Saturday, September 15, 2012

1862 September 16 Roanoke River, N.C.

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

Sept 16
Tuesday
Just one year ago to day since I en-
listed.  This morning about three oclock
we came to anchor, just below Roanoke Island.
At about six, we stood up close to the island.
where we lay most of the forenoon.  It looks very
pleasant to see once more,as I had never
expected to see it again. At the present time which
is about noon, we are passing the northern point
of the island, going north but where we know
not, but I have confidence in Col. Upton, and
where he goes.  I directed by the spirit of God
am ready to follow.  I have been occupying
the forenoon in reading my testament and hymn
book. I think I can trust in God through Christ
for protection and in His hands do I leave
myself--Evening--8 o'clock. After a very pleasant
trip we are now lying at Plymouth N.C. where we
have just made fast to the "Ocean Wave," we
have had a very pleasant trip up the Albemarle
Sound and entered Roanoke river about dark
I have thus far enjoyed the trip very much. The shores
along the sound and also the river, are more hilly
than farther south, or rather the banks are
higher. The Roanoke is a very narrow stream
and deep up as far as we have come.  I have taken
up my quarters for the night one of the guards of
the boat

MSS 11293








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