Washington County Historical Society version (1965)1 Nov. 16—The troops have gone north and we fear for the safety of our men folks. We dare not undress to sleep and even the children sleep with their clothes on. The Arkansas Historical Quarterly version (1947)2 Nov. 16 Now that everyone has gone away, this time northward, we [...]
Sunday, 16th.—Our regiment of our brigade left on train for Middle Tennessee. 39th ordered to cook four days’ rations and be ready to move at any time. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)
November 16th. I was interrupted yesterday morning by Mrs. Badger, who wished to apply a few dry cups to my back, to which I quietly submitted, and was unable to move afterwards without pain, as a reward for my patience. But towards sunset came two dear letters that made me forget what I had suffered, [...]
Sunday, 16th–We had another heavy rain today which caused Scott creek to overflow and our camp was almost flooded over. It seems that we shall have to move the camp.
Sunday, 16th. It commenced raining early and kept it up all day. Felt weak and miserable. Still did my duties as sergeant Maj. Some seventy odd contrabands came in from Indian Territory–Creeks. A good many had arms. They had a skirmish with bushwhackers. Seven of their men killed.
NOVEMBER 16th, SUNDAY.—Yesterday the Secretary of War resigned his office, and his resignation was promptly accepted by the President.
Sunday, 16th.–What a Sunday! What a day of rest! Troops were called at 5 A. M. Carried heavy knapsacks, guns and ammunition, and march till 9 1-2 P. M.; sixteen and a half hours, and no enemy near! Truly, “Old Burney” begins vigorously; but, if this is an earnest that he means business, let him [...]