Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-01-15

servedly hlgh reputation, Throughout
the army, and the whole Confederacy
and | trust, in the future, by yOm
deeds on the field, and by the assis'
tance of the same kind Providence
who has heretofore favored our cause
you will gain more victories, and ado
additional luster to the reputation you
now enjoy.
You have alre ady gained proud
position in the future history of this,
our war of independen ce. | shall look
with great anxiety to your future
movements, and | trust, whenever ]
shall hear of the first brigade on the
field of battle, it will be of still nobler
deeds achieved, and a higher reputa-
tior won.
in the army of the Shenandoah, you
were the first brigade, in the army OF
the Potomac, you were the first 5ri-
gade; in the second corps of this
army you are the first brigade; you are
the first brigade in the affections of
your general, and I hope by your
future deeds and bearing you will be
handed down to posterity, as the
FIRST brigade in this, our second wal
Of independence. Farewell -
Nov. 5th, Orders to be ready to
pack at any time. The company was
paid about noon. Received box
from home this evening.
Nov. 9th. Started this morning be-
fore day, arriving at Bull Run just at
day light. Fonnd that Father was
not at the Junction. Returned 10
camp, expecting to draw the pay OF
our company, but was informed that
the rolls were not receipted correctly
and that pay could not be drawn un-
til another roll could be made out.
Finished the roll this evening.
Nov. 7th. The Colonel refused to
sign the roll, because some of our men
had made no arrangement for winter
clothing. l then determined TO report
the case to Gen. Johnston and de-
mand payment, but met Col. Gun =
mingS on my way. He agreed to sign
the muster roll. Learned this evening
about 10 o. clock that We had orders to
move to Winchester.
Nov. 6th. Received a letter from
home informing me that father would
be at the Junction tomorrow.
MANASSAS JUNCTION.
Nov. 9th. Struck tents about !
O'Clock and started at 10 a. m. Reach
ed Manassas about p. m. 1t rained
very hard and the regiment was much
exposed, during the day and night.
Co. E. (the Irish Company got lot
of whisky and there was a Jolly time
quieting them.
STRASBURG.
Nov. 10th. Started about a. m.
for Strasburg on NJ. G.. r. r. arrived
at Strasburg about p. m. Regiment
encamped in two barns belonging to
Mr. Geo. f. Hupp. Met with Aunt
Lizzie, Mollie T., Mr.. and Mrs.
Reuben Walton, and number of
persons from Woodstock, and vicinity.
Took supper with cousin Willie, had
a very pleasant time.
Nov. Ilth. Started for Winchester
about I O'Clock. Was detailed to go
after several luen who had gone home.
Returned TO Strasburg and remained
all day waiting for train. Started
for Woodstock about dark.
Nov. 18th. Spent nearly all day,
hunting for a horse and was unable
to 90 TO the country.
Nov. 18th. Started for Marcus
Mauck, found him about Edinburg
and notified him to return, found
John Reynolds also.
Nov. 14th. Went to Columbia Fur
mace after David George and Reynard.
Nov. 18th. Went after Harman.
found him at Mr.. Keller's.
Nov. 10Th. Went to Cedar Creek.
Found NJ. OrudorfT. Several of our
men had just left for the Fort. a
very cold day and rough ride.
Could not find Rudolph.
Nov. 18th. Attended church to-day.
Heard Mr. Speake preached.
Nov. 18th. Was unable to procure q
horse.
Nov. 18th. Rode to Columbia Fur
mace ard started several of the men to
camp. Did not get home till after
night.
Nov. 20th. Went TO Cedar Creek to-
day. Met several OF the men, Called
on Miss Willie Radcliffe, this eve
ming.
Nov. DIST Went TO POwell's Fort
to-day. Returned about dark aud
went to Powell's Fort to-day. Re-
mained all night at Seven Fountains.
Nov. 23d. Returned to Woodstock.
Heard fine sermon in the evening by
DR.. Stiles from the words, of am
then they father, where is mine
honor?'
Nov. 24:h. Heard fine sermon by
DR.. Stiles. Was quite unwell this
afternoon and evening.
Nov. 25th. Too unwell to ride out.
Attended church this evening and
heard a good sermon, by same
preacher. Quite an interesting meet
ing is in progress In the Presbyterian
church.
Nov. 26th. Received orders TO re-
turn to camp. Was too Dnwell 10
start to-day.
Nov. 9th. Met Sergeant S. II.
Bowman to-day, who was sent after
the men of our company who are
absent without leave. Made arrange
ments to start on morning train.
CAMP STEPHENSON.
Nov. 18th. Started this morning at
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