January, Sunday, 1. 1865. Day very cold and windy. Inspection in the forenoon at 10½ A.M. Ration of Whiskey issued at noon. Loomis with 50 men went on picket at [Kern?] town, but returned at 8 P.M Monday, 2. Cold as usual. Nothing of interest transpired in camp. Loomis detail for picket near Frederick Mills. for tomorrow morn ing. Furloughs sent back from Div Hd Qrts Not right Tuesday, 3. Cold as ever, but [more?] clear. Detail for picket left camp at 9 A.. M. Nothing of interest in camp. January, Wednesday, 4. 1865. If possible it has been colder than any of the past week. All quiet as usual. Finished Company Returns for Q.M & [illegible in original] & G E. for 5 months Thursday, 5. Frank brought me my furlough about 11. Oc'K last night. and I left camp at 8½ this A.M. Found train heavily loaded all the way to Relay House Reached Washington at 11½ P.M. Friday, 6. Spent day in getting transportation. pay. and clothing that I wanted in Washington. Left for Baltimore at 4:15 P.M. and reached Baltimore at 6½ P.M. Rained all day and late in evening. January, Saturday, 7. 1865. Left. B.[illegible in original] at 10 P.M. yester day expecting to reach H bg at 1:40 AM and P bg at 2:40 P.M. today.. At 7 A.M. collided with freight train near Little York killing 2, & [wound?] 25 or 30 more. Reached [illegible in original] at 4:20 and left at 4:40 P.M. Sunday, 8. Had 3 breakdowns last night and did not reach P bg till 11½ A M. 12 hours behind time. Went around city today too smoky. Nice bridge over Allegh any river. Monday, 9. Left P at 2 35. A M and reached [illegible in original] at 10 A M and left at 2:35 P.M Liked [illegible in original] very much. Reached T - O at 7: P.M. [illegible in original] went to Detroit. Put up at Island House Good Place January, Tuesday, 10. 1865. Left [illegible in original] at 2:35 A.M. arrived at Adrian at 5 A M. left at 9. & arrived at Jackson at 11. A.M. left at 1. P.M. & arrived at [illegible in original] at 6:30 P.M. home at 7:30. Company. from B_ and neighbors. Good time Wednesday, 11. Went to B. today. good sleighing and cold. Spent the eve ning at Mr Jarvis's Met Jim Lee at B. Got home last night from Alabama Thursday, 12. Went to Niles. Nothing of interest occurring Met [illegible in original] & F.S. and several others. Spent evening at Mr Jarvis' More young folks. had good time. met Charley [Malcolmb?] at B_ January, Friday, 13. 1865. Went to Niles with Mr Jarvis and Jim Lee after John and Zed engaged [illegible in original] Went to dance and oyster supper at Mr Clarks in the evening Passable time. Saturday, 14. Went to Buchanan. Day cold and rather stormy. Went to Lecture at Kelloggs Hall in evening Miss Susannah Evans lectured on Temperance Sunday, 15. Day very cold Stayed home all day January, Monday, 16. 1865. Went to Niles with Nell. Commenced snowing at Sundown and snowed till after mid night Oyster supper at Mr Gosline at B. Splendid time Tuesday, 17. Nell and I started for home where we arrived just after noon. Very cold day and stormy. Nothing of interest occur red on march during ride Wednesday, 18. Went to Dowagiac in the morning and called on N. Sparks at school as we came back. Day colder than yes terday but not stormy. January, Thursday, 19. 1865. Came home and found letters from Reynolds. Sparks. Lockwood and [Carrie?] M. Went to B_ & expressed Ed L-o coat to him at K-. Started for S- S but backed out when we got to B- [illegible in original] coldest we've had P M and evening warmer [Written sideways on left side of Jan 19 entry] Got cold coming from B---- Friday, 20. Went to Niles this morning & got boots, photos. & Oysters, and other fixings for party at Col. Stephens' this evening. About 25 at party had good time. Day warm and thawing night pleasant. Saturday, 21. Went to Niles this morning after boots pictures etc. then to Buch & called on Mrs [illegible in original]. Received coat from Ed. Lockwood this evening. Also letter S. Sparks and wife came to spend evening. day warm thawing fast January, Sunday, 22. 1865. Rained last night and some this morning. Sleighing about played out Met Newt Stephens and wife today and also Carrie [S? G?] Spent PM and eve at Mr Jarvis'. Snowing now (8 P M) Monday, 23. Snowed all day and evening. Left home at 6 ½ P M. and Buchanan at 9. [illegible in original] Arrived at Jackson at [illegible in original] came to Jackson with me Tuesday, 24. Arrived at Toledo at 9 A M. and Cleveland at 3. P.M. and found ourselves obliged to lay over till 8. A M tomorrow. Went to the Varieties in Eve. Put up at Commercial [line illegible in original] [Written sideways on left side of Jan 24 entry] very Cold January, Wednesday, 25. 1865. Left Cleveland at 8. A.M. and Pittsburgh at 5 P.M. Supped at [illegible in original] at 6:10. Phila. sleeping car broke down also one other during night Cold but clear. Thursday, 26. Arrived at Harrisburg at 5 A.M. and Balto. at 3½ P.M. Have to stay till 9. A.M. to morrow. Cold but clear mail train ahead of us broke down and delayed us greatly [Written sideways on left side of Jan 26 entry] Put up at [illegible in original] House Friday, 27. Left Balto at precisely 9 A.M. and reached Harpers Ferry at 2:30 P.M. and Stevenson's at 4:30. camp at 7 P.M. Nothing of interest occurred during day. very cold and snowing some January, Saturday, 28. 1865. Extremely cold. and windy In camp all day nothing of interest transpiring. Detail of 60 men with side arms and 3 days rations started from camp this morning Dest unknown Sunday, 29. Not so cold as yester day. still quite cold. Reg inspection at 10 A.M. me form. Visited Elliott in the afternoon. [illegible in original] for men rec'vd Maj Warner returned Monday, 30. Very warm. thawed all day. Mounted drill this afternoon. Col. Briggs started for home on leave Harney on furlough all quiet January, Tuesday, 31. 1865. Still very warm Drill dis mtd in fore noon. Went to Winches ter and got voucher for horses from Maj Tallman. Received six new horses that afternoon No Mail February, Wednesday, 1. Some colder than yes terday. Grand Review of Corps. by Gen Sheridan near Winchester nice thing. Loomis leave came back disapproved. Charly Pratts ditto yesterday Thursday, 2. Clear [illegible in original] but colder than yesterday Drill in manual of carbine in forenoon. Baker lost mail last night which Fish found and gave to [illegible in original] who had Baker arrested Will lose his place February, Friday, 3. 1865. No Drill. Sent one man to station for horses and received one from Q.M. [illegible in original] inspec ted horses and condemned two. A Edwards called this P.M. Day pleasant Saturday, 4. Too muddy to drill. Sent one man to section with corn. Horses. Commen ced Ord returns this P.M. Recd two letters one from Nell one from E [illegible in original] Day pleasant Sunday, 5. Usual Sunday inspection. Day colder than yesterday more windy. Nothing else received of interest Loomis leave returned tonight all right Starts for home to morrow. February, Monday, 6. 1865. Clear and cold. No drill Loomis started for home today Received commuta tion money for rations $7.00 Received from Q.M. three Horses Tuesday, 7. Day very stormy and disagreeable. Snow nearly a foot deep tonight Brigade ball at Winches ter tonight Peace conference announced a dead failure Wrote letter to Nell. Wednesday, 8. Day fair and thaw ing. till nearly night Nothing of interest transpired. Spent the day in making up one copy of Ord. returns and writing letters to [illegible in original] M ER and V R. February, Thursday, 9. 1865. Day fair nothing of importance or interest occurred made out copies of Q.M. returns and [illegible in original] and [illegible in original] for December Friday, 10. Day rather colder than yesterday. Made out two copies of Returns for Dec. and turned over un serviceable Ord. Spent eve at Jackson's tent. Clark Crane and myself Saturday, 11. Day fair and pleasant Nothing of interest occurred New horses drawn received one. received letter from Nell O W Elliott called on me a few minutes this P M. February, Sunday, 12. 1865. Day very cold and windy with squalls of snow in the morning. Sunday inspec tion at ten A.M. A Edwards came over and spent part of the day. also J. Edwards came up and spent part of afternoon Monday, 13. Morning exceedingly cold clear and fair Nothing of any int occurred during day Wrote to Coz [illegible in original] to night Tuesday, 14. Morning very cold thawed some during day Camp inspected by [illegible in original] of Army. at 2 P.M. Elliott Richard and [illegible in original] called during P.M. Wrote letter to E [illegible in original] in evening Drill in manual of carbine in forenoon February, Wednesday, 15. 1865. Cold Stormy and disagreeable day. No drill Recd Horse covers & Ord Stores Detail of 100 new & 4 officers sent out with two days rations and 12 lbs [illegible in original] this P.M. [Furnished?] 8 new Letters from N.S. to night Thursday, 16. Fair, warm, and thawing. Went to Wm Chester with [illegible in original] Clark & Jackson. Had Good time splendid dinner [illegible in original] [illegible in original]. and Crane visited at my shanty. good time Crocker on Picket. [Written sideways on left side of Feb 16] Sat for Photo's with [Jack?] Friday, 17. Detail sent Wednesday returned at midnight last night. Went to Edinburgh Little Ford Valley, buried furnace and Killed one man and cap others. Day stormy and rather cold Letter from E D.[C.?] last night. Received notice that Caines was paroled February, Saturday, 18. 1865. Day warm and thawing [illegible in original] last night. some mischievous persons [illegible in original] into their heads [illegible in original] the officers [illegible in original] piled large snow balls up to their doors [illegible in original] [illegible in original] to be dug out this A M [Written sideways on left side of Feb 18 entry] Nine officers of 4th Va Cav [illegible in original] were captured by 3d Div yesterday Sunday, 19. Day fair and pleasant morning inspection at 10: While mounting Guard Gibbs Gen [illegible in original] made a visit Spent evening with Frank Clark at his shanty alone.. Monday, 20. [Entire entry illegible in original] [Written sideways on left side of Feb 20 entry over top of entry] [Entire entry illegible in original] February, Tuesday, 21. 1865. Day warm and pleasant. [illegible in original] drill in forenoon [illegible in original] drilled squadron. At [illegible in original] we were called out and [Gilman's?] official tio Gen Halleck was read announcing the capture of Charleston. [Written sideways on left side of Feb 21 entry over top of entry] Three times three were given hats tossed [remainder of entry illegible in original] Wednesday, 22. Morning fair and pleasant Afternoon lowry and ev.g rainy. Washington's birthday and all unnecessary duties dispensed with no drill. Salutes fired near Winchester at sunrise and sunset. Crocker on picket Preparations, looking like a raid Thursday, 23. Day rainy evening cold and freezing. Nothing of int erest occurred. Reported capture of Fort Anderson. the last defense of Wilmington McNaughton and [illegible in original] returned to camp. Met at [illegible in original] in eve. Oysters. Ale. & cards. hard time Letters from Nell. Eliza and [illegible in original] D. February, Friday, 24. 1865 Day clear and pleasant. Sabre drill in the forenoon Drilled A.&G. Inspection of unserviceable horses in afternoon Salutes fired in afternoon at Winchester or Stevensons but did not learn the cause. Wrote letters to Nell and Eliza in evening Saturday, 25. Morning clear but soon clouded up and rained slightly till dark when it commenced and rained very hard till late Sabre drill in forenoon. Orders to grind sabres. also orders to make out Muster Rolls Finished one copy received Letter from E [illegible in original] tonight Sunday, 26. Day Clear and Pleasant. Morning inspection Orders to prepare to break camp at 6 A.M tomorrow Every thing able to march goes with command Remainder to Harper's Ferry. February, Monday, 27. 1865. Broke camp at 6 A.M. and moved off on Stanton Pike, marched to 2 miles fm above Woodstock and camped for night. Day clear and pleasant and warm Pike dry and even a little dust in places. Saw one dead Johnny near [line illegible in original] [line illegible in original] [Written sideways on left side of Feb 27 entry] Splendid Pine timber Tuesday, 28. [illegible in original] at 4½ AM and left camp about 7 ½. 3d Div in advance. they had a little [skirmish?] at [illegible in original] Were delayed ‘till after sundown by being compelled to wait today pontoons. [illegible in original] above Mt Jackson Camped at about 10 PM a few miles from Harrison by Passed through [illegible in original] Day cool roads good March, Wednesday, 1. Broke camp early. Day cloudy and cool Snow after passing Harrisonburgh advance struck reb pickets and down them rapidly Passed several wagons and ambulances and several prisoners passed [illegible in original] Crawford and [line illegible in original] camped near Stan ton about 4 miles from there. Our pickets on left front Rebs reported 3 miles beyond Stanton. Fishersville March, Thursday, 2. 1865. Releived 9th N.Y. at 12 PM & went with Brig Gen [illegible in original] 5 miles from Stanton. Found but one picket before [illegible in original] S and none [illegible in original] & after burning [line illegible in original] S and marched for rest of [illegible in original] Custer had quite a fright about [illegible in original] miles from S – heard no results marched out to join him in PM [Written sideways on top left hand side of Mar 2 entry] [illegible in original] Friday, 3. Rained very hard last night Custer's victory yesterday included 1175 enlisted men 87 officers. 11 pieces of artillery & 120 wagons and [12? 13?] battery flags and one train of cars at Waynes boro. Today has been very rainy and disagreeable. We are now ten miles from Charlottesville have burned [illegible in original] one RR Bridge ten miles from here [Written sideways on middle left hand side of Mar 3 entry] [illegible in original] & 5 guns at Afton Saturday, 4. Rained harder than ever last night and still quite late this morning. Reveillie at daylight moved late and then but a short distance and waited till wagon train came up moved to Charlottesville and went into camp. Custer went through here ysterday no fighting Virginia University here. Splendid building Rumor that Sherman and staff are [expected?] and Loomis at Lynchburgh Good dinner tomatoes molasses ham & eggs, [illegible in original] March, Sunday, 5. 1865. This morning the 6th and 7th were sent off to tear up RR towards Lynchburg which we did most effectively for 4 or 5 miles and then retd to camp 8 days rations of coffee sugat & salt were [illegible in original] to night Day fair and pale as our roads drying. last Custer said to have taken [700? 7000?] [illegible in original] Monday, 6. Revellie at 3:30 AM and marched at 7. A M went to Scottsville where destroyed Canal and then to this place a ford on James river 8 miles above Scottsville where we joined Custer who [illegible in original] by Lynchburg road with trains Day beautiful roads improving [Written sideways on right side of middle of Mar 6 entry] [Howardsville?] did not join Custer Tuesday, 7. This A M we [broke?] canal at How aredsville burned boats, more houses etc. then marched along the canal breaking and burning every lock to New Market also burned several warehouses Saddle [illegible in original] and bales of Cotton at Howardsville. together with Applejack tobacco. [Hams?] [illegible in original] and bacon and flour and Hospital supplies Day beautiful Went to [illegible in original] March, Wednesday, 8. 1865. This morning we marched up the canal 7 miles to a bridge and small town with I think the intention of crossing but found the bridge burned. then returned to New Market and bivouacked near the [illegible in original] where we did last night Heavy rain in afternoon which continued till late in evening Burned ware houses. mills lock etc on the canal. Thursday, 9. Revellie at 4 o/clock and marched at 7. taking the country road towards How ardsville which place we reached at noon then taking the towpath marched to Scottsville and camped on the hill back of town about 2 o'clock at night. Some rain in evening Roads very bad. Friday, 10. Left Scottsville at about 12 M, and marched down towpath towards Columbia, burnt bridges and mills and dstroyed locks and camped about 3 oc'k at night Day fair and cold. night clear and cold nothing of much importance occurred during march March, Saturday, 11. 1865 Drew rations. Packed up this morning and moved about a mile went into camp & sent off foragers Had inspection of arms by Capt. [Colerick?] at 2 P M. then saddled up and moved across the bia Rivanna and camped a mile from Colum^ went 4 or 5 miles after corn tonight. [illegible in original] [illegible in original] today & captured horses [illegible in original] Sunday, 12. Left camp at about 8. A M. and took road leading toward Louisa C.H. and after marching steadily till 6½ P.M. camped about four miles from the [illegible in original] place. Went foarging with squad about a mile from column got ham. cakes & molasses. Day beautiful, roads good. marched 25 miles. Monday, 13. Revellie at 3½ A.M. Saddle up at 4½ and start out at sunrise march to [illegible in original] our squadron goes on picket and others [illegible in original] Soon our Regt starts off in direction of Louisa 6½ my horse cant keep up so turn back and find wagon train which I follow to Frederick's [illegible in original] 2nd & 3rd Brig tear up track from F_ to [illegible in original] and burn tobacco facotry at Fredericks [illegible in original] all & find [mark illegible in original] large quantity of salt [illegible in original] 3d Div ^ Warm and pleasant March, Tuesday, 14. 1865. Reported to the Regt this morning and was ordered to report to Lt [illegible in original] with ‘played out' horses Left camp two hours behind the command and marched to a point on the R.R. 1½ miles from Beaver Dam 1st & 2nd Brig reported to have gone on a two day scout camped early. Day cloudy looks like rain Wednesday, 15. Moved early and marched to near Hanover Junction then turned back and marched 8 miles and [illegible in original] across country towards Frederick burg. distant 22 miles. marched till late at night Crossed North [Anna?] just before night fall. Day cloudy and rainy Passed old [illegible in original] [illegible in original] Thursday, 16. Did not move very early and quite leisurely all day. and camped near a small village the name of which I have not learned. Crossed [illegible in original] R.RR at Chesterfield station and marched towards White House 3d Division in advance of train 1st Div is near Day cloudy with some rain Roads bad Country poor. March. Friday, 17. 1865. Rained quite hard last night but was clear and pleasant today Moved early passing Elliott and marching a mile from King Wm C.H.; went into camp. Joined company at night Said to be 15 miles from White House Landing Saturday, 18. Break camp early lay in line a long time march leisurely and reach White House Landing at noon. find Briga. of 24th A.C. two gun boats and transports loaded with supplies wait ing for us. This morning one of 6th Mich had gun burst and severely injured ant him. lost left eye. Day clear and pleas^ Sunday, 19. Revellie at 3:30 A M. Boots & Saddles an hour later cross the river and go into camp. Draw rations of Hd Bd. pork, coffee sugar salt soap and candles for 5 days. Inspection of arms and horses at 4 P M. by Capt [Colenck.?] Had ten horses condemned. Cond horses. [illegible in original] men to be sent away. March, Monday, 20. 1865. Reveillie at 3:30 A M. Lay in camp all day. very warm and dry. Any amount of 1st Sergt calls. Call on Webb in evening together with Frank and Reg. Bobby [illegible in original] who arrived with orders from Grant this P.M. Tuesday, 21. Everything opens well. Have to make any amount of reports of horses. Get out a picket detail which does not go and after Maj Drew in spects the horses. our squadron's ordered d to turn over available Horses and uname^ fer men to Capt. Birney and we go on trans^ George [illegible in original] for City Point Wednesday, 22. Boat ran aground last night was got off and soon afterwards burst hole in boiler and left [illegible in original] at anchor. Took till nearly sun down to get fixed and steam up. very cold and windy. all day. [illegible in original] passed early in morning also prisoner [638? 688?] men on board March, Thursday, 23. 1865. Wake up soon after daylight and find ourselves just entering Ches apeake Bay. having to under weigh at 4½ A.M. Passed Fortress Monroe at 9 A.M. and reached [illegible in original] town at 8½ P.M. Canfield detailed to [illegible in original] company Col. C. on shore and my self to assist him went on aboard and 9. oc'k to [illegible in original] [Written sideways on left side of Mar 23 entry] were windy and rough Friday, 24. Got off the boat at daylight this morning had breakfast at Soldiers Home then command marched to camp half mile below railroad. Helped Canfield draw and issue five days rations working steadily from 9 A M to 7. P.M. Day very cold and windy. Saturday, 25. Heard heavy cannonading at day light this morning which continued till late in a.M. we received orders to be ready to move at a moments [illegible in original] notice, but after ^ ordered into [illegible in original] again. Rebs concentrated and altho 9th Corps driving them but afterds were driven back. Drew Bread and Beef. Day cold and cloudy March, Sunday, 26. 1865. 180 horses were recd last night and turned over to [Cap Sergeant?] and today they were issued. This makes up about the entire sum of our affairs today. Sheridan [flag?] went up the river today and tis thought the cav. is near by. Heavy fightg,reported on [illegible in original] [Written sideways on left of Mar 26 entry] Clear, cold and windy Monday, 27. Maj. Darling arrived this morning with detachment Kinfield came with more in which were nine letters for me. Paymaster also came and paid ths boys up to Dec. 31st. Worked hard all day drawing and issuing rations All mounted men except myself went to join command tonight Tuesday, 28. Several hundred new horses were received tonight and issued to 1st Mich. Col [Coppinger?] releived by Lt Col. Middleton and Maj Darling returns Maj Kurtz. No Mail. Drew and issued rations for 2800 men. Expressed money for Eastman Anthony and [illegible in original] March, Wednesday, 29. 1865. Worked till almost sundown at receiving and issuing rations. About ten P.M. just after going to bed very hard fighting began which con tinued about 4 hours. We were routed out to man Fort Porter which we reached about 4½ O ck am Cav and 3 Corps of inf. mmoved to left this ^ Thursday, 30. Started ack from Fort Porter at 6 ½ A M and reached camp two hours afterd. Rained since 4 A.M No fighting heard since tha ttime It continued raining all day did nothing but sleep and rest all day. Was clear at 10 P.M. Friday, 31. Was raining when I awoke this morning but cleared off about ten oclock when Lieut Canfield and I started for town to draw rations. which kept us busy till dark. Got out about 10 P M. and issued rations to one hundred men of 6th Mich who were going to the front with Custer. Sheridan said to be at [illegible in original] C.H. April, Saturday, 1. 1865. Day fair and pleasant Got up this morning and issued the rations on hand and then drew some more and issued them. [illegible in original] came in from the front, having had his horse shot. Says Anthony was hit in the shoulder by spent ball Sunday, 2. Very heavy cannonading last night and this morning every armed man was sent to the front. Petersburg is said to have been burning all day. [illegible in original] Richards told me this himself he was [out?] to 9th Corps 3d Div charged Douglass tonight and destroyed all that he had. Monday, 3. Petersburg evacuated last night and occupied by our forces at 3 A M. Richmond surrendered to [illegible in original] Whiting who occupied it at 8 A.M 8000 prisoners said to have been surrendered. Our men returned from Petersburg this P M. Did nothing all day. Could get [illegible in original] April, Tuesday, 4. 1865. The rumor reaches us today that Lee has surrendered his entire army this morning before daylight. Some claim that it is official. prisoners and artillery are coming in in large numbers hourly. Day warm and pleasant As [illegible in original] all day getting rations. Ed Lockwood reported here for duty. Wednesday, 5. Main rumor today is that Sher man has captured Lynchburg. nothing further from Grant or Lee. President goes to Richmond today also Mrs Grant and Mrs Rawlins. A new supply of men arrived consisting of conscripts and Paroled prisoners 115 for 1st [illegible in original] [Written on sideways on right side of Apr 5 entry] Drew three days rations Thursday, 6. No news from the army today Saw monitor going down river British man of war came up and anchored off the Point. Day cloudy and [illegible in original] showers of rain. Drew rations for men going to front and new men came in April, Friday, 7. 1865. Report comes today that Sheridan has captured Fitz [illegible in original] Lee & 6 Gen Offrs and several pieces of artillery. Day rather cloudy and rainy. Sent out a detail of men to the front this morning to take cattle to the [Div?] command. Could get no teams so did nothing all day. Saturday, 8. Drew [illegible in original] H Bread. beans & [illegible in original] today. had Purcell to help me. No news except the con formation of previous reports in the papers. Day clear and cold. [illegible in original] cattle and had them butchered on ground 6" 9" N.Y. received horses today Sunday, 9. Sunday morning inspection mounted men sent out to join command at daylight. [illegible in original] men armed sent to guard prisoners. Take two days rations. Salute fired in direction of Richmond about 9. P.M. Day cloudy cold and disagreeable.. April, Monday, 10. 1865 Lee has surrendered and the war in Va is virtually over Salutes were fired in the [illegible in original] at noon. and the boys have been bursting their canteens all the afternoon. Day rainy and disagree able. Worked at my book all day Wrote Nell in evening Tuesday, 11. A cloudy, muddy, disagreeable day. No farther news of military operations, 230 horses received and issued to [illegible in original] Brig [illegible in original] mounted detail for Soft Bread. John A_ got Richmond. [illegible in original] today received letter from [illegible in original] today. Wednesday, 12. Warm and fair. Very breezy all day drawing and issuing ratons. large numbers of prisoners coming in to day. Several general officers among them Gen. Ewell. came in to day. Report says Mrs Gen. Lee [died?] last night. Yesterday's “Whig” noticed her illness. Gen. Grant and Staff ordd to City Point last night April, Thursday, 13. 1865. Rained nearly all the forenoon but cleared up in afternoon and turned quite pleasant. Maj Darling arrived from Washington. 100 new horses drawn by our brigade. Rumors of Johnsons surrender. Salute fired at Richmond this afternoon. Issued 3 days rations Friday, 14. Quite a fair pleasant day Issued rations of everything to command. About 800 men went to the command this morning which is supposed to be a short distance be yond Petersburg. About 250 more horses received. No News. Saturday, 15. A very rainy muddy disagree able day. Tried to get [illegible in original] to hand rations but failed. 3d Divis drew horses. 1st [illegible in original] have moved camp. said to have gone to Richmond with [illegible in original] No News today Herald says [illegible in original] recruiting & drafting and purchase of arms to be stopped. April, Sunday, 16. 1865. Clear and pleasant. Drew [illegible in original] days rations for 1800 men and issued to the command. Rumor received that Presi dent Lincoln Sec Seward and Son were assassinated on Friday evening at Ford Theater Washington. The President is now dead. Flags flying at half mast. Monday, 17. Report confirmed. President Lincoln died at 22 min,. past 7 o'clock yesterday morning. Seward's Son died yesterday also. Cannons have been slowly fired all day at intervals. Flags at half mast. and [illegible in original] [illegible in original] and shrouds of war vessels in the river draped in mourning. Day clear and cool.. [illegible in original] drawing and issuing rations. Tuesday, 18. Smith and I went to Peters burg to day and passed a very pleasant day. was much pleased with the place. Gen. Sheridan went up in a special train and I went up in the same train Cavalry came in to within two miles of Peters burg today April, Wednesday, 19. 1865. Canfield went to regiment and brought in some mail and I received one letter from Nell. Cav going into perma nent camp. Presidents funeral day. All shops closed and no business at all done at City Point. No papers. Thursday, 20. Report of Johnsons surrender recd this morning Did but little because could get no teams Vosburgh came [into?] from Camp this morning. Received letters from Nell Melinda and [illegible in original] This evening Day very warm and [illegible in original] rain Friday, 21. No farther news from Sherman 9th Corps came in and is shipping at City Point. beleived to be going to Washington.. Drew rations and issued. 325 men sent to front this morning; tried to go but Col. [illegible in original] could'nt see it [illegible in original] sink the whole thing Letter from [illegible in original] to night April, Saturday, 22. 1865. Very warm all day. did nothing [outdraw?] and issue soft Bread. Maj Darling Lt. [illegible in original] and one or two others went to regt this A.M. wanted to go with them but [illegible in original] may be pitched on to [illegible in original] because I did'nt go to stay. wrote letters to E.T. and L.S.T. today Sunday, 23. Procured pass and went out to visit boys this morning. found them half a mile beyond [illegible in original] and making preparations to move at 6. ′A′ M tomorrow some think they are going to join Sherman. others that they are going to [Washing?] Wrote to Nell this evening Monday, 24. day very warm. did but little issued a few rations. and prepared for work tomorrow. Cav. started this morning and large numbers of dismounted men are coming in very fast. Vosburgh came in today. It is generally beleived that the cavalry has gone to North Carolina. [Weldon?] is thought to be the objective point April, Tuesday, 25. 1865. Day very warm. drew rations and issued to the command. About 350 dismounted men have come in sinc eyesterday.. Col Anderson thinks we shall be sent to North Carolina. Graham came in to day Hammond yesterday. No mail or papers. Wednesday, 26. Everything goes on as usual. Dismounted men coming in from front in large numbers. Corps Ballard and Lieut Blake arrived from Washington with baggage for command. Met [illegible in original] and others today Day warm. [illegible in original] [line illegible in original] Thursday, 27. Today is “still they come” [illegible in original] [line illegible in original] Special Returns every day. and lots of work today.. Orders received to prepare to mount the entire command went through Co. Desk and got my personal effects April, Friday, 28. 1865. Another Special today. News received of Johnson surrender Day cool warm and cloudy. Received letter from Father and Mother L.J. and letter and Photos from [illegible in original] Order to mount command countermanded Want to go to Richmond tomorrow. Saturday, 29. Day warm but windy and cloudy finally rained at night. Lots of new recruits today and another special return had to be made out. Capt [illegible in original] arrived from Winchester. Lt Canfield and Maj [Durant?] to Richmond. Letters from Nell and [illegible in original] Sunday, 30. Quite a shower last night but clear and pleasant day. Spent the time writing letters and riding around no Letter today May, Monday, 1. 1865. Showery and windy last night and cooler than usual today Drew and issued rations for five days today Tuesday, 2. Nothing new in camp today. A few men came in from somewhere yester day. making it necessary to draw on a Special again. Warm as usual today. Very cold last night and this morning Wednesday, 3. Last night as cold as mon day. but today some warmer than yesterday. Did nothing at all. Command arrived at Petersburg to day. It is reported that they are to march over land to Washing ton. May, Thursday, 4. 1865. Had terrible riot last night. Boys [tore?] out two Sutlers. Officers did but little to quell the disburbance. Two men wounded. No general news Day warm and pleasant. Issued Bread and beef today. [Corn?] never going to Regt this morning. Friday, 5. Warm day. Drew rations for five days and issued to com mand. Had row with Lt [illegible in original] Maj Warner came in from command last night and took out all the mounted men here this morning. Saturday, 6. Very warm and dry. all day Drew soft Bread and 2. Beef today Expressed [Bodetts?] things to day Did nothing else of any kind. to a Troops leaving City Point on transports in large numbers. Wrote letter to E D. [illegible in original] May, Sunday, 7. 1865. Warm. [illegible in original] clear in forenoon, and cloudy in the afternoon. Went down to the Point this afternoon with Ed Lockwood. Wrote letter to [W.?] S. Dull and lonesome. Received letters from. Aunt J.. _ [illegible in original] & Willie D_ Monday, 8. Warm and cloudy. and threat. rain. Drew and issued bread. Every man with horses ordered to front. Wrote letters to Aunt and E. [I.?] today and played California Jack nearly all day Tuesday, 9. Received orders to draw and issue three days rations in anticipation of orders to move tomorrow. Stone & [illegible in original] circus came to City Point and will show this evening:A perfect [storm?] of niggers have been passing all day. received letter from [illegible in original] today. May, Wednesday, 10. 1865. Went to show last night which proved to be a pretty good affair. [illegible in original] rations to command this A.M. Cavalry started from Petersburg this morning Maj Warren came in to camp and larg numbers of dismounted men. Received letters from [illegible in original] and E. [illegible in original] Wrote to Coz [H.?] Day warm. Thursday, 11. Did nothing of any moment today. Very warm but threatning rain some. Went to show in evening not quite so interesting. Heavy blow and some rain. Friday, 12. Heavy rain storm during latter part of night. accompanied by thunder Lightning and strong winds Went to Richmond with [illegible in original] and Ed Lockwood on 8. O ck train and returned worked [illegible in original] Visited Libby. Castle Thunder Gen Lees house and Jeff Davis mansion Well pleased with City. Day cool but pleasant May, Saturday, 13. 1865. Issued rations today for three days. Quite warm all day. Received letter from Nell last night and answered it. Sec. Stanton's order to discharge all cavalry whose term of service expires before Oct 1st causes a great deal of disatisfaction Sunday, 14. Mighty dull day, nothing exciting whatever in camp. Day. cool clear and pleasant Tried to learn cribbage Monday, 15. Drew rations for three days Nothing of moment occurred Rumor that Jeff Davis has been captured by Wilsons cavalry somewhere in Georgia. Day warm May, Tuesday, 16. 1865. Issued rations. Papers state that our cavalry has gone into camp near Washington or Alexandria Jeff Davis Capture confirmed. 4th Mich Cav. captured him in “crinoline” near Irwinsville Georgia Wednesday, 17. Did nothing at all today. but read novels and play cribbage. Perrine. [illegible in original] and Rush went to Richmond Nothing new in papers today. Wrote letters fot Lieut J.D. L_ and coz Wil tonight. Warm. Thursday, 18. Drew rations for 3 days. Day very warm. Newspapers filled with reports of the investigation of the plot of assassination of President Lincoln. May, Friday, 19. 1865. Issued rations to command Day warm during forenoon. cloudy and towards night a heavy storm of wind and rain. Nothing new. Saturday, 20. did nothing except issue Boggs a quarter of beef in forenoon. which was unmercifully hot. Went to Point with Boggs in afternoon got some ice cream soda and papers and started for camp got caught in Heavy storm. Strawberries for dinner. Letter from Nell Sunday, 21. Exceedingly warm and sultry cloudy in forenoon and heavy thunder storm in afternoon. Wrote letter to Nell in morn ing. Col. received orders to proceed to Washington im mediately May, Monday, 22. 1865. Heavy thunder wind and rain storm last night. and cloudy and rainy this morning. Ord. Off turning in all stores. Horses sent away. Drew three days rations [illegible in original] fell and lamed my ankle. Tuesday, 23. Rained last night quite hard but. clear and warm today. Drew remainder of Soft Bread Rumor that Kirby Smith has surren dered. Salute fired. Went to Show at Point this evening. Saw Shortplay Minstrels Company Wednesday, 24. Day cool and very pleasant; last night cool. Did nothing at all today except to write letter to Nell. Herald reports rumor of Kirby Smith murder by Major [illegible in original] Boggs and I went to show. in evening. Mya, Thursday, 25. 1865. My 23d birthday Very warm. and threatening rain. Drew 3 days rations and got them partly issued. when orders came for 2100 men to ship immediately and 3d Div. & Res.Brig. were sent. The rest of us go tomorrow morning. One division of [illegible in original] also shipped today. Friday, 26. Raining this morning slightly and increased by degrees till nearly noon when orders came to move and amidst the hardest shower the General was sounded. We marched to the Point, took [Propeller.?] Andrew Warden and left at 4 P.M. Anchored off Jamestown at dark. still raining slightly. Saturday, 27. Windy rainy misty and generally disagreeable all day. [illegible in original] [illegible in original] slightly [illegible in original] and [illegible in original] and were obliged to change [illegible in original] Wyoming took [illegible in original] and landed part on [illegible in original] Mount. and the rest on [illegible in original] and afterwards on Edward Everett. Landed near sharf at dark May, Sunday 28. 1865. Left Ed. Everett this morning and taking off troops from [illegible in original] Mount went on board the [illegible in original] Drew rations of Coffee sugar [illegible in original] and Boiled Bacon at [illegible in original] Struck out at 11. A.M crossed the Cheasapeake and entered the Potomac at dusk. Fair and calm Monday, 29. [illegible in original] of rain last night. [illegible in original] [illegible in original] [illegible in original] [illegible in original] Reached Alexandria [illegible in original] landed [illegible in original] Pa and loaded those of our brigade and [illegible in original] Washington and the Soldiers Rest. Brig Genl [illegible in original] Tuesday, 30. First thing this morning wrote to Nell. then went to Gen Ekin and drew pay on [illegible in original]. then visited Ed Cooke also saw Harrison. Reynolds. and Wright Smith. received notice that Ed. Cooke and I have been appointed 2nd Lt's. Do not leave till 4 P M. tomorrow. go by B and O R R to Parkersburg. then by boat to St Louis Mo. Stay with Ed Cooke to night May. Wednesday, 31. 1865. Did nothing during A.M. except run into the [illegible in original] buy me a [illegible in original] In P.M. drew rations and [illegible in original] the cars at 4½ P.M. and left Washington at 8 P M. Saw Gen. Sherman as he took cars for north. June, Thursday, 1. This morning at daylight found us near Monocacy Junction. passed Mar tinsburg about noon. Took supper at Cumberland at 6 PM. and passed [illegible in original] Creek at. 8 PM Day warm evening mild and pleasant. President John son's Fort day. Ate supper at [illegible in original] House. Cumberland Friday, 2. This morning at sunrise found river ourselves at Cheat mountain. at [illegible in original] left to [illegible in original] and very [illegible in original] paper through a tunnel [illegible in original] [illegible in original] long Reach Grafton at half past 10. A.M Clarksburg at 12 [illegible in original] [illegible in original] dinner at [illegible in original] Train loaded with [illegible in original] fifteen to [illegible in original] of track [illegible in original] none killed. June, Saturday, 3. 1865. Found ourselves at Parkersburg on waking at daylight having reached here during night some time. Drew 6 days rations of Bacon, Htack. Coffee & Sugar. wandered around through town till noon. when we went on board [illegible in original] City and [illegible in original] we were off down the river. A little after 10 P.M stopped at [illegible in original] to take on Coal. Day warms. Parkersburg one horse town Sunday, 4. This morning we were tied up to the Ohio shore where we got our break and and then shoved on. Passed Ripley. O. and [illegible in original] and Augusta Ky before dark and [illegible in original] [illegible in original] at 11 P.M. at NewPort Ky [illegible in original] Cincinnatti Day clear and warm Monday, 5. Got up at daylight and strolled around through Newport till the boat went over to Cincinnatti where we strolled around awhile. Left C. at 10 A.M. and reached Louisville at about midnight. Passed Rising Sun and Madison. on Indiana side and Kent and Car rollton on the Ky side. Day warm June, Tuesday, 6. 1865. Took a stroll in Louisville early in the morning. Passed Brandenburg and some smaller towns in Ky. Leavenworth [illegible in original] and other towns in Indiana. Stepped and took on Coal at [Davidson?]. Large cotton factory at D.__ Very warm Wednesday, 7. Passed mouth of Wabash about 9. A.M. and the mouth of the Tennessee and Cumber land in P. M. Landed a short time at Paducah and arrived at Cairo about 9.P.M. and staid till 2 Oclock. Thursday, 8. Found ourselves in sight of Commerce Mo. this morn ing. Passed Cape Girardeau Mo and some small towns on either side of the names of which I did not [illegible in original] morning. rainy Day cool and cloudy. June, Friday, 9. 1865. Reached St Louis at ten A.M. found the Brig gone to Leavenworth and [illegible in original] compelled to follow Changed to Str. David [illegible in original]. Drew rations Left with men of 6th to bring up horses. Saturday, 10. Ran up to mouth of Mo last night and then lay over till daylight Passed St Charles, and Augusta and stopped at South Point where we are to take on 250 horses. Day cold, lowry. and misty. Sunday, 11. Lay at South Point all day waiting for Col Cowles command to arrive which did at about 3. P.M. 250 men and Horses were to be taken on board but boys did not like it much of and came near ^ having brig row in consequence. Went to Washington with Maj D. and [illegible in original] 8 in P.M. Lager 5cts a glass. June, Monday, 12. 1865. Went to Washington with Ed [illegible in original] after telegram Left South Point at noon. Took on 85 men and 90 horses. Day rainy and disagreeable. Tuesday, 13. Rain all night last night & passed Jefferson City at day light. Passed Boonesville at about 3 P.M. Met steamer [illegible in original] [illegible in original]. with quite a number of passengers.. Day warm [illegible in original] and showery. river rising and very rapid Wednesday, 14. Ties up at ten. P.M last night and layed over till nearly daylight. Passed Glasgow early in the morning and Miami. [Kate Kinney?] with remainder of 2nd Mi has been with us nearly all day. Met [illegible in original] Glasgow. and Maj Eagle, and passed GM porter [illegible in original] at Miami. Cloudy and rain June, Thursday, 15. 1865. Started before daylight and passed Waverley Shanghai and some other towns stopped at Lexington at hpast 2 and drew two days rations. Rain around three. &. considerable. saw old works where Mulligan fought. met two steamers thro the day. Cloudy and rainy Friday, 16. Early this morning the wind blew us into the bank where we remained three or four hours. and then [illegible in original]in again. Newt to start again in the afternoon on acct of the wind. Touched at Liberty Landing at dusk. but on [illegible in original] of whiskey had to move on. Saturday, 17. Passed Kansas leisurely in the morning. Atchson Wyan dotte. Parteville and Leaven worth in [illegible in original] and reach Fort at 3 P.M. and camp at [4?] P.M. Rained very hard when arrived. Recd mail. June, Sunday, 18. 1865. All quiet in camp. Assigned to Co. [I? D?] and reported to Capt Clark for duty. Drew horse Regt ordered to be ready to leave at 8 A M tomorrow Day warm Monday, 19. Went with Company to F Leavenworth to get horses shod. Day warm Time changed till noon tomorrow for moving Tuesday, 20. Did nothing at all today Pay Rolls of nearly every Co. sent back for slight alterations Very warm Discharges come today June, Wednesday, 21. 1865. Went to Fort to try to muster but could get nothing done Very warm [illegible in original] Pay and drew 63 dollars Clark [illegible in original] to myself went to Western Mo One horse town Went to Leavenworth [illegible in original] Thursday, 22. a Tried to muster ^gain and got papers in muster to morrow. Went to Leavenworth City and had big time till midnight. Day very warm Circus at city. but did not go Shot at [mark?] and played Billiards Friday, 23. Tried the mustering again but failed Got some [Gregg?] and [Tubbs?] [illegible in original] mustered. Played Billiards till 10 A M and then back to camp where we found everything ordered [on?] move [illegible in original] at 3 P M. and after returning to camp got orders to march [4? 5?] A.M. tomorrow Worked on papers for [illegible in original] June, Saturday, 24. 1865. The regt, 2 Cos of the 1st & a detail of the 6th started at 5 am Gen [illegible in original] in command. We got permission to remain and muster. which we accom plished at noon. It took all the after noon to get our pay and then wasnt to Leavenworth City Went to [illegible in original] put up at [Manilow?] House Sunday, 25. Started at Leavenworth City at 4 AM rode 6 miles and stopped for breakfast. Passed Easton and marched to Grasshopper Falls 30 miles from Leavenworth City when command ed halt for night. [illegible in original] of Co [illegible in original] was killed yesterday by falling from mule and having wagon run over him [Written sideways on left side of Jun 25 entry] [illegible in original] [illegible in original] Monday, 26. 20 miles Reveillie at 3 A M. and moved at 4½ A.M. marched to near Holton 20 miles. Day very warm and dusty Prarie still continues some little timber along Grasshopper Creek Passed the Falls a mile from our camp nice little fall. of five or six feet. Holton a small insignificant town June, Tuesday, 27. 1865. Very heavy rain last night Camp completely submerged. and every one wet as a drowned rat. r Left camp at 6 A.M. ma^ched 13 miles and camped at 11 A.M. on Soldiers Creek which was too high to allow us to cross. Seven miles from American. Day warm. Nothing but prarie yet. 13 miles Wednesday, 28. Morning cool and cloudy. Reveillie at day light, march at 6 ½ A.M. and go 7 miles to America Lake and go into camp at noon. Heavy rain during afternoon. Country much the same as yes terday. 7 miles Thursday, 29. March 26 miles Reveillie at daybreak and leave camp at 5 ½ A.M. Horses stampeded last night and about 50 of them were missing this morning succeeded in recovering all but one. Marched 18 miles and went into [illegible in original] a small creek at 4 ½ P.M. Day warm with but little breeze country about the same [illegible in original] [Written sideways on right side of Jun 29 entry] Barrett's and Black's vermillion 18 miles to Marysville, 6 miles to camp June, Friday, 30. 1865. Reveillie at 2:45. A.M. march at 8. A.M. reach Marysville at 2. P.M. halt, unsaddle, go into camp muster at 3 P.M. and move on at 5. P.M. halt at 6.45. and go into camp Marysville quite a little on Big Blue river town. Day warm with little shower on reaching camp Prarie bigger than ever July, Saturday, 1. March 20 miles Reveillie at 4 A M. move at 4:30 and 6 miles march to Cottonwood Creek ^ and halt two hours for breakfast. then march on to the intersection with the Pony Express route and go into camp at 4 P.M. Day very warm. No Houses along route after leaving [illegible in original]. More timber in sight Sunday, 2. Reveillie at 4:45 and move at 6 A.M. Reach Rock Creek Nebraska at about 9. A.M. and went into camp on the Big Sandy at 4.15 P.M. having marched 26 miles. Saw tame elk at Rock Creek. Stages met and passed us. Passed large govt trains and met some coming back. Country more [Rambling?] and more timbered July, Monday, 3. 1865. Reveillie at 4 45 A.M. Move at 7. March 20 miles and go into camp on Little Blue at 2:30 PM. Inspection of arms by Cos. at Retreat Day warm with hot south wind Country very level. Grass very poor no water between Big Sandy & Little Blue. no timber in sight Large trains along route Tuesday, 4. Remain in camp all day. Ration of Whiskey issued at 8 A.M. Go with [illegible in original] Clark, and [House?] up to ranch and get back to camp at 2 P M. mail comes but no letters for me. E Clark of Co A accidentally shot himself with Carbine. [illegible in original]. Day very warm [illegible in original] goes to Big Sandy Wednesday, 5. Reveillie at 3 A.M. Move at 5 A M. march 28 miles and go into camp for night. Day very warm and very wind and dusty. Follow Little Blue all day. Clark of Co A died in ambulance and was buried near Liberty Farm. country along river very rolling and uneven. feed poor. no timber [illegible in original] July, Thursday, 6. 1865. Reveillie at 3 A.M. move at 5:30 march more than 20 miles and go into camp. Leave Little Blue for four or five miles but return to it to Camp. Country level grass poor. no timber & water scarce. Small shower. Get mail Friday, 7. Reveillie at 3. A.M. move at 5. march 22 miles and go into camp near the bank of the Platte River 10 miles below Ft Kearney Day warmer and Sultry. Country level to within 3 miles of Platte when we passed through low hills and camped on bottom No timber Saturday, 8. Reveillie at 3. A.M. and move at 5 march to Fort Kearney and go into camp at 10. A.M. with orders to move at 4 P M. Went down to fort to procure things needed, got dinner and returned to camp to find orders coun termanded. Wrote letter to E. [S? G?]- in [illegible in original] M. Day warm showers after sundown July, Sunday, 9. 1865. Reveillie at 3 A.M. march at 7. go 17 miles and halt at 1 P.M. remain till 4 P.M. then march 6 miles and go into camp for night This is to be our regts march each day hereafter. Saw several skeletons of Buffaloes along road. [illegible in original] light showers during day cool and pleasant march 9 country level Monday, 10. Reveillie at 3 A.M. move at 7. and march till ½ past 12. go into camp get dinner and remain ‘till 4 P M. then march ‘till about 6. P.M. March about 22 miles. Passed Plum Creek Station 36 miles from Ft Kearney at 11 A.M. Day cold cloudy and drizzling [illegible in original] killed rattlesnake with 9 rattles Country level Tuesday, 11. Reveillie at 4 A.M move at [6′15?], and march ‘till 11:30 then halted ‘till 4 P.M. [illegible in original] then marched ‘till 7. P M. and went into camp for night Are 27 miles from Cottonwood Springs making [70? 76?] miles travel since Sunday morning. Day clear but cool and pleasant. Country level as usual. [illegible in original] good but wood scarce July, Wednesday, 12. 1865. Reveillie at 4 A.M march at 6 go [19?] miles and halt till 3. P.M then marched to Cottonwood Springs and go into camp for night. Day clear and warm Country as usual. [illegible in original] in Co [H?] Bitten by rattlesnake Thursday, 13. Reveillie at 4 A.M. move at 6. march till 11. go into camp till 4 PM. then march till 7 and go into camp for night March 30 miles today very warm and dusty. country as usual with a very little more timber. feed good. Friday, 14. Reveillie at 3:30 move at 5:30 [illegible in original] march to Fort Union Ranch 12 miles and go into camp at 10 A.M with orders to remain ‘till tomorrow morning. Day very warm, and windy get a good camping ground [Clark?] & [illegible in original] have horse race. Play cribbage with Capt Clark July, Saturday, 15. 1865. Reveillie at 3:30. into line at 5:30 and march at 6 AM. march 16 miles and camp at 11 A.M. stay till 2.30 then march 9 miles and go into camp for night. Left the [valley?] this morning and crossed hills. followed South Fork country rolling. feed good Day warm till sundown when wind [illegible in original] to East and cold. threatning rain Sunday, 16. Reveillie at 3 A.M. expect to move at 5 but as it commenced raining at 3.30. no move was made until 8:30. marched 25 miles and went into camp near Star Ranch or Old California Crossing Day very cold and raining slightly all day Spend eve with Shafer and Clark at ranch make [illegible in original] have pleasant evg Monday, 17. Reveillie a 3:30 AM move [West?] 30. and reach Julesburg at 3.30 P.M. Day very cold windy and cloudy Quite a shower after get into camp. Gen Stagg went on in advance of Brig. leaving Col. Briggs in command. Got mail. Letter from Nell and one from Ed. [Cooke?]. No wood. Country like all the rest, 6th left this A.M. July, Tuesday, 18. 1865. Remained in camp all day awaiting orders from Gen [illegible in original]. Drew Clothing & wood. Received mail in the morning. Day more moderate and clear. Jones of Co. E. shot a [illegible in original] off with revolver. Wednesday, 19. Remained in camp at Julesburg till 1 P.M then moved ten miles and camped for night. Gen Stagg disbanded his headquarters ordered all officers and men back to their regiments. Gen went to Ft Laramie while we are ordered to Camp Collins The detachment of 1st goes with us [Written sideways on left side of July 19 entry] [illegible in original] Thursday, 20. Reveillie at 3:15 A.M. move at 6 A.M. and march ‘till 1.15 P.M. and go into camp Rained hard all the afternoon. marched 23 miles. Received mail but no letters for me. July, Friday, 21. 1865. Reveillie at 3 A.M. move at 5:30 Frank Clark two men and myself went hunting today. went back from river [6?] or 8 miles saw lots of antelopes but killed none. Command camped at Fort Moore marched 20 miles. Day cool and cloudy. Saturday, 22. Reveillie at daylight but on acct of rain did not move until 9 o'clock marched ‘till 3 P.M. and went into camp near American Ranch. 23 miles marched today Very cold and heavy shower after go into camp. Nothing of interest occurred on march Sunday, 23. Marched 25 miles and camped 4 miles from Junction Station where Col Briggs is going to report by telegraph to Denver City Country unusually [level?] Black Hills and Lon'g Peak in view in the distance. their tops covered with snow. Day clear and very warm July, Monday, 24. 1865. Reveillie at 3. oclock marched from camp at 6:15. marched 24 miles and went into camp at 12:45 P.M. At Junction Ranch [illegible in original] O.L. M R and follow bank of river past [illegible in original] Orchard and camp near the first timber in 17 days very warm Long's Peak in sight [illegible in original] Tuesday, 25. Start from camp at 6:12 A.M. march until 3:30 P.M. and go into camp for night 3 miles below Connor ferry. Day warm and cloudy March over 30 miles [illegible in original] lodges of Indians squaws near [illegible in original] mountains in sight, timber Wednesday, 26. At 6. AM leave camp [illegible in original] [line illegible in original] train is [illegible in original]. Cavalry forded stream above ferry and went into camp. Remained till 3 PM and then marched [illegible in original] 10 miles and camped for night on Cache le Poudre [Creek?]. Day warm Country good July, Thursday, 27. 1865. Reveillie at 5 A.M. move from camp at 6:15. arrive at Camp [illegible in original] at 3: P M. Day very warm with hail storm in P.M. Country very good. Pass near Indian village saw squaw [illegible in original] Quite a number of ranches along creek Friday, 28. Remain in camp till 11 A.M [illegible in original] [illegible in original] ordered to pack up and report to Maj. [illegible in original] at Fort Collins at 2:30 P.M we march: leave Co “E” & [F?] at Fort Collins. 13 men of Co [illegible in original] at [illegible in original] and camp at 9 P M near Park Station 17 miles from Ft Collins Saturday, 29. This morning we left Sergt Keigh and 12 men at Park Station and marched on leaving Serg & 12 men of 1st at Stonewall and went into camp at Virginia [illegible in original] at 2 30 P.M. when Capt Clark and my self and to [illegible in original] and with 13 men of 1st Picturesque Scenery in mountains Day warm July, Sunday, 30. 1865. The regt passed us today arriving here about. 9 A.M. Maj. Warner left about 7 A.M. Col Potter and Maj. Norton arrived last night and went on with Col Briggs this morning Boys caught trout and had some for supper Day warm with slight shower in the afternoon. [illegible in original] Monday, 31. Busy making out Pay Rolls today Hyde came up with two wagons with rations for the men. Day cool and pleasant Boys spend their time catching trout. Expect coach from Denver tonight. Emigrant train pased us today. quite a number of [illegible in original] August, Tuesday, 1. Finished Pay rolls today. Day cold, nothing of interest occurring. August, Wednesday, 2. 1865. Capt Clark went down to Collins on stage this morn ing doesn't expect to get back until Saturday. Day very cold. Monaghan and I took ride this P.M. ascended one of the highest [crags?] we could find and took a look [illegible in original] went with stage to Willow Creek station Thursday, 3. Capt returned about 3 A.M. having [illegible in original] all night. Capt Glover. came with him. This morning 4 of us fish and shot 3 grouse [illegible in original] train came up bringing beef. beans. [illegible in original] etc. Received message from Capt Robinson saying Indians had attacked [illegible in original] above Little Laramie Killing scalping and stealing [illegible in original] Friday, 4. More particulars concerning Indian troubles [above?] One of Co B wounded 1 woman and 1 man killed 1 woman carried off. 14 horses of Co B captured and wagons burned Spent day in writing and fishing. [illegible in original] [line illegible in original] Emmons came down this A.M. [illegible in original] August, Saturday, 5. 1865. Col Potter, Col Briggs. Maj. Norton & Lt Graham arrived from above at 1 P.M and tell us more about [illegible in original] with Indians above they having arrived on the ground just as fight commenced. Spent day as usual writing and playing cards Learned Commercial Pitch Sunday, 6. Col. Briggs stayed with us last night and passed on down the road this morning. This afternoon those who went up as guards with the [illegible in original] wagons. returned. having lost both wagons to Indians near Little Laramie. Gen. Baker was killed and two others wounded. This happened yesterday. Monday, 7. Coach went down road this morning taking wounded men of Co. L. A train loaded with lumber arrived from Fort Collins. on its way to Wallek. 8 men from La Porte came with it No coach went up this morning all hands have been at work tearing down a building on the creek above and moving it down here for us a house August, Tuesday, 8. 1865. Coach arrived from below and brought a number of Official documents but no mail. Coach went up after noon and Capt [illegible in original] on with it. We con tinued putting up our house and succeeded in getting the walls up roof poles on and partly chinked. Boys from La Porte went back this P.M. Wednesday, 9. Coach went down the road this morning and went down [illegible in original] Report. for Aug and monthly Return. for July. Built chimney today. Cap and I hauling stone and boys putting them up. Day fair and quite warm didn't rain for a wonder. Thursday, 10. Coach arrived from below about 3 A.M. brought some official documents but no mail. Hastings Monaghan and I went fishing this forenoon while Cap. [illegible in original] and [illegible in original] daubed up house. Caught trout enough for one mess Day warm. Wrote to John [illegible in orignal] tonight August, Friday, 11. 1865. This forenoon Hastings Monaghan Sheale and I went fishing and had very good luck. This after noon did nothing but write Day warm. Coach went down. this morning. and we sent back reports Saturday, 12. Have not done a lick today at anything but write and play cards. Last night a mormon train came down. going to the states. and Cap bought three chairs and a stove from them. Several women were with them. Sunday, 13. A little while before day light live coaches came in from the west. bringinging Major Warner [illegible in original] and Mr Spotswood. and a small [illegible in original] which had been sent to Lt Halleck. It contained 1 letter for Capt and one for me coach went on this morning [illegible in original] few Indians came down this forenoon but did no damage August, Monday, 14. 1865. Today we put on the roof of our shanty made a door nailed up a bedstead and tonight propose to sleep in it. No Indians came in sight today placed a look out on a high bluff white herd grazed.. Hear nothing from above. and fear mischief. No stage sent up tonight on that [illegible in original] Tuesday, 15. Have been at work on our shanty today. laying floor and other work. All Quiet. Coach from below. 127 arrived bringing ^ carbines for us. but Capt would'n't use them Escort refused to go up the road without them, so coach did'n't go.. Wednesday, 16. This morning went down on coach to Fort Collins reaching there at 2 P.M. Transacted business and ret.d as far as Park. Met Dunnett. Ballard. Pratt, Col. Briggs and others. Spent afernoon and ev.g quite pleasantly. August, Thursday, 17. 1865. Started from Park at 8 A.M. and reached home at noon. Met. Maj. Sproule and St Bentley below Stonewall with 11th Kas. Cav. Yesterday Indians came down and drove off Taylors cattle except the old Bull which they shot and the calf which escaped none hurt. Friday, 18. Today built table and finished house. Coach went east. One went west yesterday P.M. with 8 escorts. Learned from Maj Sproule that ten horses were captured and two men killed at willow Springs on Sunday. Saturday, 19. This morning the coach brought up quite a mail and I got four letters two from home one from [illegible in original] and one from Wis. Did some tinkering and writing had scare about 5 PM which proved to be traders instead of Indians. August, Sunday, 20. 1865. Spent day in answering letters. All quiet during day. Traders went down the road. this morn ing.. Coach yesterday brought up several passengers who still remain. Monday, 21. This morning Dr. W. Hasting a driver and myself went fishing. did not have a very good luck but got awful tired as I [illegible in original] [illegible in original]. Day warm with little shower in P.M. Tuesday, 22. Coach from East brought mail and one letter for me from L.A.J. Nothing exciting. No coach from West at Sundown. August, Wednesday, 23. 1865. Coach from west arrived at 2 A M. and started back at 10. A.M. 1st Mich arrived but 7th remain ed at Fort Collins to wait for arms from Denver Coach went East with heavy mail Thursday, 24. Coach from East at 10 A M At 2 P.M Major Sproule with det. of 7th arrived and releived the 1st at Stonewall and this post. Brought orders for me to report to Stonewall to take command there. [illegible in original] with him. Friday, 25. This morning went with Maj [illegible in original] Capt C. and about 35 men into mountains west after Indians went to the Cache Le Poudre about ten miles Saw no Indians but caught some fine trout. Lt [illegible in original] with 40 men guarding train camped a mile above us Went up and saw boys of Co A. August, Saturday, 26. 1865. This morning the Coach came from East at 3 o'clock D. Smith [illegible in original] Capt [illegible in original] came up and spent the day in hunting fishing and playing cribbage. Maj Sproule marched on this morning No mail. Indian alarm proved to be returning Californians Sunday, 27. Today went fishing with Dr and Capt. had very poor luck went down Beaver Creek and found nothing but Suckers and [chuts?] Day warm and clear Bought rifle of Pilgrim Monday, 28. This morning packed up and came with stage down to Stonewall. Day warm. Saw Antelopes coming down Dr Smith and Capt [illegible in original] [illegible in original] went home this mor ning. find 20 men at the post. August, Tuesday, 29. 1865. This morning took three men and went over to the Cache Le Podre to look at an old deserted ranch. Two of the men went fishing and were mistaken for Indians and fired upon by Capt [illegible in original] party Day warm Shot rabbitt Coach brought mail got [Written sideways on right side of August 29 entry] 4 letters Wednesday, 30. This morning Capt sent down team and tent. Coach passed by at 9 A.M. no load. Did nothing all day. Just before [illegible in original] and I went hunting and shot rabbitt. Thursday, 31. Had boys haul load of wood then sent [Calv?] to Park for mule. Got some ammu nition on coach this A M. Heard Dr Smith had been wounded by indian [illegible in original] in fight with Indians Day warm September, Friday, 1. 1865. Coach from Dale brought [illegible in original] and some other boys Sent teams after boys and spent most of day in writing. Day warm with shower in P M. Saturday, 2. Intended going to Dale this morning but coach arrived at one oclo and did not go. At noon went with three men hunting. [illegible in original] with [illegible in original] train arrived [illegible in original] Sunday, 3. This morning went with [illegible in original] to Va Dale. Met large train of [illegible in original] and emigrants as [illegible in original] While there Sheeley and [illegible in original] tents burned down destroying lots of things. Jackson came up with orders at 7 P.M. and went on at 9 P.M. Day cold Took supper at Taylor [line illegible in original] September, Monday, 4. 1865. Came back from Dale this A.M. On the way saw five antelope near Dead Man's Creek. Capt Clark went to Fort Collins on coach. Day comfortable After supper Keith & I took a hunt after rabbits but Killed none. 12 mules brought here this PM Tuesday, 5. Coach went west at 2 A.M. Changed team. Capt returned. Received from Capt Ballard some stationery. Today 3 men and I went hunting but did not kill anything. Hay makers started to work this A.M. Wednesday, 6. Coach went East this A.M. at 9 oclock. [Hunter?] came down and this afternoon took a hunt. Killed nothing. saw four black tailed Deer, no antelope, and a Coyotte Day very warm. September, Thursday, 7. 1865. This A.M. Huston & 5 of the boys went hunting but retd at. 10 A.M. as coach [illegible in original] and Houston wanted to go to Parke. [illegible in original] and train passed with coach Day warm. recd letter from F.B. Clark. Friday, 8. This A M. Keith and three men went hunting and returned at 4 P.M. [illegible in original] nothing 2 wagons and ambulance arrived from Ft Collins at Sundown bringing tent for boys Day warm, high wind [Written sideways on right side of Sept 8 entry] towards night Saturday, 9. This morning I came up to the Dale with Billings intending to go back tonight but did not on acct of cold weather and no escort. Day very cold with [snow?] towards night September, Sunday, 10. 1865. Remained at Dale today. Quite cold [illegible in original] clear. Capt Birney [illegible in original] about 4 P.M. and St [illegible in original] about 6½ P.M. Birney is on an inspect.g tour of the different Stations. Brought Pay Roll Monday, 11. Remained at Dale. work ing on Pay Rolls this Indian alarm about 10 A.M seven sun. Day clear and moderate. Coaches commence [illegible in original] nicer daily this A.M Tuesday, 12. Came down with cold this morning This P M. Cap. [Clip?] came along with Gov. Duryer of Utah and camped for night Day warm starts letter to N Sparks in P.M. September, Sunday, 10. 1865. Remained at Dale today. Quite cold [illegible in original] clear. Capt Birney [illegible in original] about 4 P.M. and St [illegible in original] about 6½ P.M. Birney is on an inspect.g tour of the different Stations. Brought Pay Roll Monday, 11. Remained at Dale. work ing on Pay Rolls this Indian alarm about 10 A.M seven sun. Day clear and moderate. Coaches commence [illegible in original] nicer daily this A.M Tuesday, 12. Came down with cold this morning This P M. Cap. [Clip?] came along with Gov. Duryer of Utah and camped for night Day warm starts letter to N Sparks in P.M. September, Saturday 16. 1865 This A M came home with Lt B. [illegible in original] order by mail also letters from Nell and E.O. recd letter from J N Stephens yesterday. Day very warm. and clear. Sunday, 17. Day very dull Received no mail Spent day in writing. letter to Nell [illegible in original] Jarvis [illegible in original] N Stephens & E. [O.?] Day very warm Looking for [illegible in original] Monday, 18. Day very warm and dull. changed tents around and cleaned up in expecta tion of Col Briggs [line illegible in original] Co “G.” arrived at 4 P M. will [leave?] 15 me to releive like num ber of [mine?] No entries from Sept 19 through Sept 29. September, Saturday, 30. Left [illegible in original] Dale at 1 oclock AM arrd at Ft. Collins 9. A.M. Dinner at [illegible in original] trains 3 P.M. Supper at church [illegible in original] 7 P.M Arrive at [illegible in original] 10 " " Put up at Fremont House October, Sunday, 1. 1865. Cap Carpenter Lieut M Naughton and Canfield arrived today. Have don't nothing except write letter to Nell Met Cap [illegible in original] and one [illegible in original] his crony. Monday, 2. Court met at 12. and adjourned until 10 a.M tomorrow. no business done except to organize. Drew pay this morning. Learned that regt was going to Utah. Shall muster out. [Written sideways on right side of Oct 2 entry] very warm. Tuesday, 3. Court met at 10. A.M. to adjourn at the request of pris until the 5th at 10 A.M. Commenced Masters papers today. Couple married tonight Lady boarding at the house. Day very warm October, Wednesday, 4. 1865. Helped [illegible in original] papers. till noon. Day warm until sundown when rain storm set [in?] very dull [illegible in original] not [illegible in original] up town to day Thursday, 5. Met at 10. & adjd till 2. Col [illegible in original] not 2 adjd till 10 tomorrow Bullard, Birney Pratt & Smith got here this morn'g Day cool from effect of storms last night. Friday, 6. [C M.?] met at two A M. & adja till Monday at 10. [illegible in original] illness of I Cook Esq.s [illegible in original] [illegible in original] this P M. Got letter from Nell this morning and answered it in P.M. Day pleasant. Man found drowned in Platte this morning October, Saturday, 7. 1865. Did nothing at all today. Court did not meet and consequently everything dull. Day warm Sunday, 8. Attended Sabbath School at Presbyterian Church this forenoon and services at Methodist church forenoon and evening Day warm Monday, 9. Court met at 11. A M don but Mr Cook having aban^ the case adja to half past one P.M. at which time Mr Hunt appeared as counsel for prisoner and asked an adjournment till tomorrow which was granted. Day warm Evening grow ing cooler October, Tuesday, 10. 1865. Court met this morning when it was learned that Squires had escaped during the night and we had no case consequently adjd till tomorrow. morning rainy day cloudy and cool. Wednesday, 11. Court met this morning but having no cases to try did nothing but adjourn Lieut House arrived from Fort Collins this morning after noon. Day cool.. Thursday, 12. Court met as usual this morn ing and adjourned without doing anything Mr J. [Q?] A Rollins and [illegible in original] have been engaged in playing billiards for 800 dollars a game since ten oclock last night stopping about dark. Mr Rollins having won 7,300 dollars Day cool but pleasant No entries from Oct 13 through Nov 6. Tuesday, 7. Started from [illegible in original] at noon and marched fourteen miles. Day warm and pleasant. Wednesday, 8. Started at sunrise and marched Thirty two miles camping at Living Spring. Day warm and pleasant roads good saw. several Antelope near the road Country all prarie November, Thursday, 9. 1865. Started about 7 o'clock this morning and marched 25 miles going into camp near the Big Wells on the [illegible in original] Day very warm roads good saw large numbers of antelopes Friday, 10. Started at 7 oclock and marched 18 miles to the Junction. arriving at noon Saturday, 11. Left Junction at day light marched 28 miles and camped at [illegible in original] Ranch Day warm and pleasant November, Sunday, 12. 1865. Started at sun rise and reached valley station at one P M and went into camp morning cold and foggy Day cool Monday, 13. Started at daylight and marched to Hitemans [illegible in original] 28 miles Day warm Tuesday 14. Started at usual time marched 22 miles and camped at Buckeye Ranch 2 miles below Jules burg. Day warm and pleasant. November, Wednesday, 15. 1865. Marched 27 miles camping near Diamond Springs 2 miles below Old California [Cooping?] Day warm Thursday, 16. Marched 27 miles and camped at Alkali Station Day cold and windy Friday, 17. Marched [25? 28?] miles and camped at Fremonts Spring 3 miles below [illegible in original] Fallin's Bluffs Day pleasant November, Saturday, 18. 1865. ed Command march^ 32 miles reaching Cottonwood at sun down. Day pleasant Stopped at Jack Morrow's old acquai tance of Taylers. Sunday, 19. Overtook command at Dan Smiths. 25 miles below. Cotton wood. Day very pleasant, Gen Wheaton arrived at Cottonwood this P M. Monday, 20. Marched 30 miles and camped 5½ miles above Plum Creek. November, Tuesday, 21. 1865. Marched 30 miles and camped at [Towns?] ley's ranch ten miles above Fort Kearney Day clear but cool and windy Wednesday, 22. Reached Fort Kearney at noon when Gen Wheaton told Maj Warner that he would muster us out if the men chose to do so and we accordingly stopped for that purpose [an?] [illegible in original] [illegible in original] mailing reply from ^ Thursday, 23. Remained in camp all day waiting reply from telegram but none came Men becoming impa tient at losing good weather which still remains excellent November, Friday, 24. 1865. No further news today remained in camp Saturday, 25. No farther news this morning and Maj Warner concluded to [illegible in original] broke camp at 2.30 PM. and marched 9 miles to Dog town or Valley City. Squadron of 2nd U S.Cav. arrived at Fort Kearney before noon Sunday, 26. Marched 30 miles & camped at Elm Creek station. This is the same station at which we camped July 6th Day pleasant roads good November, Friday, 24. 1865. No further news today remained in camp Saturday, 25. No farther news this morning and Maj Warner concluded to [illegible in original] broke camp at 2.30 PM. and marched 9 miles to Dog town or Valley City. Squadron of 2nd U S.Cav. arrived at Fort Kearney before noon Sunday, 26. Marched 30 miles & camped at Elm Creek station. This is the same station at which we camped July 6th Day pleasant roads good November, Thursday, 30. 1865. Left Rock Creek at day light. marched 28 miles and camped on Big Blue at 3 P.M. Day very cold, clear and windy praries burning all around us. Slight rain last night. Country rolling December, Friday, 1. Marched 28 miles and camped at Wild [illegible in original]. Passed [illegible in original] Station and Ash Point today Day Cool cloudy and very windy. Evenings very pleasant. Country rolling and many settlement along route. Saturday, 2. Marched 28 miles and camped at 5 mile [House?] on Walnut Creek. Day Cold and hazy no wind Passed Seneca and [illegible in original] today December, Sunday, 3. 1865. Left command before daylight and rode into Atchison to visit N. Sephens and arrived at 3.30 P.M. took dinner at Lancaster House ten miles from Atchison. Day cold and rainy Monday, 4. Remained in Atchison all day. Find Atchison quite a busy little place giving indications of growing rapidly. Day cold and uncomfortable. Tuesday, 5. Left Atchison at half past ten this morning and arrived at Ft Leavenworth at 4 P.M g Command in camp. morning^ fair growing cooler towards evening with indications of snow. Go to City in evening. put up at Man sion House December, Wednesday, 6. 1865. Snowing this morning return from City. and go to work to find rooms finally succeed and in P.M. get started on paper Continues snowing until nearly night when it turns colder. Thursday, 7. Last night very cold. Work on Rolls today all day. Day fair but cold. Friday, 8. Day clear and pleasant but cold Work on papers all day December, Saturday, 9. 1865. Still cold and un comfortable. work on muster out Rolls all day Sunday, 10. Cold and unpleasant still work on papers all day Monday, 11. The same old story cold. and unpleasant Papers hang on awfully December, Tuesday, 12. 1865 Still continue work on papers hope to finish tomorrow Field and staff mustered out today Wednesday, 13. Was just finishing paper this morning when [illegible in original] came in and handed me an official looking document which I found to be a detail as [Adj?] Went to City and got instruct tions. from Col Darling Thursday, 14. Went to City this morning and went to work on papers for field and staff. with [Freund?] and Jackson to help me. Day clear and cold December, Friday, 15. 1865. Regt mustered out at. 2½ P M. today but being busy all day was not there have to make out two new rolls tonight Saturday, 16. Finish Rolls and have them examined. this P M. Go to theater this evening [illegible in original] as [illegible in original]. Start for Jackson tomorrow Sunday, 17. Leave Fort Leavenworth at 10 A M. and [Weston?] at 3 P.M. reach St Joe at dusk and leave at 8 P.M. Cross Mo River on [illegible in original] at Weston December, Thursday, 21. 1865. Were ordered to be at Barracks at 9. A.M. to muster. met and recd orders to be ready to sign pay Rolls on Saturday at 9. AM. but at 4 P.M. get some of them to sign Some officers and men gone home. Friday, 22. Pay Rolls all signed and P.M.s Clerks at work on them. say they will pay us on Sunday Changed to Mr [illegible in original] boarding house and find it an excellent change Capt Fisher gone to Detroit Saturday, 23. Learned last night that [illegible in original] had gone to Det and that we must go there to get recpts of non-indebt edness. Several went down this afternoon but not seeing them I did not go, Fisher and Charley. Pratt Len December, Sunday, 24. 1865. Men recd pay and discharges before noon and at 6 30 P.M. those going west left town on special train. The others have to wait till tomorrow. Monday, 25. Came home and and just as our folks were eating Breakfast. Go to Buchanan and see the folks quite good sleighing. Ball in town tonight Tuesday, 26. Started for Detroit at 7.35. this morning and arrived at dusk Put up at Mich Exchange saw several of the boys at the depot Capt Clark was there but did'n't look much for him [Written sideways on bottom right side of Dec 26 entry] Go to [illegible in original] December, Wednesday, 27. 1865. Carpenter arrived this morning and by [illegible in original] of hard work we man aged to get our pay took supper at Capt Fishers tonight Day very warm Thursday, 28. Left Detroit at 11.- A M. and came with Hank to Adrian then took five.45 train for Jackson to meet night express for home Friday, 29. Reached Niles at 2. this morning and after en gaging suit of clothes walked home reaching here at noon. spend evening at Mr Jarvis's social at [Cal Stephens?] December, Saturday, 30. 1865. Went to Buch. this morning and again this evening. bought a coat and cap Day cold and cloudy Sunday, 31. Day cold and cloudy stay at home and write letters MEMORANDA. Feb 6th Signed order on Sutler for S A Crane $3.00 " O Marcott 2.00 " G H Stead 3.00 " O Hunt 2.00 " J R Fisher 2.00 " R T Streeter 2.00 " I Stout 1.00 " W Smith 2.00 " J Alexander 2.00 Feb 7 " D. Eastman 2.00 " " G A Welton 2.00 " " Wm S Page 3.00 " " Eli Bodett 1.00 8 " W S Sayres 2.00 " " " G W Fosburgh 2.00 " " " Peter Horsch 2.00 " 9 " John H Stead 2.00 " " " E Stout 200 " " " G W Hammond 1.00 " 10 " Henry Manuel 2.00 " " " D Eastman 1.00 " " " P M Fish 500 " 11 " E J Smith 500 " " " O Marcott 3.00 " 14 " N Snyder 200 MEMORANDA. Signed order on Sutler for Feb 14th D Eastman $ 1.00 " " W Smith 1.00 " " Ray F Streeter 1.00 " 17th Wm S Page 3.00 " 18th John Alexander 3.00 " " Geo A Welton 1.00 " " John H Stead 3.00 " " James Barber. 3.00 " " Eli Bodett 100 " " Z. Wiener 300 " " O Marcote 3.00 " 20th S J Smith 3.00 " " O Marcott 2.00 " " D. Eastman 2.00 " " I J Smith 3.00 " " Chester Calvin 3.00 " " N S Sayres 200 " " W Smith 1.00 " " Ray I Streeter 100 " 22nd Geo A Welton 400. " " Henry Manuel 300 " " Wm S Page 3.00 " " John K Fisher 2.00 " 24th Ray B Streeter 1.00 " 25th Gilbert Perrine 200 Feb 26th MEMORANDA. Signed Order For Streeter 100. " " " Stead .200 " " " Fisher 2.00 " " " Sayres 2.00 March 3d [illegible in original] Hanney lost horse Sabre & Belt and equipment ^ (played out) March 7th Bay I Streeter abandoned and Sabre horse & equipments ^ (played out) March 8th Ray T Streeter threw away carbine and appl.. L P Harding threw away sabre & Belt March 9th Harding's horse died Wisner lost sabre and Belt. March 10th Page abandoned Horse Equipment and arms. March 11 [illegible in original] lost horse and eq. & abandoned arms March 12th Wiener abandoned horse & equipments March 9th Marcott abandoned horse, equipments & arms March 13th J Alexander abandoned horse MEMORANDA. March 16th Steads horse gave out and abandoned equipments & Sabre. 17th Smith abandoned [illegible in original] & equip[illegible in original] Welhan abandoned horse and equip[illegible in original] & Sabre and Belt Chas [illegible in original] abandoned horse [illegible in original] & arms. Barber's horse floundered in North Anna. lost equip[illegible in original] Hammond threw away sabre and Belt [entire page illegible in original]