Monday, 4th–An order was issued by the War Department cancelling the previous order giving the large bounties to soldiers for re-enlisting, but it is not to go into effect until midnight of the 5th inst. Re-enlisting is going on at a lively rate. Company E today secured the necessary number entitling it to be a [...]
4th. Enlistment question all the go. Maj. Nettleton gone to Knoxville with proposition and application.
“DALTON, Jan. 4th, 1864. “My dear Wigfall: “It is necessary to recruit this army promptly to enable it to hold its ground against Grant’s forces. Remember that it was unable to move forward even before it had been weakened by the defeat of Missionary Ridge, and Longstreet’s march into East Tennessee, and the enemy strengthened [...]
JANUARY 4th.—On Saturday, resolutions were unanimously adopted by the Senate complimenting Gen. Lee. This is his opportunity, if he be ambitious,—and who can see his heart? What man ever neglected such an opportunity? The weather is dark and threatening. Again the rumor is circulated that ex-Gov. Letcher is to be Secretary of War. I don’t [...]
January 4th.–Mrs. Ives wants us to translate a French play. A genuine French captain came in from his ship on the James River and gave us good advice as to how to make the selection. General Hampton sent another basket of partridges, and all goes merry as a marriage bell. My husband came in and [...]
January, Monday 4, 1864 I always try to see the bright side of every picture. I have never given up hope but Bettie would come right side up—and I think she is a star darkie—she and Uncle Elum arrived safely at home. Bettie was loaded with contraband—Eddie a suit of clothes, pr Boots, Gauntlets, socks—blacking, [...]