Monday, January 9, 2012

1862 January 9

[from the diary of Jesse Calvin Spaulding, Co. F, 25th Massachusetts]

This morning on awaking I
found we still lay at anchor
in the same place. On going to my room
last night I found it occupied and
so the mate let me sleep in his room.
We started at half past seven this morning
for Fort Monroe. We are now (at noon) going
down the Bay with a schooner in tow. I am
now in the engine room out of sight
so as to be by myself and have a chance
to write undisturbed. I inquired of the
Quartermaster of the regiment whether he
had been spoken to about the stores
and he said he had as they had been
turned over to him by Capt Goodrich
so it seems I have nothing at all to see
to now. I know not what will be done with
me now, but I still trust in God to bring
me through safely as He has thus far led
me on gently and pleasantly and I will
not be disquieted for He is watching over
me as a kind and loving Father and Friend
Blessed be They name O Lord of Hosts. To Thee
will I look in faith and gratitude for all that Thou
hast done for me.

MSS 11293

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