Johann Jacob Tanner born in Ober Hallou, Canton
Schaffhausen, Switzerland in the year 1840. He came to America in
the year 1860. He was my grandmother Grace Tanner Schinnerer's
grandfather.
JACOB
TANNER
68th
Pennsylvania Volunteers
HALLOU, CANTON SCHAFFHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND EUROPE, 1857
The first few pages of Jacob Tanner’s diary deal with the cost of clothing, which he purchased in 1860 immediately after landing in America. He kept an itemized account of all expenses. For example, he listed a “pair of pants, $7.00; thread for mending 20 cents; new felt hat, $1.15 tooth extraction, 25 cents.” These items give a little background as to the life of an immigrant boy in the United States just before the Civil War. The diary continues, in German, listing expenses and referring to correspondence until about August 5, 1862. At that point, Jacob Tanner refers to his enlistment in the Army and states receiving a government bounty of $50, thereafter, his diary goes into the recitation of events that comprise the bulk of it and follow on the next page. After the war, he picks up the diary again, but he is now writing mostly in English. He describes his marriage and entering upon the rug business in Albany. He eventually became the head of the rug department at Whitney’s Store and later opened his business. In the meantime, he built his house on Sherman Street, which is now occupied by his granddaughter, Mrs. Mary Mebeus, the owner of the diary.
LIFE AS A SOLDIER, 1862
September, 1862 - The first of September we left Philadelphia and went to Baltimore to get to Washington. From there we crossed the bridge to Arlington Heights in Virginia. From Arlington Heights we went to Alexandria to Fort Lyon, then back again to Alexandria to Arlington Heights, from there on pickets two miles to Mungone Hill and then a distance of five miles to Washington from where we left for Prescott Smith. Here we received October orders to pack up. At 1 o’clock a.m. we left Virginia and returned to the long bridge over the Potomac River. Crossing the bridge, we went to Georgetown and then to Maryland, 40 miles from Washington. It took two days for this trip. From here we went to the mouth of the Monocacy, marching nine miles. Within five days we returned to Camp Pooly.
Sunday, October 26 - It was a rainy and stormy day. We received order to march on but were prevented from doing so on account of the weather.
October 28 - We marched through woods and fields along the Potomac River. We waded right through the river, which was very cold and three feet deep. 15,000 men followed us through the river. When we had reached the other side we marched towards Leesburg. Saturday,
November 1 - We heard strong firing and proceeded 13 miles to Mountinghous, 13 miles from Leesburg. It was 11 o’clock p.m. The next day we went to New Lisbon and Milville. We left Milville at 1 o’clock and marched to Middleburg, where we put our tents.
December 11-15 - There was a big battle fought a Fredericksburg.
January 1863 - We fought a big battle under great difficulty on account of rain. We were mired in mud and had to retreat.
January 20-23 - Movement to prepare for a big battle.
January 28 - We encountered a severe snowstorm and built a temporary shelter, which was completely covered with snow. The weather was very cold
. March 1 - We moved to Colonel Colonzez’s headquarters, and we built another shelter.
March 4-5 - We retreated. March 10 - Brigade exercising. Played in the band
March 20 - Snowstorm.
March 26 - Review by Governor Curtin
. March 27 - Played for General Birney.
March 29 - Review by General Birney.
April 8 - Review by President Abraham Lincoln.
May 1 - We crossed the river and marched eight miles towards Fredericksburg and went into battle.
May 2 - We had a surprise attack and had to retreat over the river. The battle lasted with unrelenting fury.
May 4 - We were awakened unexpectedly by a severe rainstorm. We found a big barn where we remained during the night.
May 5-6 - We stayed in our camp.
May 29 - We moved our camp near Bell Plain.
June 2 - We went on picket duty.
June 7 - We were paid for two months.
June 11-13 - We marched with great difficulties, and it was almost impossible to get any water. We endured great hardships.
June 14 - We came through Warrenton.
June 15 - At Bristow Station.
June 16-18 - At Bull Run
June 19-20 - At Centreville.
June 21-24 - At Gumspring.
June 24 - We left Gumspring, went as far as the mouth of Goose Creek and Potomac River near Poolesville.
June 26 - We crossed the channel at the mouth of the Monocacy.
June 27-29 - We went through Jefferson, through Middletown, Fredericksburg, Walkersville, Woodsboro, and Taneytown.
June 30 - We returned through Taneytown as far as Emmitsburg. We slept in a large barn, 85 feet in length by 8 feet in height.
July 1 - We went to Emmitsburg over the state line to Gettysburg.
July 2 - At the battle at Gettysburg the rebels retreated. Our troops captured the bridge and we returned to Emmitsburg via Mechanicsville. From here we went to the battlefield of Antietam. Here we were near the enemy at Williamsburg. We marched to Brownsville as far as Pleasant Valley Camp. At night we crossed the Potomac.
July 20 - We went to Upperville where we camped. The next day we had a small battle near the Shenandoah River. We were obliged to retreat near Oak Hill. The next day we returned as far as Oak Hill and Salem near Warrenton. From Warrenton we marched to Sulphur Springs. We remained here for 14 days.
August 19-29 - We remained in Sulphur Springs. Then we marched to Culpeper. I was unable to send any money home for three weeks because of buying a new instrument for the band. We remained in Culpeper until October 11. Retreating from Culpeper we had great difficulties with the enemy being harassed by the cavalry. We captured 11 cannons and took 2,000 prisoners.
October 15 - We went to Fairfax Station.
October 16 - I witnessed an execution of a deserter.
October 17 - We left Fairfax Station and marched to Pritzo Station. The rebels had destroyed bridges and railroads for 15 miles.
October 20 - We went as far as Greenwich, a beautiful place between Bristow Station and Warrenton.
October 27 - We left unexpectedly and marched 11 miles to Camp Jersey Settlement.
October 29 - We moved to Bealton Station. Here we remained until November 6. At dawn we marched without stopping until 2 o’clock p.m. to Calgs Fort. Here we surprised the rebels and took several hundred prisoners. The whole evening we were under strong fire from the enemy. We advanced about five miles as far as Brady Station in the neighborhood of Brandy Station. We stayed here from November 21-25 and then went to Colonel Eagan’s headquarters.
November 27- We crossed the Rapidan River by Gormany Mill and here fought a big battle. The 68th regiment lost 36 men, the rebels retreated and we advanced as far as Robinsons Tavern. Here a skirmish took place in front of the tavern.
November 30 - We played for General Birney. December 1 - We marched for 20 miles and crossed the Rapidan River. Here we prepared for our winter quarters. I received a box from my friend, Adam Graf, on New Years Day, 1864. It was a drab and dreary day.
January 25, 1864 - There was a ball for the officers for the 3rd Corps which the band played for. The ball lasted all night and many ladies were present. We had a bad thunderstorm, which soaked the floor with water, but we all had a good time anyway.
February 5 - A box received from Adam Graf by freight had a ham, a piece of dried beef, 3 lbs. of bologna, 5 lbs. of cheese, 2 cans of preserves, sponge cake, and 100 cigars. February 6 - We received orders to march to Rapidan River.
February 7 - Our men drove the enemy back and we took quite a number of prisoners.
February 9 - I received a letter from Adam Graf telling me about the box he had sent me.
February 16 - The vest that Adam sent me was too small and I sold it for $2.
February 21 - We moved to Birney’s headquarters.
February 28 - We were moved to the front, went to Culpeper and played, then went back to camp.
March 13 - Review. General Birney’s son was baptized Phillip Kearney Birney.
March 15 - Received a letter from Switzerland from Adam Graf. That night we played at the theatre.
April 1 - Moved about two miles.
April 3 - I sent a letter to Oregon.
April 13 - Had a review by General Hancock and Meade. On this day I became ill.
April 23 - Review by General Grant.
April 26 - We moved to a nice camp and I was still sick.
April 29 - I sent a letter to John Shaad.
May 1 - I sent a letter to Adam Graf.
May 3 - We left at 10 o’clock p.m. over the Rapidan River as far as Chancellorsville. Here we found quite a number of human bones, the evidence of a battle that had been fought here a year ago. We marched 20 miles with great difficulties.
May 5 - We had the first battle. We marched as far as Spotsylvania General Headquarters and towards 10 o’clock, we marched about 10 miles to Branch Wilderness. Here is where the battle was fought lasted all day without artillery fire. Friday.
May 6 - The battle started anew under constant cannon fire for three hours. Saturday - Early in the morning our right wing was under heavy fire. The rebels retreated and our army moved to Fredericksburg.
May 8 - We drove the rebels back to Spotsylvania. We remained with our band on the train at Chancellorsville Blankrod. Monday - Severe fighting took place and the rebels had to retreat. Tuesday - Morning, early, we went to headquarters. At night we moved about four miles in a southwesterly direction.
May 9 - Heavy fighting again took place in the front lines and the rebels were driven back.
May 10 - In the morning we moved to Spotsylvania Headquarters. The rebels were in strongly fortified position and we were constantly shelled.
May 11 - We took 2,000 prisoners to Army Headquarters. In the afternoon our battery harassed the enemy with fire lasting for some time.
May 12 - Our troops made a strong attack early in the morning, drove part of the rebels back and took from 1,000 to 3,000 prisoners. The battle lasted with great fury the whole day. Both sides lost heavy in dead and wounded. General Birney had three horses shot from under him. This without any doubt was one of the worst battles in the conflict.
May 13 - The battlefront was completely shifted around and fighting lasted all day.
May 14 - The hospital was moved to different quarters. At night, I received two letters from Albany.
May 16 - 19 - Quiet.
May 20 - Ten o’clock at night our corps, the Hancocks, marched further in the direction of Fredricksburg Richmond R.R. We went as far as Balden after having marched 20 miles. Here we had our dinner. After a short rest we continued on to Milford, here we crossed a small river and had a skirmish with the rebels. We took 100 prisoners and 60 horses.
May 22 - Rather quiet all day. Our troops dug in and fortified their position for a coming battle.
May 23 - Early in the morning, we marched nine miles, as far as North Anna River in pursuit of the rebels. Here at this river is where the battle took place where many dead and wounded were left on the battlefield.
May 24 - In the morning heavy shelling on our position continued without let up. Our troops charged the enemy in a severe battle. The rebels were forced to retreat across the river. Under cover of darkness, our ammunition train crossed the river unbeknownst to the rebels.
May 25 - Considerably quiet with only small skirmishes.
May 26 - Rained all day. Towards evening there was skirmish fire and we retreated across the river.
May 27 - In the morning we burned down the bridge across the river. At noon, we marched through Caroline County, passed Concord Church near Wentwood Tavern.
May 28 - We marched a few miles below the river and found some rebels. Severe fighting took place.
May 29 - We placed at Division Headquarters.
May 30 - Our batteries opened with heavy fire. In the evening we received our rations.
May 31 - We had a skirmish and strongly shelled the enemy to dislodge them. Our troops succeeded in pushing the rebels back.
June 1 - Early in the morning our left flank was heavily shelled. We, the 6th Corps, were obliged to retreat for about a mile and a half. Some heavy fighting took place.
June 2 - We continued our march in haste against the left flank. Our battle line was ten miles in length.
June 3 - The battle started with great fury, the rebels intended to break through our lines but were unsuccessful and were repulsed with great losses. They were forced into a hasty retreat. Many dead were found on the battlefield.
June 4 - Rather quiet. General Grant gave orders not to attack unless the rebels would do so first.
June 5 - Skirmish fire in the center, with cannons and shells exploding over our heads. There was little damage done.
June 6 - In the morning we moved about 1miles to the left as far as Chickahominy near Barkers Mill. Our division entrenched themselves and at noon our band played for General Birney at headquarters.
June 7 - In the morning we moved back for about two miles to Barkers Mill.
June 8 - It was quiet until evening when the enemy began shelling our position.
June 9 - It was another quiet day. We played at headquarters.
June 10 - Another quiet day and again we played. I sent a letter to Adam Graf.
June 11 - Very quiet.
June 12 - At night we moved to Chickahominy River.
June 13 - We crossed the river and marched all day to the James River. The country here is very beautiful. We crossed the landing and went as far as Windmill Point. At night we played and received 12 new members in the band.
June 15 - We marched in a great hurry to Petersburg, arriving at night. Here we encountered a number of colored troops. Our batteries opened with heavy fire.
June 16 - The battle of Petersburg took place. At night we were under constant fire, but we were successful in driving the enemy back. We captured 16 cannons and 1000 prisoners. The battle lasted all night.
June 17 - In the morning, the rebels attacked us with great strength. They took five cannons and many prisoners. The battle lasted all day.
June 18 - Much shelling and skirmishes. I received a letter from Adam Graf.
June 19 - At the front, everything is quiet. June 20 - Rather quiet. Our corps was relieved. June 21 - We marched further in very hot weather with no water. We formed a battle line near Valtin and Petersburg R.R.
June 22 - The rebels made a strong attack with cannons, which lasted all night. However, we kept our position.
June 23 - Under heavy fire all day long.
June 24 - Strong cannon fire, which was the heaviest thus far in the war. June 25 - Rather quiet. We played at headquarters.
June 26 - 28 - Very Quiet
June 30 - Quiet during the day but strong cannon fire at night.
July 1 - Played at headquarters with a quiet day but cannon firing at night.
July 2 - I received a letter from Albany and sent one back.
July 3 - Heavy firing in front of Petersburg.
July 4 -8 - Quiet. Played at headquarters.
July 9 - Rather quiet. The 6th Corps left for Maryland.
July 10 - 12 - Quiet.
July 13 - We marched four miles to City Point.
July 14 - Quiet. We played and our division moved to the front.
July 16 - Quiet. We played at headquarters. Received a letter from Louise Heil and one from John Shaad.
July 17 - Quiet, so I wrote two letters.
July 18 - Played again because of another quiet day.
July 20 - Hot weather.
July 21 - Rather warm. Played for the 11th. Massachusetts Regiment
July 22 - Towards evening we heard strong firing in front of Petersburg. Saturday was quiet.
July 24 - Quiet. Received a letter from Adam Graf with $5 in it.
July 25 - Strong shelling of our position which lasted all night.
July 26 - Repeated shelling at night. We moved to the right wing over the Appomattox and James River.
July 27 - Shelling and skirmish fire. Here is where the rebels were drawn back.
July 28 - We retreated and a great battle was fought at Petersburg. We dynamited the fortifications and took a great number of prisoners.
July 31 - I wrote a letter to Louise. Today we received our pay from March 1st. to July 1st.
August 1 - Hot weather. I sent a letter to W. Coblenz.
August 2-6 - Hot weather.
August 7 - I sent $20 to Adam Graf and bought a cap.
August 8 - Great explosion at City Point at the powder magazine.
August 10 - Hot weather.
August 13 - At night we crossed the river.
August 14 - Skirmish with shelling.
August 15 - Strong shelling. I received a letter from Louise.
August 16 - Heavy fighting and the rebels were driven out of their strong position. Colonel Creak was killed and Capt. Ashman lost his leg.
August 18 - Constant shelling took place and we were forced to cross the river.
August 19 - We marched to the front of Petersburg where we met the 5th. Corps.
August 20 - Strong shelling.
August 21 - A severe battle developed at our left flank and here we captured 500 prisoners.
August 22 - Received a letter from Adam Graf.
August 23 - Very hot day. I went to headquarters to purchase a new pair of shoes.
August 24 - Quiet.
August 25 - A large battle was fought with the rebels getting the upper hand.
August 26 - Quiet.
August 27 - Wrote a letter to Louise Heil. The weather was extremely hot.
August 28 - I answered a letter of Mrs.Heil.
August 29 - Strong shelling.
August 31 - Muster day.
September 1-5 - Quiet and the weather was beautiful.
September 6 - Rain.
September 8 - Received a letter from John Shaad.
September 9 - They reported me for being absent, but no action was taken.
September 10 - Received a letter from Adam Graf with one dollar’s worth of postage stamps included.
September 11 - Started to build a tent near headquarters
September 13 - Cole bought flour and bread.
September 15 - Sold my jacket
. September 16 - Started to cook for five soldiers.
September 17 - Very pleasant weather. I received $2 from A.P. Greene.
September 18 - 25 - Rather quiet.
September 26 - Our band was dissolved. We received pay for two months.
September 27-30 - Rather quiet. We received orders to march.
October 1 - We attached the left flank in pouring rain, and we marched four miles through mud during the night.
October 2-4 - Nice weather.
October 5 - At night we marched to Hancock Station.
October 6 - Daniel and I built a tent.
October 7-10 - We finished building some shanties.
October 11 - Sent a letter to Adam Graf.
October 12 - Received a letter from John Shaad.
October 13 - Received a photograph album.
October 14 - Today I was sick.
October 15 - I sent a letter to my brother and received one from Albany.
October 16 - Sent a letter to Louise.
October 17 - Cold and windy.
October 18-21 - Quiet.
October 22 - Cold.
October 23 - Nice.
October 24 - Received a letter from Albany and sent one back.
October 25 - Sent a letter to Adam Graf.
October 26 - We moved to the left flank of the rebels. Our division continued to march around the left carrying on some fighting. We were surrounded but succeeded in breaking through.
October 28 - We took many prisoners and in the evening we went back to the old camp.
October 29 - Nice day.
October 30-31 - Muster days.
November 1 - Nice day.
November 2 - We built a fire to keep warm.
November 3-4 - Rainy and cold.
November 5-6 - Sent a letter to W. Coblenz and received one from Albany. The weather is nice.
November 7 - Went to City Point and had a picture taken
. November 8 - Election Day.
November 9-12 - Ideal weather.
November 13 - Sent a letter to E.L. Sheppard.
November 14 - Preparing winter quarters.
November 15-16 - Nice day.
November 17 - Sent a letter to Adam Graf.
November 18-21 - Nice weather. November 22 - Daniel left us.
November 25 - I received a Thanksgiving present of turkey, cake, pie and apples.
November 26 - The weather is nice.
November 27 - Received a letter from Adam Graf.
November 28 - Dreary and rainy.
November 29 - Received a letter from Louise with some photographs. Got orders to march.
November 30 - Leaving for the left flank.
December 1 - Sent a letter to E.L. Sheppard.
December 2 - Received a letter from Louise Heil.
December 3 - Started to build a house.
December 4-5 - Started to build the chimney on the house.
December 6 - Went to headquarters and received marching orders.
December 7 - Early at daybreak we started marching and at night we went to camp. It was very cold.
December 8 - The first division left.
December 9 - Received a letter from John Shaad and sent one to Adam Graf.
December 10 - Heavy snowfall of two feet.
December 11 - Received a letter from Louise.
December 12 - Our division returned in cold weather.
December 13 - Sent a letter to Adam Graf.
December 14 - Serenade at Corps Headquarters.
December 15 - Started to build a cottage and worked all day at it.
December 16 - Worked all day.
December 17-18 - We moved in our newly completed house.
December 19 - Very pleasant.
December 20 - Went to Army headquarters.
December 21 - The band played for execution of a deserter.
December 24 - We serenaded General Piers.
December 25 - Christmas. Received a letter from Adam Graf.
December 26 - Sent a letter to Adam and also his brother.
December 27 - Went to headquarters
. December 30 - Saw the hanging of a deserter.
December 31 - Mustering day.
January 1, 1865 - New Year’s Day and very cold. Received a letter from Ed Sheppard.
January 3 - Dreary weather with snowfall.
January 4 - Serenaded the 1st. Brigade.
January 6-10 - Rain and dreary weather.
January 11-16 - Weather like spring.
January 17 - Answered a letter to Coblenz.
January 18 - Wrote a letter to John Miller.
January 19-20 - Rain and cold temperatures.
January 21 - Foggy and cold.
January 22-26 - Cold.
January 27 - Went to City Point and sent a package by Express.
January 28 - Received a letter from Adam Graf. He wrote that he purchased a 70 acre farm for $5,500.
January 29-31 - Rather cold.
February 1-3 - Weather getting more like spring.
February 4 - We march with other troops to the left flank.
February 5 - Severe fighting on the left.
February 6-9 - Rather quiet.
February 10 - We advanced our position.
February 11-12 - Fortified our position.
February 13 - Wrote several letters.
February 14-16 - Weather wet and cold.
February 17-18 - Pleasant and warmer.
February 19 - Received two newspapers from Louise.
February 20-24 - Constant rain.
February 26-28 - Rain. Received a box from Adam and wrote to him and Coblenz.
March 1 - Rain. I wrote a letter to Louise.
March 2 - Paid.
March 3 - Rain. Wrote a letter to Louise.
March 4 - Received a letter from Adam.
March 5 - Pleasant day. Received a letter from J. Shaad.
March 6-7 - Sent a letter to J. Shaad. I lent some money to E.G. Lee.
March 8-10 - Weather pleasant and received a letter from Louise.
March 11 - Review by General Grant. Received two newspapers from Louise.
March 12 - Exchanged my horn for a gold watch at the price of $10.
March 15 - Went to the hospital to visit a sick friend.
March 16 - Sent a letter to John Miller.
March 17 - Sent a package to Manayunk on St. Patrick’s Day.
March 18 - Nice day. Played in the band for the execution of a deserter.
March 19-20 - Nice days.
March 21 - Rain.
March 22 - Received a letter from Coblenz.
March 23 - Extremely windy day with several trees being uprooted.
March 24 - The band serenaded General McAllister. Miss Gibson made a splendid speech. Strong firing took place on our front and we took 22,010 prisoners.
March 25 - Hard fighting all day on our left. The 5th. and 2nd. Corps took about 800 prisoners.
March 26 - A very quiet Sunday. Received a letter from Adam Graf.
March 28 - Nice day.
March 29 - We moved to the left flank of the enemy and had heavy fighting.
March 30 - Rain.
March 31 - Fighting all day.
April 1 - At night a terrible battle took place, which affected the whole line.
April 2 - Great victory for our side. We took all the fortifications of the rebels at Boynton Pl. Road. The enemy is in full retreat. The enemy left their tents and all their belongings. Encamped in a house near Petersburg where General Lee had his headquarters. We marched 30 miles and took a great many prisoners.
April 4 - We continued to march and saw General Sheridan. Rations for us were rather meager.
April 5 - We marched to Danville R.R. The cavalry took 600 rebel wagons and burned them. They also took a number of prisoners.
April 6 - Fighting took place at Amelia Springs, a beautiful little village. The rebels retreated leaving all their belongings, cannons, mules, and about 300 wagons.
April 7 - We marched early in the morning towards High Bridge. The rebels had demolished part of the railroad bridge. At night they left Farmville.
April 8 - We continued marching and found everything had been destroyed by the enemy. At night we stopped for our rations.
April 9 - At 9 o’clock in the morning we marched seven miles where General Lee and his army surrendered. Great joy and jubilation was felt by all.
April 10 - Rain. I wrote letters to Graf and Coblenz.
April 11 - Marched passed Cirrisville through New Store where we camped overnight.
April 12 - Marched to Farmville.
April 13 - It rained and we had to wade through two rivers. Saw Rebel G. Gordon and his staff on patrol. We had nothing to eat, so we went as far as Burkeville Station.
April 14 - Wrote a letter to Sheppard.
April 15 - Rain.
April 16 - Received a letter from Shaad and he wrote about his recent marriage.
April 17 - Warm weather.
April 18 - Went to headquarters.
April 19-22 - Weather was very nice.
April 23 - Wrote a letter to Mr. Manestress and Mrs. Reboul. I bought a pair of shoes for $2.70.
April 24 - Received a letter from brother John, also a letter from father and sister.
April 25-30 - Weather like spring. Wrote several letters.
May 1 - Received a letter from John Sheppard.
May 2 - Wrote a letter to John in the afternoon. Marched to Richmond Railroad about 10 miles.
May 3 - We left early in the morning to Amelia Headquarters where we found a large amount of implements and ammunition destroyed.
May 5 - Marched to Manchester
. May 6 - Marched to Richmond, a beautiful place. Played several numbers in the band.
May 7 - We marched about 18 miles
. May 8 - We started marching early in the morning and made and average of 15 miles.
May 9 - Started marching at 8 o’clock a.m. and covered about 14 miles.
May 10 - Marched through Fredericksburg over the Rappahannock and five miles further to the Potomac Creek where we halted.
May 11 - We crossed Potomac Creek and made 10 more miles. It was cold and it hailed and rained all night.
May 12 - We crossed several streams. We failed to receive our rations so had to pay $1 for bread.
May 13 - After receiving our rations, we left early to start marching again. We covered about 14 miles as far as Alexandria Turnpike.
May 14 - Everything quiet. Received a letter from Adam Graf. Sent $2 to his brothers.
May 15 - Answered letters of J. Shaad and A. Graf.
May 16 - Answered Greene’s letter.
May 17 - Wrote to Louise.
May 18 - Wrote to Sweatmond and Graf.
May 19 - Rained all day.
May 20 - Nice day filled with sunshine. Received a letter from Louise.
May 21 - Rain again. Wrote to Arthur Reboul.
May 22 - Sent a letter to Louise.
May 23 - Review. Saw Milly and Arthur Reboul. Received a letter from A. P. Greene.
May 24 - Review of Sherman’s Army. Received a letter with receipt of $200 from Adam Graf.
May 25 - Sent the receipt in a letter to my brother. At night our camp was illuminated by rockets. Serenade of the 3rd. Regiment.
May 26 - Bought 2 lbs. of butter, 1 lb. of cheese, 1<< lbs. of sausage and 2 pies for $2.
May 27 - Rain. Relief came but they did not give it to us at headquarters.
May 28 - Went to Army Headquarters and sent a letter to Adam Graf.
May 29-30 - Nice days.
May 31 - Review of 2nd. Army Corps.
June 1 - Received our relief and went on to Philadelphia.
June 2 - Went home to Jersey.
June 4 - Went to church with Adam Graf.
June 6 - Went back to Philadelphia and stayed at Steinegger.
June 8-9 - Remained at Steinegger.
June 10 - Wrote a letter to Adam Graf.
June
27
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Married
to
Louise Heil.