Friday, February 26, 2010

Sat [February] 28 [1863]

stormy, little unwell -- dieted -- held small but
interesrg py. mrg in eveg. examined candidates for
Con adminsin to ch.

Fri [February] 27 [1863]

-- Mild -- Showry -- visited by Chapl. Morris 8th
Conn. & Lt. Hubbell 21 Conn -- In hos -- also held a
ch. com. meetg -- in Eveg -- to arrange for communion--

John W. Morris, Chaplain of the 8th Connecticut
2nd Lt. William S. Hubbell of the 21st Connecticut

Thurs [February] 26 [1863]

--Warm--read --in hos -&c, Letter fr. Mr. H. says Wm. has
returned with stores of good things

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Wed [February 25] [1863]

Lovely day -- Gen Dix reviewed whole 9th
A.C. -- Magnificient sight abt. 15000 men --
men in new pants, generally -- splendid masses --
fine banners - & good discipline -- As ea. regt.
with its two colors came up the old man raised
his hat the drums rolled a loud & startling salute
the colors dipped while the boys the while poured
forth delicious music. Dr. Reily returned --
We played ball -- got quite warm, vist. hos -- attended
small debating Soc. of the men in loft [?]

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Tues [February] 24 [1863]

Warmer -- In p.m. went with Jno. to Fort
Monroe for Supplies -

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Monday, February 22, 2010

Sun [February] 22 [1863]

Terrible storm of wind snow & rain -- walked thro. camp before
breakfast & some tents down & have drowned out --
Stormed almost whole day. very cold freezing -- no parades
guardmountg -- or general service -- held short service --
hos. & good prayer meetg. in Eveg -- Col. unwell --
read sermon. Washingtons Birthday