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Spear, Joseph E.
Boston, Mass.
Smith, Otis B ..
Boston, Mass.
Simonds, Harrison O. Boston, Mass.
Peacock, William H. Boston, Mass.
Morrison, John W.
Boston, Mass.
Pattison, William B.
Boston, Mass.
Newhall, William B.
Boston, Mass.
Stiles, Charles F. Boston, Mass.
Newton, Geo. L.
Boston, Mass.
Proctor, George O.
Boston, Mass.
Tucker, John C.
Boston, Mass.
Johnson, George H.
Boston, Mass.
Burkis, James M.
Boston, Mass.
Brown, Warren W.
Boston, Mass.
Blanchard, Amos
Boston, Mass.
Brown, Edward A.
Readville, Mass.
Baxter, William H. Boston, Mass.
Barry, William Boston, Mass.
Cox, Henry A. Readville, Mass.
Estee, William E.
Boston, Mass.
Freeborn, Geo. H. Boston, Mass.
Grows, David H. Boston, Mass.
Gale, Mortier . Boston, Mass.
Knox, Joseph L.
Boston, Mass.
Leach, Geo. H. Boston, Mass.
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Lapham, Frederick A., Jr. Boston, Mass.
Mack, John F. Boston, Mass.
Murray, John Boston, Mass.
Phippen, Edward A., Jr. Boston, Mass.
Poole, Geo. W.
Boston, Mass.
Pattison, Louis E.
Boston, Mass.
Rice, Edward E.
Boston, Mass.
Stantial, Thomas B.
Boston, Mass.
Story, Benjamin F.
Boston, Mass.
Shaw, Horatio E. Boston, Mass.
Waugh, William A. Boston, Mass.
Whitcher, Joseph Boston, Mass.
Gustine, Edward F Boston, Mass.
Parsons, Henry C.
Boston, Mass.
Platts, Edward M.
Boston, Mass.
Warren, William G. Boston, Mass.
Lapham, William H. H. Readville, Mass.
Morrison, Joseph J. Boston, Mass.
Prescott, Francis A. Readville, Mass.
Cook, John G., Jr.
Boston, Mass.
Skinner, Charles E.
Boston, Mass.
Simonds, Warren
Readville, Mass.
New Bedford Mercury October 29, 1861 :-
"The company will today be provided with two 12 pound howitzers, two 6 pound smooth bore. and two rifled cannon.
There are twenty tents, including officers' quarters, those of the privates accommodating twelve men each. Since the Battery has been encamped, a park has been neatly laid out, and a Liberty pole erected in the centre. The company rations are satisfactory, and the Quarter- master is spoken of in the highest terms."
MCCLELLAN COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.
On the 3Ist of October, 1861, General Winfield Scott re- tired, and General George B. McClellan was made Com- mander-in-Chief of all the Armies of the United States.
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THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. HEAD QUARTERS, BOSTON, Nov. 5. 1861.
Coneral Order No. 28.
The soldiers who illustrate the fame of Massachusetts, and defend ber cause with that of our Union and our National Flag, in military service remote from the homes where they have been wont to celebrate with their families the venerable and joyful New England Festival of Thanksgiving to God for the fruits of the season, and the bounty of His Providence, ought to be remembered and associated so far as may 'e in the celebration now at hand.
.t is therefore ordered by the Commander-in-Chief that the Adjutant General cause copies of the Governor's recent Proclamation for a dav of Public Thanksgiving and Praise to be sent to the colonels and chap- lains of all the Massachusetts Regiments of Volunteers with the as- surance of the grateful and sympathetic remembrance of them by the Government and people of Massachusetts, of their thankfulness for the many satisfactions and blessings with which even in war we are con- tantly attended, and of our fervent prayers for the welfare of our Allant and patriotic soldiers, and our undoubting faith in their fidelity and honor : and finally, with the expression of the- hope that military uties may not be inconsistent with their observation in some fitting wohner of the day annually set apart for the renewal and enlivening of the domestic affections. and for remembering the Giver of all mercies &; the united consent of the people of our beloved Commonwealth. Commanders of Regiments and Batteries of the Massachusetts Vol- Atvers, will promulgate this Order in their respective commands. By order of His Excellency
JOHN A. ANDREW, Governor and Commander-in-Chief. WILLIAM SCHOULER, Adjutant General.
It was said that since the memory of the oldest inhabitant the country had not teemed with such abundant crops as the season of 1861.
NOTE OF SERGEANT PEACOCK.
"CAMP SCHOULER. LYNNFIELD Nov. 9, '61.
We move our camp to Camp Brigham, Readville, next
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Wednesday, where there are stables for horses. Here we have none. We expect to remain there 6 weeks, certain. There has been any quantity of rain and wet weather, but we have very comfortable tents, so we keep dry and warm. There are three of us in a tent-the Sergt. Major, the Q. M. Sergeant, and myself, so we have plenty of room."
It was said that this removal was in order to concentrate the forces remaining in the state, to the end that they might be more economically supported.
Nov. 1Ith the 23d Regt. Colonel Kurtz, left for the seat of war and Corporal Chase noted in his Diary: "5th Detachment of 5th Battery fired a salute of 6 guns on their departure."
FIRST MARCHING ORDERS.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. HEAD QUARTERS, BOSTON. Nov. 13, 1861.
Special Order No. 568.
Captain Max Eppendorff commanding Fifth Battery of the Massa- chusetts Volunteers now in camp at Lynnfield, will proceed with his command tomorrow to Readville and encamp there, under direction of the Quartermaster General.
By command of His Excellency
JOHN A. ANDREW, Governor and Commander-in-Chief. WILLIAM BROWN, Ass't. Adj. General.
The Battery marched from Lynnfield to Readville, a village then forming a part of Dedham, now of Hyde Park. about 8 miles from Boston, on the Providence railroad. Here there were two camps, "Massasoit" and "Brigham." The Battery moved Nov. 14th and camped at Camp Massa- soit. Nov. 18th, 1861, the following order was issued :-- Special Order No. 579.
Captain Eppendorff, commanding Fifth Battery of the Massachusetts Volunteers, will report to and receive orders from Major Stevenson commanding Twenty-Fourth Regt. in camp at Readville.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief
WM. SCHOULER Adj. Gen
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Nov. 22d, Lieut. Robert A. Dillingham was presented with a full set of artillery equipments by Mayor Taber of New Bedford, on behalf of the Military committee.
"Nov. 25th. (Chase's Diary) Three inches of snow on the ground this morning. Very stormy day. No drill.
Nov. 30. Fired a salute of three guns on arrival of Co. 1, 24th Regt. from Fort Warren."
ORGANIZATION OF DETACHMENTS. From Lieut. Phillips' Diary, Nov. 27, 1861.
42 Cannoneers, 7 in each Detachment.
36 Drivers, 6 in each Det.
6 Artificers, I in the Ist, 3d, 5th, & 6th Det. 2 in the 2d.
6 Cooks, I in each Det.
S Wagoners, I in the Ist, 2d, 3d and 6th Det. 2 in the 4th and 5th.
2 Buglers, I in the 3d Det., I in the 6th.
2 Clerks, 1 in the 2d, I in the 4th Det.
22 Spare Men. 4 in the Ist, 2d, 3d & 4th Det., 3 in the 5th & 6th. Total 124.
LETTER FROM ALDERMAN LADD.
NEW BEDFORD, MASS. Friend Hyd c. Dec. 13, 1861. Mr. Cowen [Conductor on the New Bedford and Boston R. R.] inforins me that you leave on Monday next and that you would like to see me tomorrow. It would afford me much pleasure to come down were it possible, but we have a cargo of lumber at our wharf, which is to be discharged and loaded on to the cars, and I must remain to attend to it. I have persuaded Alderman Lewis to represent me on the occa- sion. I send by Mr. Lewis [Alderman Lewis] two hundred dollars [ This was in gold] donated by your friends in this city, towards pur- chasing a horse and equipments which you will please accept with their kind regards for your future health, happiness, and success. We all take a deep interest in the Fifth ( Mass. ) Battery and shall watch its course with interest and with confidence that all, both officers and men, will be faithful to duty, and reflect credit and honor on them- selves and on the city under whose auspices it was raised.
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In relation to fares, you will please collect what you can of the men and hand it to Mr. Lewis, and the balance we will take care of. In conclusion, allow me to utter an earnest prayer that yourself and all connected with you, may return, when this wicked rebellion shall have been utterly crushed out, in health and vigor, to your friends and families.
With respect,
Yours truly, WARREN LADD.
THE HORSE.
The horse which was bought in Washington, and was called "Black Charley," was coal black, with the exception of a white star in his forehead.
G. O. No. 108
HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMY. ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON D. C. Dec. 16, 1861.
[Transfers]
General Orders No. ioS.
[Extract] III. The numerous applications for transfer of soldiers from one regiment or company to another, would, if complicd with, cause confusion in the records, and be injurious to the future interests of the soldiers themselves. Such transfers will not henceforth be madc.
By command of Major General McClellan. L. THOMAS Adj't Gen'l.
That this order was wise in its intention, and would have been for the best interests of the soldiers if it had been carried out, has been amply proven by the confusion of many of the records in respect to the membership of differ- ent organizations.
The two old guns with which the Battery had been drilling were sent to Boston Dec. 17th. On the 20th the non-commissioned officers of the Fifth Battery went to Point Shirley in Boston Harbor to practice, and on the same day the Battery received orders to march.
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From a letter of Lieut. Phillips to.a little nephew written at the camp at Readville, Dec. 17, 1861 :---
"The whole cavalry regiment rode out two or three miles today. There were about 700 men on horseback. Col. Williams and Lieut. Col. Sargent rode in front. Col. Wil- liams rode a dark horse and Lt. Col. Sargent rode his own horse. . . . One company in the regiment have all black , horses and look very well.
The paymaster came down the other day and paid off all the men. He had his money in tin plates on the table in front of him. One plate was full of coppers, one of five cent pieces, one of halves and quarters, one of gold dollars and another of three dollar gold pieces. Besides he had a little pile of treasury notes."
ORDERED TO WASHINGTON.
HEAD QUARTERS, BOSTON Dec. 20, 1861.
Special Order No. 638.
Captain Max Eppendorff commanding the Fifth Battery of the Massachusetts Volunteers, is hereby ordered to proceed with his com- mand on Tuesday next, to Washington D. C. and report for duty to Major Gen. McClellan U. S. A. Captain Eppendorff will apply to the U. S. Quarter Master in Boston, Captain McKim, (W. W. McKim Ass't Quartermaster U. S. A.) for transportation.
By command of His Excellency
JOHN A. ANDREW, Governor and Commander-in-Chief. WM. SCHOULER, Adjt. Gen'l.
"Tuesday next" was Dec. 25, 1861.
In the Adjutant General's Report for 1861, may be found the following relative to the equipment of the Bat- tery :--
"This battery is the only one which has left the State without a full and complete cquipment. Everything was furnished except the horses, which Quartermaster General Meigs U. S. A. preferred to supply at Washington. The company is well officered, and is composed of the very best material.
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Captain Max Eppendorff, New Bedford. Sen. Ist Lieut. George D. Allen, Malden, Jun. Ist Lieut. John B. Hyde, New Bedford, Sen. 2d Lieut. Robert A. Dillingham, New Bedford, Jun. 2d Lieut Charles A. Phillips, Salem."
REPORT OF THE MASTER OF ORDNANCE.
Colonel Charles Amory, Master of Ordnance, reported :
"Dec. 26, 1861, there had been issued to the Fifth Battery 4 Bronze Field Guns, 6 pounders, rifled, 2 Bronze Field Howitzers, 12 pounders, 6 Gun carriages, complete with limbers, 6 caissons, complete, with lim- bers, 1 forge wagon complete, with tools and stores per U. S. Regula- tions, I Battery wagon, complete, with tools and stores per U. S. Regu- lations.
14 sets 6 Horse Artillery Harness, complete, 18 tarpaulins, large, 17 sets Horse cquipments, complete, 17 non-conunissioned officers sabres, 17 non-commissioned officers Sabre Belts and Plates, 44 artillery sabres, 44 artillery Sabre Belts and Plates, go artillery Short Swords, 92 Waist Belts and Plates with Shoulder Straps and Frogs, I Guidon, silk, with staff and socket, i national flag, silk, with staff and socket, 4 camp colors with staves, 4 Sponges and Rammers for 6 pounder Guns, 4 Bristle Sponges and Rammers for 6 pounder Guns, 4 Sponges and Rammers for 12 pounder Howitzers, 12 Sponge Covers, 4 Worms and Staves for 6 pounder Guns, 2 Worms and Staves for 12 pounder Howitzers, 18 Hand Spikes, 6 Prolongs, 6 Sponge Buckets, 12 Tar Buckets, 6 Gunners' Pincers, 18 Tow Hooks, 24 Thumb stalls, 12 Prim- ing Wires, 12 Lanyards and Hooks, 6 Felling Axes with handles, 6 Shovels, long handled, 6 Pick Axes with handles, 3 Crow Bars, 2 Hanı- mers. 2 Hatchets, 6 Tompions and straps, 6 Vent Covers, 12 Tube Pouches and Belts, 12 Gunners' Haversacks, 12 Screw Drivers, 6 Vent Punches, 6 Linstocks, 50 Slow Match-yards-, 3 Pole Yokes, spare, 4 Cannon Sights,-pairs,-56 Rubber Watering Buckets, 75 Feed Bags, 2 Bugles and Trumpets, 2 Sergeants Sashes, 1 Picket Rope,-coil-, I Picket Beetle, 2 Copper Scoops, 2 Copper Dippers, 2 Copper Tunnels, 20 Revolving Pistols with appurtenances, 2000 ball .cartridges for pis- tols, 3000 percussion caps for pistols, 300 cartridges 11/2 pounds powder each, 2000 Cartridge Bags, 2400 Friction Cannon Primers, 43 kegs Gun Powder, 300 Shot, 6 pounder Schenkle, 400 Shell 6 pounder Schenkle, 120 shell 12 pounder for Howitzers, 184 shell, 12 pounder Canister, for Howitzers, 4 Field Glasses, 25 pounds Twine, 105 pounds Tow in bags, 1 Emery Cloth,-ream-, 24 Chamois Skins, 12 Sheep Skins, 32 Linchpin Rings, 48 pairs Chest Straps."
CHAPTER V.
IN CAMP AT WASHINGTON, D. C., AND HALL'S HILL, VIRGINIA.
HOW THEY FARED. OFFICERS AND MEN.
"After we shall have made our last march, shall have answered ofr hst roll call, then will some historian take in hand the story of the war. and fashion it into a goodly tale to tell our offspring what we 31 from '61 to '65 . . . and what will his story be?"
CLARENCE F. COBB. Orator of the Society of the Army of the Potomac, Niagara Falls, N. Y., 1898.
LETTER OF LIEUT. C. A. PHILLIPS.
"CAMP DUNCAN WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, '61.
Wednesday forenoon we struck our tents at Readville, al packed up. After standing round in the cold for two : three hours, we took the cars at 121/2 and started for New York. At Groton we went on board the Common- Health, the men occupying the lower cabin, while we occu- .od state rooms. Arriving at New York about six 'on the morning, we had some more waiting to do while vr baggage was loading. During the course of the fore- * * ", we sent our baggage to Jersey City; Lieut. Hyde "hing charge of the baggage train.
At g or ten o'clock I marched the men into the ferry boat : ! across, and waited in the depot for the train. About " we started for Philadelphia, leaving a squad of men to 'uke care of our baggage, which was to follow in the next Train. We got to Philadelphia about two, and had a little 'e waiting to do. Our baggage got mixed with that of
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the 10th N. J. Regt., got delayed, and did not get along till midnight. By this time the N. J. Regt. had arrived, so that we had some fellow travellers. During all this time our men were kept waiting in the depot, with nothing to do, and a guard placed at every door. The only redeeming feature in Philadelphia was the dinner which we got at the 'Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon,' foot of Wash- ington street. The whole Battery marched in and sat down,-that is, the officers sat down and the men stood up,-to a very good dinner of cold corned beef, coffee, bread and butter. pickles, and cheese.
About midnight we started for Baltimore and arrived there early the next morning : unloaded, and marched across the city to the neighborhood of the Camden St. depot, where we found an imitation of the Philadelphia arrange- ment, and rather a poor one at that. The breakfast was cold ham with considerable saltpetre, or something of the sort, bread, and coffee without any milk, and we had to wait about an hour to get this.
At Three o'clock in the afternoon we started in a special train with the Jerseymen for Washington, and had a tedious time in finishing our journey. We stopped at every turnout to avoid a regular train, and succeeded in reaching Washington at 9 o'clock in the evening, without any acci- dent, except that one member of the Jersey Regt., who had got off the train during one of our stoppages, was left by the train, and in running to catch up with it, refused to stop at the challenge of the sentinel, and was shot through the head. The sentinels are posted all along the road from Baltimore to Washington.
Arrived there we marched into the upper story of the 'Soldiers' Rest,'-a large, wooden building,-where we deposited our knapsacks. We then marched into the lower story, and had some supper of regular army rations, bread. meat, and coffee.
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The men slept here all night, spreading their blankets on the floor, while the officers went up to the National. The next forenoon we unloaded our baggage and marched up here to camp."
JOURNAL OF PRIVATE GROWS.
DEC. 25 TO DEC. 28, 1861.
"Wednesday morning Dec. 25, 1861. Camp Massasoit. Pleasant and very cold. Turned out at 5 o'clock, and begun to pack our things, and at S o'clock 'struck tents' and had them ready for packing in the cars. At II went and drew two days' rations, then built a large fire to keep warm by. At 12 got dinner. At half past I marched to the depot, took the cars for Groton, stopped at Providence at 4 o'clock for wood and water, then started for Groton, arrived there at 8 o'clock, and went on board the Steamer 'Commonwealth,' and started 10 o'clock for New York. 1 had the ill fortune to be put on guard over the bar room. . . Was relieved at 2 o'clock next morning. Turned in my berth No. 39, turned out at 5 o'clock in New York.
Thursday morning Dec. 26, was detailed for guard over the powder on the wharf. Stood till half past S, thien guarded the team with the powder till it was aboard the ferry boat for Jersey City. Left Jersey City for Philadel- phia on the Camden and Amboy R. R., arrived at Camden, crossed the river in the cars on a ferry boat. The boat had three tracks with three cars and an engine. Arrived in Philadelphia at half past 2, and marched to the 'Volunteer Refreshment Saloon' and took dinner, and it was a big thing,-home made bread, coffee, meats, cheese, butter &c. We were honored by the presence of the Ladies of the Society. It is a great institution.
At half past 3 we marched to the Baltimore and Ohio R. R. and had to stay there till II that night, under strict
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guard. I had the good fortune to get a 'pass,' so I took a look around the city. At IT o'clock in the evening took the cars for Baltimore. It is of no use to try to sleep in the cars; some are singing, some talking, etc.
Friday morning Dec. 27, we marched through the street where the Massachusetts soldiers were fired upon. There are quite a number of 'secesh' here, but they have to keep quiet, because the city is under martial law. We marched to a place called the 'Soldiers Relief' where a scant lunch of bread and coffee was given to us. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon we were on our way to Washington, where we arrived about 5 minutes past II. That night at 12 o'clock midnight got some supper, then went across from the depot to a large, wooden building called the 'Soldiers Retreat,' to spend the night.
At one o'clock Saturday morning we spread our blankets on the floor, and taking our knapsacks for pillows we turned in, and slept on the soft side of a pine board. I think I slept about 9 or 10 knots an hour. After breakfast got permission to see the Capitol building. It is a splendid edifice. Washington is not such a handsome city as I ex- pected. At & past I 'took knapsacks,' and took up line of march for our camp ground, which is at present on Penn- sylvania avenue, about 8 or ten minutes walk from the Capitol. Arrived on our ground and without any dinner. commenced unloading teams, and at 1/2 past 3, to pitchi tents. Had them all up and the park laid out at 7 o'clock. then had supper of hard bread and water. .
Since leaving camp at Readville, we have passed through 8 different states: Mass., R. I., Conn., New York, New Jersey, Penn., Maryland, Delaware,-into the District of Columbia. There are a great many pickets thrown out at Newark, N. J. There are guards from there to Washing- ton on the railroad, guarding bridges" (see p. 33 ).
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TO REPORT TO MUSTERING OFFICER.
OFFICE OF CHIEF OF ARTILLERY. ARMY OF THE POTOMAC WASHINGTON D. C. Dec. 28, 1861.
CAPTAIN MAX EPPENDORFF.
Company E, Mass. Art'y.
Captain
Major Chas. S. Wainwright Ist Regt. N. Y. Artillery, will muster your company on the 31st inst.
You will see that the muster roll of your company is properly made out, and in season, and will have your company duly paraded at the hour designated by the mustering officer.
I am, Capt. very respectfully
Yr. Obt. Servt. WILLIAM F. BARRY, Brig. Gen'l Chief of Artillery.
FROM LIEUT. PHILLIPS'
LETTER OF DEC. 29, 1861.
"By the way, I forgot to mention that yesterday, while we were pitching our tents we were inspected by General Barry, under whose command we are. The men were drawn up in line and inspected. He seemed to think they were very well, only they wanted their hair cut, and he told each of us that our posts were as responsible as that of a major of infantry, whereat we were much pleased, of course."
THE FIRST SUNDAY.
Journal of D. H. Grows: "Dec. 29, 1861. . . . After service I took a walk around camp. There are 4 batteries encamped here besides ourselves. They are mostly Germans, and are attached to batteries of very heavy calibre, mostly 245 and 32ds.
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This afternoon got a 'pass' to go to the city. I am disappointed a great deal about Washington. The soil is rather clayey and of a reddish color, a great many of the streets are not paved, and the buildings are miserable look- ing, some of them would be a disgrace to Boston.
Returned to camp at 4 o'clock. At 1/2 past 5 had supper of raw bacon and hard bread.
Monday Dec. 30th, dug a cellar in the tent, put a box down to keep my tobacco and loose stuff, such as shoes &c. in, then went to work on the tent. Went to dinner. Hard bread and water.
Tuesday Dec. 31: At 8 o'clock formed in line and marched 11/2 miles to a large building, and got a good breakfast of hot coffee, bread, and cold tongue. The reason of this was, the delay in receiving our provisions. Took up line of march to camp at 9, arrived there about II. Fell into line for inspection of clothing and arms, were dis- missed, went to dinner. In the afternoon our Guns came on the field. Went to work fixing carriages, and helped clean Gun. At 4 o'clock p. m. heavy firing heard across the River Potomac. At 12 past 5 roll call. Received a large loaf of bread to each man for three meals, also some coffee. Made our own coffee.
7 o'clock: Have got through supper, and the men are having a smoke and talking about home.
8 o'clock p. in. : Roll call is just through and we are talking about the firing across the river, which is still kept up. Lights are seen on the opposite side of the river, also signal fires along the river. Great excitement in camp. There goes the 'tattoo' for lights out; so I must turn in."
Chase's Diary. "Dec. 31. 1861. Received our guns : four rifled brass 6 pounders, and two brass twelve pound howitzers." (See p. 944 Ordnance Report.)
Notes of Sergt. Henry D. Scott: "Arriving in Wash- ington we camped in the mud on Capitol Hill. Here we
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heard the first guns in our experience, from the Rebel batteries at Acquia Creek, below Mount Vernon, on the Potomac."
NEW YEAR'S DAY, 1862.
Journal of D. H. Grows: "Four o'clock a. m. ( Wednes- day Jan'y 1, 1862) was awakened by heavy firing across the river. We had a good breakfast of bread, meat, salt pork, and coffee. Some of the men have just got some milk. The men, most of them, are speaking of New Years gifts at home.
Thursday, January 2: Some of our horses for the baggage wagons have arrived. They do not look as nice as our northern horses, but they are very tough.
Friday Jan'y 3d: Detailed on the 2d Relief for guard from II a. m. to I p. m. Some of the men are cleaning their arms, some are asleep, some are writing, and two are playing cards. We detail two men every morning out of our tent to keep the tent supplied with wood and water for the day, next morning two other men take their places and so on. By doing this we have plenty of water to drink and to wash with, and wood to keep us warm.
7 o'clock p. m. : Have just come off from guard. It is hailing quite fast, and is very cold, but I am warm and comfortable, as I am provided with good and warm cloth- ing. I had some hot coffee while on guard.
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