[from the diary of James Dinsmore Templeton, private and musician in the 23rd Ohio]
Did nothing important. attended
the Funeral of Bony Seamen also that
of some other person. Cannonading still
continues. Abb[?] and most of the sick
in the Hospital were started toward
Gauley Paymaster comenced paying
off our Reg to day
rainy growing colder
MSS 10317
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
1861 November 2
[from the diary of Francis G. Hale, Co. F, 34th Ohio Zouaves]
It rained almost all night
and is raining to day
I am cook to day but do not
have mutch to do only cut
wood for the other boys cook
for me they have brought
in 5 secech a little bit
ago from som where
I do not know what
they will do for them
they ort to hang evey
one I think for they
are the meanest set
of people I eversaw
they brought in two
more this evening
they only sware them
they take the oath and
go and fight a gain
but be very careful not to agan
MSS 13405
It rained almost all night
and is raining to day
I am cook to day but do not
have mutch to do only cut
wood for the other boys cook
for me they have brought
in 5 secech a little bit
ago from som where
I do not know what
they will do for them
they ort to hang evey
one I think for they
are the meanest set
of people I eversaw
they brought in two
more this evening
they only sware them
they take the oath and
go and fight a gain
but be very careful not to agan
MSS 13405
1861 November 2 [University of Virginia]
[from the journal of the chairman of the faculty: entries for November 1861]
Novr 2 Gave Mr J. F. McF Blain leave of absence for ten days
on account of the condition of his eyes.
Granted the application of Ro E Lee Jr on behalf of himself & fellow students to form a company for exercise in military tactics at the University--
Novr 21 Gave Mr Jas N Dunlop leave of absence for
one week to visit home
RG-19/1/2.041 Vol. XIII 1861-1864
Novr 2 Gave Mr J. F. McF Blain leave of absence for ten days
on account of the condition of his eyes.
Granted the application of Ro E Lee Jr on behalf of himself & fellow students to form a company for exercise in military tactics at the University--
Novr 21 Gave Mr Jas N Dunlop leave of absence for
one week to visit home
RG-19/1/2.041 Vol. XIII 1861-1864
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
1861 Nov[ember] 1 St. Mary's Co.
My dear Ma
I suppose by this time you have become
satisfied that I have taken up my quarters in the
Washington Jail, but such is not the case just yet, and
having an opportunity to send you a note by to-morrow's
boat, I will give you an account of my travels.
Miss Mary & I arrived at the boat an hour before it
started & the first man I beheld was Major McPhail,
he however did not interfere with us in the least, not
even searching our trunks--Miss Mary made herself
most charmingly agreeable (indeed how could she do other-
wise with her name) & I was very sorry when the boat
reached the landing; she pressed me to take up my abode
at her house, but as Alex M. was there I thought it best to
go home with him. They were all very glad to see me, and
immediately said they would gladly send me wherever I
wished to go. I stayed there until Wednesday morning when
I took the boat at a landing on the bay lower down &
came here. I passed the boat going up to Balto.
on the deck of which I saw Captn F. standing---as large
as usual, I think he saw me, but am not certain.
I came down with a gentleman who brought me here to
a friend of his, with whom I have been staying ever since.
He, the gentleman, will take this up, & will see you, & be able
to tell you names that I am afraid to mention in this.
[page 2]
This place was the most convenient one for getting my trunk,
& as it is as far from here to Col. B's, as it is from here to the
crossing place, I thought it best to remain here; They have
all heard a great deal of Sister Hetty & are great admirers of
hers and very kind & polite to me. As you know the reputation
of the people of this County for hospitality I need only say
that they fully merit it; I never saw anything like it in
my life. I expect to get across to-morrow night, at least I
hope I will as I do not like to encroach upon such hospitality
any longer. When I reached the landing to take the boat on
Wednesday morning, imagine my horror at seeing a company
of soldiers in possession, they however, like the gallant Major
said never a word, nor disturbed a single trunk.
The gentleman who takes this up will return to the County
and I will ask him to call at the house for a letter before he
leaves. I wish you would write me word all that you can
gather about affairs at the Counting-room, & what they think
of my departure. I expect Mr B. was considerably hurt by
my want of confidence. If Willie R comes down I wish
you would send by him my shirt-studs & silver buttons which
I discover I have left behind me. Tell Pa I think I can
mange what I spoke to him about with perfect ease, at
any rate, I shall venture, as I think there is no risk at all.
I hope you will tell as few persons as possible of my
destination, as I dont care to have my visit to Miss Betty
talked about. Speaking of visiting I spent the evening at
Dr B's on Monday & found Miss Mary as charming as she
was on board the boat, in fact, I quite lost my heart.
[page 3]
I have been a good deal worried about staying here so
long, but I was detained one day to get my trunk, & then
another on account of the "Underground railroad," which
does not run every day or rather every night, I hope how-
ever certainly to cross to-morrow night. Please thank
Minny & Ann for their hard work to get me off, I was almost
sorry I had worked them so hard, after I found I was to have
so much spare time. Give my love Syd & tell him to
take care of himself, I dont know what he will do for
some one to keep him in order now that I have left
Remember me to all the young ladies with you. I
was not able to say Good-bye to them. Mrs. M. asked me
to get you to call at Mrs P's in Mt. Vernon place & let
her know of my safety; she will write to Mrs. M.
It is quite late--past bed-time & the boat starts
very early in the morning, so with love to Pa & yourself
Sister & Mr Mc & the children I will close. I was sorry
not to be able to bid Mr Mc good-bye. Good night
your devoted son
J[ohn]B. C[ary]
[postscript added in another hand]
dear Sally--
The fleet is said to be scattered to the winds
as you see by the papers--there is also a rumour of a
battle at Manassas but only a rumour--Het is said
to be at camp riding in Beauregards carriage--Is it
Dame [?] too ridiculous--Jennie is certainly engaged.
Mrs Wilson M Cary
Cor. of Eutaw & Biddle Sts.
Baltimore
MSS 1174
I suppose by this time you have become
satisfied that I have taken up my quarters in the
Washington Jail, but such is not the case just yet, and
having an opportunity to send you a note by to-morrow's
boat, I will give you an account of my travels.
Miss Mary & I arrived at the boat an hour before it
started & the first man I beheld was Major McPhail,
he however did not interfere with us in the least, not
even searching our trunks--Miss Mary made herself
most charmingly agreeable (indeed how could she do other-
wise with her name) & I was very sorry when the boat
reached the landing; she pressed me to take up my abode
at her house, but as Alex M. was there I thought it best to
go home with him. They were all very glad to see me, and
immediately said they would gladly send me wherever I
wished to go. I stayed there until Wednesday morning when
I took the boat at a landing on the bay lower down &
came here. I passed the boat going up to Balto.
on the deck of which I saw Captn F. standing---as large
as usual, I think he saw me, but am not certain.
I came down with a gentleman who brought me here to
a friend of his, with whom I have been staying ever since.
He, the gentleman, will take this up, & will see you, & be able
to tell you names that I am afraid to mention in this.
[page 2]
This place was the most convenient one for getting my trunk,
& as it is as far from here to Col. B's, as it is from here to the
crossing place, I thought it best to remain here; They have
all heard a great deal of Sister Hetty & are great admirers of
hers and very kind & polite to me. As you know the reputation
of the people of this County for hospitality I need only say
that they fully merit it; I never saw anything like it in
my life. I expect to get across to-morrow night, at least I
hope I will as I do not like to encroach upon such hospitality
any longer. When I reached the landing to take the boat on
Wednesday morning, imagine my horror at seeing a company
of soldiers in possession, they however, like the gallant Major
said never a word, nor disturbed a single trunk.
The gentleman who takes this up will return to the County
and I will ask him to call at the house for a letter before he
leaves. I wish you would write me word all that you can
gather about affairs at the Counting-room, & what they think
of my departure. I expect Mr B. was considerably hurt by
my want of confidence. If Willie R comes down I wish
you would send by him my shirt-studs & silver buttons which
I discover I have left behind me. Tell Pa I think I can
mange what I spoke to him about with perfect ease, at
any rate, I shall venture, as I think there is no risk at all.
I hope you will tell as few persons as possible of my
destination, as I dont care to have my visit to Miss Betty
talked about. Speaking of visiting I spent the evening at
Dr B's on Monday & found Miss Mary as charming as she
was on board the boat, in fact, I quite lost my heart.
[page 3]
I have been a good deal worried about staying here so
long, but I was detained one day to get my trunk, & then
another on account of the "Underground railroad," which
does not run every day or rather every night, I hope how-
ever certainly to cross to-morrow night. Please thank
Minny & Ann for their hard work to get me off, I was almost
sorry I had worked them so hard, after I found I was to have
so much spare time. Give my love Syd & tell him to
take care of himself, I dont know what he will do for
some one to keep him in order now that I have left
Remember me to all the young ladies with you. I
was not able to say Good-bye to them. Mrs. M. asked me
to get you to call at Mrs P's in Mt. Vernon place & let
her know of my safety; she will write to Mrs. M.
It is quite late--past bed-time & the boat starts
very early in the morning, so with love to Pa & yourself
Sister & Mr Mc & the children I will close. I was sorry
not to be able to bid Mr Mc good-bye. Good night
your devoted son
J[ohn]B. C[ary]
[postscript added in another hand]
dear Sally--
The fleet is said to be scattered to the winds
as you see by the papers--there is also a rumour of a
battle at Manassas but only a rumour--Het is said
to be at camp riding in Beauregards carriage--Is it
Dame [?] too ridiculous--Jennie is certainly engaged.
Mrs Wilson M Cary
Cor. of Eutaw & Biddle Sts.
Baltimore
MSS 1174
1861 November 1
[from the diary of James Dinsmore Templeton, private and musician in the 23rd Ohio]
Played as usual practiced
this forenoon considerable cannonading
down the river. Were ordered to
draw three days rations. Sent letter
to Aunt Cook. Received packeag with
shirts & drawers also Gloves, Bony Seaman
died this evening. Rained this afternoon.
MSS 10317
Played as usual practiced
this forenoon considerable cannonading
down the river. Were ordered to
draw three days rations. Sent letter
to Aunt Cook. Received packeag with
shirts & drawers also Gloves, Bony Seaman
died this evening. Rained this afternoon.
MSS 10317
1861 November 1
[from the diary of Francis G. Hale, Co. F, 34th Ohio Zouaves]
It is very frosty this morning
and has been all night long
very cold and I had to
stand on a bout eight
hours last night I went
to a house clost by and
got a big corn doger and
a piece of met and some
butter for my breakfast
it was a piece of fresh pork
it tasted the best I
be lieve I ever ate I believe
but I went down on it
shure enough the
wo man of the house
asked me to come back
to eat my dinner but
I told her I could not
for the relief was coming
the man that shot his
self is getting beter the think
he may get well if he is
tended to right the doctor
got here this evening but
I have not heard his
opinion yet he may get
well but my opinion is
he will not live long
for his brains is out
I saw part of them
bueried where he was
shot part of his scull
was found and part of
the bullet was found clost
with sum hair on it
he may not live until
morning and he may
get well I do not know
he has a larg hole in his
head to get well
MSS 13405
It is very frosty this morning
and has been all night long
very cold and I had to
stand on a bout eight
hours last night I went
to a house clost by and
got a big corn doger and
a piece of met and some
butter for my breakfast
it was a piece of fresh pork
it tasted the best I
be lieve I ever ate I believe
but I went down on it
shure enough the
wo man of the house
asked me to come back
to eat my dinner but
I told her I could not
for the relief was coming
the man that shot his
self is getting beter the think
he may get well if he is
tended to right the doctor
got here this evening but
I have not heard his
opinion yet he may get
well but my opinion is
he will not live long
for his brains is out
I saw part of them
bueried where he was
shot part of his scull
was found and part of
the bullet was found clost
with sum hair on it
he may not live until
morning and he may
get well I do not know
he has a larg hole in his
head to get well
MSS 13405
1861 November 1 Camp near McLean's Ford
My Dear Creek
I have been looking for a letter from you by
Dr. Brown for two days past; but as he has not yet arrived
and our Regiment has to start out on Picket duty in the
morning I thought I would write you, as I will not have
another opportunity of doing so in four or five days.
I am afraid we are going to have a bad time of it again it is
raining very hard now and also very cold, our Regiment seems
to have very bad luck in this respect, as it has rained every time
we have been in the outposts, and the cold weather being
coupeled with the rain makes it doubly disagreeable, but
it is a duty that has to be performed, and we are no worse of than
a great many more of our Fellow Soldiers, I feel the good
of the nice warm under clothing you sent me, when on such
duty, I wish all of our men were as well provided for, I hope
the most of my company will be when Dr Brown returns,
Their is nothing of interest astir in the camp at present
except the daily routine of duties, flying reports of Battles
fought, and to be fought, are very rife but altogether
unreliable, although it is now or seems to be the fixed opinion
of our Generals that a great battle is close at hand, but up
to this time no further demonstration has been made by the
enemy at this Point, there is no yankee troops within 15 miles
of this place, I think now that if we could get them out
[page 2]
now and give them another good whipping (which we are
certain to do should they come) the chances would be very
good for our getting back to South Carolina for the winter
but unless this is done I think our chances very slight.
Oh wouldnt it be great news to all of us to hear an order for us
to go home to our own state for the winter, I for one would feel
so happy. But I believe this happiness not improbable should
our ends be accomplished in fact our Brigadier General told
me this confidentialy today besides a great deal more, which
I am not even at liberty to tell you, so I hope you will keep this
to yourself as things come back to camp like wildfire, and you
know it would not do for me to betray his confidence although the
matter is of small importance.
How is out darling little Maggie has her arm got well yet; I do hope
she has not received any serious injury. How I would like to be
with you both again,but I am almost afraid to come unless I
could stay altogether. I know that it will be hard for me to tear
myself away from you again, but our cou[n]try requires brave hearts
and strong arms to conquer our independence, and fate has
decreed that I should be one of that glorious band, therefore let us
bow in submission to the will of an all wise providence who
ordereth all things for the best, and our future life will only
be the more happy, after having passed through so severe a trial.
Kiss our little darling for me and tell her papa often thinks
of her, and loves his dear little pet, William is well, we are very
anxious to hear more of Jimmie, whether he has ever reached
home, should he come tell him to write me right away and give me all
the particulars. Good night Dear Creek, May holy Angles[sic] waft you
the sincere love of your Devoted Husband
William
William Anderson Captain Co. J, 4th Regiment South Carolina Volunteers (Palmetto Sharpshooters)
MSS 10366
I have been looking for a letter from you by
Dr. Brown for two days past; but as he has not yet arrived
and our Regiment has to start out on Picket duty in the
morning I thought I would write you, as I will not have
another opportunity of doing so in four or five days.
I am afraid we are going to have a bad time of it again it is
raining very hard now and also very cold, our Regiment seems
to have very bad luck in this respect, as it has rained every time
we have been in the outposts, and the cold weather being
coupeled with the rain makes it doubly disagreeable, but
it is a duty that has to be performed, and we are no worse of than
a great many more of our Fellow Soldiers, I feel the good
of the nice warm under clothing you sent me, when on such
duty, I wish all of our men were as well provided for, I hope
the most of my company will be when Dr Brown returns,
Their is nothing of interest astir in the camp at present
except the daily routine of duties, flying reports of Battles
fought, and to be fought, are very rife but altogether
unreliable, although it is now or seems to be the fixed opinion
of our Generals that a great battle is close at hand, but up
to this time no further demonstration has been made by the
enemy at this Point, there is no yankee troops within 15 miles
of this place, I think now that if we could get them out
[page 2]
now and give them another good whipping (which we are
certain to do should they come) the chances would be very
good for our getting back to South Carolina for the winter
but unless this is done I think our chances very slight.
Oh wouldnt it be great news to all of us to hear an order for us
to go home to our own state for the winter, I for one would feel
so happy. But I believe this happiness not improbable should
our ends be accomplished in fact our Brigadier General told
me this confidentialy today besides a great deal more, which
I am not even at liberty to tell you, so I hope you will keep this
to yourself as things come back to camp like wildfire, and you
know it would not do for me to betray his confidence although the
matter is of small importance.
How is out darling little Maggie has her arm got well yet; I do hope
she has not received any serious injury. How I would like to be
with you both again,but I am almost afraid to come unless I
could stay altogether. I know that it will be hard for me to tear
myself away from you again, but our cou[n]try requires brave hearts
and strong arms to conquer our independence, and fate has
decreed that I should be one of that glorious band, therefore let us
bow in submission to the will of an all wise providence who
ordereth all things for the best, and our future life will only
be the more happy, after having passed through so severe a trial.
Kiss our little darling for me and tell her papa often thinks
of her, and loves his dear little pet, William is well, we are very
anxious to hear more of Jimmie, whether he has ever reached
home, should he come tell him to write me right away and give me all
the particulars. Good night Dear Creek, May holy Angles[sic] waft you
the sincere love of your Devoted Husband
William
William Anderson Captain Co. J, 4th Regiment South Carolina Volunteers (Palmetto Sharpshooters)
MSS 10366
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