http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog Daily News, Diary Entries, and Other Material. (currently publishing mainly from 1864.) Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:45:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 30TH.—Cloudy, and occasional showers.             None of the papers except the Whig were published this morning, the printers, etc. being called out to defend the city. Every device of the military authorities has been employed to put the people here in the ranks. Guards everywhere, on ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-30-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 29TH.—Bright and beautiful.             As I walked down to the department, heavy and brisk cannonading below assailed the ear. It was different from the ordinary daily shelling, and to my familiar senses, it could only be a BATTLE. The sounds continued, and even at my desk ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-29-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 28TH. —Bright; subsequently cloudy and warm rain.             Staunton was entered by the enemy's cavalry on Monday afternoon.             We have no news whatever to-day from any quarter. But the deep booming of cannon is still heard down the river, foreboding an awful conflict soon.             I saw ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-28-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 27TH.—Bright and pleasant.             We have rumors of heavy fighting yesterday near Staunton, but no authentic accounts.             A dispatch from Gen. R. Taylor says Gen. Forrest had gained a victory at Athens, Ala., capturing some 1500 prisoners, 500 horses, etc. etc.             We still hear the thunder ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-27-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 26TH.—Bright and cool.             Gen. Early is still falling back; on Saturday he was at Port Republic, but he will soon be reinforced, and may turn the tide on Sheridan.             A long letter was received at the department to-day from Gov. Brown, absolutely refusing to respond ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-26-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 25TH.—Clear and cool. Pains in my head, etc.             Hon. Mr. Foote told G. Fitzhugh early this morning that he had learned Gen. Early's army was scattered to the winds; that the enemy had the Central Railroad (where?) and would soon have all the roads. This ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-25-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 24TH.—Raining alternate hours and warm. Had a chill this morning, and afterward several spells of blindness, from rushes of blood to the head. Came home and bathed my feet and recovered.             Another disaster but no great loss of men. Gen. Early was compelled to retreat ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-24-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 23D. —Raining.             Our loss, killed, wounded, and taken in the battle near Winchester, is estimated by our people at 2500. The enemy say they got 2500 prisoners. The enemy's loss in killed and wounded amounted probably to as much as ours.             Gen. Lee writes that, ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-23-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 22D.—Cloudy; rained much last night.             The following is all we know yet of Early's defeat: "HEADQUARTERS ARMY OP NORTHERN VIRGINIA, "September 2001, 1864.                      "HON. JAMES A. SEDDON.             "Gen. Early reports that, on the morning of the 19th, the enemy advanced on Winchester, near which place he ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-22-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 21ST.—Cloudy and somber.             We have authentic intelligence of the defeat of our forces under Gen. Early, near Winchester. Two generals, Rhodes and Godwin, were killed. We lost some guns, and heavily in killed and wounded. The enemy have Winchester, and Early has retreated, bringing off ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-21-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 20TH.—Bright and pleasant.             An order has been given to impress all the supplies (wheat and meat) in the State, and Gen. Kemper has been instructed to lend military aid if necessary. This is right, so that speculation may be suppressed. But, then, Commissary-General Northrop says ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-20-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 19TH.–Clear and pleasant.             We have nothing yet explanatory of the shelling yesterday.             To-day we have news of an expedition of the enemy crossing Rapidan Bridge on the way toward Gordonsville, Charlottesville, etc. Gen. Anderson's division, from Early's army, is said to be marching after them. ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-19-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 18TH—Cool and cloudy; symptoms of the equinoctial gale.             We have intelligence of another brilliant feat of Gen. Wade Hampton. Day before yesterday he got in the rear of the enemy, and drove off 2500 beeves and 400 prisoners.     This will furnish fresh meat rations ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-18-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 17TH.—Bright and dry.             The demonstration of the enemy yesterday, on both sides of the river , was merely reconnoissances. Our pickets were driven in, but were soon re-established in their former positions.             The Secretary of War is now reaping plaudits from his friends, who are ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-17-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 16TH.—Bright and pleasant—the weather.             Gen. Hood telegraphs that his army is so much mortified at the feeble resistance it made to Sherman, that he is certain it will fight better the next time.             Mr. Benjamin asks a passport and transportation for Mrs. Jane L. Brant, ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-16-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 15TH.—Bright and pleasant.             The firing was from our gun-boats and two batteries, on Gen. Butler's canal to turn the channel of the river.             Our fondly-cherished visions of peace have vanished like a mirage of the desert; and there is general despondency among the croakers.             Mr. ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-15-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 14TH.—Bright and cold.             Gen. Lee is in the city, looking after recruits, details, etc.             Mr. Secretary Seddon appears to be in very high spirits to-day, and says our affairs are by no means so desperate as they seem on the surface. I hope the good ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-14-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 13TH.-A bright, cool morning.             Dispatches from Lieut.-Gen. R. Taylor indicate that Federal troops are passing up the Mississippi River, and that the attack on Mobile has been delayed or abandoned.             Gen. Lee writes urgently for more men, and asks the Secretary to direct an inquiry ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-13-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 12TH.—Clear, and quite cold.             Gen. Hood has agreed to a short armistice with Sherman, ten days, proposed by the latter. Our people don't know what to think of this, and the government is acquiescent.             But there is a mournful gloom upon the brows of many, ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-12-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 11TH.—Showery.             No war news, though important events are looked for speedily. It is time. If our coat-tails were off, we should, in nine cases out of ten, be voted a nation of sans cullottes. We are already meager and emaciated. Yet I believe there is ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-11-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 10TH.—Slight showers, and warm.             Gen. J. H. Morgan was betrayed by a woman, a Mrs. Williamson, who was entertaining him.             Custis made an estimate of the white male population in seven States this side of the Mississippi, leaving out Tennessee, between the ages of fifteen ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-10-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 9TH.—Rained last night; clear to-day.             We hear of great rejoicing in the United States over the fall of Atlanta, and this may be premature. President Lincoln has issued a proclamation for thanksgiving in the churches, etc.             Mr. Benjamin informs the Secretary of War that the ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-9-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 8TH.—Bright and cool; subsequently cloudy and warm.             Dispatches from Gen. Hood (Sept 7th) state—1st dispatch: that Sherman still holds his works one and a half miles from Jonesborough. 2d dispatch, same date: "Sherman continues his retreat!" He says, in a 3d dispatch, that Sherman visited ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-8-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 7TH.—Clear and cool; rained in the night.             Gen. J. H. Morgan is dead,—surprised and killed in Tennessee,—and his staff captured.             Gen. Hood telegraphs that the enemy is still retreating—toward Atlanta, I suppose.             The cruiser Tallahassee having run into Wilmington, that port is now pretty effectually ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-7-1864/                        From Our Own Correspondent.                                     CITY POINT, Va., Monday, Sept. 5, 1864.             The extraordinary quiet which has prevailed along our whole front ever since I came here, would render a correspondent's position at this place a perfect sinecure, if it were not ten times more irksome to spend a day ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/the-quiet-in-the-army%e2%80%94grants-way-of-proceeding%e2%80%94the-presidential-question-in-the-army/             HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,                         Sunday, Sept. 4, 1864.             The rebel pickets refuse to believe that Atlanta has fallen. They have become very friendly, and approach close to our lines, with passes from their officers, for the purpose of trading apparently, but all having their pockets filled ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/gen-grants-army-the-rebel-pickets-incredulous-about-the-fall-of-atlanta-a-salute-from-our-batteries/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 6TH.—Raining moderately, and cool.             Gen. Bragg has taken the Bureau of Conscription in hand, since Col. August, "acting superintendent," wrote him a "disrespectful and insubordinate" note. He required a report of the officers in the bureau, from Lieut.-Col. Lay, "Acting Superintendent,"—there have been three "acting ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-6-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 5TH.—Clear and warm.             Gen. Lee has called for 2000 negroes (to be impressed) to work on the Petersburg fortifications. Gen. Lee has been here two days, giving his advice, which I hope may be taken. He addresses Gen. Bragg as "commanding armies C. S." This ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-5-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 4TH.—Showery.             Atlanta has fallen, and our army has retreated some thirty miles; such is Hood's dispatch, received last night.             The cheering in Grant's camp yesterday was over that event. We have not had sufficient generalship and enterprise to destroy Sherman's communications.             Some 40,000 landowners, and ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-4-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 3D.—Slight rain in the morning.             There is an ugly rumor on the streets to-day—disaster to Gen. Hood, and the fall of Atlanta. I cannot trace it to an authentic source; and, if true, the telegraph operatives must have divulged it.             A dispatch from Petersburg states ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-3-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 2D.—Bright, and cool, and dry.             It is reported that a battle has occurred at Atlanta; but I have seen no official confirmation of it.             It is rumored that Gen. McClellan has been nominated by the Chicago Convention for President, and Fernando Wood for Vice-President. There ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-2-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             SEPTEMBER 1ST—Clear, bright, and cool.             The intelligence from the North indicates that Gen. McClellan will be nominated for the Presidency. Judge Campbell, Assistant Secretary of War, shakes his head, and says he is not the right man. Our people take a lively interest in the proceedings ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94september-1-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 31ST.—Bright and pleasant.             The only news to-day was a dispatch from Gen. Hood, stating that the enemy had left Holly Springs, Miss., for the Mississippi River, supposed to reinforce Sherman, whose communications are certainly cut. It seems to me that Sherman must be doomed. Forces ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-31-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 30TH.—Bright and pleasant.             Gen. Hood telegraphs Gen Bragg that the enemy has shifted his line somewhat, drawing back his left and extending his right wing. Also that dispatches from Wheeler (August 19th) informs him that Dalton was captured, as stated, with 200 prisoners, 200 mules, ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-30-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 29TH.—Bright and pleasant morning; another fine shower last night.             No important intelligence from the armies. http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-29-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 28TH.—A bright, pleasant day.             No news. Walked, as usual, to the department to see if any important letters had come, and then hastened back that the family might go to church in time.             Oh what a lovely day in such an unlovely time! The recent ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-28-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 27Th.—Bright morning, and fine shower last night. The people are smiling to-day from our success of Thursday, announced in the following dispatch from Gen. Lee: "HEADQUARTERS ARMY NORTHERN VIRGINIA, "August 26th, 1864.                            "HON. J. A. SEDDON, SECRETARY OF WAR.             "General A. P. Hill attacked the enemy ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-27-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 26TH —Clear; but rained copiously last night. A letter from Gen. Lee indicates that the "Bureau of Conscription" fails to replenish the army. The rich men and slaveowners are but too successful in getting out, and in keeping out of the service. The Governor, who commissions ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-26-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 25TH.—Clear and warm.             No war news, except reports that Gen. Wheeler has destroyed much of the railroad in Sherman's rear, and that Early has forced Sheridan back across the Potomac.             Gen. Lee writes that he already notices the good effect of the order published by ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-25-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 24TH—Clear and pleasant.             Operations now must be initiated by the enemy. Gen. Lee writes that he is too weak to attempt to dislodge the Yankees from the Weldon Railroad. He cannot afford the loss of men necessary to accomplish it. He says the enemy, however, ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-24-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 23D. —Clear and pleasant.             The enemy still occupy the Weldon Road, beyond Petersburg, in great force. Our loss in killed, wounded, and captured is estimated (in Sunday's fight) at 1000; under the mark, perhaps.             I hear of no raid yet against the Danville Road; but ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-23-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 22D.—Sunshine and clouds, cool and pleasant.             There was heavy fighting on the Weldon Road yesterday evening, still held by the enemy; but no official account of the result—if it has yet reached a result—has been received. The city is full of extravagant rumors, and I ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-22-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 21ST.—Cloudy and pleasant; no rain last night, but the earth is saturated. No additional news from the army. It is said Gen. Bragg prevents news, good or bad, from expanding—believing that any intelligence whatever in the newspapers affords information to the enemy; and he is ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-21-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 20TH.—Rained hard all night, and a good deal to-day. Between 10 and 11 P.M. last evening, as we were retiring, a musket was fired somewhere in the rear of the building, and fragments of lime and brick were heard rattling against the window-shutters. This morning ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-20-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 19TH.—Damp and cloudy.             There was no serious battle. The wind was in a quarter which brought the sounds to us, even from the skirmishers, ten miles distant. But our gun-boats shelled the enemy out of their position on Signal Hill, and there was heavy cannonading ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-19-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 18TH.—Cloudy and pleasant.             Still we have no authentic account of the details of the fights on the north side of the James River. We know we lost two brigadier-generals, and that we captured some 600 prisoners. Of the number killed and wounded on either side ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-18-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 17TH.—Cloudy, and slight showers. In the afternoon dark clouds going round.             We have nothing from below but vague rumors, except that we repulsed the enemy yesterday, slaughtering the negro troops thrust in front.             From Atlanta, it is said the enemy have measurably ceased artillery firing, ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-17-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 16TH.—Warm and cloudy.             There are movements of interest of the armies below, from the fact that we have as yet no authentic account of the fighting during the last few days. I fear we have not been so successful as usual.             The enemy is reported ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-16-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 15TH.—Cloudy, damp, and pleasant. A rain fell last night, wetting the earth to a considerable depth; and the wind being southeast, we look for copious showers—a fine season for turnips, etc.             Cannon was distinctly heard from my garden yesterday evening, and considerable fighting has been ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-15-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 14TH.—Hot and dry.             Rumors of a fight down the river yesterday, driving the enemy from Deep Bottom, and grounding of the Richmond. Guns were heard, and I suppose we made a demonstration both by land and water.             Cavalry (Hampton's) still pass northward. They ride as ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-14-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 13TH —Hot and dry. Large green worms have attacked my tomatoes, and from the leaves are proceeding to the fruit. But not many of them will escape! I am warring on them.             No war news, except the continuation of the movement of troops northward. Hampton's ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-13-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 12TH.—Hot and dry. At 3 P.M. rained about three minutes. We are burning up.             There is no war news. A rumor in the street says Atlanta has fallen. I don't believe it. Yesterday Gen. Hood said no important change had occurred, etc.             I saw a ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-12-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 11TH.—Hot and dry.             Dispatches from secret agents at Washington state that Grant and his staff have arrived, that half his army preceded him, and the remainder will soon follow. The campaign is considered a disastrous failure, and it is anticipated that henceforth the scene of ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-11-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 10TH.—Hot and dry until 4 P.M. Gust, and 15 minutes' rain. Good for turnips.             Forts Gaines and Powell are lost—the latter blown up. Gen. Maury telegraphs for infantry, has some 4000 men for the defense of Mobile, etc.             Our raiders, under McCausland and Bradley Johnson, ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-10-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 9TH.—Very hot; very dry; very dusty.             The President has directed the late Gen. (now Lieut. -Col.) Pemberton to organize a mortar and cavalry force to dislodge the enemy from Deep Bottom, on this side of the river, and to select three or four batteries to ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-9-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 8TH.—Hot and dry.             There are rumors of battles near Winchester and in Georgia. Mr. Benjamin writes the Secretary of War for a passport for ____, who is going to New York, "for our service."             In the assault on the fortifications near Petersburg last week, it ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-8-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 7TH.—Hot and dry; but heavy rains in other parts of the State.             The 1st Army Corps moved through the city last night, via the Central and Fredericksburg Railroads, and this morning Fitzhugh Lee's cavalry corps is passing in the same direction—9 A.M. All this indicates a ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-7-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 6TH.—Hot and dry.             The booming of cannon heard yesterday evening was from one of our batteries below Drewry's Bluff. The enemy answered from their batteries, the existence of which we had no knowledge of before. No one was hurt.             About the same time Gen. Beauregard ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-6-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 5TH.—Hot and dry. I hope there will be a rain-cloud this evening.             No war news, except a letter from Gen. Lee, indicating that Gen. Morgan is probably on a raid in Northwest Virginia and in Pennsylvania. Morgan proposed going into Georgia (rear of Sherman), but ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-5-1864/ by John Beauchamp Jones             AUGUST 4TH.—Clear and hot.             All quiet at Petersburg. President Lincoln was at Fortress Monroe on Sunday last, after the explosion and its failure.             The Northern papers acknowledge that Grant sustained a terrible disaster at Petersburg, losing in killed, wounded, and missing 5000. They say the negro ... http://www.cw-chronicles.com/blog/diary-of-a-rebel-war-clerk%e2%80%94august-4-1864/