Sunday Feb 16th 1862 Cold and wintry day but has thawed some. Out to church with family this morning. Almeron Field came up from his quarters and went to Church with us. Doct Smith preached. The air in the church abominable, no ventilation. No further news from Fort Donoldson yet. ______ The three diary manuscript [...]
Sunday, 16th-–The weather is warm and pleasant. It is reported that Fort Donelson with several thousand prisoners has been taken by General Grant.
Sunday, 16th.—This morning we left home early, to be present at the funeral of Captain Wise, but we could not even approach the door of St. James’s Church, where it took place. The church was filled at an early hour, and the street around the door was densely crowded. The procession approached as I stood [...]