[from the diary of Eliza Oswald Hill, refugee from Wilmington, N.C.]
Saturday 31st again cloudy & cold – I thought I would go
out again this morning to finish my visits – But have con
-cluded to delay it a while longer – & do some sewing to
day-
MSS 6960
[from the diary of Matthella Page Harrison as transcribed at a later date]
Saturday, January 31st – A bright day. Maria came over in the morning. I went
down to Linden to spend the day. The roads were very much drifted. Lewis had to
spade and help us along in some places between the gate and the end of the lane.
MSS 9759
[from the diary of Mary S. Boyden, daughter of the Rev. Ebenezer Boyden, Rector of Walker’s Church (later Christ Episcopal), Cismont, Va.]
Saturday, Jan 31st Raleigh left us for good this
morning. God only knows where his lot may
be cast in future! but I can never cease to pray
for him – I have tried to fulfill my duty to him
while here – &, though weakly & poorly done, I
trust in God I may have been of some service to him
“The Judge of all the Earth will do right,” &
I leave him in His Almighty hands – Lord
remember him & watch over him for good for
His savior’s sake! I shall never love another boy as I love him
MSS 4288
[from the diary of Jesse Calvin Spaulding, Co. F., 25th Massachusetts]
Friday
Jan 30
Got a letter from home last night just as
I was going to bed. They have not heard from
me since Dec. 27th. George and I went out on passes
We first went to Fort Totten and all over it, then
down almost to the Trent river by the side of
the breast work, and then over to Star Fort and
into the barracks and then downtown. This after-
noon I have had a bad headache. The regiment have
been firing blank cartridges over the breastwork and
having a brigade drill. The boys had a lot of express
stuff come. Played a game of chess this evening with George.
MSS 11293
[from the signal message book of Lt. Thomas S. Seabury, 3rd New York Infantry]
Jan. 30th Patterson 12 1/2 P.M.
To Col. Wardrop
There is fighting going on
8 miles beyond Suffolk.
Be vigilant
E.T. Viele Brig. Gen.
U.S.V.
———————————————-
Jan. 30th 11 P.M.
To Gen. Viele
Any later news from Suf
folk? When did the firing
cease
Col. Wardrop
————————————————
Jan. 30 11 1/2 P.M.
To Col.Wardrop
No report from Suffolk
tonight. Rebels were fal
ling back at noon.
E. T. Viele
Brig. Gen.
MSS 10781
Head Quarters 15 Regt. Conn. Vols
Camp opposite Fredericksburg Va
(No 16) Jany 30 “/63
Dear Brother George,
I haven’t any
thing special to write but I
suppose that you are expecting
a letter from me so I will just
write a few words.. We have just
had a pretty good snow storm on the
ground (I mean mud) for it was
awful muddy before and I don’t
know what it will be when this
thaws for it will not stay long.
I guess that this same storm
has given you pretty good sleighing
and wish I were there to take
a good ride after the “Bobs” [?]
has Chas had them out any this
winter. Then you like the banking
business pretty well do you – it is a tip
top trade and I wish I were there
to even sweep out the institution
but you stick to it and be ready to
take Chas place if he gets his
appointment which I hope he will
as it would be a nice thing for him
The Paymaster was here yesterday and
payed us off and it don’t take such
an awful smart fellow but what
Chas could do it.. I sent home
by Huisdale a letter with 20 $ and
paid him 5 per cent for carrying it
took his receipt but it is pretty good
price to give to insure letters – hope
Father will get the boots done in
time to send by him next Thursday
perhaps you might send me a
few other things as he comes right
through he asks 6 cts a pound – I
would like some paper (writing) as
that was all spoiled that came in
the (old) box..
James Howard, 15th Connecticut
[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]
MSS 12668
[from the diary of George W. Dabney, clerk of Campbell County]
Friday 30″
Snow melting – Stripping Tobo
near finished 2 houses in barn
Dr L to see Jesse – also prescribed for
Bob, who in afternoon to the great
consternation of the colony broke out
beautifully with that (to view distrait of
some) awful!!! pestilence yclept the
Measles!
Wd in terrible affright on own account –
seems to feel already by anticipation the
scourge’s malignant grasp on him – has
imposed rigorous quarantine between the
cabins & house & kitchen save Wm & myself.
Spencer, Joe, & Jesse who’ve had it–
Bob caught it at Drewry Moormans-
visited Bob twice – eruption well out-
getting on well as could be expected-
cough most troublesome – had requisite
comforts provided – Lucy Ann to nurse-
sent for Dr L. to see him & get directions
for treatment of the disease with him & balance
to have it — Jesse improving —
MSS 3315
[from the diary of Eliza Oswald Hill, refugee from Wilmington, N.C.]
Friday 30th Spent the morning in visiting tho’ the snow
melting kept the ground very wet – We paid Mrs DeFossett a long
visit – Then went to Mrs Moore & sat a half hour, then to
Judge Person’s – We also did a little shopping – In the afternoon
Mrs Walters came around & spent the evening – I received
a letter from Dr [Medway?] offering to rent a room or two in my
house – The Sun is shining brightly to day.
MSS 6960
[from the diary of Joseph Addison Waddell, former newspaper publisher and civilian employee of the Quartermaster Dept.]
[transcript by the Valley of the Shadow project]
MSS 38-258
[from the diary of Jesse Calvin Spaulding, Co. F., 25th Massachusetts]
Thursday
Jan 29
It was a pretty cold night last night
and has been quite cold today. I have been
getting what the boys want for clothing and have
played backgammon with Hall some. Wrote two
letters for George Kinsman. this evening I went up into
Jim Gardners tent, and had quite a discussion with
[him] about the truth of the bible. He contradicted himself
so that the boys all were down on him, and I hope
it may lessen his influence over them, some of them,
for evil. O Lord may I give thee all the glory, as
I fear I may have allowed myself to give way to a
wrong spirit, but wilt Thou O Father grant me Thy
forgiveness and may I do all things for The glory and honor.
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