Battle of Roanoke Island. Feb. 8. At daylight, the order to fall in was heard on all sides. Putting on my equipments and taking Spitfire and a big sweet potato, which I had with much labor succeeded in baking, I took my place in my company. The brigade all ready, Gen. Foster gave the order [...]
Saturday 8th Nothing new at all today, a little skirmishing over the River. Some Rebels killed and sixteen prisoners taken and brought in here last night. I have not been out and have not been on Pa. Ave for some days past. ______ The three diary manuscript volumes, Washington during the Civil War: The Diary [...]
Saturday, 8th–It is the same old thing over. We cleaned up our accouterments for inspection tomorrow.
8th. One day behind hand. Hardly realize that time passes so swiftly. Up town nearly all day on duty.
8th.—I have called on the two ladies mentioned above. The lady with the small income has filled her rooms, and wishes she had more to fill. She of the large house and small family had “never dreamed of taking boarders,” was “surprised that such a thing had been suggested,” looked cold and lofty, and meant [...]