1862 March 11

[from the diary of Samuel S. Johnson, private, 1st Massachusetts Independent Light Battery]

March 11th 1862.

Were turned out at six A. M expect-
-ing to resume our march. After
breakfast packed up, but no orders
to move made their appearance.
About 10. A M the report that the
rebs had evacuated Manassas,
began to circulate among the
troops, although at first it was hardly
credited. Troops have been marching
in all day steadily. The day has been
Pleasant and mild.

[transcription by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

MSS 8493