[from the diary of Sgt. Robert Larimer, Co. C., 62nd Ohio Volunteers]
Thursday, February 12, 1863
Company drill & inspection day
a[s] well [as] dress parade – warm
39 Ill. reg. paid
MSS 38-129
1863 February 12 St. Helena, S. C.
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1863 February 12 Norfolk, Va.
[from the Signal Message Book of Lt. Thomas S. Shepherd, 3rd New York Infantry]
Feb. 12th
To Lt. Van Winkle
Are you engaged to-
morrow? If not, how about
our excursion from Norfolk.
(Signed) Lt. Field
MSS 10781
1863 February 12 Staunton, Va.
[from the diary of Joseph Addison Waddell, former newspaper publisher and civilian employee of the Quartermaster Dept.]
Thursday night, February 12, 1863.
Last night, just before going to bed, Va partly wound up the striking side of our mantel piece clock — having a trick of striking every hour from twenty to a hundred times, we have had to let that side run down, as the noise was very loud and distracting. Last night, however, the machine took another turn, striking at intervals of four or five minutes. [deleted: I was sitting before the fire reading, and did not observe what Va was doing till the noise began, when she walked off, remarking that she left me “some music.” After enduring it till the nuisance became intolerable, I gave the hammer a twist, which prevented its striking the coil; but after I went to bed, I could still hear the wheels rapidly revolving, and all the machinery apparently doing its best to alarm the house as usual. The occurrence was both amazing and ludicrous.]
No war news — the “Dispatch” decidedly dull.
Another snow storm to-day. Tomorrow is the day appointed for the sale of Mr. Sowers’ property, but if the weather continues bad, I shall postpone it till Monday. Much talk for several days past about the supposed opposition to Lincolnism and the war, in the North and West. Many indications go to show that there is a growing discontent in those regions; but a victory or two, especially the capture of Vicksburg by the Yankees, would bring the whole nation together again. A letter from Christiansburg states that Sister and family expected to start to Staunton on Thursday next. Va wrote immediately to tell them not to start till they heard of the arrival here of some few necessary articles of their furniture. We have engaged rooms for them at the Academy, till they can get Alick’s house, the 1st of May. Another military enterprise against Midway, the Yankee General at Winchester, is on foot. Gen Jones has moved from his quarters at, or near, New Market. A forlorn regiment, or battalion came in to-day from Variety Springs, where they have been quartered for some time. Some of the men had no overcoats, and some straw hats — decidedly out of season in a snow storm. The horses are as woe-begone as their riders. Lt. Col. Witcher commands. He moves down the Valley in the morning. His force was raised along the Kentucky border, I believe.
FOR THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN
Another Youthful Martyr.
ADDISON WADDELL STUART, only son of the Rev. S. D. Stuart, of Christiansburg, died on Blackwater river, Southampton co., Va., on the 7th of January, 1863 of pneumonia, after an illness of twenty- four hours. He was seventeen years of age on the 21st day of December, 1862. In the month of September last, he entered the military service as Orderly to Col. Henry L. Edmondson, of Roanoke, and went through the Kentucky campaign under General Humphrey Marshall. After the retreat to Virginia, he was stationed at Wytheville for a time; the battalion to which he belonged was then ordered to Richmond, and thence to Petersburg. From the last named place, he wrote that the troops were on the point of moving, he knew not wither—the next intelligence concerning him, was a telegraphic dispatch announcing his death.
The writer can hardly trust himself to speak of this dear boy, lest strangers suspect some exaggeration. He was intelligent, cheerful social, universally popular, always ready to do a kind act to any everyone, however humble. While on the march, he would dismount and walk, that a soldier somewhat unwell might ride his horse. Ever bright and happy, he was the light and joy of his home—the tender comforted of his oft-stricken mother—in the camp and on the march an example of cheerful endurance, shrinking from no hardship or danger.
But the most consoling fact is, that he knew the God of his fathers, and was owned by Him as one of his children. Early dedicated to God, as soon as he arrived at years of discretion, he publicly avowed his faith in Christ and united with the church. His walk and conversation never belied his profession. All men testify to his upright and conscientious life. Not long before he was called hence, he wrote to his mother, when about to start on some expedition, “I go cheerfully, trusting in God.” Hiss illness was brief, but we have his dying testimony to the grace which alone can sustain in that trying hour. The thought of his mother’s grief troubled him for a moment—”It will kill Ma,” he said, “but tell her I trust in God and am willing and not afraid to die.” To his father he sent word that he hoped to meet him in Heaven. Thus he peacefully fell asleep. His short and happy life on earth is ended—he has passed from us like a beautiful vision—but he has entered upon a higher and happier service in Heaven. For him there is nothing to regret. On the evening of the 13th inst., his remains were laid in the cemetery at Staunton, near the grave of his grand-father (the late Dr. Addison Waddell) and by the side of a little sister who two years before departed in the triumphs of faith. “Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am.”
This tribute to another young martyr is placed on record as a memorial of the devotion which characterises our whole people in the present cruel war, and especially as an humble testimonial to the faithfulness of God to those who trust in Him. Thank God for such a life and such a death! Blessed parents who have their most precious treasure—five lovely children—laid up in Heaven!
[transcript by the Valley of the Shadow project]
MSS 38-258
1863 February 19 Waddell
Reported to-day that Gen. Hood is coming to the Valley, with his division. Our army seems to be coming away from Fredericksburg, as the Yankees on the other side of the river are leaving. Things look rather dark. Gen. Beauregard warns the non- combatants to leave Charleston and Savannah, as he expects an attack upon one or both places. The French Emperor has made a proposition to the United States for a consultation between the belligerents with a view to peace, to which Seward replies rather testily in the negative. The Rev. John Baker has just returned from New York city, where he went to send funds to his mother in Illinois. He walked from New Market, Shenandoah co, to the Potomac, dodging Yankee camps; found wagons loaded with wheat crossing the river at a ferry, got into one of the wagons and went over unquestioned by soldiers. Returning, had to cross the Potomac at a bridge, was arrested by the guard and taken before the Provost Marshall — allowed to pass without search, bring sealed letters and $500 for the Fredericksburg people sent by one gentleman. While in N. Y. and Brooklin saw a number of Southern people, but thinks the war will last for some time yet. He bought three new shirts, and wore them all on his person. Mrs. Skinner’s only woman servant has small pox, and the family is cut off from communication with neighbors +c. I went up to night, however, to inquire for them. Did not go in the house, She seemed in a state of great distress — and I dont wonder at it. Her companions day and night are her deaf-mute Sister and daughter, and several little negroes. Burdell, who has had the disease, was there to-night.
Sunday night, February 22, 1863.
Another great snow storm. — began last night soon after dark and continued till late this morning. I have not been off the lot to-day. All the church bells silent. No service, I presume, anywhere. Read a sermon aloud after dinner. — reading to myself some in Doddridge and a good deal in Hanna’s Life of Chalmers. Very much troubled as to how Sister and family are to disposed when they come — Expect them next Friday. Reported last night that the Yankee steamer Queen of the West had been captured on Red River or the Mississippi. General expectation that the French Emperor will do something before long in reference to the affairs of this country.
Monday night, February 23, 1863.
Passengers by the train from Richmond to- night state that fighting has begun at Vicksburg. Recent reports from the South West represent the Yankee army in that quarter as greatly demoralized — officers resigning in large numbers and privates deserting by the hundred. The train from Richmond due last night did not get in till this morning, detained by the snow. Some of Mr. Stuart’s furniture has arrived by express. Miserable weather for the family to move in. To show the great increase in the price of all articles of subsistence I mention, that the money value of one hundred soldiers’ rations (for a day), formerly estimated at a little more than nine dollars, is now at market prices more than one hundred and twenty- three dollars ($123). Coffee formerly 9 cents a pound, is now $3.50 to $4. Sugar once 3 + 4 cents is now a dollar. Bacon is selling in Richmond at $1 a pound.
Thursday night, February 26, 1863.
Sister and her family are expected to- morrow evening, and Kitty goes to Charlottesville to meet them. They will go into the Academy for the present — very poor accommodations — hope to get Alick’s house in May. Have written to Bickle on the subject. He occupies the house, and is unwilling to give it up. I have tried to rent a part of Mrs. Sowers’ house (now owned by Mayes), but have given up the attempt, on account of the high price and difficulty in making any arrangement with another person for a division of the property. The real estate and most of the personal property sold enormously high on Tuesday.
Very little war news for several days. The report of fighting at Vicksburg turned out untrue, unless the account we have to-night of some cannonading be a confirmation of it. The Northern Congress has passed a conscript law and a finance bill, which together give Lincoln unlimited control of men and money in his dominions. The Kentucky Legislature seems to have backed out from its movement for a peace Congress of the Western States. The proposition was defeated in Illinois by the Republican (or Lincoln) majority of the State Senate seceding, and leaving the Legislature without a quorum. The prospect is still for fierce, unrelenting war. Butter selling at $1.75 a pound. Dont know where people get so much money — Confederate Treasury notes. Nearly all sorts of people seem to be overflowing with “currency.”
Saturday night, February 28, 1863,
Sister and her children with Kate arrived last evening, and Mr. Stuart this evening. They are eating with us for the present, making (with their two servants) twenty persons fed from our table. Our military force down the Valley has at last had some success over the enemy, capturing 184 of them.
March 1863
1863 February 12 Chapel Hill, N.C.
[from the diary of Eliza Oswald Hill, refugee from Wilmington, N.C.]
Thursday 12th Threatning rain – Warm & damp – Mrs Campbell
disappointed in getting off – No Hillsboro Hack came-
After dinner the Miss Martins called – & begged me to come
& see their brother’s Wife – I received 2 letters – one from
DuB[?] enclosing one from Mr Davis about Virgil &
the other from Mr Vanosdell.
MSS 6960
1862 Nov 30-1863 Jan 3 Hunter
Nov. 30th, ’62.
Still in camp.
In compliance with
the spirit and letter
of the recent proc-
lamation of the
President, the labor
of to-day has been
“reduced to the mea-
sure of strict ne-
cessity.”
Inspection of arms, &
preaching this fore-
noon. Raining some
this P.M.
Dress parade at 4
P.M.
[88]
Dec. 1st., ’62.
A most violent
thunder storm last
night; the rain fell in
torrents.
Cloudy this morn-
ing, but not rain-
ing. Quite cool.
This afternoon we
were reviewed, pre-
paratory, it is said,
to a general review
by General Rosecrans.
Col. Wagoner’s quar-
ters are now on
the very same ground
that the[y] were last
winter!
[89]
Cannonading heard
this P.M. of[f] to the
W.S.W., in the direc-
tion of McCook’s di-
vision.
Dec. 2d, ’62.
Still in camp; some-
what cloudy, but the
sun is shining.
Nothing unusual occurred.
Dec. 3d, ’62.
Still in camp; clear
& pleasant. Ordered to
be ready by 8 ½ A.M.
to-morrow, with
[90]
knapsacks neatly
packed and on, for
general review by
Gen’l. Rosecrans.
Col Lane returned
to reg’t. today, from
Hospital at Louisville,
where he has been
near a month.
Dec. 4th,’62.
Clear but cool to-
day.
At 9 A.M. form-
ed the line for
review by Gen’l
[91]
Rosecrans; moved
out to the W. of the
Camp about a mile;
review continued
until 3 P.M.
Our whole division
was reviewed.
It was the grand-
est military dis-
play I ever witnessed.
Genl’ Rosecrans a [Hunter describes General William Starke Rosecrans.]
man of medium
size, dark hair, beard
& mustache. Apparently,
of a pleasant, affable
disposition.
[92]
Dec. 5th, ’62.
Snowed nearly
all forenoon.
Ordered to be rea-
dy 8.A.M. to-mor-
row to go with
wagon train for
forage.
Clear but cool
to-night.
Dec. 6th, ’62.
Clear & quite cold
this morning.
Up & eat breakfast
before daylight.
Ground covered with
snow.
[93]
Marched at 8 A.M.,
8 or 10 miles from
camp, in direction of
Franklin; got into
a skirmish, – near-
ly surrounded, & com-
pelled to return
without filling
all our wagons, –
one man of Co. I
killed, & one of Co.
C. wounded slight-
ly. Very hard trav-
elling on account
of the snow melt-
ing.
[94]
Dec. 7th, ’62.
Clear & cool to-
day.
After night, order-
ed to prepare
three days ra-
tions, & have
them ready to put
in haversacks by
reveille to-mor-
row morning.
Dec. 8th, ’62.
Clear & cold.
Rations in haversacks.
To go on picket at
2 ½ P.M.
[95]
Dec. 9th, ’62.
Nothing unusual oc-
curred along our
part of the lines
last night, or this
A.M. Clear & warm.
Van Cleve, on the [Brig. Gen. Horatio Phillips Van Cleve attacked.]
left, moved out to
forage & was at-
tacked; McCook, on [General McCook attacked.]
the right, was at-
tacked in his
camp. Ordered to
be ready to “fall
in” at any moment;
reveille at 4, & rea-
[96]
dy to move at 6
A.M. to-morrow
morning, on a for-
aging expedition.
Dec. 10th, ’62.
Clear & cold.
Did not move,
as ordered.
reported that 3
reg’ts. of our men
taken prisoners
at Hartsville, Tenn.
Dec. 11th, ’62.
At 5 A.M. this
morning ordered to
[97]
march at 6 ½;
aborted at that
time, marched over
to the Murfreesboro
pike, & out it a-
bout 8 or 9 miles,
skirmishing with
the enemy near 3
hours; started
back about 5 P.M.
& arrived in Camp
at 8 ½.
Reported that we
fired into our
men taken at Harts-
ville, & returning
from Murfreesville
where they were pa-
roled.
[98]
We were said to be
within three miles of
Lavergne; at which place
it’s reported, the rebels
were “packed up & ready
to start.”
Dec. 12th, ’62.
Clear & warm to
day. Nothing un-
usual occurred to-
day. Have had a
standing order for
3 or 4 days, to have,
constantly, three days
rations in haversacks.
My right knee very
[99]
much swollen & quite
painful from the ef-
fects of a fall while
I had my company
out as skirmishers
in the affair of yes-
terday.
Dec. 13th, ’62.
Clear & quite warm
to-day.
My knee more
painful than it
was yesterday.
Ordered to be ready
to-march at 7 A.M.
to-morrow.
[100]
Dec. 14th, ’62.
Quite pleasant this
morning.
My knee no better:
Owing to my lame-
ness, I was detail-
ed to take charge
of the Camp in
the absence of the
reg’t.
The reg’t., with
others, as an es-
cort for a for-
age train, marched
across to the N. &
Lebanon pike, & out
[101]
W about 6 miles, &
returned about 5
P.M. with the wagons
well loaded.
Appearance of
rain this evening.
Dec. 15th, ’62.
Called into line
of battle at 5 A.
M. this morning,
& stood until day-
light.
Sprinkled rain,
occasionally, last
night, as also
this morning.
[102]
Commenced raining
violently about M.[meridian or midday], &
has rained constant-
ly since; & very wet
& disagreeable night
for soldiers.
My tent leaks.
Rain ceased about
9 ½ P.M.
Dec. 16th, ’62.
Quite cool this
morning, with
scattering clouds.
Nothing unusual
occurred to-day.
My knee no better.
[103]
Dec. 17th, ’62.
Clear with a cold
wind.
Brigade drill
at 1 P.M.
My knee not
so much swollen
but still painful.
Ordered to be ready
to march at ¼ before
7 A.M. to-morrow
morning, with three
days rations in havre-
sacks.
Dec. 18th, ’62.
Clear but cold.
[104]
Our reg’t., with a
number of others,
started at about 7
A.M. up the R. R. on
a foraging expedi-
tion.
Knee very little bet-
ter.
The reg’t. went about
11 ms. toward Lebanon,
& returned about 8 P.M.,
with full wagons.
Dec. 19th, ’62.
Weather fair & warm.
Knee better. Brigade
drill this P.M.
[105]
Dec. 20th, ’62.
Fair & warm.
Brigade drill this
P.M. Quite a com-
motion caused by
heavy cannonading
in front, about 7 P.M.;
reg’t. ordered into
line of battle, but
soon sent to quarters.
Said to be a salute in
honor Gen’l. Smith’s
marriage; afterward
heard that it was
the enemy firing on
Van Cleves pickets, – [Brig. General Horatio Phillips Van Cleve]
[106]
& still again, that it
was one of our for-
aging expeditions
defending themselves
from an attack of reb-
el cavalry.
Dec. 21st, ’62. [The date is written in the margin.]
Today rode over
to the 51st Ohio, & saw Sam. Worthing-
ton; his father re-signed last Sept.,
at Bowling Green,
Ky. Ordered to have 3-
day’s rations cooked & in
haversacks, & be ready to
march at a moments
notice.
[107]
Dec. 22nd, ’62.
Clear & warm.
Taylor, who was last 2nd Lt. George K. Taylor, Co. B.
night notified of the
acceptance of his re-
signation, started,
this morning, home.
Dec. 23d, ’62.
Clear & warm.
Ordered to have 3
days rations in havre-
sacks, knapsacks pack-
ed & tents struck, &
ready to march at
daylight to-morrow.
[108]
Dec. 24th, ’62.
Already to march
at day light; rain-
ing a little.
About 7 A.M. a
fierce shower came
on. With our wag-
ons all loaded
ready to start, we
formed the line, &
stacked arms.
At 4 P.M. we rec’d.
an order to pitch
tents! Knee better,
but not yet able
to-march. Ordered
to be ready to march
at day light to-morrow
morning.
[109]
Dec. 25th, ’62.
Reg’t. formed at day-
light, & returned to qrs.
in about ½ hour.
My Co. & Co. A, order-
ed to report at div.
Hd. Qrs.
As there are no pro-
visions at brig. Q.
M.’s [Quartermaster’s], my to-day promised
to be a “genuine soldier’s
Christmas”: hard crack-
ers & Hitch!!
Thank God, the hard-
ships & privations
of the present, will
make us appreciate the
blessings of the past,
& render us more thank-
[110]
ful for any we may
receive in the future.
Co. on a foraging ex-
pedition out the Frank-
lin pike, & ret’d. about
7 ½ P.M., not able to
go along on accou[n]t
of lameness.
Dec. 26th, ’62.
Struck tents & march-
ed about 8 A.M. to-
day, – had to ride in
ambulance; moved
out the Murfreesboro
pike; rained nearly
all A.M. Rosecrans
passed on ahead of
us about 2 P.M.
[111]
Heavy cannonading
off to the right, skirmish-
ing in front.
Camped 2 1 m. from La-
vergne; rained all night;
slept in the mud.
Dec. 27th, ’62.
Up at day light; cloudy
& very foggy. Ours ^ ‘&’ reb-
el pickets in sight.
half of our regt. on
picket at once.
Started about 10 A.M.,
fighting & driving the
rebels before us as
we advanced, un-
til about 4 P.M., when
we encamped, in an
old rebel camp, about
9 ms. from Murfreesboro.
[112]
The rain has poured down
upon us in torrents, all day.
A delightful day!!
Dec. 28th, ’62.
Sabbath morning, –
clear & bright. All quiet
this morning. Immense
fields of cotton; the cot-
ton, which is in bales, is
torn to pieces & put in piles
by the boys for beds.
Dec. 29th, ’62.
Started about 10 A.
M., forced the rebels back to
within about 2
miles of Murfrees-
boro, where we halt-
ed on the bank of the [Dec. 31st, 1862. Battle of Murfreesboro or
Stone river. Stone’s River, Tennessee.]
[113]
“Jim”, Dr.
Fo – 1 Pr. pants
“ 1 blouse
“ – 1 pr. shoes
“ – 1 “ Gloves .75
“ – Comb .75
“ – gloves 2.00
Cr.
By cash $1.10
[114]
Price list for 1861.
Blankets $ 3.35
Blouses 2.75
Pants 3.50
Over Coats 8.50
Shirts 1.25
Drawers .40
Caps .75
Havre Sacks .32
Canteen .43
Shoes 1.94
Socks .26
Dress Coats 6.71
[115]
“Ah! never till life & mem-
ory perish
Can I forget how
dear thou art to me.”
[A big X is drawn through the above verse.]
[116]
W. F. Hunter’s.
Colt’s Revolver is
No. 199824.
W. F. Hunter’s
Watch is a double
cased silver watch –
curved lever – no. on
face 18724 – name Rail-
way time keeper.
On inside case same
name – no. 26388 – London
Arnold, Adams & Co.
Guns (15) turned
over, (& Cartridge Boxes, 45)
Dec. 2, 1862.
[Transcription Notes: Every effort was made to transcribe this diary exactly as found. Each page is presented with the exact spacing of the original.
When words are inserted above the line by the author, the symbol ^ is used with the inserted words bracketed. See Hunter’s page 17 for an example.
Insertions by the transcriber are placed in square brackets.
Hunter started out by numbering each page, but soon stopped doing this. For clarity, the transciber picked up the numbering system and continued with it to the end of the diary, with the page numbers inserted in square brackets.
This is one of two diaries. The other one is for the year 1863. At the conclusion of the 1862 diary and in the beginning of the 1863 diary, the battle of Stones River or Murfreesboro, TN is described in some detail.
-Mary Roy Dawson Edwards, Transcriber
June 2008.]
.
[Diary Two (1863): Found tucked in the back of the diary is a list of names and monies paid by Hunter. It reads, “Received of Capt. W. F. Hunter of Co. B, 97th O.V.I. Reg’t. The following amounts of money to be paid into the State Treasury of Ohio for the benefit of families & friends.” See Xerox copy.]
Wm. F. Hunter, Co. B, 97th Reg’t. O.V.I.
1
W. F. Hunter’s Journal
Jan. 1st., 1863 [Battle of Murfreesboro or Stone’s River, Tenn.]
This morning, the first of
the new year, finds me
still alive, by the mer-
cy of God,having yes-
terday passed through
one of the most terrific
and sanguinary conflicts
of the age, and which,
Heaven grant! may be
the last one in which
the peril of our coun-
try may require us
to participate, or even
witness. Our reg’t. is,
as it has been since
we arrived here, in
the advance, occupy-
ing a position in
a narrow point of
woods, about 600 yds
2
in rear of our position of
yesterday, where we were
ordered by Gen’l. Rose- [General Rosecrans gives order in person.]
crans, in person.
Our position a very ex-
posed one, being directly
under the fire of a reb
-el battery, which, to my
notion, is skillfully work-
ed; a battery of ours is
posted on an eminence
on our left which neces-
sarily [-] upon us the
fire of the enemy’s cannon.
Two brigades of our forces
crossed the river to-day on
the left. Constant firing a-
long both picket lines; near
noon, heavy firing of mus-
ketry & occasional firing of
cannon on the right.
About 4 o’clock, the reb-
el battery in front of
3
us opened & shelled us
furiously for an hour,
but without effect.
Quiet during the night.
Jan. 2d, ’63. [Battle of Murfreesboro or Stone’s River, Tenn. – 2nd day]
This morning changed
a little to the left, by
which my company is
placed in an open field.
There [?] up a barricade of
cedar brush and rails
as a protection against
rifle balls. matters re-
mained about as yes-
terday, until between 3
& 4 P.M. when then the
rebels advanced in
heavy force upon our
men, & on the other side
of the river, at the
same time a [-]
[This line is illegible.]
4
was poured upon us, but
with little effect. At
the onset our forces
fell back under the
pressure of the overwhelm-
ing force of the enemy,
but, in turn, they drove
the rebels, regaining their
former position, & driv-
ing the enemy from the
field in confusion. At
this time we moved a-
cross, wading the river,
& took a position on the
left flank of our forces
on that side, still in ad-
vance. Shortly after night
fall, it commenced rain-
ing, & rained, unceasingly
during the night; we be-
ing engaged part of the
time in erecting a heavy
barricade of rails.
5
In the affair of this eve-
ning, we took a battery
& a flag. Rations very
short.
Jan. 3d, ’63.
Still raining, & contin-
ued all day & night, at
times, in torrents. Not
enough food to satisfy
the gnawing of our keen
1863 February 11 New Bern, N.C.
[from the diary of Jesse Calvin Spaulding, Co. F., 25th Massachusetts]
Went out to drill this forenoon under Upton
and had a very good drill. This afternoon
I washed my clothes and read some. It has been a
pleasant day. Got a good letter from home. This eve-
ning I wrote to Mary and sent her a picture.
MSS 11293
1863 February 11 Newport News, Va.
[from the diary of the Rev. Francis E. Butler, chaplain of the 25th New Jersey]
Wed 11. Cool & cloudy, went by Govt. boat to Fortress
Monroe for mess supplies – very successful – back
in three hours. Officers hilarious with good feeling in Eveg
laughing talking & gymnastics – Gen. Getty sent an
orderly to request less noise – wrote W – at Cuba –
[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]
MSS 12935
1863 February 11-12 Murfreesboro
[from the diary of Captain William F. Hunter, Co. B., 97th Ohio]
Feb. 11th,’63.
Still recovering health
& strength, I hope.
Clear & pleasant to-
day.
Have pains in my
joints, premonitory,
I fear, of rheumatism.
I neglected to mention,
in its proper place, that
the country around No-
lansville & Triune is very
hilly & broken, in places,
even mountainous; but
from Eagleville towards
Murfreesboro it is low,
flat & marshy.
Feb. 12th,’63.
Cloudy & some rain.
Feel very well to-day.
[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]
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1863 February 11 Charleston, Va.
[from the diary of Captain Zachariah Heed, 91st Ohio Volunteers]
11.
Charleston Va Wednesday morning, passed the Examination all right was told by the President I had answered all of the questions better than any Officer who had been before the Board.
[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]
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