Fairfax, Virginia
Marching readiness without baggage.
The report is that the Enemy had shown themsleves near Manassas. We want to move out at eleven o'clock. Only one man from every Company shall remain by the weapons. Nachtmann remains behind. The weather is beautiful, and all are ready and eager to fight, ready to die for freedom and Fatherland. We march through Fairfax. (A wretched nest.) Hardly one quarter of the homes show of wealth. Very few homes are inhabited. Nowhere is there a sign of loyalty.
By and by we move out to the fields to hold Parade by the entire Division before General Sumner who is escorted by Generals Blenker and Stahl for the Review.
We return about five o'clock.
The Purser has arrived, but without money.
Major Semesy is going with him to Washington to confer and negotiate with Tremont. It is said that we are bound for Roanoke Island.
Captain Bickelhaupt it is said resigned, on account of the elevation of several Sergeants to Brevet Lieutenants.
Distribution of Whisky.
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