michigan.................... 749,112 .... 351,458 Indiana........................ 1,350,941 .... 362,525 Illinois......................... 1,711,753 ..... 860,283 Wisconisn................... 775,873 .... 470,482 Iowa............................. 674,948 ..... 482,784 Minnesota.................... 172,022 .... 165,945 Kansas......................... 107,110 .... .... California...................... 380,016 . .... 287,419 Oregon.......................... 52,464 ..... 39,1270 BORDER SLAVE STATES Delaware...................... 110,418 1,798 20,683 Maryland...................... 599,846 87188 103,999 Virginia......................... 1,105,192 490,887 174,418 North Carolina.............. 661,586 331,081 123,764 Kentucky....................... 930,223 225,490 173,308 Tennessee..................... 834,056 275,785 107,222 Missouri......................... 1,067,352 114,965 255,788 GULF SLAVE STATES. South Carolina................ 301,271 402,541 35,305 Georgia.......................... 595,097 462,232 151,880 Florida............................. 78,686 61,753 53,038 Alabama........................... 529,164 435,132 192,625 Mississippi....................... 354,700 438,636 184,841 Louisiana.......................... 376,280 333,101 191,551 Texas................................ 421,750 180,682 389,840 District of Columbia......... 71,895 3,181 23,889 Territories.......................... 220,148 63 147,219 -------------------------------------------------------------- Total.................................. 27,491,266 3,953,524 8180,305 STAMP DUTIES. Any Internal Revenue Stamps, of sufficient amount, may be used upon documents and will make them valid, with the exception of Proprietary Stamps. In all cases the person using or affixing the stamp shall write upon it the initials of his name, and the date, when used, so that it may not again be used, under a penalty of $50. A Power of Attorney accompanying a bond or note requires no additional stamp A Bond or Note secured by a mortgage requires but one stamp for all the documents: such stamp, however, is to be of the highest rate required for either of said documents. The part to whom a document is issued from a foreign country or by whom it is to be used, shall, before using the same, affix thereon the stamp or stamps indicating the duty required. No conveyance, deed, mortgage, or writing shall be required to pay a stamp duty of more than $1,000 -------- Check, Draft, or Order, at Sight. For amount exceeding $20......................02 Promissory Notes, Drafts, Inland and FOREIGN BILLS OF EXCHANGE, ORDERS FOR PAYMENT OF MONEY, LETTERS OF CREDIT, AND NOTES PAYABLE ON DEMAND. Payable otherwise than at sight (italics) Amount 33 Days 63 Days 93 Days 4Mos & 3 Days . 6mos.& 3 days Over 6 mos. $000 to $200 01 02 03 04 06 10 200 " 400 02 04 06 08 12 20 400 " 600 03 06 09 12 18 30 600 " 800 04 08 12 16 24 40 800 " 1,000 05 10 15 20 30 50 1,000 " 1,200 06 12 18 24 36 60 1,200 " 1,400 07 14 21 28 42 70 1,400 " 1,600 08 16 24 32 48 80 1,600 " 1,800 09 18 27 36 54 90 1,800 " 2,000 10 20 30 40 60 100 2,000 " 2,200 11 22 33 44 66 110 2,200 " 2,400 12 24 36 48 72 120 2,400 " 2,600 13 26 39 52 78 130 2,600 " 2,800 14 28 42 56 84 140 2,800 " 3,000 15 30 45 60 90 150 3,000 " 3,200 16 32 48 64 96 160 3,200 " 3,400 17 34 51 68 102 170 3,400 " 3,600 18 36 54 72 108 180 3,600 " 3,800 19 38 57 76 114 190 3,800 " 4,000 20 40 60 80 120 200 4,000 " 4,200 21 42 63 84 126 210 4,200 " 4,400 22 44 66 88 132 220 4,400 " 4,600 23 46 69 92 138 230 4,600 " 4,800 24 48 72 96 144 240 4,800 " 5,000 25 50 75 100 150 250 For each additional $200. or fractional part thereof increase in the same ratioAlmanac for 1864. November. Moon's phases D. H. M. First Quarter, 6 6 45 E Full Moon, 13 0 25 Ev. Last Quarter, 21 2 S Mo. New Moon, 29 2 9 Mo. D of M, D of W, Sun rises. H. M., Sun Sets H.M. Moon Sets. H.M. 1 Tu 6:30, 4:57, 6:30 2 We 6:31 4:56 7:22 3 Th 6:32 4:55 8:19 4 Fr 6:33 4:54 9:20 5 Sa 6:34, 4:53, 10:25 6B 6:35 4:51 11:33 7 Mo 6:36 4:50 morn. 8 Tu 6:38 4:49 40 9 We 6:39 4:48 1:50 10 Th 6:40 4:47 3:_0 11 Fr 6:42 4:46 4:10 12 Sa 6:43 4:45 5:19 13 B 6:44 4:44, rises. 14 Mo 6:46 4:43 5:46 15 Tu 6:47 4:42 6:40 16 We 6:48 4:41 7:36 17 Th 6:49 4:40 8:34 18 Fr 6:50 4:40 9:38 19 Sa 6:51 4:39 10:29 20 B 6:52 4:38 11:26 21 Mo 6:53 4:38 morn. 22 Tu 6:54 4:37 21 23 We 6:55 4:36 2:13 24 Th 6:56 4:36 1:18 25 Fr 6:58 4:35 3:12 26 Sa 6:59 4:35 4_9 27B 7_0 4:35 5:10 28 Mo 7_1 4:35 sets. 29 Tu 7_3 4:35 5:14 30 We 7_4 4:34 6:10 December. Moon's Phases. D. H. M. First Quarter, 6 2 26 Mo. Full Moon, 13 2 4 Mo. Full Moon, 13 2 4 Mo. Last Quarter, 20 11 54 Ev. New Moon, 28 4 13 Ev. D of M, D of W, Sun rises. H.M., Sun sets. H.M., Moon sets. H.M. 1 Th 7_5 4:34 7:11 2 Fr 7_6 4:34 8:17 3 Sa 7_7 4:33 9:16 4. B 7_8 4:33 11:41 5 Mo 7_9 4:33 11:41 6 Tu 7:10 4:33 morn. 7 We 7:11 4:33 49 8 Th 7:12 4:33 1:57 9 Fr 7:13 4:33 3_4 10 Sa 7:14 4:33 4:11 11 B 7:15 4:33 5:17 12 Mo 7:16 4:33 rises. 13 Tu 7:16 4:33 5:22 14 We 7:17 4:33 6:19 15 Th 7:18 4:34 7:18 16 Fr 7:18 4:34 8:17 17 Sa 7:19 4:34 9:13 18 B 7:19 4:34 10:10 19 Mo 7:20 4:35 11_6 20 Tu 7:20 4:35 morn. 21 We 7:21 4:36 1 22 Th 7:22 4:36 58 23 Fr 7:22 4:37 1:55 24 Sa 7:22 4:37 2:54 25 B 7:22 4:38 3:54 26 Mo 7:23 4:38 4:55 27 Tu 7:23 4:39 5:58 28 We 7:23 4:39 sets. 29 Th 7:23 4:40 6_2 30 Fr 7:24 4:41 7:12 31 Sa 7:24 4:42 8:22 January Friday, 1 1864. On the boat was Mrs. Capt Myre of [Rochester?], her husband shot through the lungs in 5th corps - she is suffering exceedingly. - I promised to try to find her a passage to [] We reached Belle Plain about 1 o'clock. I gave my letters to Capt [?kins], who send a squad of men to unload my stores, - the Capt. of the boat was very courteous. I found that Capt Lacy was there, I delivered a letter from Genl K Rucker to him. It were long to tell the SATURDAY, 2. orders and counter orders, that were given to attempt to get up my few stores The wagon had gone - at length an arrangement was made with Mr Wilcox and Wallace - of Michigan to take Mrs Mires and I, and at 3 o clock we got off in a spring wagon piled almost to the top with boxes, Col Barnes of Mich was along - the first hill brought up the horses and we out and walked, the next the same and so on to the end The guard stopped us every few milJanuary, SUNDAY, 3, 1864 and fearing for Mr. Shaver without a pass, I went back to the guard and agreed with a capt to go to Capt Pitkins and get one from the Comdg Genl - So we toiled on, and with leaving part of our guard, we drove into T. after dark, went to the Christian Comm, they went with us to Capt Jones, - and then with Mrs. Myre to find her husband -- Capt Jones had supper got for me and arranged a place for me to sleep with a secesh MONDAY, 4 family [husband?] in the rebel army. I went up and a little Negro woman came to my room and insisted upon taking off my boots and rubbing my feet which she did most perfectly. Then I retired with no fastening on my door, in an old lumber chamber riddled through and through with Burnside's shot of 1862 & 3 - January, TUESDAY, 5 1864 WEDNESDAY, 6January THURSDAY, 7, 1864 Friday, 8. January SATURDAY, 9, 1864 Sunday, 10. February, FRIDAY, 12, 1864 SATURDAY, 13. Passed the day at Wm Nileens Brooklyn [ ] of it - February, SUNDAY, 14 1864 Attended Henry W. Beechers church in Brooklyn. his subject - unwritten heroism - found it more difficult to make a heroine of his Irish girl at home, than in the pulpit and yet often times with all her daring and isola tion and labor and hardship, and giving up of her little earnings she was a heroine - how forcibly I felt that my bravery if ever I had any had not been exhibited on the field - I have nothing to dare or endure in these days- MONDAY, 15.March, THURSDAY 3, 1864 FRIDAY, 4. March, SATURDAY, 5, 1864 SUNDAY, 6 Warm, pleasant, did not go to church - Miss Raymond with me, wrote Leander. Mrs. Howe Mr. Parks here - Dr. Elliot called in the evening - Investigation in Congress into the failure of the Florida Expedition; Recd a ticket, military for Miss R. from Irving $5.65.-March, MONDAY, 7, 1864 called with Loraine at the Mass. rooms inquired for Fort Taylor. was back of Alex went to Genl Augurs to learn of Col Tinelli told that he was at Fort Corcoran. got passes of Capt. Slipper - not quite pleased - went to Genl Rucker to ask how to get - then to Mr. Noyes to get an ambulance. the San Com [?] had covered then all drawn in - returned to Gen Rucker - none - took a carriage. went - found no one Loraine sick - feared [?] sick - W. called. TUESDAY, 8 saw by the Chron the Arago had arrived Loraine better breakfasted, took cars for depot in the rain 1/4 11 -- parted at station exchanged bracelets, called at Dr Daily's on my way home, go tomorrow 11 to have dentistry done. rains - arranged my house. heard from Mr. Baldwin, sick - that no house was at liberty now in the Military Dept. - wrote SP. - called on Mr. Shaw. The day has been unpleasant Genl Grant arrived in town at 5 to take command as Lt. General of the US Army. attended President Lincolns Levee; motions made in Congress to drop from the rolls all Genl Officers who have been without a command for three months, not carried The Arago supposed to sail 11th must hasten with my letters. March, WEDNESDAY, 9. 1864. Rose at 6 o clock. Swept and cleared up my room very thoroughly, called on Mrs. Brown who is not well. gave her some medicine. Sam & Amelia, Mr. and Mrs. Parker went to Arlington. I went to Dr. Daily's at 11 oclock. my teeth were filled very nicely - some what sensative but no real pain wrote to D, Lon, Darien, Emory, Col Leggett - sent papers to Capt Lamb, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. McGregor, Mr Lindsay, Mrs. DaMarre Arr am. to Dr. Kittinger. Mrs. Hunt called advised her to go to N.Y. - and get an interview with Genl Burnside - sent her for a Soldiers ticket. Irving called in the evening. Ben & Fannie passed into Sam's room, and out I went to the office to mail my letters - late as I write - THURSDAY , 10 Rained terrifically, arranged my room went to Dr. Dailey's at 12 m. had one upper tooth filled - read the rebel acct of the death of Col. Dahlgreen, of Kilpatricks raid on Richmond terrible for our prisoners - Mr & Mrs Parks & Mrs. Brown left for Mass at 4 1/2 - rained in torrents wrote Mrs. E A Russell introducing Mrs. Hunt - calls from Sam & Amelia & Brown, all lonely - mended stockings to pass time, been thinking much of what to do next. Commenced to answer Mr. Conroy's letter. dressed my hair thoroughly it is now 12 1/2 at night, and I am not tired, washed clothes heard of the destruction of brother Stephens Mills by 25 regt --March, FRIDAY, 11, 1864. Still rained, overlooked my closets, and dressed about 10 oclock -- sat down to write M Conroy -- wrote at some length and copied at dark-- a call from Dr Elliot -- and before he left one from Sen W. -- returned later -- Am thinking much how to proceed, must ready and cannot get so -- sometimes I have almost a mind to go and tell like other ladies what I have done and seen. I am by no means sure of my ability to speak, and yet I know that if I only relate what has passed under my eye it could not fail to interest. I could speak from experience and only urge men to go where I would go myself. The particulars of Col Dahlgreen's death have arrived. I fear this raid will greatly augment the sufferings of our prisoners, and form certain misery and death to the poor fellows composing the raid, it is fearful -- the Richmond papers are rampant -- good scope for a free display of bitter eloquence -- Truly [ ] their [ ] and calls for vengence -- "Now the world can see" SATURDAY, 12. they have forgotten their own plans in the beginning of the war, when they were to murder Lincoln And Scott - Sat Heard that Capt Garre[ ] is dismissed the service for disloyalty -- I have been to market -- it may be interesting at some future day to know that I paid fifty cents for a pound of [crossed out] butter this morning -- Paid my years rent -- [ ] Tomorrow after that paid by Mr Upperman, 58 by him 25 by m today -- I continued writing my Brooklyn friends, and I hope getting some matter for my nice little Book pity one cannot work and write at the same time. -- I became very weary from having written so late but the two nights past. and found it impossible to remain up early in the evening, returned and slept long and soundly -- I was never so quiet in my life as in these few days -- If I did not feel the necessity for [ ] I should be happy -- March, SUNDAY, 13, 1864. Bright and pleasant -- rose early. arranged my room as perfectly as possible and sat down to write Messrs Brown and Duer -- and I took copies of all I have written for two days -- and my matter is completed for the mail of tomorrow. --Showery -- I dined with Sam and Amelia by invitation, read the Herald, and wrote again -- no calls and I have progressed much to my satisfaction have heard nothing so have nothing to chronicle -- The Scotts 900's started, for Texas -- Cavalry -- Monday - 14 The morning clear, had an engagement with my dentist at 9. went but released him to go to NY -- Saw in the Chronicle that an investigation of the Florida campaign by the War Committee would commence today Genls Gillmor & Seymour both expected to be present during the campaign Am by no means sorry -- I had still an unanswered letter of Col Elwells on hand and this was a good reminder to reply which I did. And although I attempted to I am sure I failed to express all my indignation and contempt for the party of whom I spoke at length. I am so rejoiced to know that the public are to be directed to himMarch, TUESDAY, 15 1864. Early this morning my P.R. mail arrive, letters from Capt. Lon, Dave, & Emy I commenced to answer but could not feel satisfied to do so without attending to some matters, and dressed to go out when it commenced to rain --waited it out -- got ready again. rained again. then decided to complete my letters and go with Mr Brown next day. Wrote Capt & Lon WEDNESDAY, 16. Wrote David & Emmy, went with Mr Brown to the Office of Internal Revenue, met the chief clerk Mr Downs, a most pleasant gentleman, who informed me that John T. Potter would be appointed as one of the board of Tax Commission in Florida but that it was hoped that Stickney would resign or die, and also that the Provisional Governorship transfer be in the market if Gillmore made out to hold in Florida, I wrote the same to Dr Marsh then I went to the Capital, called out M. Baldwin, found that he had written to Mass to know if I could have some part of Mr. [T?L?]ufts room. I did not desire it, much Met Genl Ashley of Ohio, was introduced to Mr Ames sent a note to Genl Wilson asking that Col Elwell be [appointed] summoned on the Commitee to look into the Florida Matter -- returned & wrote to Col Hale. Mr Baldwin having promised to make inquiry at the War Dept in reference to Willys applicat. to enter West Point. March, THURSDAY, 17, 1864. A day of all work - ironed; and wrote Lizzie Rich. Am thinking much about my next step, and have about decided to ask for the Appointment of Cousin Leander as Capt A.Q.M. to be detailed to my use to go with me to the field. Then I should seek a head quarters through his assistance have Mrs. Rich come and take charge of them, and commence with the campaign if possible, in the spring. FRIDAY, 18. Saw by the paper this morning that Genl. Grant was to return and take command of the Army of the Potomac in person, and this decided me to make an effort to establish myself. -- I [?]p[?]red at once to the Senate Chamber. Asked an interview with Sen. W and desired the Appointment of L. A. Poor as A.Q.M. and to be detailed, he thought he could do it, and now I am to go to work in earnest -- Mr Parker called today and with Mr Brown had a spirited discussionMarch, SATURDAY, 19, 1864. M W called last evening, would try to obtain the desired appointment, did not know as he could procure the detail, would attempt. I am thinking very much of the prospects of a draft, and wondering if I can do any thing to help one man to volunteer in preference to being drafted. I did not go out as I thought it possible that Mr Baldwin would call but he did not. -- I have been anxious all day about many things -- wrote Lon and Capt. Did not divulge any plan SUNDAY, 20. Pleasant day. felt the necessity of going to church to see if I could not stop thinking or change the current. Went with Mr Brown to hear Dr Sunderland, but could not clear my head of my own thoughts. If I could speak I would do it at once. Irving called in the evening, and Rev. & Mrs. Ferguson. I wanted to speak to them but had not courage to broach the subject. The call was pleasant. March, MONDAY, 21, 1864. Monday I went directly out after dressing called at Mrs Morrills -- found where Miss Haskell lived -- went to call on Fannie had a delightful call, Sally washing -- then called on Miss Haskell, found her c[om]frtible Mrs Ferguson called -- & Iesree, reminded me so much of Anna Bigelow -- I asked to see Mr. Ferguson. They wish me to go home with them, and visit Watkins. On reaching home found letters from Col Elwell & Mrs Gage [ans] -- & Gardner [ans] at Annapolis 21st there again -- TUESDAY, 22. Not so fine -- went to Market -- Post Office Pat Office. Got last months salary 26.00 Had some conversation upon Office Matters -- Came home, Mr Ferguson called and I told him what I wanted to do, he entered into my plan, and wished to bring Dr Sunderland to see me, which was arranged I tried to write but was not much in the Spirit -- I fear, -- at night commenced Snowing -- it is now a number of inches deep -- 11 oclock at night -- letter from Dr Brockett & Bro Nathan Brown --March, WEDNESDAY, 23, 1864. Snow deep, looks gloomy. I called on Mr Shaw and spoke with him upon matter in the Pat Office he was interested. I decided to send a letter to Mr Baldwin asking him to call on me in company with Mr Jackson from Indiana. Sent it by Mr Shaw -- Mr Hodges called -- Mr Jules (Jerlson ?) could not appoint a time, but would let me know -- Mr Ramsey called in the evening -- Spoke with him - Wilson called THURSDAY, 24. Pleasant -- did not see either Mr Ferguson Dr Sunderland or the members, but the Arago came in yesterday. I got my letters Dane, Bal, Lon, Capt Mary Gage -- all interesting -- I went to the Post Office to speak of the 2 cent matter - got particulars, Pat low - and took notes from the Books - came home, and wrote to Capt Dane. M Ramsay called in evening. Dr Elliot - Capt writes very sadly -- he had much to regret -- Dr Bellows gone to California. March, FRIDAY, 25 1864. Had no courage to get up. all seemed so dark - and I laid quiet and heard the raps come and the footsteps go, and said not did not get up till 11 oclock - at 1 Mrs. John Wilson & Mrs Dame called -- are going to Port Royal - want me to go. - Miss Dix has gone Miss Darman is writing furiously to Miss Dame Mr Ferguson called. had not been able to find Dr Sunderland -- will call on Sen. Martindale and introduce me by proxy in order that I may converse on the subject of Drafting & volunteering. I wrote Capt. Dane - Lon Bale -- sent paper to Lon, Col Hale, Mary -- it rains, at beach SATURDAY, 26.April Tuesday 12 1864 Dr. M M Marsh came in the morning train. had come to N.Y. on the Aroyo, to remain 8 days. I learned from him some important facts in reference to the Florida defeat that I thought of vital importance, and which should have come before the Investigating Committee. I promised to visit Prof Henry & the Capitol tomorrow with him - Called in the evening. WEDNESDAY, 13. Spent much time with Mr. Shaw who is pretty sick. Dr. Marsh did not come, to make his visits, but did call to say good bye, had been detained. Mrs. Farsall called while the Dr. was there, or before. I think I accomplished little above nursing all that day - Congress adjourned in consequence of the death of John C Reeves of the Globe. April THURSDAY, 14, 1864 Had a most sad down spirited day. All the world appeared selfish and treacherous. I can get no hold on a good noble sentiment any where, and I felt discouraged, did little, and at night was wearing out the time when Mr. Wilson called. I laid the Florida matter before him he said the investigation was closed, Seymour disgraced. I stated facts. he wanted them to use. I promised them, but not being sure, decided to go to N.Y. and see Dr. Marsh & Col. Hall. got ready and retire about 3 o'clock. FRIDAY, 15. Rose as usual. Went with Mr. Brown to breakfast, then to M. Tufts, took tickets from Irving Walked in the Smithsonian grounds. came home, got ready - late took a hack 1.06 - reached cars at 11-20' - off - at a few miles below Philadelphia ran over a woman on the track. terrible - reached NY safely took a carriage to Laforge - Nevel out of town - got the little room next his. slept well lost my net in trainApril, SATURDAY, 16, 1864. Took breakfast paid my bill 200 and left for San Com. Met Dr Jenkins. Dr Marsh there, came down with me to hotel - staid long. I took notes and wrote them out after he left. - dined - Capture of Fort Pillow, - at evening Dr. Marsh called again, and Col. Hall followd with Mrs. Hall, the Col is more ready to speak than I thought. I shall recommend having him orderd to Washington, to go before the Military Committee - bot new net SUNDAY, 17. Passed the day at the La Forge, mostly in conversation with Mrs. Maury an English lady, wife of one of the Lieut Massey family. her husband a cotton merchant in N Orleans. - On her way to England. - Dr Marsh called, I took notes - after he left I settled my bill 5 1/2 dolls in all took [the] a carriage for the depot - got aboard - met Mr McDuffee, who saw me safe on, and I got to Washington not in this day but the next at 7 o clock April, MONDAY, 18, 1864. Wrote all the forenoon. Mr Shaw still ill. at 1 o clock went to the Capitol handed my paper to Mr Wilson. he was very busy, and could not stop to speak. no matter. found letters from Dr Brocket & Dr Marsh. none from Col Hall, who said he wrote me. McDuffee called spent an hour or two. I was very tired & sleepy. Mr Brown, Mr Doe, Irving called. had a long chat. Mr Tufts is well of varioloid. recd a Book from Dr Brocket San. Com. TUESDAY, 19. Did not hasten up. - lost my paper. went to get some milk for Mr Shaw, found my P. R. mail Capt L. Lon. David. returned and answered all. Mailed replies to the two first, will mail Davids this evening. - They think the Southern Army is coming up here. Genl Gillmore was not confirmed as Maj. Genl. they say - pity - Have been sad all day. I cannot raise my spirits. the old temptation to go from all the world. I think it will come to that some day. it is a struggle for me to keep in society at all. I want to leave allApril, Wednesday, 20 1864. The morning paper brings news of the defeat in Banks Corps. great loss of life. I went to call on Mr. McClelland. went to chf clerk and reported loss of letters sent to Port Royal, came home found a despatch from Capt. Lamb, from Fort Monroe, came on the Arago to make provisions for the landing of 25000 men from P.R, [answere?] Called on McClelland again, reported - recd letter stating particulars. Sally called, Fanny.-letters from Annie- cousin Lorina Hale, Judge Duel called in the eve. talked old times, heard from Sidney a little. Kate told me of the Arrest of Bill Hooper-. THURSDAY, 21. Wrote to Fortress Monroe - the morning papers contained the Appointment of cousin Leander A. Poor, as A.Q.M. I am rejoiced by the kindly notice, and must take all steps to secure him to myself. At evening Ben came to tell me that Irving was sick & wished to see me. I went. found him much distressed, feared the varioloid -- I remain all night. Irving rested some. & I found a letter from Capt. L on my way up to Irvings at night. April, FRIDAY, 22, 1864 remained till 10 oclock - rode home Kate called. & Meg came with a letter from Lewis. Mrs. [Morrile?] came and told of Mrs. Foles Eulogy - Mrs. Ambrose, and Dr. Lockwood & Mr Brown, and this nearly completed the day for a sleepy person. I wrote Leander. & capt. and Col Elwell -- and was too tired to do more with all my company and retired. Telegraphed Capt Lamb - Yorktown - SATURDAY, 23. I mailed my letters of yesterday wrote the Capt again - went to see Col Rucker, advised me to persevere and get Leander assigned to me. said he need not accept for a month at least. Called on Mr. Whiting, inquired for Lafayette Stone, could not find him - walked across to N. St. Sally had been at my house one story below, Irving better. soon after my return Miss Baker came from N.Y. and stayed late evening. Fanny & Ben called -April, SUNDAY, 24, 1864 I went to auction yesterday with M Brown, he purchased me a sofa 14. & chair 12.50 - they were sent home last night. This morning I arranged them. Miss Baker came to attend church - Mr Grey on E. - Splendid discourse - Faith - woman, - 'Thy faith hath saved thee'. - Miss Baker returned with us - Mr Parker called - we went to dinner - walked call on some friends of Miss Bakers, returned to my house -- I W. called in the eve. Did not approve of him MONDAY, 25. Felt sad and dispirited. wrote a letter to W. relieving him from all further duty. did not send it. Burnsides Corps. came in. Gardner came to me - Corps. 5 miles long. crossed long bridge gone to Alexandria. I wrote Dr. Cutter - gave Gardner a dinner - he left. I went to 7th St Wharf. - saw Capt Allen, to 19th I. got a pass, - & decided to go to Alexandria. Ben & Fanny called want to go with me - Telegraph from L [ L?]. Evening called Miss Baker. Dr. Elliot. Mc Duffin & W. April, TUESDAY, 26, 1864. At 8 went to 7th St Wharf. Capt. Allen would send a steamer on purpose to take me. landed one at pier 5. went to Q.M. Capt. Lee, got a wagon and was driven out to the corps. with some trouble found the 57. Cousin George Barton Capt - saw his Col. Bartlett, Lt Col. Chandler, Surgeon whom Miss Raymond saw. - went to [6?]1st met Dr Cutter, - saw Sorelman. returned. met Ben & Fanny went back. got a hack. came again went over the ground again, saw friends - returned. took boat for home - went with Miss Baker & became one of the incapable of her Orphan's home. corrective, - WEDNESDAY, 27. Reed telegram to go to Balt - to see L at night - rose early Brown went to depot with me. Met Mc at Balt. met L. went to hotel. took Breakfast rode. looked for Genl Seymour. denied having made some purchases. - my new silk cloak - chatted of many things -- I decide to return I took the [bk - hain?]. I the 8 - clock. drenched home at 10 - tiredApril, THURSDAY, 28, 1864. Slept late - Mrs Ambrose came & remained some hours. Mrs. Tarrall came at evening Ben & Fannie. Reed telegram fr B. N.Y. 59th Regt arrived - Col. Gould Mr. Brown & myself took supper at Stantons the first time I had met the Col. since we parted at Antietam the morning after the fight. - he has recruited his whole regiment and is very popular with them. - The rebel papers are very exultant, - sure of victory - 9th Corps has moved on - W called - & not in FRIDAY, 29. Rose early & went to Depot to see the 59th & meet Dora Brown; had to get a pass from Capt. Comp - to reach the Col's quarters - returned, read - went to breakfast - Met Mr. Parker at table - would pay my bills I paid my rent to Mr Shaw 15 dols for 2 mos, - recd my salary 32,64 - wrote B. steamer Fulton, Fanny & Ben called Anthony Murphy & a comrade discharged came from the 15. going home - 9th corps at Warren. ten today they said -- I am forwaring an application to the [???t] of War for a pass Sam called. April, SATURDAY, 30, 1864. Another week gone - Dora Brown came this morning. I went in to see her. - went down town to get some paper, Mr Brown at auction, buying a secty. I wrote the Secty of War, asking a pass - waits to be presented, Kate came - a troop of cavalry passed.. Wrote McDuffer — and sent a copy "of Angel of Battlefield" Reed a letter from Columbus Simmonds May, SUNDAY, 1. Genl Grant was born in Clermont Co. Ohio. Apr. 28/22.May, [MONDAY, 2], 1864. Commencement of the great Battles of Genls Grant & Lee, before Richmond I think my diary is complete on note sheets up to sunday 8th when I was too unhappy and unsettled to write. I could get no passes and no one but myself appeared to care or think it was of much consequence, - I did not attend church, -did not write or read much. it was a most dreadfully hot day. I did however write to Dr. Brickett - & cousin Lovina Hale - and recd letter from David & Leander -gave my applications for a pass to Gen Wilson at evening - TUESDAY, 3. On Tuesday we still hear of the progress of the Battle - unhappy - Mr. Brown came and said that he was invited to go to F. to care for the wounded I [wonder] went to 19s I. - to Genl Megens - & to Maj [Pelmicer?] - no passes - went home in despair - Sam came in, & insisted upon knowing the trouble - Irving came. Mr. Tufts asked me to go with him - went with Sam to Genl. Rucker - to Dr. Barnes who refused me roughly - to Capt Allen - Mr Tufts - sent to Gen Wilson. Made up my mind to go McDuffee called late - Dull. made ready -- Went to Mr. Tufts. he had May, WEDNESDAY, 4, 1864. decided not to go. The wounded coming in. I decided not to go as I was alone with no pass. Soon I found Mr. Doe was going, and at the same time my pass came by special messenger from Genl Rucker., this decided me to go, and I went to 7th St Wharft - no boat till 4 -- returned, wrote Drs Brown & Duer - Shaw & Wm Wilson Brooklyn - returned at 4. went on board the "Wenona" - met Genl Rucker & Capt Allen at the landing - on board. Mr & Mrs Marshall of Westborough. Mrs. Brainard, Miss Julie Wheelost - Mich - Mrs. Johnson - Washington took dinner. went as far as Alexandria - THURSDAY, 5. Went on at daylight - rained. in the afternoon had a most interesting meeting by the Christian Commsn - names given on another page -- went on bd Young America. Met Mrs. Fogg Mrs McKay slept in the cabin - took supper with Mr Thompson of Pa. Some of the Comn went as here. rained fearfully - and so it did the day following when we went ashore - I offered to accompany Mrs. Brainard -May, Friday, 6, 1864. and did so,we proceeded to the Christ Comm. tent, found M Crookshanks in charge, Rev. from Spenen Mass - met the ambulances, mud ankle deep carried coffee, crackers, bread - made Beef tea for Mr. Castle, Capt Keenan of 56. Men. shot in the neck recognized my name -- informed me that Col Gould was sunstruck - and here - Genl Steph[ ] killed slept in a tent rained hard SATURDAY, 7. This morning walked across the mud up to the wood, paned gorr rebels - Johnson & Stuart - came in ambulance kin Lieut Carr. [ Muck?] us on. found Mrs. Wheeler for Johnson, came in abt noon - went to Mrs. Brainards H.Q.B -- Barken of Worcester - 15th came. I went with him to find the 57. - 58. - & 15. officers -- met Mr. Kimbal C, C, went to old National Hotel - 400 starving. no food for them. went to Provost Marshalls took supper. to Christian C. Sent matters to Capt M[ ] made up my mind to go to [ ] for supplies - May, SUNDAY, 8, 1864. rose early -- [went to P] started for Provosts where I was to find an ambulance. was none but plenty of duplicity & pomposity - was directed to Col - Shriren, for trans - he told me of a Q.M. Capt Jones -- this was all I wanted - I had seen Dr Hitchcock, taken his testimony and Mr. Goodrich was to accompany me to W: Met Mr Doe Capt Jones gave ambulance. & testimony -- went to the bridge and changed for a wagon - came thro by 2 oclock found Capt. Pitkins A.Q.M. who gave me immediate transportation on Silver Star to Alex. -- Saw Col. Gould. sick gave him comb - Brush - soap. he would make me take $5,00 for the soldiers - reached Alex. at 6 - Boat ready - came up at 7 - Sent for Gen. W. told him how things were - he went directly to Sect of War who has not quite afpble but finally concluded to send Genl Meigs down he started at 2 o clock in order to reach at day light When I called on Genl Rucker he informed me of this move, and then knew the cause. cleared me to get an order for commissary supplies and he would give me transportation - have written Mr. Wilson asking it. MONDAY, 9. On Monday I was very tired and very hungry and faint - took two very hearty meals. visited the Q.M.s office - Called on Mr. Tufts. Wrote out my statement of affairs in Fredericksburg and enclosing it with Mr Goodrich's sent them both to Mrs Wilson & Sumner, by Mr Shaver. Mr Goodrich called. recd letter from Mrs. Gage. - Mr Parker called. I was too much exhausted to converse the moment - he left - I threw me down on my lounge, and fell asleep, and did not wake until midnight - had had a number of calls, but no rap woke me - at 12 undressed and retired for the nightMay, TUESDAY, 10, 1864 After sleeping twelve hours I did not rise very early, went [to] breakfast, called to ask Mr. Tufts to speak with M Wilson in reference to supplies, he did so and in the evening M W called. Thought he can't get me the desired pass. The day has been uneasy. I recd Lon's telegram could not reply till I had further information relative to my order for stores. Called on Irving & Mrs Thomas. Saw Mrs. Lewis of NY. had been with Mrs Purnell, of N.E. Roon I know the WEDNESDAY, 11. Letters for David Lon, Capt. pr Fulton Went to Treasury Dept, to see M Fergusen wrote a circular at his desk asking aid for the wounded; returned sent it to press by M Sharer, who kindly superintended, at 4 500 copies were completed. M Ferguson came could find no "minutes" to direct--from we adjourned till morning. - Mr. Tufts called to ask me to join the Mass Delegation at Fred. and asst in transportation. I promise. have telegraphed to Leander to bring Mrs. Rich, wrote M [DD?] Hitchcock, Capt Jones A.Q.M. Capt. in past [?] cost 4.25. May, THURSDAY, 12, 1864. Rose early went to M. Tufts to take a letter to M Doe, M Ferguson came addressed circulars, wrote Miss Gage Col. Elwell, Mary Norton, Mrs Thomas, and Mary at M F and Irving came had permission from Gen Taylor [?] Gen Wilson, to take stores to Fredericksburg. Went to Genl Rucker and got transportation for supplies to Fred. via Belle Plain. met Mr Whiting at Q.M., called at M Tufts gave me a Bbl of Cranberry, milk-telegram from Lon wants his papers, sent them, dreadful sleepy. FRIDAY, 13 Still addressed circulars, the RR 6th is being repaired, letter from Mattie Poor, saying that Ord Sergt Geo Barton-Saml Barton's son is wounded, wants to hear, sent by Hattie Hield. Bot 6 dozen eggs of Pitkins, 10 lbs Butter 45 cts a stove (kerosene) 12 with 3 gals oil packed boxes. Gen Wilson called at the door to say he was going home. Went to Mr. Tufts. to gave me $5.00 towards my stove reloaded what I should take, after my return home. Irving called and told me that Billy Bacon was killed--& that Genl Hunter had the Army of Western Va--superseding Seigel -May, SATURDAY, 14, 1864 Rose very early, made ready, team came & took boxes to cars. Mr Sharer & I followed at wharf met Dr Bates. I had no bill of transportation, would not take my goods. I called for Capt Allen, said at first that he had gone to [G???boro], I produced so many official papers that they concluded he was here & I sent for him. A civilian bystander assured me that he would not come down there I had best have sent my papers to him, but soon to his consternation the Capt came very fast & my goods were on board. I introduced him to Dr Bates he me to the Capt of boat. See 1st page Jan 1st SUNDAY, 15. I woke early - rose and dressed - and went down. Paid the woman 50 cts for my lodging. I also gave the little negress 15 cts the night previous for rubbing my feet. I came out left my carpet by at Capt Jones, and went out to look for doct Hitchcock & Mr Doe. Went to Dr Snow, he said that Dr H. had gone home, I went to the old place & found a gentleman from Fitchburg who went with me to find Mr Doe May, MONDAY, 16, 1864. which was soon accomplished, and he went with me, to Mass. Room, found M Kelly looked over many places and at length decided to [??lay] the Mass premises and stay. I sat down to rest about noon, and on my right sat a large man who looked so natural. I did not know him & he did not recognize me, until at length he asked if I were from Worcester, said he knew Worcester people, and asked TUESDAY, 17, if I knew Mrs. Speer. I said formerly Mary Lamb. I said I knew Mrs Speer. - he said Mrs Speer was his sister. I said are you Dr. Lamb yes he said. I sprang and caught him by the hand, and I could not help shedding tears, Oh how much he was like the Capt, he had been there ten days, in charge of a hospital, I scarce knew how to talk I was so glad to see him, but we did talk - by & by a line came to me from Ned BartonMay, WEDNESDAY, 18, 1864. Asking me to [reset?] a poor rhumatic I went first to Capt Jones, found M Shaver, with the goods, he and M Doe went to get and unload them, I returned to Ned, Mrs. Myers was there at 5th Corps hospital next room to Ned, I went in the Capt was evidently sinking & The poor woman, was almost distracted. Col Shriver, Mil Gov, called, to see Ned, he had been a friend of [THURSDAY, 19.] Nelson Davis he looked at my letter from Nelson & could not recognize it as Military, so I can get no rations, well no matter, I took note to Lieut.— to find the 95 Maine to look for cousin George Barton & returned with it. M Kelly would like to see them at Col Shrivers, and I let him take the note, this led to speaking and a soldier in the room said he was from the right one. I asked [May FRIDAY, 20, 1864.] if he knew Sergt Geo. Barton, he said he was his Old Sergt. and was close by in a hospital. I went with him and found a splendid looking fellow, almost a giant straight & noble, shot through the upper lungs but walking about.- he promises to call. I returned glad enough- My stove was unpoched and I at once had it put in operation and got supper of boiled eggs, cracker toast, crackers [SATURDAY, 21.] not toasted & tea. Set the table with a sheet for table cloth. Dr. Lamb at the head and how my little supper did seem to relish to them, my little stove is a jewel, after supper Mrs. Fogg called and also took tea, and D Yams claims her refrigeration which he gave her for me, and went and got it. he claims relationship. Cousin George called & I went with [?] see Ned -May, SUNDAY, 22, 1864. Came back did up our dishes, heard the car whistle from the Aquia R.R. which sent a thrill of joy through us all. No men coming around went to Belle Plain -- I was to get transportation for Dr. Lamb but Dr Dalton thought he should want him to take wounded over the road, and he invited me to go with him and I do not know but I will. I had decided to go [*Monday 23*] with Mr Dix to stay in his quarters, but Mrs Fogg very kindly came and invited me to sleep with her & I accepted, and am here now, and she poor tired woman is in bed and asleep -- where I am going now. I have forgotten and written over my space and for Monday see 3rd page. I am May, TUESDAY, 24, 1864, WEDNESDAY, 25.May, THURSDAY, 26, 1864. FRIDAY, 27. May, SATURDAY, 28, 1864. At day light, Dr Bates & Mr Fitch called me at my door with intelligence the Maj. Parker was at the boat - wanted a room - went to Brown, we went to 6th st wharf, - found him apparently dying, took him to Clarendon Hotel - rested, very low - gave beef tea - no Post Surgeon - revived, knew us his wife telegraphed for. at evening Wilson called - Mr Alley, Mr [Phips] State Agent at the field - I remaind all night - slept some - all very tired. Major rested, took nourishment and gains strength. Dr Bates dared not assume full charge till the visit of the Post Surgeon. SUNDAY, 29. Much better. I thought he would recover, he had regained his full conciousness during the night, asking me many questions -- at 11 Mrs P came, - at noon the Post Surgeon. Antrell, prescribed whiskey egg punch, quinine amonia & opium, P remonstrated, so Dr B. & Mr F.. all to no purpose, he must have it, and it was got, and given. I came home at 2. P.M., at 7 started to return. Met Wilson he could not believe he was better, and returned with me, and I found himSunday 29th May. [MONDAY, 30.] 1864. excited, full of dreadful dreams -- thought he was dead, and lost. could scarce be recalled. I remonstrated against his treatment with Dr Bates. he concurred with me, but dared not interfere. Poor Parker still raved in his fever & delirium and at 8 I left and came home - W called - pleasantly - spoke of his interview with the Sect of War and his resistance to his request that some one be sent to Fredericksburg at my suggestion - said that that move was the cause of [TUESDAY, 31] opening the Aquia Creek R.R. -- I wrote a request for Sam Med Parrings clerks - Monday 30th - rose very early. day light and went to the hotel -- found Poor P. in a horrible condition crazy as a bear. and all exhausted, [flo?ing] like a strangling fish - and still taking whiskey quinine ammonia & opium hourly -- I begged that the dosing be stopped for humanity's sake and Dr Bates sent for. - I knew he must die, but could not tolerate that torture - I have seldom felt so indignant as at Monday 30 June [WEDNESDAY, 1,] 1864. the uncalled for interference of the Post Surgeon. No one wanted him or his advice, he forced him self upon the case, and ruined it. Dr Beam slowly - cautiously - once the P.S. had some words with Mr Fitch, Poor P continued to be quiet and sink, till finally at 2 1/2 he died. Genl. Twichel came. the body was taken to the embalmers. Mrs P. grieved much. I wrote her a note and gave Mr Fitch, at sunset Dr Brown came, and I came home -- weary and heart sick -- room in strange confusion mistake - [THURSDAY, 2. ] [Wednesday] Tuesday 31st Wrote Mr. Baldwin, Mr Mack & Mrs Stout, after a long mornings work -- started to call on Mrs. Parker, but learned that she would not go out and did not go - she & Mr. Fitch called in P.M., leave at 7. Ben called and informed me of the death of young Rockwood of Worcester at A.S. hospt -- the same for whom I carried a 2.50 coin some four months to send him in Richmond, and returned it to his father - Am very tired. forgot to [retire?] and slept in my clothes all night -- could not rouse enough to undressJune, [FRIDAY 3,] Wednesday - 1st June 1864 mistake Wrote Mrs Alling -- unpacked down cellar - went to look at Mr Bachellus room on the Ave. - letter from Mrs. Gaye - Call from Ba. Took dinner of my own preparing with Mr Duc News cheering. Grant within 7 miles of Richmond. Sherman near Atlanta pressing hard. Butler free. Banks home in N.C. - Some expect Mrs. Rich tomorrow. Thursday 2nd June Mrs. Barker of Fitchburg called early - husband wounded in Albany Sq hospital. Mr Ferguson called mailed letters to M Baldwin - Mr Mack - Mrs. Stout Mrs. Gage, Col Lee, Mrs Alling - recd - from Mrs. Lee, Mary Baldwin, - Leander came at 7. Mrs Rich coming on next train - too late to meet her gone to some hotel, boys gone to look for her - 6 boxes coming from Templeton, Bargained for Mr Libby's cellar if I wish for it - Fulton in - mail in in morning. Friday 3rd June - Went early to Sam home, found Mrs Rich - went to Mr. Baculles, can store goods - called at Express Office to see about boxes from Mrs Lee. June SUNDAY 5 1864 From this time up to 20th I have not kept up a regular journal -- but the war has gone on, we have lost men by the Ten Thousand -- Genl Hunter has had his great success in Western Va. Genl. Gillmore has made his retreat from an old [sesash?] woman in front of Petersburg, and the report is that he has been relieved MONDAY, 6. by Genl Butler, and sent forward by Grant to Washington, at all events he is not in clover. of Genl Mead we hear no complaint. Genl Grant remains in force with the Troops. Col Pickett, Adjt McComilla Major. of 25th have come into Armory Square Hospital, Mc Camilla died. Pickett gone home with W Willington. Col Philips been here, gone home. I took aJune TUESDAY, 7 1864 neck, came back again to come with me to the army -- from page June 22 W On leaving the boat "Charlotte Vanderbilt" we proceeded to Capt Pitkins -- found him busy -- his clk Mr Wells very accommodating (from Vt.) resembles Emory Stone. had an ambulance sent from Capt Strang A.Q.M. with a wee bit of a driver, 12 yrs old, who knew nothing of the way but by chance we hit the spot, and reported to Dr. Dalton and walked over to Capt Jones tent he was at supper, and Dr Dalton came to speak to him I suspect that he suspects my pass is not correct but he can try it on and see if it fits. I believe it will if he picks up all the pieces - from here we WEDNESDAY, 8. went to Dr Garcelen, found Dr. Burmaster, Mr Shaver, who was very busy. Dr Garcelen Dr Ure - went over to the Main Agency tent to tea with Dr Garcelen & D Nay fr New Bedford - soon Mrs. Sampson came in, I thought I was not in the right place and called for Man. - only two tents away, found them & felt at home at once - Dr Garcelen called to tell me that he had a tent but I had one assigned by Man, and retired with two sleeping Ohio women, Mrs. Greenwood, & Miss Sermens. I found Would give a dollar for a better Diary - I cannot keep this, it has no room good for any thing - continued next page June [THURSDAY, 9] 23, 1864 Took breakfast. Col Philips came walked to city point. Met the commissary [capt] from Worcester. Took the Gazelle for Point of Rocks walked a mile to Genl Butler H Q, need not note the interview, for I shall never forget it. I am satisfied with my success with Genl Butler. rode in his carriage to Genl Brooks headquarters, to look for Dr Kittinger. and to my astonishment there was Dr Craven as Med Director & Dr [Januvise?] Med Inspector - Dr. Craven invited me to remain with the 10th Corps. I went to his hospitals at Point of Rocks -- and established me there. Found Dr. Porter 10th in charge and some others - decide to remain. Took the Gazell at 6 1/2. Col Morgan on board -- by his advice came to the John a Warner - Cap Cone -- formerly from the Delaware river to Bordentown -- staid all night -- very happy and at this time [? ] FRIDAY, 24. I am sitting on his boat writing up this journal. None for the events of this day -June, WEDNESDAY, 15, 1864. THURSDAY, 16. Mrs. Rich & Dora left for home at 7-50 PM, -Telegraphed to Col Philips that I had passes.- Capt. Procter left for Fitchburg. Bot soldiers ticket of Irving for Mrs. Rich. 5 00. Bot Basket 3,50 June FRIDAY, 17, 1864. SATURDAY, 18.June SUNDAY, 19, 1864. MONDAY, 20. Col. Phillips came - I attempted to get off at 2 o clock - packed 4 Boxes & 5 bbls, went to the wharf -- 4 minutes too late - returned - repacked - Fannie sewed for me - Mr Wilder called with Maj. Wheeler & Mr Sutter in the eve gave me 50 dolls from Mr Willight police called at my room at 1 Must be ready at 2 next day letter from Louisa B Lane. June TUESDAY, 21, 1864 Made great exertion to get ready - Sen W. called in Morning - took Sam's papers. Col gave me the endorsement of Mr Delogaton Called to see Lt Toby, sent Lon, with 50 g Tabacco, - at 2 went on board found Miss Hellen Murdoch of Pittsberg, Pa - I have a letter from Sen Wilson to Genl. Buttler, learn that Gen Gillmore is relieved by Butler. I finish my jackert on board the boat, dine. lost my knife. WEDNESDAY, 22. Slept well - just going in at Fort M. at daylight, kept still till we stopped went on shore, saw Genl Derans at Chesapeak Hospital, & Capt. 25th - Mr Knapp of QM Dept went up with us to Hospital has brother Frank in C 25 - one Master on board Mc Donnaugh off Charleston - back at 10 - off - met Dr Ure again. - at 5, reached city point - found Mrs. Hunt & Mr Bacon - landed found Capt Pitkins Mr Wells, clerk, Capt Wiley chf commissary (Templeton) See page June 7th for remainder -June, THURSDAY, 23, 1864. For this day's record look on orignal page of Thursday june 9-10- as carried only mistake from preceding page- I have carried a note of yerterdays work onto June 9th & 10 but the day was eventful and successful enough to cover both that. Friday, 24. June, SATURDAY, 25, 1984. SUNDAY 26.July FRIDAY, 1 1864. Hot - went to care for clerks of Mass 23, 25 in Office. Lt Poor left. Dr Green called twice and Capt. Denny came to see me, - letter from Mrs Edson, bringing applicatn for transportatn for 4 nu??? from 18th Corps. Dr Fowler - Dr Porter ill, sore eye - Am tired - Apples picked SATURDAY, 2. Dreadfully hot, Capt. Wm Webb 130 O. Kelleys Island came to put one of his men with measles in my care - very ill, died at 3 - Townsend of Salem very ill, dying also Trask of 24th, Col Congre, Kauts Cav, and 2 Majors came in wounded, Col C recognised me by letter from Mr Baldwin - he went to camp - shot in hip, ball out at back - Mr Hains & Mrs Sampson of Maine called - sent goods to Dr Green, Kittri??? & Dibble. July SUNDAY, 3 1864 General Items I have been too busy to keep up my diary too tired at night to write it. but a few words will tell it. I found the 10th corps hospital in care of Dr. Porter of 10th Ct -- a young man of uncommon good nature and ability, enterprising, and humane -- I came by request of Dr Craven. Med Director of 10th corps -- was well received and have been kindly & nobly sustained during my stay - Dr Dodge of 19 Wis. MONDAY, 4. was asst surgeon, & executive officer of the hospital, and no better could have been desired, every thread of him was common sense, after a few days, the illness of his surgeon, recalled him to the regt in 18 corps. and his surgeon Dr [ ] came in to our hospital as patient; he is inspector of 18th corps. - As Ward Master I found Thos Don Carlos - of Spanish descent, an old man of 68, but by nature one of her nobles, - clear, true, warm hearted &July, TUESDAY, 5, 1864. dignified. What a friend he has been to me, may my recollections of him ever remain bright as today - "Uncle Don the Old Spaniard" - Our hospital Steward, Mr. Mann, and his intelligent little terrier have their place in my esteem and memory. By degrees I became acquainted with the work, wards & patients although the latter were constantly changing as boat load after boat load left us for WEDNESDAY, 6. Fort Monroe, and troop after troop for the front. - Our opportunities for cooking now most limited, one stove for all this hospital, well & sick -- we could only keep cheerful, & toil on. Some one complained, which drew an inspection by Genl. Butler & staff. Dr McCormac his Med Director of the whole Dept - an old Surgeon, was present, and came to converse with me twice upon the direction of the hospital, and desire me to July, THURSDAY, 7 1864. remain in it, and decided with me to allow four nurses of Mrs. Edson's to come to our hospital upon Dr Porter's request he seemed kindly, and I liked him much -- although he is called rough. Mrs. Edson was there. I had been with her the day previous to call on and lay her plans before Genl Butler and in the evening we had a meeting in my room & I gave and took some degrees in Masonry - Capt Atwell FRIDAY, 8 of 7th Ct, Dr. Porter, Uncle Don & us ladies.July WEDNESDAY, 13, 1864. Worked very hard yesterday, & shall today -- have made up my mind to go home -- hear great reports of the raid to Washington -- I feel somewhat uneasy as I hear of the enemy on 7th st. My part of the hospital is running very well, and the new stores have arrived. Uncle Don, John Green, John Pugsley, Dr Frank, are working and work well. - Most [?] THURSDAY, 14. The wards are very full. Mrs Hunt came up & returned, will come again tomorrow, papers are handed me by the patients, correcting an error into which they had been led by Mrs. Moore the evening previous by which they had thanked Lane [?] supposing it to be me, and Mrs Moore my mother. - Masonic gathering in the evening, in Dr Porter's room. July FRIDAY, 15, 1864 Left Pt of Rocks on the Monitor, with the sick bound for Fortress Monroe - Dr Lewis reached F. M. at 4, but no direct steps being taken to get me to the boat, I had to remain on board. Capt. Baird, Capt. Woodbury, Dr. Baker, Mr. Bartlett on board. I left Miss Hunt at the Hospital, and Miss & Mrs Moore. Dr Derby came on board as inspector at leaving. SATURDAY, 16. Left the Monitor after breakfast - went with Dr Lewis to Dr White's office. Dr Blake there had slipped off the night before for fear he should be obliged to extend a hospitality which no person dreamed of requiring of him, and came forward with excuses when he saw me in the hospital. I went out but had not brass enough to [?] for the march. I cannot get over being bashful and sensitive and with a few noble exceptions, I am [dist??] by the prejudices & [unb?lity] of the Med Dept.July, SUNDAY, 17 1864. I am on the Boat Highland Light going from Pt of Rocks to Washington, have just passed White house, near Mt. Vernon, reached home 11 -- found Mr Brown had gone to the front -- Mr Libby had my key. I could not get in visited Mrs. Streeter, Sam, [ ], and got in at night -- dusty, swept till 1 oclock. slept till 7. Saw relics of the fight up 7th st. -- Lon has gone to Dept of the Cumberland -- Irving going to Mass. MONDAY, 18. Finished cleaning my room -- tired -- went to breakfast -- got my letters, one from Frank Wilmarth, Chas B. Newcomb, Mrs. Works (Miss Philips) James J Hall, [?] 2 Mrs Morrill called. Mr Ferguson -- & I went with him to dine withe Miss Haskell Spoke of the Colored relief Assn cannot [?] Chas. Newcomb called. July TUESDAY, 19, 1864. WEDNESDAY, 20July, MONDAY, 25, 1864. TUESDAY, 26. July WEDNESDAY, 27, 1864. THURSDAY, 28. Left Washington for Point of Rocks paid transportation 7.50- to Capt Allen- came on Keyport. -Major Sabin PageJuly, FRIDAY, 29, 1864. Reached City Point at night Capt Wiley came on board -- went in his tug to Mass Relief with Mr Hatch -- SATURDAY, 30. Explosion of the Mined Fort in front of Petersburg -- Gardner went to Pt of Rocks -- Capt Hunt went with me -- sent for stores -- new landing -- Uncle Don gone four nurses had arrived -- July, SUNDAY 31 1864 Tried all day to get the remainder of my stores - all glad to see me. - learned that we had been unsuccessful before Petersburg. Turners Division came back and dropped down at the end of the pontoon. Dr Connover came in kicked, the men were coming in with sunstroke and I proposed to take some ice water & whiskey to them, we did so, and with Green & Haines we succeeded in refreshing a large number. Capt Dunter came up to my wagon. August [MONDAY, 1] Sunday 31st Mrs. Hunt had an ambulance and went to 9th corps battle field. I worked hard all day. She went on with the flag and found Capt Sims body N.Y. 31st Flag of truce accepted and dead [bu?] M My stores came at nightAugust, TUESDAY, 2, [Monday 1st] 1864. Dr Kittinger came -- and while at Dinner Mr Doe came -- he sat down with us to eat, and informed the that Gardner had fallen in the Fort; Col Gould had lost a limb. Capt Clark was wounded and I was too sad to desire to hear more. At night Capt Burns went with me to City Pt -- staid all night and in the morning WEDNESDAY, 3. [Tuesday 2] Mr Doe went with me to 9 corps hospital. Found Col Gould Capt Clark. Mr Hitchcock August, THURSDAY 4 [Wednesday 3], 1864 Dr White left at day. he is surgeon of Mass 57. I decided to get a dinner for the men but felt too weak All that I had feared so long had transpired, and I was not near & could have done nothing if I had been. Things change a little & I do not feel at home, things combine to grieve me. Our hospital is very full. FRIDAY, 5. [Thursday 4th] The breakfast seemed small, and I gave out a cheese. it stood between the bread & coffee and complaint -- for dinner I made a minute pudding, and served it up -- and for tea had boiled rice. It made a hard days work -- but the men appreciated it and I was happy to get it for them. At night we picked up a lot of fish, and had it for breakfast on -- company [ ] Friday, 5th But the fatigue men were discontented at not having enough, and I felt hurt and retired for the day to try to decide if I were right to try to do anything or not -- so I did nothing. Mrs. Hunt was left --August SATURDAY 6 1864. I cannot feel rightly and do little or nothing. Mended my [ riding dress? ] and Mrs. Hunt got off at 11 oclock. Some complaints begin to come in from Mrs Edson's nurses; I am very sorry they ever came. I hear, but dare not say much, Miss Smith is taking especial care of her officers, -- On Thursd. I think Mrs Hunt went to 9th corps. and I sent a basket to Col Gould & others, and last night we had terrible firing in front of Petersburg. Miss Smith & the Med [ ] & Mrs. [Dun??] went distributing [ ] up the lines -- & Dr Craven brought her home. -- wrote to Mrs Works reply to second letter -- one from [ ] Col Phillips answered not sent -- SUNDAY 7. Still do not feel free. Cramped & unhappy Miss Old Uncle Don; Made a pudding for dinner at request of the patients. Capt Burns came and we went to ride, called on Col Hains & Mr Sharp -- 132 Ohio. Capt Weble -- 130 Kelly Island On Col. Pond 62. went to his hospital, Dr Gaily -- Dr Barlow's asst. -- called on Dr Clark 39th Ill. and home early -- wrote Dr March as Dr Clark informed me that he was in N.Y. wrote Frank Wilmarth to come & be an asst surgeon. Still unhappy -- nurses still differing. Miss S. still domineering still regret Mrs. Edson's visit, and do not believe in Missions. August, MONDAY 8, 1864. Very hot like all these days. Miss S. came in for something, went out, stopped & chatted in Dr Porters room, sat down on the poarch and [ ] me with the Surgeon's, and I both saw and overheard her, & decided to leave the position at once. Called Dr Porter and so stated to him. -- he vetoed, soon came and asked some pertinent questions, then came in with Dr Sukely [ ] Med Dir in place of Dr McCormick, he invited me with Dr Porter to go to ship Matilda & select passengers articles for the hospital -- we went in his amb. & [ ]. got a load of comforts [ ] 600 sheets, shirts, pillow cases, etc. And am under the impression that I shall find less [ ] society Certainly one of us will leave -- Night went to [ ] -- unknown & [sp???] TUESDAY, 9. Col [ ] & Col Curtis called. Col C commands a brig -- came to thank me for my attention to his men on Sunday --August, WEDNESDAY, 10 1864. Rev. John Kimball [ ] [ ] from Hilton Head ------------------------ Wm B. Dodge -- Ambulance Corps 2nd Division -- 2nd Brigage of old times -- THURSDAY, 11. August FRIDAY, 12, 1864. Capt Harris 7th Mich 2nd Corps hospital -- George R. Counterman -- Co. II 1st Mich Sharp Shooters has lost his father in law -- Brother in law -- and a brother and four cousins -- all killed in one battle at the Wilderness Friday the [??th] -- buried them himself after midnight -- four of them shot through the heart -- Counterman has been three years in the reg. service -- had one brother a Col. in the rebel service, who was killed at Pittsburgh Landing -- believes he shot himself -- has an uncle in the rebel service. Says his father was a friend of Judge Barton -- [SATURDAY 13.]Mass 15 -- 10th corps [ ] August, SUNDAY, 14, 1864 R. Lieut Beaudry -- Co 11 -- 15 Mass Adgt Stanton Sergt Ball Co F. -- Oxford Capt. Prince " E -- " " Brown K -- finger " May I Lieut Dudley A " Simonds Killed. Corporal Williams Co E -- killed on picket 11th Mass 58 [MONDAY, 15.] Lieut Simon S. Blandin B ankle sprian " Allen Alma -- hand -- E " Chas H. Toby -- foot -- E James N. Cox G Capt Harley killed Adgt F. S. Ogden killed - Boston Lieut John Fisk wounded B " Vaughn Co F " Morten sick Nick Casey -- Stephen E [ ] killed [ ] Boston [ ] August, TUESDAY, 16, 1864. Corp. Samuel Brown Fall River -------------------------------- Mass 57-- Capt. J. W. Sanderson -- Co A -- let Lieut E. J. Coe -- Co A -- Breast -- acting adjt. His co. has 3 killed & 14 wounded -- Lieut. H. B. Fisk Co [ ] Thigh flesh " H. C. Ward Co [ ] arm forearm -- " Ed. S. Dewy Co I spine. " S. M. Bowman " A rheumatism -- " A. W. Cook chronic [D?????] " John Anderson " " Capt Bird Co B. killed Capt Hollis " G thigh " Lawrence F throat Lieut Goodwin H thigh " Barker Co F thigh " Childs " I killed Col. Bartlett Head About 200 left -- 1st Division 9th corps officers. August, THURSDAY, 18, 1864. [Capt E A Morse 36 Mass Co C- M Froller wish me to give her a mattress-] Sent by Maj Harrington Sexton of Old South FRIDAY, 19. August, SATURDAY, 20, 1864. SUNDAY, 21August, MONDAY, 22, 1864. TUESDAY, 23. Went with Mrs Marden & chap. Stubs of C.C. to visit the Regt up the line, called on Capt Hobbs left in charge of the Regt - saw Dr visited Col Voris. I wish. August, WENDNESDAY, 24, 1864. Haines & Mrs Fontain went o THURSDAY, 25.August FRIDAY, 26. 1864. SATURDAY, 27, At 2 PM, learned that we were going to remove to the 18 Corps hospital grounds- at 6 they came in part- we sent some men. I baked all I could till 2 oclock then came over and so on August, SUNDAY, 28, 1864. There at 3 oclock MONDAY 29.September, TUESDAY, 27, 1864. WEDNESDAY, 28. at noon recd word to remove our hospital at [B???ding] Landing to Jones Landing on the James, went to the Boat Leary with the wounded left my Rene, returned packed & at ten night went with four loads to the Monitor, remand till Morning. Mrs Fontaine & Mrs Clayton on board, going to N.Y. September, THURSDAY, 29, 1864. Breakfasted, gave bread & butter to the soldiers. landed at noon, -- walked up to hospital -- desolate, found a few wounded -- Flying hospital ahead -- I have out rations all the P.M. a great Convalescent Camp some thousand at night -- reports of a great battle & that the 10th Corps were very near to Richmond. FRIDAY, 30. Helped arrange breakfast had to be both Sanitary & Christian Com. but lacked nothing, our meals were excellent, -- I visited the wards, met a friend of Bene's, Saw Dr Sukeley -- rained very hard at night, and such firing at Petersburg, I fear the cost, not known, but the [ ] -- wrote [Sta?rs] at night, drowned outOctober, SATURDAY, 1. 1864. Went into the low diet fly at day, wet, dirty & unhandy I remained all day without once going to my tent, I washed dishes, cooked, and errected [in my heart] hospital [ ] as fast as possible, no news except the capture of the [Dan???] RR, hope it is so, -- rained fearfuly all day Ladies with me -- SUNDAY, 2 October MONDAY, 3. 1864. This morning I sent to the wards for M. Odin of France, an Exile under the coup de etat, an editor to come and write for me. I have taken him into my service more to make him comfortable than any thing else, he is the friend of my swiss brother [Dal???]. It is still rainy. I am so far favored as to be able to keep about, but am not well. we are getting our rough [ ] all fitted. Dr. Sukely called and wants me to be better fitted with more tents, he wishes me to buy some chickens and take back to our hospital or have some man do it for me I mean. TUESDAY, 4October, WEDNESDAY, 5, 1864. The troop continues to leave, on expired terms, this morning Thos. Jef. Lee. of 39th Ill.- Valparaizo Porter Co. Indiana left. - he has been a faithful assistant to me. THURSDAY, 6. October, FRIDAY, 7, 1864. SATURDAY, 8.October SUNDAY, 9. 1864. MONDAY, 10 October TUESDAY, 11. 1864. WEDNESDAY, 12, [Foras moved found] Went to Bore hospital with Dr. Kittinger. Mrs Lt Thompson came and took possession of my tent. I resigned my post and returned to the [???] hospital. She is very welcome to my room, but not my companionship- Brot up some things for our table-October, THURSDAY, 13, 1864. Forces moved forward and a fight ensured -- wounded brot in all day. 196 - Lt. Col. Taylor mortally wounded -- FRIDAY, 14. Letter came from Stephen saying that he was under guard at Norfolk Va -- had not got all our wounded off. and I was sick -- waited -- got orders to move next day October SATURDAY, 15. 1864. Did move in the morning near Akin's Landing -- about a mile. 2nd Division on the ground - Met Surgeon of 117 N.Y. -- Went to Genl Butlers Hd Qrs in compy with Dr Barlow -- waited for Genl B to retun till near 8 o clc evening. he sent this Dispatch -- To. Brig Genl Sheply -- Stephen Barton of Bartonsville Hertford Co North Carolina was taken at South Mill and brot to Norfolk Send him to me with all papers found on him, all property in his possession and all [ ] that has been made in his care -- On Sunday wrote to Genl Butler. Sent it by Orderly. Stephen did not come, Dr Craven & Sukeley were here, trying to arrange the Medical Corps Chaplain Wells 11th Maine recd his discharge, very sorry -- Dr Barlow asked leave & Dr Kittinger took charge of the hospitalOctober, MONDAY, 17 1864. Dr Greely went to be mustered out, does not like all arrangements, wrote Dr Marsh and sent to Hd Qrs by Dr Barlow -- wrote Rene, Mr Crow Mrs [Godnow?], Irving -- worked on my new house, laid the floor sent for lumber, -- Dr Killinger is fully in charge, I am most fortunate in all arrangements but Genl Butler has gone to Fort Monroe. Played [ ] TUESDAY, 18. October WEDNESDAY, 19. 1864. THURSDAY, 20.Deceomber, SUNDAY, 4, 1864. MONDAY, 5. December, TUESDAY, 6 1864. James E. Carter- Pippin Co. Wisconsin 19th Wisconsin Co H Measles- Flying Hospital Alonzo. D. Williams Marion Wayne Co NY 98. N.Y. Regt. Mother Mrs Julie A. Willims WEDNESDAY, 7.December, MONDAY, 12, 1864. TUESDAY, 13. December, WEDNESDAY, 14, 1864. THURSDAY, 15. Miss. Mary Clapp Miss. Robinson's Female Seminary Corner of Free Masons and Cumberland St.December, FRIDAY, 16, 1864. John Green . Cook, New Haven 38 Goff street Peter Erricsson - Co B. 68 NY nephew of Capt. John Erricsson -- inventer of the Monitor. -- wounded in leg -- A Sweed--raised in Norway lay in the corner of the tent at Broadway Landing. SATURDAY, 17. In wards at Broadway Landing Hospital December, SUNDAY, 18, 1864 Capt. O. W. Beach -- 16 NY. Heavy Artly -- Little Falls, N.Y. ------------------------------- Leml Sheppard Bat G 16 NY Arty -- Penn Yann N.Y. _________________________________ My Swiss Boy, wounded in the shoulder, cap taken off. from Geneva Rene Dalgers. -- regrets his wound from the loss it will be to his father. fears he cannot work more, - Enlisted in the Regt of Lost Children, when that Regt was broken up, he was placed in Battery II. U.S. regular Army. MONDAY, 19December, TUESDAY, 20 1864 WEDNESDAY, 21. 132 Regt December, THURSDAY, 22 1864. J. W. Downs 132 Ohio Co K Logan Logan Co near Middlebury came for [Blackbuns?] FRIDAY, 23December, SATURDAY, 24, 1864. There is no straw, the worst cases are lying on bare floors -- In the Old National Hotel are at least 300 men, not one in ten of whom could rise and stand -- that on Saturday night had only a little coffee, and one small basket of crackers that I dealt out to them -- one apiece -- more than half had SUNDAY, 25. nothing and had not eaten anything all day These are mostly of the 2nd corps -- [There are not dippers enough] Soft Bread should be sent daily -- More Surgeons are needed December, MONDAY, 26, 1864 TUESDAY, 27.In Hospital Point of Rocks -- 1864 December WEDNESDAY, 28, 1864. James E. Hains Co I 4th New Hampshire, nurse in ward 14 Point of Rocks - got letters from trenches. ------------------------ Wm. H. Townsend -- Co F -- 23 Mass from Salem -- only child, clerk at [ ] hospital, taking ill June. very ill of fever now, at July 2nd 1864 THURSDAY, 29. H. C. Holcomb -- H A.M.13 -- Springfield Mass -- on boat Monitor Anson P. Goddell, -- Co D, 25 Mass from Dudley. ill in hospital -- clerk -- Robert J Grove -- Nurse -- tall slim blackeyed -- 148. Ohio Co D Bartlet P. O. Washington Co Ohio. December, FRIDAY, 30, 1864 Col. Gould gives $5 to the cause of soldiers relief -- John Fantlerey - ????? belonging to Mrs Fitzgerrald of Fredericksburg. Try to find him for her. Does letters SATURDAY, 31. Mail letters for train master Send Col Gould a tooth Brush MEMORANDA. Look among the files of NY Evening Post for statements of Dr [Me?ghes] & Smith of Dept of the South in reference to security of medical sup. - Two weeks ago - about MEMORANDA. Brig Gen Turner has published and sent back to W. H. that Charleston is nearly destroyed - which so far from being the fact - Charleston is nearly as well as ever. - The universal report from deserters and observation of watches - is that the City of Charleston is not materially injured. 2. For what meritorus service is this [Conf???ter] to be confirmed! Done nothing but - kill off men - men/ is this wise for 1 1/2 - 7 1/2 slanting all the time getting the range - good generalship?MEMORANDA. On [Monday] the night of the 13th Feb Gen [Sew?er] returned from the Front to Jacksonville and had a conference with the Com [?g] Genl. and as late as the [15th] 8 was still at Jacksonville and left on the 15 to go back to the front - On the same day (15) the Genl. Cowdy left for H. H. about noon - after a conference of 24 hours - left Gilman at Jacksonville fight on the 20 early Query, Why did not Genl Gillem give the orders to Semour when with him instead of going back to H. H and sending them after him - Fight commenced at 11 ock Saturday or earlier - 20th On Sunday towards night news came to HH [???????] our MEMORANDA. disaster - On Monday morning the Flag of the Comding Genl was at Beaufort where preparations were making for a ball - to be given in honer of the birthday of Washington (Judge EP Wisner of Buffalo - understates the Dept - went to the Ball) Monday night - the Genl came up to the Ball - this was the night the wounded came in Genl Saxton requested the Ball to cease - out of respect - (Genl Gillem dropped) After the request of Genl Saxton he returned to the boat, and Dr Pince came forward and probably after conference with Dr. Climer - and said "I learn that the wounded can just as well remain on the boat all night. and this movement of Genl Saxtons asMEMORANDA. nothing but a mock sentimentality and advised that the proceedings go on, and they did -- By a second order from Gen Saxton after a portion of the men were carried past the Ball was closed and the company dispersed -- 2 Point - of no consequence what he did after this -- whether he went and assisted to get the wounded off -- Why did he go to the ball instead of to Jacksonville or Olustee previously -- were the wounded to be brought to a Ball to get the person an aid of the Com [??] General? The Cosmopolitan brought 2 loads and only two of wounded men -- but they were light on any thing MEMORANDA. at hand -- The Cosmo being taken for a transport for officers and pleasure yacht. Witnesses Dr Major (Mayor The Adjt Genl of Gel Seymour - Genl Turner - late - conditional Col. Elwel - Capt. Lamb - Mr. Marvin - Major Brooks - knows Capt Lowell - Capt. Kelley - Mr. Leslie - Craven - nothing taken to [F?den] Dr Marsh - [Whether proper preparation was made]MEMORANDA Extract from a letter written on Feb 11th from Baldwin Genl Seymour to Genl Gillmore "It is a violation of the rules of strategy to attempt to hold the line to Lake City - Our line of supplies must be kept open." MEMORANDA Names of the party who slept on board the Young America Thursday night 12th May/64 -- Miss Julia Wheelock Mrs Brainard " Fogg " McKary " [M?] Marshall Mr " Mr Doe " Reed Rev S. W. Thomas. Pastor St. Pauls Ch Pa -- " J. R. Howlet " Calvary Ch. Wash -- --------------------------------------------- Rev Mr Castle -- Phil -- Baptist -- " John Hyat Smith -- Phil -- Baptist " J. B. Dobbins -- Trenton N. Jersey " Dr Aldie -- Methodist -- Kensington Phil " McLaughlin -- Germantown Pa -- Mr. Simonds Pres. young men christian Association Mr. Merwin - San. Com. Col Names present at the meeting in board Wenona 12th May 1864MEMORANDA. May 27th Carver Hospital Louis Fissiger - Cambridge post 1st Mass. Artillery foot. Co. E. Albert A Gould - Webster. Daniel M. Ennis 11th N. H Co F MEMORANDA.J. Cone Steamer [ ] [ on] Old Point Bridge near Fort [Monroe?], sister in law of Wm P. Wilstack of Philadelphia who is very generous to the soldiers -- in company with Mrs Mary E. Towner of Troopsville Cayuga Co NY. came as nurse to report goes to Dr Sukely -- Capt. H. L. Chilton, 188 Pa. vol. Co B. Son of Mrs Chilton. CASH ACCOUNT March. Date. Received. Paid. Paid my years rent up to March 1st 1864 84.00 Van Nortwick in Internal Revenue -- Maj. Perine 10th N. Jersey CASH ACCOUNT April. Date. Received. Paid. Arrow root 12. Oat meal 1 can. dried fruit Butter - milk - Tin ware Cloths for my cooks crackers Measure of stove holds 10 1/2 in. Fly trap Looking Glass Lime Lobelia - Flax seed - Elm. Dishes - tumblers - cups -[] [] Was a member of Co. B 10th Regt. Conn. Vols.CASH ACCOUNT, JULY Date. Received. Paid. Wm Henry Baldwin - * Battery F. 5th US Artly -- 18th Army Corps -- find him for his mother -------------------------------- George A. Linebeck - Co M 2nd NY Artly. -- 1st Brig. -- 1 Div 2nd Corps residence & address York Mills - Oneida Co N.Y. - with me at Fairfax -- came to Point of Rocks CASH ACCOUNT, August. Date. Received. Paid. Passengers on board the steamer Keyport from Wash to City Point July 29. 1864 -- Capt -- Med. Lt Col Dexter E. Clap. -- 38th US Colored Regt -- resides near Geneva in company with M Scott, clerk for Capt. Plato Norfolk -- knows [ ] Mrs. Willett -- Rochester N.Y. to look for her husband -- Mrs. Baldwin of Wilmington Del to look for son at Pt of Rocks -- Mrs. Lewis H. Baldwin Linden Street, #M2 Wilmington Delaware came to Point of Rocks page backCASH ACCOUNT September. Date. Received. Paid. Allen R Murdoch Pittsburgh Pa Mrs. Harris Henry Gibbons -- 62, O - detail in Comissay Dept Capt Gage at Bermuda Hundred, took charge of my stores from [city] Point of Rocks to hospital -- [*Mass. in Hospital at Pt of Rocks*} CASH ACCOUNT October. Date. Received. Paid. Erastus J. Howard Com. 4 Cav [Typhoid] Howard Benson Co G. 4th Cav [Diarhea] H. A Crocker Band - 4 Cav. -- remittentCASH ACCOUNT, NOVEMBER. Rochester, NY 18th Army Corps-local 148-140-108 98- 1st mounted rifles- 9th artillery - 67 - 1st 14 artillery - ________________________ 3rd Sargt Chas A, PPoindexter 2nd Brig 2 div gl corps 31st Regt. Maine Co / aunt Marthas son __________________________ Ana O. Bartlett, 148 - Ohio *** address, Mrs. Melissa Bartletts- Chester Hill PO, Morgan Co. Ohio- Typhoid CASH ACCOUNT, December. Wm Tiles*on, Georgetown D.C. Uncle of Horace Gardner. - write home -. H.A. Duprey of Washington friend of Capt Baird - Senator Cowan also a friend of Capt Baird - _________________________ Alfred N. Riggs Sandusky City Erie Co Ohio John E Young - Corp. 40 Ma Co B. pinned paper on Mr Bartlett on Boat Mon [???] -Wounded -- Capt Hollis -- 56 -- Mass Col. Bartlett 57 -- " Capt Kenan 56 -- " Col Gould sunstruck Genl. Stephenson killed. [1st Sergt] Samuel Dunn -- [Worcester] buried at Belle Plaine Hiram Barker Co. C. 56 [ ] Lieut. George Morse -- killed 59--February, BILLS PAYABLE. Date. Name. Amount. A. V. Ketchum Asst. Surgeon 83rd N.Y. Co Vol Dressed Capt. Kenan in the Crestion Comm. tent - James J. Wright Co H 2nd RI - officer 81 Washington St. Joys Building RECEIVABLE. No 12 - Boston, Mass called on me in tent at Belle Plaine Chaplain Condron 2nd Delaware - formerly lived on N E Village -- March, BILLS PAYABLE. Date. Name. Amount. Harry Bates Co I Imalea Corps, up 7th st. formerly 10th Ms. came up with Maj. ParkerArmy information Gen Ingals Chf QM, of combined armies -- City Point Lt Col Bachelder Chf QM 2nd corps -- assigned as chf. QM at Genl Meads HQ Lt Col L. H. Pierce, chf QM 9th corps Commissary Dept. at City Point Capt. Thompson chf Com es-- Worcester Capt. Wiley -- Templeton Capt. Smith Templeton Capt. Ames Salem Mr. Foster clerk Worcester Mr. Benedict N.Y.Officers at Point of Rocks - Capt. J. J. Baird -- 76 Pa Vols -- Chaplain. Maj. J. A. Merriman -- 92 N.Y. arm from Auburn, N.Y. Capt. S. S. Atwell, 7th Ct. Merriden Ct Lieut Josiah S. Wolfe Co II 142nd Ohio National Guards -- Croton, Licking Co. O (eyes) Chaplain A. C. Barry, 19th Wis. resident of Racine Wisconsin formerly with 4th Wis with Butler at [ ] A Universalist. Darius Starr -- 2nd U.S. Sharp Shooters, in connection with 2nd Corps, Co. F. had been Ordinance Sargent a year Wilderness -- J. G. Hilgard Coast Survey 280 H. St. bet 17 & 18th Maps -- 30. dolls to Mr. Brown paid 20-- 10 dueDecember, BILLS PAYABLE. Date. Name. Amount. Arthur H Cowdrey Surgeon 37th ULC Ln. Huron Action Muds Called on me at Point of Rocks July 6th 64 - friend of Major Parker - related the circulars asst, formerly Mass 7th regt. ------------------------------ Major John Danforth - Fraternal 37th Regt New Jersey Vols - stationed in rear of Battery 4 & 5 called same morning of Dr Cowdrey - Rev. Francis Hill M E. Church Carlton Avenue. Brooklyn N.Y. Mr. Francis Dobbs, Carlton Avenue Uncle of Lt. Col. Dobbs, 13th Ill, P.R. Dr L. B. Brockett Box 168 (No. 7. Lafayette Avenue) Brooklyn John B. Wilson, Washington Ave. Bt. DeKalb and Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn Wm H. Wilson - Place of business 48 Vesey St N.Y. Importers of Earthen ware, Children of Wm - Wm Lyllie & Oscar -- F. M. Hughes 373 Myrtle Ave, Brother of Mrs. Wm Wilson. Miss Adeline & Augustus Cunningham Residing with Mrs Wilson BrooklynMEMORANDA. Date. Dolls. Cts. Rev. Nathan Brown Ed of "American Baptist.- 31. New Jersey Avenue, Jersey City. Lizzie - Office 37 = Park Row, near City Hall Rev. and Mrs. Chamberlain Brooklyn Met them a Rev. Dr Brown's - J. Conrey - 142. Duffield St. Brooklyn, N.Y. Col Hall. 543, Broadway MEMORANDA. Date. Dolls. Cts John Wilson - Washington DC Cor. of 12 & M. at Mrs. Snows, Middle tenant --------------- Vassals - 245. 8th on cor N - --------------- Miss Haskell. L Bet 9 & 10 - N. Ward Cady Maj. 2nd N.Y. mounted rifles - 9th corps - Mr. Ferguson's friend. ---------------MEMORANDA. Date. Dolls. Cts. H Lomb leave note for him with Capt James telling where Mrs Mize is. MEMORANDA. Date. Dolls. Cts. Rev. Ogden Hall Brimfield Mass. Douglas Hospitiel J. B. Hall -- Ward 5 -- Bed 232 --