March to Strassburg.
Morning: Cloudy sky.
Departure put off. Great weariness through disturbance during the night. About seven-thirty o'clock inquiry by General Fremont's office in reference to the deficiency in delivered rations. Coffee and sugar are now to be weighed instead of measured since company alloments have been curtailed up to five lbs. Meat rations according to an order of General Fremont in Petersburg shall be one and one half ration per day for every soldier until further notice. Two o'clock departure. We are marching until six-thirty o'clock about twelve miles. Towards evening heavy fog with intermittent rain. We are in the avant guard i.e. forty-fifth company J.K.E and A. Skirmishers - Artillery, cavalry. Sixth O.V. Fremont's cavalry magnificent horses. Our vanguard took about thirty prisoners armed with beautiful guns. Guerillas. Halt on a mountain. Thunderstorms, rain. No wagon was permitted to follow the avant guard with the exception of a Quartermaster wagon which carries our meat but only half yesterday's ration.
About twelve miles before Strassburg.
Rations of sugar, coffee and crackers for two days, Sunday, Monday until Tuesday morning cannot be taken along, since two o'clock march.
Meat for Friday one - one -half lbs. No beans.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
May, Friday 30, 1862
March to Strassburg.
Morning: Five-thirty o'clock departure.
Beautiful weather, cloudy sky, excellent road. The country side is just like a park. We are marching light and pleasant for ten miles.
Eleven o'clock halt on a meadow.
Kistner catches a live rattlesnake about four feet long with eleven rattlers. He ties same behind the head on a stick.
Thunder storm with heavy rain.
Marching again about one o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening altogether twenty miles to Wardenville. Rain on and off.
Report of new public notice from the president for more troops.
Sergeant Mueller under arrest through Lieutenant Cyermely for removing of boards. During the night about twelve o'clock orders for marching readiness at three o'clock in the morning. Meat for the following day was supposed to have been butchered, but it was old live stock that the Brigade was sent from the Quartermaster Office, it was refused. Consequently no meat today.
Morning: Five-thirty o'clock departure.
Beautiful weather, cloudy sky, excellent road. The country side is just like a park. We are marching light and pleasant for ten miles.
Eleven o'clock halt on a meadow.
Kistner catches a live rattlesnake about four feet long with eleven rattlers. He ties same behind the head on a stick.
Thunder storm with heavy rain.
Marching again about one o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening altogether twenty miles to Wardenville. Rain on and off.
Report of new public notice from the president for more troops.
Sergeant Mueller under arrest through Lieutenant Cyermely for removing of boards. During the night about twelve o'clock orders for marching readiness at three o'clock in the morning. Meat for the following day was supposed to have been butchered, but it was old live stock that the Brigade was sent from the Quartermaster Office, it was refused. Consequently no meat today.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
May, Thursday 29, 1862
Bivouac ten miles from Moorefield.
Morning: Five o'clock marching readiness.
Seven o'clock inspection through aide DeCamp Albert.
Strict orders for immediate report of the missing, wounded and dead.
Tents again are being erected.
The baggage wagons are again sent back to Petersburg. All such wagons from there held back.
Unfavorable report about the position of the enemy.
We receive rations until Sunday early, including coffee, sugar and soap. Meat in the evening, at noon large portion.
In the afternoon order for Siebert's descriptive list for the medical director in Wheeling, same is being issued without clothing account. Likewise monthly report of Company C. Aggregate in all eighty-two men.
Orderly Mueller drunk -
Grohe has fight with Kistner -
Landmann's wagon brought whisky.
I complete my miniature descriptive list.
(And clothing etc.)
Morning: Five o'clock marching readiness.
Seven o'clock inspection through aide DeCamp Albert.
Strict orders for immediate report of the missing, wounded and dead.
Tents again are being erected.
The baggage wagons are again sent back to Petersburg. All such wagons from there held back.
Unfavorable report about the position of the enemy.
We receive rations until Sunday early, including coffee, sugar and soap. Meat in the evening, at noon large portion.
In the afternoon order for Siebert's descriptive list for the medical director in Wheeling, same is being issued without clothing account. Likewise monthly report of Company C. Aggregate in all eighty-two men.
Orderly Mueller drunk -
Grohe has fight with Kistner -
Landmann's wagon brought whisky.
I complete my miniature descriptive list.
(And clothing etc.)
Monday, May 28, 2012
May, Wednesday 28, 1862
Morefield (sic) to W............
Moorefield is friendly little city, situated in the most beautiful valley. We bivouac on a hill about fifteen minutes distance from Moorefield.
In the morning about five o'clock departure to W............ through mountains. This march is a real hardship for us since it starts to rain towards eight o'clock and the air has become so oppressive that when climbing mountains we cannot catch our breath. It is very hard, almost impossible, to carry our rubber blankets, but without same in a heavier rain our weapons and everything in our pockets would get soaked whereas the coat would have been too heavy from the water. About ten o'clock stop on a mountain by the road. The rain is letting up. We are resting for about three hours for our noon day meal.
Our musicians are disturbed near a fence with the noise of a rattle snake. The snake is about three feet long and is killed. She had a whole mouse inside of her and had five rattlers. A Cavalryman an American, boasts that the fat of same is an excellent remedy for hard of hearing. After one o'clock march. About two o'clock halt and bivouac on a mountain.
Afternoon: Beautiful weather with cloudy sky. Very pleasant northwind cools the air.
Pfoertner who was in the hospital in Franklin returns to us. Miserable position of the hospitalized sick and wounded.
The enemy supposedly is camping only a few miles ahead of us.
Our baggage wagons are returning to Petersburg.
The cauldrons from Company C were left behind in Petersburg since the wagons refused to carry them any further.
Ten miles from Moorefield.
Moorefield is friendly little city, situated in the most beautiful valley. We bivouac on a hill about fifteen minutes distance from Moorefield.
In the morning about five o'clock departure to W............ through mountains. This march is a real hardship for us since it starts to rain towards eight o'clock and the air has become so oppressive that when climbing mountains we cannot catch our breath. It is very hard, almost impossible, to carry our rubber blankets, but without same in a heavier rain our weapons and everything in our pockets would get soaked whereas the coat would have been too heavy from the water. About ten o'clock stop on a mountain by the road. The rain is letting up. We are resting for about three hours for our noon day meal.
Our musicians are disturbed near a fence with the noise of a rattle snake. The snake is about three feet long and is killed. She had a whole mouse inside of her and had five rattlers. A Cavalryman an American, boasts that the fat of same is an excellent remedy for hard of hearing. After one o'clock march. About two o'clock halt and bivouac on a mountain.
Afternoon: Beautiful weather with cloudy sky. Very pleasant northwind cools the air.
Pfoertner who was in the hospital in Franklin returns to us. Miserable position of the hospitalized sick and wounded.
The enemy supposedly is camping only a few miles ahead of us.
Our baggage wagons are returning to Petersburg.
The cauldrons from Company C were left behind in Petersburg since the wagons refused to carry them any further.
Ten miles from Moorefield.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
May. Tuesday 27, 1862
Petersburg to Moorefield
Marching orders - Without baggage - three rations. The rubber and woolen blankets are to be taken along. The packs from the entire regiment are put into a house. Nachtmann takes, aside from my sash, other little incidentals in his pack. Lieutenant Dietz who during the past night was very ill decides to go to the New Creek Hospital with a sick transport under the direction of Lieutenant Dietsch from the Garibaldis who are going to New Creek.
I give my woolen blanket to Jakob Pehl for safekeeping since I have a chance to get a ride for my buffalo hide. We are marching to Moorefield. On our way the most magnificently grotesque rock formations. We have to cross the southern arm of the Potomac close by Moorefield and right after that another stream which right below the ferry flows into the Potomac. We are wading through. In the Potomac the water reaches up to the middle of my thighs, since I am wearing my high boots and they fill with water and the current is very strong I am compelled to hold fast onto the rope which has been spanned across the river. In order for my breadsack not to get wet I threw same over my shoulder and held onto the strap with my right hand, in the course it slipped out of my hand and was carried far away by the current. Lieutenant Colonel Wratislaw who on his horse was in the water tries in vain to catch it, but later rode in again and retrieved it, after it had been carried far away and I had given it up as being hopelessly lost. Aside from the Notebook (diary) it contained my dagger, bullet mould and other indispensable items. A package of tea a bottle with a little rum. A pouch containing bread and crackers, three day allotment, apparently kept same afloat. Everything was throughly soaked * and strictly speaking ruined.
Second Lieutenant Hoferberth from Company K has been assigned to our company.
*This incident accounts for the water stained diary which in parts is almost illegible. (This comment by the translator)
Marching orders - Without baggage - three rations. The rubber and woolen blankets are to be taken along. The packs from the entire regiment are put into a house. Nachtmann takes, aside from my sash, other little incidentals in his pack. Lieutenant Dietz who during the past night was very ill decides to go to the New Creek Hospital with a sick transport under the direction of Lieutenant Dietsch from the Garibaldis who are going to New Creek.
I give my woolen blanket to Jakob Pehl for safekeeping since I have a chance to get a ride for my buffalo hide. We are marching to Moorefield. On our way the most magnificently grotesque rock formations. We have to cross the southern arm of the Potomac close by Moorefield and right after that another stream which right below the ferry flows into the Potomac. We are wading through. In the Potomac the water reaches up to the middle of my thighs, since I am wearing my high boots and they fill with water and the current is very strong I am compelled to hold fast onto the rope which has been spanned across the river. In order for my breadsack not to get wet I threw same over my shoulder and held onto the strap with my right hand, in the course it slipped out of my hand and was carried far away by the current. Lieutenant Colonel Wratislaw who on his horse was in the water tries in vain to catch it, but later rode in again and retrieved it, after it had been carried far away and I had given it up as being hopelessly lost. Aside from the Notebook (diary) it contained my dagger, bullet mould and other indispensable items. A package of tea a bottle with a little rum. A pouch containing bread and crackers, three day allotment, apparently kept same afloat. Everything was throughly soaked * and strictly speaking ruined.
Second Lieutenant Hoferberth from Company K has been assigned to our company.
*This incident accounts for the water stained diary which in parts is almost illegible. (This comment by the translator)
Saturday, May 26, 2012
May, Monday 26, 1862
Franklin - Petersburg
Morning: About six o'clock marching on, until five o'clock in the evening to Petersburg. At noon our packs were put onto the wagons. It is a brisk march however on good roads.
One ambulance horse falls.
In Petersburg we meet Lieutenant Grassau who has returned from Romney reports that Hoefer is very ill indeed and has almost completely lost his hearing. He also took a six week leave to go to New York.
Bivouac by Petersburg.
For our evening meal meat, that is very much needed.
Mueller slightly tipsy has a quarrel with Schaefer about the meat.
Dietz is getting very ill during the night. Dreadful stomach ache which after hot applications finally subside.
Feierabend from Company C who was ill in Romney returns to us. Packs from Washington and Fairfax arrived and are either to be collected or discarded, twenty-five of them. Heintz's is among them. Sergeant Krieger transfers same, of which I want blankets.
Morning: About six o'clock marching on, until five o'clock in the evening to Petersburg. At noon our packs were put onto the wagons. It is a brisk march however on good roads.
One ambulance horse falls.
In Petersburg we meet Lieutenant Grassau who has returned from Romney reports that Hoefer is very ill indeed and has almost completely lost his hearing. He also took a six week leave to go to New York.
Bivouac by Petersburg.
For our evening meal meat, that is very much needed.
Mueller slightly tipsy has a quarrel with Schaefer about the meat.
Dietz is getting very ill during the night. Dreadful stomach ache which after hot applications finally subside.
Feierabend from Company C who was ill in Romney returns to us. Packs from Washington and Fairfax arrived and are either to be collected or discarded, twenty-five of them. Heintz's is among them. Sergeant Krieger transfers same, of which I want blankets.
Friday, May 25, 2012
May, Sunday 25, 1862
Franklin to Petersburg
Marching off to Petersburg. We are constituting the advance guard (forty-fifth) A-D-H Company C Skirmishers head of the main body. Six to eight miles. The most horrible roads. The artillery and provision wagons have furrowed deep holes which have, owing to all the rain we have had during the last few days, become almost impassable. Here and there wrecks of wagons containing supplies and the like, horse casualties. Several of the wagons return with us.
On our way Sutler with bread and ginger cakes sell very quickly to us.
We reach the ferry passage where before we had to wade through there is now a pontoon bridge.
Captain Leonhard wounded with his sabre the dog from Corporal Link because the second dog bit the first one. All are enraged.
We march about fifteen miles.
Our baggage wagons do not arrive.
For the night coffee, sugar and crackers. a two day supply is sent to us.
Marching off to Petersburg. We are constituting the advance guard (forty-fifth) A-D-H Company C Skirmishers head of the main body. Six to eight miles. The most horrible roads. The artillery and provision wagons have furrowed deep holes which have, owing to all the rain we have had during the last few days, become almost impassable. Here and there wrecks of wagons containing supplies and the like, horse casualties. Several of the wagons return with us.
On our way Sutler with bread and ginger cakes sell very quickly to us.
We reach the ferry passage where before we had to wade through there is now a pontoon bridge.
Captain Leonhard wounded with his sabre the dog from Corporal Link because the second dog bit the first one. All are enraged.
We march about fifteen miles.
Our baggage wagons do not arrive.
For the night coffee, sugar and crackers. a two day supply is sent to us.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
May, Saturday 24, 1862
Franklin.
No coffee. Noon fresh meat with flour.
Afternoon: Officer Pirty arrives from New York. I buy a sash from him for Doctor Idler. He will return tomorrow. He tells of the horrible conditions the roads are in for a length of about ten miles from here and also the difficulty the provision wagons have to get through.
Evening: Orders for marching readiness tomorrow morning early at four-forty-five o'clock.
Forty-fifth R. avant guard.
Clehsin and De Leyer remain in Romney.
One ration coffee and sugar, one third ration crackers, (one cracker per man) one - one-half-lbs. meat.
Munition up to forty cartridges.
I am writing to my wife and to Hoefer in Romney.
No coffee. Noon fresh meat with flour.
Afternoon: Officer Pirty arrives from New York. I buy a sash from him for Doctor Idler. He will return tomorrow. He tells of the horrible conditions the roads are in for a length of about ten miles from here and also the difficulty the provision wagons have to get through.
Evening: Orders for marching readiness tomorrow morning early at four-forty-five o'clock.
Forty-fifth R. avant guard.
Clehsin and De Leyer remain in Romney.
One ration coffee and sugar, one third ration crackers, (one cracker per man) one - one-half-lbs. meat.
Munition up to forty cartridges.
I am writing to my wife and to Hoefer in Romney.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
May, Friday 23, 1862
Ten o'clock Court Martial against Lange and Wein, Corporal Hage, Zoller, Kistner, Steinlein etc. - - - - - - -
Great discontent by the men on account of the missing rations.
Five o'clock: The regiment is to line up for drill. Kistner, Company C heaves abuse upon me.
Great discontent by the men on account of the missing rations.
Five o'clock: The regiment is to line up for drill. Kistner, Company C heaves abuse upon me.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
May, Wednesday 21, 1862
No coffee, no crackers only meat and hominy.
In the morning sunshine alternately cloudy sky.
Afternoon: Order for Company drill.
I take the company bathing.
In the morning sunshine alternately cloudy sky.
Afternoon: Order for Company drill.
I take the company bathing.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
May, Tuesday 20, 1862
Still no rations, neither was there coffee for the company. For the noon day meal we receive hominy however the meat was so late that it was impossible to be ready by one o'clock.
At one o'clock inspection drill.
Review by General Fremont, raining lightly. The men are very hard to persuade to appear for line up. Company C makes its appearance only fifteen one half file strong. Some disappeared, others are ill. The missing are to be brought up for Court Martial. When we return towards four o'clock Landsmann with his supply wagon had arrived. He had one hundred and twenty loaves of bread and other stock. Our company receives nine loaves of bread. Excellent dark bread, one loaf for five men.
During the night torrential rain.
At one o'clock inspection drill.
Review by General Fremont, raining lightly. The men are very hard to persuade to appear for line up. Company C makes its appearance only fifteen one half file strong. Some disappeared, others are ill. The missing are to be brought up for Court Martial. When we return towards four o'clock Landsmann with his supply wagon had arrived. He had one hundred and twenty loaves of bread and other stock. Our company receives nine loaves of bread. Excellent dark bread, one loaf for five men.
During the night torrential rain.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
May, Monday 19, 1862
Franklin.
Order for march six-thirty o'clock.
No crackers.
Finally after shouting for a long time twelve B. (bread)? are distributed to the company one half per man.
We march only as far as to the hill in western direction above the city to be in a healthier position. I have the most magnificent view towards south-east beyond the valley basin with the mountain stream below us. Artillery and Mountain Artillery on a neighboring hill. North from us are General Fremont's headquarters. His tent differs insofar as construction is turret like, not like the sipply* tents but round.
I am working on the company lists.
*supply?
Order for march six-thirty o'clock.
No crackers.
Finally after shouting for a long time twelve B. (bread)? are distributed to the company one half per man.
We march only as far as to the hill in western direction above the city to be in a healthier position. I have the most magnificent view towards south-east beyond the valley basin with the mountain stream below us. Artillery and Mountain Artillery on a neighboring hill. North from us are General Fremont's headquarters. His tent differs insofar as construction is turret like, not like the sipply* tents but round.
I am working on the company lists.
*supply?
Friday, May 18, 2012
May, Sunday 18, 1862
Franklin.
Beautiful weather.
Still no crackers.
Clehsin and Pfoertner ill with fever. Clehisn is suffering with bad nose bleeds.
Lieutenant Dietz is badly afflicted with fever. I feel tolerable with little diarrhea, still need quinine alternately.
Noon day meal beans hominy and beef.
The hominy people refused in Romney finds more approval.
Afternoon: Thunderstorms.
Company drill again cancelled.
The Eighth Virginia, Thirty-second Ohio and other regiments have for several days now left gradually.
We are since yesterday under marching readiness.
The tents of the General Headquarters are already being dismantled.
New Doctor for Brigade.
Irsch reports to Company F and is immediately arrested in order to have the charges against him examined more closely.
Major Ch. Semsey is leaving on furlough for New York. Captain Bracklin request his departure which was granted. The very one who in his drunkenness, insulted Generals Blenker and Stahl. etc.
Beautiful weather.
Still no crackers.
Clehsin and Pfoertner ill with fever. Clehisn is suffering with bad nose bleeds.
Lieutenant Dietz is badly afflicted with fever. I feel tolerable with little diarrhea, still need quinine alternately.
Noon day meal beans hominy and beef.
The hominy people refused in Romney finds more approval.
Afternoon: Thunderstorms.
Company drill again cancelled.
The Eighth Virginia, Thirty-second Ohio and other regiments have for several days now left gradually.
We are since yesterday under marching readiness.
The tents of the General Headquarters are already being dismantled.
New Doctor for Brigade.
Irsch reports to Company F and is immediately arrested in order to have the charges against him examined more closely.
Major Ch. Semsey is leaving on furlough for New York. Captain Bracklin request his departure which was granted. The very one who in his drunkenness, insulted Generals Blenker and Stahl. etc.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
May, Saturday 17, 1862
Franklin
Issuance of discriptive list for Joseph Lenz and Jakob Zoller, sick in hospital, Washington and Georgetown.
The paylists have been delivered.
Mueller who yesterday in his anger demanded to be delivered to the Regimental Rapport, now explains to have been in too much of a haste.
Officer's meeting regarding the appointment to the regiment of Lieutenant Irsch, sponsored by Governor Morgan, have ascertained that several charges and accusations are pending against him. The officers conclude: To send a plea of General Fremont to suspend or nullify the appointment of Irsch, because the regiment would find it necessary to institute an investigation via Court Martial, for embezzlement.
I again suffer with diarrhea. Doctor Idler opinionates it to be hidden fever. Again I take quinine, after that I feel better.
We still lack rations. Beans for our noon day meal, one cracker per man. Discontent is making its appearance. General sentiments for example: The niggers are fed and so on - - -
I Receive a letter from Kurtz.
Landmann arrives, I buy twelve loaves of bread for the company for $3.00 since he only has so many for every company.
Redwine bottle $1.50, beer ten cents.
Issuance of discriptive list for Joseph Lenz and Jakob Zoller, sick in hospital, Washington and Georgetown.
The paylists have been delivered.
Mueller who yesterday in his anger demanded to be delivered to the Regimental Rapport, now explains to have been in too much of a haste.
Officer's meeting regarding the appointment to the regiment of Lieutenant Irsch, sponsored by Governor Morgan, have ascertained that several charges and accusations are pending against him. The officers conclude: To send a plea of General Fremont to suspend or nullify the appointment of Irsch, because the regiment would find it necessary to institute an investigation via Court Martial, for embezzlement.
I again suffer with diarrhea. Doctor Idler opinionates it to be hidden fever. Again I take quinine, after that I feel better.
We still lack rations. Beans for our noon day meal, one cracker per man. Discontent is making its appearance. General sentiments for example: The niggers are fed and so on - - -
I Receive a letter from Kurtz.
Landmann arrives, I buy twelve loaves of bread for the company for $3.00 since he only has so many for every company.
Redwine bottle $1.50, beer ten cents.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
May, Friday 16, 1862
Franklin
The rain is letting up, returning on and off.
Additional General orders whereunder distribution of the tentposts should be rationed in order to prevent excessive waste.
Afternoon: Issurance (sic) (issuance?) and signatures fo the paylist.
Improper behavior by Sergeant Mueller when receiving his noonday ration.
Adjutant Michaelis returns.
The rain is letting up, returning on and off.
Additional General orders whereunder distribution of the tentposts should be rationed in order to prevent excessive waste.
Afternoon: Issurance (sic) (issuance?) and signatures fo the paylist.
Improper behavior by Sergeant Mueller when receiving his noonday ration.
Adjutant Michaelis returns.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
May, Thursday 15, 1862
Franklin
The rain is letting up but the sky remains cloudy.
Our men are still on picket duty.
In the meantime I am coping (sic) (copying?) the muster roll of our company.
Afternoon about for o'clock the report reaches us that De Leyer, Company C, very ill, remained behind in a farm house about three miles from here. An ambulance is leaving to get him and about nine o'clock at night he was delivered into the Franklin Hospital. We were told that on account of the bad conditions of the roads, not to expect crackers before Saturday night. I have the opportunity to buy a turkey for $1.00. Lieutenant Dross is to go to Washington to get our baggage organized and also obtain books for the company.
The rain is letting up but the sky remains cloudy.
Our men are still on picket duty.
In the meantime I am coping (sic) (copying?) the muster roll of our company.
Afternoon about for o'clock the report reaches us that De Leyer, Company C, very ill, remained behind in a farm house about three miles from here. An ambulance is leaving to get him and about nine o'clock at night he was delivered into the Franklin Hospital. We were told that on account of the bad conditions of the roads, not to expect crackers before Saturday night. I have the opportunity to buy a turkey for $1.00. Lieutenant Dross is to go to Washington to get our baggage organized and also obtain books for the company.
Monday, May 14, 2012
May, Wednesday 14, 1862
Franklin
It sure rained during the night.
In the morning dispute over the coffee ration.
Pflomm, Krueger, Clehsin. -
Kuntze from the mounted rifles brings greeting from Captain Hoefer in Romney, who apparently is seriously ill.
Lieutenant Dietz again suffers fever attack.
Half our regiment is on picket duty.
Company C has forty-five men without packs. Sergeant Messmann, Kohler, Corporal Link, Schelle, Horstmann.
Brevett Lieutenant Spangenberg who today was assigned to our company, is going in place of Lieutenant Dietz.
Afternoon cold rain.
Visit from men of the eighty-second Ohio Regiment, from Marion, Company O. Chief Candwell, the very one who participated in the battle by Mac Dowell against Jackson.
The battle lasted from about five o'clock until nine o'clock where ours had to retreat.
Rested until two o'clock and returned to Franklin, Third Brigade followed.
It sure rained during the night.
In the morning dispute over the coffee ration.
Pflomm, Krueger, Clehsin. -
Kuntze from the mounted rifles brings greeting from Captain Hoefer in Romney, who apparently is seriously ill.
Lieutenant Dietz again suffers fever attack.
Half our regiment is on picket duty.
Company C has forty-five men without packs. Sergeant Messmann, Kohler, Corporal Link, Schelle, Horstmann.
Brevett Lieutenant Spangenberg who today was assigned to our company, is going in place of Lieutenant Dietz.
Afternoon cold rain.
Visit from men of the eighty-second Ohio Regiment, from Marion, Company O. Chief Candwell, the very one who participated in the battle by Mac Dowell against Jackson.
The battle lasted from about five o'clock until nine o'clock where ours had to retreat.
Rested until two o'clock and returned to Franklin, Third Brigade followed.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
May, Tuesday 13, 1862
Burlington - Franklin.
We are starting to march early, about five o'clock and arrive in Franklin about two o'clock.
During our march Lange and Wein refused to carry the company axe.
Franklin is small nest.
We meet there several Pennsylvania troops, second and eighth Virginia, Thirty-second Ohio.
At night bacon and beans.
Wonderful bath in mountain stream.
The enemy supposedly is dwelling in neighboring mountains. A party of volunteers of about twenty to thirty from every regiment are supposed to go out during the night, however since rain set in, did not take place.
Feihner from our company who was assigned to the mountain Howitzers, tells that same are already on the mountains.
Kistner on watch as punishment for unlawfully remaining behind.
We are starting to march early, about five o'clock and arrive in Franklin about two o'clock.
During our march Lange and Wein refused to carry the company axe.
Franklin is small nest.
We meet there several Pennsylvania troops, second and eighth Virginia, Thirty-second Ohio.
At night bacon and beans.
Wonderful bath in mountain stream.
The enemy supposedly is dwelling in neighboring mountains. A party of volunteers of about twenty to thirty from every regiment are supposed to go out during the night, however since rain set in, did not take place.
Feihner from our company who was assigned to the mountain Howitzers, tells that same are already on the mountains.
Kistner on watch as punishment for unlawfully remaining behind.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
May, Sunday 11, 1862
Petersburg.
I have leaning towards diarrhea. Lieutenant Dietz and I buy another bottle of red wine. I have the opportunity to give the negro boy Arthur to Schaefer who can, since he knows all about horses better occupy his time. Arthur was very happy to hear that he will be around horses. He had very little foothold in our company, on the contrary, some did not want him if he were green. - The boy at all times was very willing. - The mail arrives, I receive three letters at the time, sent in the middle of the preceding month. One from home, one from Philipp, one from Columbus.
Heinrich notifies me of Karl's wounding at the Pittsburg landing. R. Com. tells that by New Creek a number of letters sent to the German Division were found opened in the water, about sixty of them.
Fremont Reports.
DeLayer remains behind ill.
We receive bean soup for the mail (sic, meal?) at noon.
Coffee in the afternoon.
March about four o'clock. We are crossing the river via ferry and rest on the opposite shore. I am looking over the Ohio Regiment which is resting alongside of us, but do not find any acquaintances.
Night twelve o'clock, meat and beans, are supposed to be cooked during the night.
Morning: Four o'clock march.
I receive a pair of regimental shoes in which I march very well.
I have leaning towards diarrhea. Lieutenant Dietz and I buy another bottle of red wine. I have the opportunity to give the negro boy Arthur to Schaefer who can, since he knows all about horses better occupy his time. Arthur was very happy to hear that he will be around horses. He had very little foothold in our company, on the contrary, some did not want him if he were green. - The boy at all times was very willing. - The mail arrives, I receive three letters at the time, sent in the middle of the preceding month. One from home, one from Philipp, one from Columbus.
Heinrich notifies me of Karl's wounding at the Pittsburg landing. R. Com. tells that by New Creek a number of letters sent to the German Division were found opened in the water, about sixty of them.
Fremont Reports.
DeLayer remains behind ill.
We receive bean soup for the mail (sic, meal?) at noon.
Coffee in the afternoon.
March about four o'clock. We are crossing the river via ferry and rest on the opposite shore. I am looking over the Ohio Regiment which is resting alongside of us, but do not find any acquaintances.
Night twelve o'clock, meat and beans, are supposed to be cooked during the night.
Morning: Four o'clock march.
I receive a pair of regimental shoes in which I march very well.
May, Monday 12, 1862
Petersburg to Franklin.
Morning: Four o'clock march.
I take one dose of "taurin" after which my diarrhea subsides.
We are marching early and quite well during the cool part of the day and rest with regularity. - About twenty-two miles. Our next rest by a small village on a stubble field, in front of a newly built school house.
Order: Not to pass the lines for the enemy is rambling about.
I am without rations which Nachtmann neglected to obtain for me.
In the morning at three-thirty o'clock the men are awakened without reveille -, so the enemy shall not learn of our reinforcements on the way to Franklin.
By Franklin, Banks Division supposedly was pushed back by General Jackson and General Johnston. -
Here in a neighboring house are the wounded.
At night our company receives forty pairs of stockings, which are distributed the following morning before our departure.
Taurin: A crystallizable principle C2 H-5NO3 or Amido - Ethyl. Sulphonic acid from the bile, produced from the decomposition of Taurocholic Acid its crystals are colorless and are readily soluble in water.
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Morning: Four o'clock march.
I take one dose of "taurin" after which my diarrhea subsides.
We are marching early and quite well during the cool part of the day and rest with regularity. - About twenty-two miles. Our next rest by a small village on a stubble field, in front of a newly built school house.
Order: Not to pass the lines for the enemy is rambling about.
I am without rations which Nachtmann neglected to obtain for me.
In the morning at three-thirty o'clock the men are awakened without reveille -, so the enemy shall not learn of our reinforcements on the way to Franklin.
By Franklin, Banks Division supposedly was pushed back by General Jackson and General Johnston. -
Here in a neighboring house are the wounded.
At night our company receives forty pairs of stockings, which are distributed the following morning before our departure.
Taurin: A crystallizable principle C2 H-5NO3 or Amido - Ethyl. Sulphonic acid from the bile, produced from the decomposition of Taurocholic Acid its crystals are colorless and are readily soluble in water.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
May, Saturday 10, 1862
Hardy Company * Petersburg.
We start marching early, are making good time and arrive at noon in Petersburg. We are marching past General Fremont who is, as soon as our Regiment arrives, reviewing our Brigade, therefore we had hardly time to clean up and almost made a sorrowful appearance.
He is riding full speed behind our front so that neither we, nor the other Regiments had a chance to greet him with cheers. His Aide DeCamp "Savvony", a Hungarian, is riding a gorgeous white horse with whom he is flying ahead so one can hardly see the hoofs of the horse touching the ground. Fremont's Body Regiment Cavalry has horses of chosen beauty so that every man has the appearance of an officer. Moreover one sees in his company, preferably while marching, a squadron of civilians partly elegantly equip and all on excellent horses and armed with sharps rifles. (Virginia Home Guard?) Indiana Cavalry adventurous like Spaniards with large estates. Fremont's persona; appearance and bearing unpretentious. Shoulderstraps with two stars.
Rest for one day.
In the evening a bottle of red wine for ninety cents.
Blum from the Quartermaster office arrives, but has no information on mine in Fairfax left behind and burned things.
Landmann was taken to Hunters Chapel.
We start marching early, are making good time and arrive at noon in Petersburg. We are marching past General Fremont who is, as soon as our Regiment arrives, reviewing our Brigade, therefore we had hardly time to clean up and almost made a sorrowful appearance.
He is riding full speed behind our front so that neither we, nor the other Regiments had a chance to greet him with cheers. His Aide DeCamp "Savvony", a Hungarian, is riding a gorgeous white horse with whom he is flying ahead so one can hardly see the hoofs of the horse touching the ground. Fremont's Body Regiment Cavalry has horses of chosen beauty so that every man has the appearance of an officer. Moreover one sees in his company, preferably while marching, a squadron of civilians partly elegantly equip and all on excellent horses and armed with sharps rifles. (Virginia Home Guard?) Indiana Cavalry adventurous like Spaniards with large estates. Fremont's persona; appearance and bearing unpretentious. Shoulderstraps with two stars.
Rest for one day.
In the evening a bottle of red wine for ninety cents.
Blum from the Quartermaster office arrives, but has no information on mine in Fairfax left behind and burned things.
Landmann was taken to Hunters Chapel.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
May, Friday 9, 1862
March to Petersburg.
We arrive in the evening at seven-thirty o'clock at the place of our bivouac.
Our wagons have not arrived as yet.
We have a cold night.
Since my buffalo hide is absent I get very little sleep by the watchfire.
In the morning the much needed missing shoes and stockings are being distributed, also caps.
Burlington.
Brish march in terrific heat.
We accomplish about eighteen miles.
The company has completely dissolved so when we do arrive at our halting place about twelve miles short of Petersburg, an average of only about twelve to fifteen men from every company are present.
Lieutenant Colonel Wratislaw orders that all who do not at least arrive by nightfall shall be removed and prosecuted.
From Company C the missing are: Kistner, Lange, Wein, Feihner, DeLeyer. The latter was very ill.
Fitzke, Bruck and Feihner who had been ordered to the Winchester wagons, arrive here in a state of almost total exhaustion.
Williamsport.
We arrive in the evening at seven-thirty o'clock at the place of our bivouac.
Our wagons have not arrived as yet.
We have a cold night.
Since my buffalo hide is absent I get very little sleep by the watchfire.
In the morning the much needed missing shoes and stockings are being distributed, also caps.
Burlington.
Brish march in terrific heat.
We accomplish about eighteen miles.
The company has completely dissolved so when we do arrive at our halting place about twelve miles short of Petersburg, an average of only about twelve to fifteen men from every company are present.
Lieutenant Colonel Wratislaw orders that all who do not at least arrive by nightfall shall be removed and prosecuted.
From Company C the missing are: Kistner, Lange, Wein, Feihner, DeLeyer. The latter was very ill.
Fitzke, Bruck and Feihner who had been ordered to the Winchester wagons, arrive here in a state of almost total exhaustion.
Williamsport.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
May, Thursday 8, 1862
Romney
Six o'clock in the morning inspection or rather review by the Adjutant of General Fremont. (A German). The remaining three Regiments of the First Brigade are marching immediately after the inspection. We march at one o'clock.
Before we left all the sick were sent to Romney in order to be transported to the Cumberland Hospital. From our Company: Captain Hoefer and his servant Nickolaus, Private Scheidt, Gaynor, Sorg and Feierabend. Consequently I have the Company Command. In Winchester we left behind: Weber, Jakob, Braun, Meyer (Ruf). Aside from that on this day "Friedrich", with the consent of our chief is leaving us to enter another Regiment. Heintz and Katinowsky apparently have deserted by Winchester. Ordered to the wagons by the First Bivouac behind Winchester are: Fitzke, Bruck and Bluehnel. The weather is beautiful and we are marching very well, eleven miles to Paterson, a village of about eight houses.
Behind Romney is a ferry boat crossing the southern branch of the Potomac. About one and one half company transported at one time. Our wagons are riding through the water. One of them gets stuck in a hole and two mules drown. Shortly before that a Paymaster almost had an accident. The first Company from the Forty-fifth Ohio is supposedly camping in Moorefield.
Six o'clock in the morning inspection or rather review by the Adjutant of General Fremont. (A German). The remaining three Regiments of the First Brigade are marching immediately after the inspection. We march at one o'clock.
Before we left all the sick were sent to Romney in order to be transported to the Cumberland Hospital. From our Company: Captain Hoefer and his servant Nickolaus, Private Scheidt, Gaynor, Sorg and Feierabend. Consequently I have the Company Command. In Winchester we left behind: Weber, Jakob, Braun, Meyer (Ruf). Aside from that on this day "Friedrich", with the consent of our chief is leaving us to enter another Regiment. Heintz and Katinowsky apparently have deserted by Winchester. Ordered to the wagons by the First Bivouac behind Winchester are: Fitzke, Bruck and Bluehnel. The weather is beautiful and we are marching very well, eleven miles to Paterson, a village of about eight houses.
Behind Romney is a ferry boat crossing the southern branch of the Potomac. About one and one half company transported at one time. Our wagons are riding through the water. One of them gets stuck in a hole and two mules drown. Shortly before that a Paymaster almost had an accident. The first Company from the Forty-fifth Ohio is supposedly camping in Moorefield.
Monday, May 7, 2012
May Wednesday 7, 1862
Romney
Morning: Inspection of Arms entire Company.
Nine o'clock Inspection of the Regiment. Judgement of the Regimental Court Martal made public against Sergeant Zinzelmann Company B and Private Sanders Company F on account of Marauding, latter for thievery etc. Loss of month salary. Sanders has to march with a slate "Thief Pillory" etc. Zinzelmann appeals to the General Court Martial. Muster rolls for the paymaster are being issued. Tomorrow Inspection is supposed to be by the Adjutant of General Fremont. One has great respect. Weather is beautiful only very windy.
Morning: Inspection of Arms entire Company.
Nine o'clock Inspection of the Regiment. Judgement of the Regimental Court Martal made public against Sergeant Zinzelmann Company B and Private Sanders Company F on account of Marauding, latter for thievery etc. Loss of month salary. Sanders has to march with a slate "Thief Pillory" etc. Zinzelmann appeals to the General Court Martial. Muster rolls for the paymaster are being issued. Tomorrow Inspection is supposed to be by the Adjutant of General Fremont. One has great respect. Weather is beautiful only very windy.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
May, Tuesday 6, 1862
Romney
Morning: I go into the city and breakfast wonderfully well for twenty-five cents, also have my boots repaired, bought a pair from Nachtmann for twenty-five and have same repaired for fifty cents. Lieutenant Hoefer still is very ill. During the afternoon a suspicious looking individual in officers uniform was arrested in the city and brought to General Stahl.
Evening: Lieutenant Dietz with eighteen men from Company C on watch.
Dress Parade.
Great disturbance, for so few of the men are present. Repeated roll call. We have five sick here from our company, three in Winchester, others in different hospitals.
Morning: I go into the city and breakfast wonderfully well for twenty-five cents, also have my boots repaired, bought a pair from Nachtmann for twenty-five and have same repaired for fifty cents. Lieutenant Hoefer still is very ill. During the afternoon a suspicious looking individual in officers uniform was arrested in the city and brought to General Stahl.
Evening: Lieutenant Dietz with eighteen men from Company C on watch.
Dress Parade.
Great disturbance, for so few of the men are present. Repeated roll call. We have five sick here from our company, three in Winchester, others in different hospitals.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
May, Monday 5, 1862
Romney
In the Morning while washing in the brook three of the Maryland soldiers who are loafing around on the opposite shore close by the city shoot off their guns and two balls?* Bullets strike next to us. Nachtmann brings a pointed cannonball shell?* filled with grenades from the city. Many of the same are found here and there in deserted houses. Aside from that pieces of leaved branches and trees on fields give indication of delivered battles. Many houses are destroyed. The inhabitants relate from the Rebels whom General Jackson told to take all the good horses. I and Lieutenant Dietz buy ourselves pressed shoulderstraps for $2.25.
First Lieutenants.
*I believe the question marks to have been inserted in the sentences by the translator to indicate that she was not sure of the correct translation. They were not placed in brackets so it is impossible to be sure. SPS
In the Morning while washing in the brook three of the Maryland soldiers who are loafing around on the opposite shore close by the city shoot off their guns and two balls?* Bullets strike next to us. Nachtmann brings a pointed cannonball shell?* filled with grenades from the city. Many of the same are found here and there in deserted houses. Aside from that pieces of leaved branches and trees on fields give indication of delivered battles. Many houses are destroyed. The inhabitants relate from the Rebels whom General Jackson told to take all the good horses. I and Lieutenant Dietz buy ourselves pressed shoulderstraps for $2.25.
First Lieutenants.
*I believe the question marks to have been inserted in the sentences by the translator to indicate that she was not sure of the correct translation. They were not placed in brackets so it is impossible to be sure. SPS
Friday, May 4, 2012
May, Sunday 4, 1862
Romney
Morning: Departure to Romney.
Our Regiment the Outposts.
We halt at ten o'clock on the outskirts of this city by a waterfall for one hour. Friendly little city. Like everywhere many negro slaves. It is situated in a magnificent mountain basin. We more onto a hill about ten minutes above the city. We receive bacon, beans and sauerkraut which was finished cooking about five o'clock. For us, the fever afflicted, it was possible to raise a loaf of bread for twenty-five cents. Aside from that bars of maple sugar for ten cents, we use for our tea. It is reported our stay here will be an extended one namely to get completely equipped. We already found some troops stationed in Romney, Maryland Infantry. Shoes and stockings are still missing, instead blouses, trousers and caps are distributed.
Morning: Departure to Romney.
Our Regiment the Outposts.
We halt at ten o'clock on the outskirts of this city by a waterfall for one hour. Friendly little city. Like everywhere many negro slaves. It is situated in a magnificent mountain basin. We more onto a hill about ten minutes above the city. We receive bacon, beans and sauerkraut which was finished cooking about five o'clock. For us, the fever afflicted, it was possible to raise a loaf of bread for twenty-five cents. Aside from that bars of maple sugar for ten cents, we use for our tea. It is reported our stay here will be an extended one namely to get completely equipped. We already found some troops stationed in Romney, Maryland Infantry. Shoes and stockings are still missing, instead blouses, trousers and caps are distributed.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
May, Saturday 3, 1862
March to Romney.
We start marching at six o'clock until about six to ten miles short of Romney, approximately eighteen miles. We are resting on a hill. Pleasant weather. On the way a lot of destruction by the enemy, perpetrated under General Jackson. Farmhouses burned down, likewise mills etc. The farmers are complaining terribly, namely almost all their horses were taken. The Sutlers of the Twenty-seventh and Garibaldi Regiments are riding ahead of the train and buy provisions from the farmers and in turn sell same to the soldiers at enormous prices. For example: Eggs bought for one cent a piece, sold for five cents etc. In the beginning our wagons were delayed but are coming along, yet too late for regular rations. Consequently only coffee for the people. Meinze, Company C, is missing, apparently deserted.
We start marching at six o'clock until about six to ten miles short of Romney, approximately eighteen miles. We are resting on a hill. Pleasant weather. On the way a lot of destruction by the enemy, perpetrated under General Jackson. Farmhouses burned down, likewise mills etc. The farmers are complaining terribly, namely almost all their horses were taken. The Sutlers of the Twenty-seventh and Garibaldi Regiments are riding ahead of the train and buy provisions from the farmers and in turn sell same to the soldiers at enormous prices. For example: Eggs bought for one cent a piece, sold for five cents etc. In the beginning our wagons were delayed but are coming along, yet too late for regular rations. Consequently only coffee for the people. Meinze, Company C, is missing, apparently deserted.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
May, Friday 2, 1862
March to Romney.
Departure nine o'clock.
Before leaving Sorg, Company C who had helped with the mail was searched. Letters were found that were mailed the day before
Departure nine o'clock.
Before leaving Sorg, Company C who had helped with the mail was searched. Letters were found that were mailed the day before
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
May, Thursday 1, 1862
Woodsmill by Winchester
During the night, light rain.
I took Quinine with a little Opium and I sleep very well. I feel completely well in the morning. The sky is dim with a cool wind. Marching order for the First Brigade at one o'clock to Romney. I am writing a letter to Karbaum and am sending to him $5.00. To my wife with a letter via Michaelis $100.00.
Shortly before our departure shoes and stockings only for the most indigent arrive. Kalinowsky, Company C, is missing, apparently deserted without weapons. We are marching until about six o'clock, and halt in the pouring rain. For the night five grains of Quinine in Alcohol. I sleep well yet dream a lot.
Hoefer very ill.
During the night, light rain.
I took Quinine with a little Opium and I sleep very well. I feel completely well in the morning. The sky is dim with a cool wind. Marching order for the First Brigade at one o'clock to Romney. I am writing a letter to Karbaum and am sending to him $5.00. To my wife with a letter via Michaelis $100.00.
Shortly before our departure shoes and stockings only for the most indigent arrive. Kalinowsky, Company C, is missing, apparently deserted without weapons. We are marching until about six o'clock, and halt in the pouring rain. For the night five grains of Quinine in Alcohol. I sleep well yet dream a lot.
Hoefer very ill.
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