Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-01-15
DIARY OF A SOLDIER OF The
STONEMALL BRIGADE.

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Sept. 7th. Heard the firing of can
non distinctly. 1t was supposed to be
near the Potomac met with Thos.
Parker who was college mate. Had
quite pleasant time.
Sept. Sth. Heard an excellent SER
mon by Bishop Johns, from the text,
"To whom shall l go?" Met with
Baylor, . classmate at College, and
Frank Singleton a Phi Kap. from
Eta Chapter and another Phi Kap
from the second regiment. Llstend
to another fine sermon by Bishop
Johns, from the text, "Strive to enter
in at the straight gate"
Sept. 9th. General Joseph Johnston
visited this brigade to-day and dined
with Col. Cummings. He was ac.
companied by Gen. Elzey.
Sept. 10th. To-day we received our
pay to July 1st. This afternoon l was
appointed Lieut.. of the Picket.
Sept. IIth. Renamed on picket till
6 O'Clock p. m. This morning receiv-
ed letter from mother and one from
Cousin Lue
Sept. 18th. To-day I went to Ma
nassas Jnaction.
Sept. 18th. Our troops were reviewed
this morning by Gep. Jos. Z. John
ston.
Sept. 14th. Received one box of
provisionc and one barrel of caches
and apples from home. Mr.. j. II.
Wartman, Editor Of the Rockingham
Register, visited us to-day.
Sept. 10Th. We had a sermon from
Rev. Nc. Grandin, our chaplain, this
morning, Lieut.. Trout started home
and returned this afternoon, not being
| able to see Gen. Johnston.
CAMP FAIRFAX.
Sept. 10Th. Struck our tents this
morning about 8 O'Clock and moved
our camp to place about one-half
mile from Fairfax C. II. Parson
Hyde left us this morning. Lieut.
Trout and myself visited Fairfax G
II this afternoon and treated our
selves to some candy and cigars.
Sept. 18th. Appointed Officer of the
Guard. Lieut.. Trout went home.
Sept. 18th. Four of our men re-
turned this evening. Nothing Of inn
portance done in camp.
Sept. 18Th. Received q letter from
home to-day. Answered it Immediately
and sent the letter by Lieut.. Golladay.
of 20. B.
Sept. Goth. We received @ visit to-
day from Messrs. S. V. r. Clover
and Robt. Bowman Of the 10th Reg't.
Sept. Dist. Nothing worthy Of note.
Sept 22d. Preaching twice to-day,
appointed Officer of the Guard, this
evening. Noah Weaver returned to
camp today.
Sept. 23d. Still Officer o. the Guard.
Sept 24th. Carbaly Good returned
to camp to-day. He reports three
more on their way.
Sept. 18th. Marcus Mauck, David
George and John Reynolds returned
to-day. Lieut.. Trout returned this
evening.
Sept. 26th. Under marching orders,
but no more.
Sept. 9th. John Miles (our COOK
wont home to-day. Received orders
to prepare for picket duty.
Sept. 2Sth. The Regiment started on
picket this morning. Twas detailed to
take charge OF the camp. Sam'l Ham
rick and D. Z. W. Myers left camp.
Sept. Doth. A great many rumors
are circulated through camp. A battle
is expected by many.
sept. 30th. A considerable move
ment of troops was noticed to-day,
but our brigade seems as quiet as
usual.
Oct. 1st. Received long and inter-
esting letter from mother this after
noon, answered 1t this evening.
Oct. I'd. Raining all day.
Oct. Sd. A deserter from our regi-
ment, belonging to Capt Spengler's
company was brought in to-day. He
had been in the Northern army.
Oct. 4th. Mr.. Charles Welsh and
Lieut.. Mark Welsh visited ne to-day.
The regiment returned from picket,
this evening about 0 o'clock.
Oct 5th. Appointed officer of the day
this morning. Received large box
from home. Messrs. Josiah Heller and
Levi McInturff visisited us to-day.
Oct. 9th. Inspection this morning.
Our chaplain preached this morning
and at night.
Signal rockets were seen this eVe-
ming about o'clock. -
Oct. 7th. Received a box of cak' 8
and bread from home this evening.
Oct. sSh. Received letter from
homefo-day. Heard Of the death of
SGm'l Hsmrick.
4 Oct. 9th. Had two interesting COM
psny drills. The health OF the COM
pany is very good
Oct. 10th. Raining part OF the day.
No dress parade.
Oct 1lth. We had general review
of our brigade by Gems. Jos. +.
Johnston, Beauregard and Smith.
THE regiment drilled very we'll.
Oct. 18th. Visited the I'd Regt. this
lat,rnoon. Saw Geo. BAYLOR.
| Oct. 18th. Qlite cool to-day. Moth
ling OF importance occurred.
| Oct. 14th. Appointed Officer OF the
lGuard, this evening.
| Oct. 18th. Signal rockets were seen
this morning at 3.4S. The regiment
- |i..r,odiatalv ordered under arms