1862 February 25 [Roanoke Island]

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

Tuesday
Feb 25

Very cold last night and to-day
also for this place. that is to what
we have been having. Had a company
drill this forenoon, and battalion drill
this afternoon. Got news to-day confirming
a report that our army had captured
Gens. Pillow, Buckner and Johnson, and
15000 prisoners. Also received a letter from
Henry Russell this evening dated the
eleventh. Have felt very well today.

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[from the diary of James Dinsmore Templeton, musician and private in the 23rd Ohio]

February 25

Played for Guard mounting
Went out to haul wood
Went down to the Mill for
bread. helped to get more
wood. practiced some
Saw some details of
the late battle at
Ft Donelson Terrible battle
mostly clear
Recd letter from
Sarah Caldwell

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