The Press., 1896-04-09

seven o'clock. Went to work at once and kept at it until eleven o'clock without supper. Loaded the baggage on the steamer JOhn--; and at one o'clock started for Plymouth, N. c.
 January 24,-Sunday, and a beautiful day. We left New Berne at one o'clock on the steamer John Farron, and landed at Plymouth at twelve o'clock tonight We came down the Mouse River, and in, and through Pamlico Sound, through AL bermarle Sound, and up the Roanoke River to Plymouth. We had to ride about five hundred miles and are only about seventy miles from Norfolk, Va. We passed Roanoke Island about three o'clock, and saw the place where the 9th corps, under the gallant Burnside, landed and whipped the Rebs. Enjoyed the ride first rate
 January 25.-A warm and pleasant day. I am on guard. We reached Plymouth at twelve o'clock last night and landed this morning. Plymouth was a very pretty little city before the war. It is now nearly destroyed. Several troops are encamped right in the midst of the city. Brigadier- General Vessel Is in command here. This is just about out of the civilized world, and we do not get mail but once or twice week. We have gone into camp about three-quarters Of a mile south of the city.
 January 26.-A very warm day. We have been fixing up OUT quarters, and cleaning our guns and equipments, &o came off guard this morning. Went down to the city to-day, but found it to be dull place. An expedition left here this afternoon, consisting of about 600 men and one or two gun boats. About two or three hundred went from tn" 10th and 18th Conn. Wrote to my father and H. T Small.
 January 27.-A hot day. Went down town this forenoon. Nothing of impor- tance going on. Amos Nichols came back to-day. Received a letter from my fnther, and one from my brother, Andre, a mem- Der of the 11th Conn.,, one each from sis ter Mary. cousin Frank Alden, R. Hills, and A. E. Newell. Was glad to get them. It is very pleasant here. My tent mates are L. Oscar Lyon, Geo. w. Maine and Ser geant Charles w. Parker. Detailed for picket tomorrow.
 January 28.-A very warm and pleasant day. went on picket this morning, Am on the Aqua road. on the outpost. Our picket line is within one and one-half miles of camp. The expedition came in last night about twelve o'clock, bringing in twelve or fifteen rebels, and as many bales of cotton, several horses, mules, &c. It destroyed several houses and a large amount of property and stores, such as bacon, grain, &c.
 January 29.-Another hot day. We were relieved from picket to-day by the 1O3d Pa. Had a dress parade tonight. Went to the city tonight to a concert in the M. E. church. It was good. The church had a crowd. An expedition start ed out this evening. Several of the 18th and 18th went.
 January 30.-Warm and pleasant, but cloudy in the evening. I am on guard. The expedition sent out last night went to Windsor and destroyed cavalry camp and captured one or two prisoners and dispersed about one hundred and fifty Rebs, and captured the instruments of the 62d Georgia brass band. Another detail of fifty men went out this evening as a reinforcement to the one that was sent out last evening, but met them coming back and returned. Received letters from W. w. Ellis and l.. A. House. Concluded next weekly