[from the diary of Captain Zacahriah Heed, 91st Ohio]
26.
Fayetteville Va, Monday morning, weather moderating, ground getting very mudy 2 oclock P.M. getting quite warm. 8 oclock P.M. Some colder than during the Day.
[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]
MSS 13406
[from the diary of Jesse Calvin Spaulding, Co. F., 25th Massachusetts]
Monday
Jan 26
It has been a nice pleasant day. This
forenoon I wrote some and played
backgammon with Wilder. this afternoon I washed
all over. I have been talking with Scollay but
did not say much directly on religion, but
I feel that I must do more for Gods glory, in
so far as I have opportunity. I have yielded to
temptation sadly to day. May God forgive me for
Christs Sake
MSS 11293
Ho of Del. Jany’ 26th 1863
My dear Sir [Edmund Ruffin]
It will give me great
pleasure to further your wishes, as far
as in my power, in regard to your grandson.
I spoke to Mr [Batiston?] as the Sergeant
who informs me there is no chance
of a place on Genl Jacksons staff-
And he knows of no place that a
young man can get, unless it be that
of a cadet of which the [?] is
in the Presidents – I will inquire
into the facts and if I can do any thing
will exert myself to accomplish
your wishes-
You have probably seen the results
of the Senatorial elections. I felt
it my duty to oppose the election
of Mr Rives with [earnestness?] and
have thereby brought down upon me
the ire of the “great statesman” as
you will see in his letter in the
Whig of yesterday – I shall not notice
him, having preformed my duty
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to the country. He may vent his spleen
ad libitum I should be pleased to
hear from you. Mr Bardman is here
and was at Marlboro two days ago
“all well” – Yrs very truly
Willoughby Newton
MSS 3026
Chattanooga January 26th 1863
Dear Major
I send by William the package of
papers from Major Wicks — Met Col. Richmond this
morning & advised him of the Box left by you for Genl.
Polk. Nothing from the Colonel.
Dr Blackburn says he read in the Nashville papers at
Genl. Braggs Hdqrs. that the Democrats of Indiana
had seriously attempted the forcible seizure of the
Arsenal as reported, but were forestalled by the activity
of Gov Morton. The Republicans have absented themselves
from the Legislature to prevent a quorum – the elec
-tion of U.S. Senators bring the order of the day. It was
moved to send for the absentees & was objected to on the
ground that the Democrats could as well do without
a representative in the Senate as the Republican Govr Morton
could without the legislature. The Republicans demanded
the platform upon which the Democrats proposed to put
forward their candidate for senator and were answered
the Majority would give no assurance to the minority
in advance — One member, however announced that the
time had come to denounce Lincoln as a Usurper &
Tyrant, and he would vote for no man who would
as senator vote Lincoln another dollar or another
man – he was for peace first and union afterwards
No news from the Army — I regret your indisposition
Very respectfully yours
Thos W Bartlett
possibly Captain Thomas W. Bartlett of the 13th Arkansas; found in the papers of J. T. Champneys, an officer of the staff of General Leonidas Polk
MSS 992
U. S. Steamer “Currituck”
Rappahannock River
January 26 – 1863
Sir
I beg to Enclose a Copy of Charges,
preferred by Acting Ensign Thomas Nelson
and Acting Masters mate A. Felix, against
Francis Atkins Ordinary Seaman of this
Vessel. I Can not try him by a Summary
Court Martial for I have not a sufficient
number of Acting Commissioned Officers on
board to Comply with the laws of the Navy in
forming a Court. I will thank you to direct
me how to act, as I think he needs some
punishment more than the laws of the Navy
allow me to inflict
Very respectfully
your obt. Servant
T. J. Linnekin
acting Master Comdg
E. R. McCrea Esqr
Lt Commander & adjutant
Potomac Flotilla
U.S.S. “Jacob Bell”
U. S. Steamer “Currituck”
Indian Creek Va
January 26 – 1863
Sir
I have to inform you I left Dividing
Creek yesterday at daybreak for this place. On
my way down I discovered two Canoes Standing in
I fired a gun at them which brought them to
they were both laden with valuable miscellaneous freight
which – I am informed by one of the 5 men captured –
Cost Five thousand Dollars at Baltimore. On
anchoring in this Creek I despatched the Gig
and Second Cutter in charge of Ensign Nelson
the Executive Officer to Explore Barnes Creek. they
succeeded in discovering Five Canoes all loaded
with miscellaneous freight. the Crews all Escaped to
the Woods
About 10 o’Clock last night two negroes
came off from Shore and informing me that a
“Sloop” and two Canoes were laying in Tabbs Creek
about 2 miles from where I lay, I at once Sent a
party in Search of them – the Negroes acting as Pilots, –
they Succeeded in Capturing them, and all the
Crew with one Exception, the Canoes were full of
Freight the Cat Boat had disposed of hers, but
I found on the person of the Captain Thirteen Hundred
and fourteen Dollars, which I send you in charge of
Masters Mate Ambrose Felix, Prize master, also a
Mail & Some newspapers found on board the Sloop
I am, very respectfully
your obt. Servant
T. J. Linnekin
acting Master Comdg
Commodore
A. A. Harwood
Comdg Potomac Flotilla
MSS 15134
[from the diary of the Rev. Francis E. Butler, chaplain of the 25th New Jersey]
Mon 26 – pleasant – called with Wm. on Gen. Sumner (who knows
him -) He told us that he Franklin & Burnside
were relieved & Hooker in Chief Command.
rode along pickets with Wm saw rebels at work on
entrenchments – ate no dinner – took salts.
Had some men fr. Co. I to sing in eveg
Tues Wm tried to get pass to take me home – could,
but, I would not sign application – felt no
real necessity – Surgeon McDonald would give it
but I could not see it my duty to start yet.
[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]
MSS 12935
[fromt he diary of George W. Dabney, clerk of Campbell County]
26″ Monday
Fair & pleasant. Wd to Burres’s to
dining – plowing & shrubbing at
Lambs’
27″ Tuesday Fair, cool &
rainy all day — Kept from sending
cart to town. – Shippd 1 ho: Tobacco
Wild Turkeys again in wheat field
MSS 3315
[from the diary of Sgt. Robert Larimer, Co. C., 62nd Ohio Volunteers]
Monday 26
At anchor coaling Boat–
Morning warm evening cloudy
rain during night – on guard
MSS 38-129
[from the diary of Matthella Page Harrison as transcribed at a later date]
Monday, January 26th – Damp and dismal. We had two visitations of the blue coated
vandals since I last wrote. They came on Saturday and carried Cousin Nat Burwell
off. Went to Pleasant Hill and roused the family up to search for Rebel soldiers.
They looked in every room and closet int he house. Today a large party came from
Berryville, proceeded as far as Mr. Jones’ gate where, meeting a servant of Dr.
Randolph’s, asked if any rebel soldiers were in Millwood. On his negative reply,
they retraced their steps to Berryville. Cousin John and I were standing on the
porch and aw eight go by from ________. I heard afterward they had gone there
and demanded dinner. Aunt L had cold meat set for them. They refused to eat it
and ordered warm, which she had cooked. _____________ seems to be their ren-
dezvous. The same party passed Upper Longwood en route for that place. One
seemed desirous of claiming relationship with Cousin John. Drove down to Glenvin
to see Cousin Mary Nelson, who is staying with Susie until Cousin Dora’s return
from Winchester where she went after cousin Nat.
[underlined spaces occur in transcript]
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