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.
Monday, May 7, 2012
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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