Following his graduation from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, in June 1862, Charles N. Warner took leave at his home in Montrose, Pennsylvania. In mid-July, he began his journey to report to the Army of the Potomac. He had been temporarily assigned to Battery D, 2^nd U.S. Field Artillery, commanded by Lt. Edward Williston. His original appointment was to Battery H, 4^th U.S. Field Artillery, but at this time all newly minted artillery officers were ordered to join McClellan’s Army.

Left home to join McClellan.

Arrived at Washington.

Went to Baltimore.

Started for Fortress Monroe.

Went to Newport News from Fortress Monroe.

Returned to Fortress Monroe.

On board the "John T. Warner" for Head Qtrs of McClellan. Went from Fortress Monroe to Harrison’s Landing [on the James River in Virginia].

Reported and went to my Battery.

Got my bedstead and engaged Jackson. Saw the review of Sumner’s Corps.

Attended my first drill and was Chief of Line of Caissons. Was Officer of the Day.

Lay around camp and did not go out.

Attended my 2^nd drill and commanded the 3^rd Section.

Stayed in camp. Wrote a letter home. Made up my mind to continue my studies.

Staid in Camp. Attended Inspection.

JULY 28, 1862 (MONDAY)

Went down to see Jerry Crowley in afternoon. Wrote to Father.

Staid in Camp. Wrote to Mother.

Remained in Camp. Had orders for all to do so. Wrote to Emma [his sister].

Rainy. Was Officer of the Day and remained in Camp. Wrote to Mary. I believe I have written 5 letters home but have received no answer.

Staid in Camp. Wrote a letter to Ed—Between 12 and 1 a.m. witnessed my 1^st battle, from a distance—Was Officer of the Day—A very warm day.

Staid in camp—Read the papers and studied. Wrote a letter to Mother. Health good. Doctor Hohenslaker (May 21, 1897—Ohlenschlager) came into our (camp). Upton is quite sick.

Staid in camp—Wrote to Emma. It rained hard.

Was Officer of the Day. Upton went home—Wrote to Father.

Staid in camp—Got orders to start in the evening for Nelson’s Farm. Traveled till 1:30 a.m. and there encamped for the night.

Advanced a short distance and lay overt watching for secesh [Secessionists].

Changed position of our Battery. Watched with Battery nearly all day in a boiling sun. Then returned to camp—Went to Head Qtrs of Gen. Franklin for letters and found none.

Staid in camp. Very warm weather. Wrote to Mother.

Staid in camp—Was Officer of the Day and so unwell that I couldn’t eat or do anything. It was extremely warm. Did nothing all day but lie abed with a wet towel over me, fight flies and drink lemonade—Winter’s brought in a cow and I forgot I did have some toast and milk for supper, but it did not agree with me.

Got up late feeling better—Went out to inspection although it was terribly hot and dusty—Learned that we were to move probably permanently and to parts unknown on the morrow. Had a thunder shower in evening which made it very pleasant. Red’d a letter from Emma and Mother and my 1^st one—Wrote to Emma.

Staid in camp. Very warm—We did not move as expected.

Was Officer of the Day. Staid in Camp—Very warm—Did not move out of camp as expected—rebels opened fire on our shipping at the landing as our troops were embarking but were soon driven away. Wrote to Ed. Rec’d a letter from him. Heard that Pope had a fight on Sat.

Weather cooler. Wrote to father. Did not receive orders to march—not quite well.

Staid in camp—Waited all day in vain for orders to move—Got orders in evening to move at daylight.

Had Reveille at 2 a.m. Waited all day constantly expecting orders to move. Rec’d letters from Emma and Mother. Troops passing by without cessation day and night.

Commenced moving at 2 p.m. Traveled until about sundown then encamped near a cornfield. Passed Chas. [Charles?] City Court House. Took supper, then took my saddle for a pillow, and blankets and slept all night without disturbance. Times cold with a heavy dew. Roasted green corn for supper.

Started out at 6:30 a.m. and traveled all day—Passed White Oak Swamp and Chickahominy and encamped on its banks in position to guard the bridge.

Commenced our march at 4:30 a.m. and traveled till 2 p.m. Went through Williamsburg and encamped about 2 miles this side—Good roads but very dusty—Very pleasant until 8 a.m.—Put up a fly and made myself very comfortable for the night after a good supper—Have marched about 30 miles—14 today—12 yesterday—4 day before.

Started out at 8a.m.—Waited on road without moving till 9:15—Traveled till 2 p.m. Encamped near the fortifications at Yorktown.

Started out at 6 a.m.—Marched till 1 p.m. over a corduroy road—One man died on the road—Encamped at Young’s Mills—Attended Kirby’s burial service.

Was Off. of the Day. Was up at Reveille 3 a.m. Commenced our march at 5 a.m. Passed through Newport News and to Hampton where encamped at 1 p.m. in a forest of brambles—Engaged Brown.

Staid in camp—Wrote to Mother and Emma.

Embarked on board the "Winnissimet"—met with our Battery and 1^st Mass. Anchored off Old Point and remained there all night.

Remained on board at anchor. Went ashore for a while. It stormed so that we dared not put out. Wrote to Father and Emma.

Remained in the same place as yesterday—Still windy. Wrote to Lydia—Trunk nowhere to be found.

Sailing up the Chesapeake—Not very well—bad cold and nausea.

Sailing up the Potomac—Wrote to Mary—Anchored about 10 miles below Alexandria.

Just 5 years since I first reported at West Point. Arrived at Alex. [Alexandria, VA] at 10 a.m.—As I write this at 8:30 a.m. we are anchored at Alex. and the Capitol at Washington is in full view. A picnic party just went by in a boat—Very refreshing to see a number of gentiel [sic.] young ladies. Disembarked and moved through Alex. to a place 2 miles beyond.

Had Reveille at daylight—Were in readiness to march at 6 a.m. Marched to Annandale, 7 miles from Alex. [Alexandria, VA] where encamped after coming into position.

AUGUST 30, 1862 (SATURDAY)—2^nd Battle of Bull Run, Virginia

Marched to within a mile of Bull Run and back to Centerville and saw some of the fight.

Remained in camp at Centerville.

Remained in camp till night. Then marched all night till near Fairfax. Met Fletch [his brother] on the road—Gens Stevens and Kearny were killed. Fletch had just been fighting in the rain.

Marched on to Alexandria—Got separated from Fletch.

In camp at Alexandria—Removed to Camp Upton.

In Camp Upton—Took an (?) for the jaundice—Have had it ever since being on board the "Winnissimet".

In Camp Upton—Rec’d orders to be in readiness to move immediately, as was supposed to chase Jackson. Thank Heaven we did not move.

Remained in camp until 6 p.m.—Then started and marched until 1:30 a.m. through to Washington, over Lony(?) Bridge and beyond Tenallytown. Then stretched ourselves on the ground and slept till 7 a.m.—Wasn’t tired.

In camp beyond Tenallytown—Wrote to Mother.

Marched at 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. a mile or two beyond Rockville—Started out again at 6 and went 3 miles farther and encamped by a cornfield. I am just recovering from the jaundice.

Started out at 10 a.m. Traveled till 3 p.m. through Davistown with one long stop—Encamped 7 miles from Poolesville. Capt. Platt received his new Commission.

Marched from 9a.m. till dark, through Orange Town, within sight of Poolesville, and to Barnesville where encamped near the enemy—Upton was made Chief of Arty.

In camp near Barnestown—Wrote to Emma.

Started out at 9 a.m. and marched till 5 p.m. 2 or 3 miles beyond Urbana and encamped.

Commenced marching 9 a.m.—Passed through Bucky’s Town 11:30a.m. Encamped at 3 p.m.

Started out at 6 a.m.—Passed over the Blue Ridge and reached Jefferson 10 a.m. Moved on a short distance and saw the Battle of Burkettsville (sic) [Battle of South Mountain, Maryland].

Moved forward on the battlefield at Crampton Gap—Went over the field and examined the dead—Wrote to Mother.

In camp at Crampton’s Gap—Heard of the capture of Harper’s Ferry by the rebels the day before.

Moved out from Crampton’s Gap—Passed through Rohrersville 9:30a.m. Went forward through Cedarville to the battlefield—Arrived there about noon—Afterwards took quite an active part in the action. Was under a sharp fire for several hours—Lost 2 horses in my section—2 men wounded in Battery.

Went forward into battery about 7 a.m. Was under the fire of sharpshooters until about noon—Then under the protection of flag of truce both sides ceased hostilities and engaged in removing their wounded and burying their dead till night—remained in position all day without firing—Fell back a short distance and passed the night.

Had Reveille at 3 a.m. moved forward into position before daylight—Our pickets then advanced but the enemy had left—Afterwards we moved back on account of the stench from the dead bodies—at 11 a.m. moved forward to within about a half mile from the Potomac near Shephardstown [Shepherdstown, West Virginia] and 7 miles above Harper’s Ferry.

In camp near Shephardstown—Wrote to Mother—Firing in the distance across the river—Porter crossed and took 5 pieces of artillery, so reported—received orders to move the next morning at 3 O’Clock a.m. Afterwards at 11 p.m. on 20 th .

Had Reveille the day before at 11 p.m. Started out at 1 a.m.—Passed Sharpsburg at 3 a.m. and battlefield soon after and Tilmanton(?) at 6 a.m. 7 miles and a half from Hagerstown and Williamsport. Jones’ Four Corners at 6:30 a.m. Went into camp 2 miles from Williamsport at 9 a.m. and remained all day and night.

In camp near Williamsport—Wrote to Emma.

Marched from 2 p.m. till 5 p.m. to Bakersville—heard that Richmond was taken.

In camp at Bakersville—Rainy—Went to Fairplay foraging.

In camp at Bakersville—Weighted 136½ pounds.

In camp at Bakersville—Cold nights since Wednesday—Fitzhugh got his leave of absence.

In camp at Bakersville—Wrote to Mary.

Started for Church and found none. Went on for a little ride debating whether or not to go to a certain place—Happened to pass a Hospital and tarried to see a leg amputated—Being in vicinity of battlefield paid it a visit—After seeing everything else started for Burnside’s Bridge. On the way there heard that Burnside’s troops were not far distant—Consequently determined on finding Fletch whom I had not heard from since the battle. After much difficulty found his Reg’t and learned that he was wounded. Started at dusk with Charley Frink for his Hospital, or rather barn. Arrived there about bed time, found him comfortable and remained all night—When we arrived found the surgeon engaged in the horrid operation of cutting off a man’s arm—It being the second operation I had happened upon during the day and they being the first that I had ever seen, it seemed to me like a land of blood, and made me realize more forcibly than ever before the dreadful horrors of war—whence the hasty disappearance of a vast amount of military ardor.

Charley Frink started early, with surgeon’s certificate for Burnside’s Headquarters to get a furlough for Fletch—Meantime I went to Rohrersville to get money, and conveyance for him to the cars—Took breakfast and dinner at Allie’s and had a very pleasant time, after having had considerable trouble to get wagon and harness which were not first class then—Got a pair of crutches for him too that I forgot to mention—Allie sent bread and butter, meat, pie, and magnificent grapes to Fletch. Got back to him about 1 p.m.—Charley hadn’t returned—Waited for him in horrid suspense until 4 O’Clock the next day, when greatly disappointed and with a heavy heart I bade Fletch good-bye, after leaving him a supply of the needful and returned to my Co.—Found everyone alarmed at my absence. Searchers were sent out for me—Received a rich blessing from Upton and afterwards permission to leave camp on the morrow until I could get Fletch a furlough and see him started all right for home.

In the morning went to Burnside and sent an ambulance to Keedyville—Got the furlough but could not find the ambulance afterwards. Staid all night with Fletch.

Procured a conveyance with some difficulty and took Fletch and Jons. Cornell to Hagerstown—Started back to join my battery, lost my way at Boonestown [probably Boonsboro, Maryland] arrived at Keedyville late, staid all night in the Mill there.

Returned to my company—Went out with the Battery to fire a salute for the President who was reviewing the army.

In camp at Bakersville—Borrowe [sic.] went to Hagerstown and drew my pay.

In camp at Bakersville. Dr. Robinson came back.

In camp at Bakersville—Maj. Rogers dined with us—Williston and Dr. Davis went to Hagerstown—Had pieces cleaned and harness’ oiled.

In camp at Bakersville. Wrote to Father. Rec’d a letter from Cahier of Hagerstown Bank. Cols. Platt and Green dined with us—Sawin wrote back to Cashier for me.

In camp at Bakersville—Wrote to Emma—Saw Johnson die—Borrowe, Sawin, and Clinslacker(?) went to Hagerstown—Sawin expressed $100 to father for me.

The Battery went to Hagerstown. I went to Rohrersville.

Staid at Rohrersville till 4 p.m. and had a fine time—Then rode to my Battery at Hagerstown with Lieut. Hunt, 1^st Cavalry. Arrived there at 7 wet to the skin. Rec’d a letter from Ed.

In camp near Hagerstown—Had wheels wedged and carriages cleaned—All in town but me—Great exclamation about rebel raid into Pa.—Took breakfast at Washington House and supper with the old lady.

Staid in camp by myself until evening then went to meeting—Commenced raining before I returned—Mrs. Bor- never came—Wrote to Mother.

In camp by myself till evening, then rode to Hagerstown—Staid there a short time and came back with Mr. Guttman.

Staid in camp—Bovour brought his little boy to camp.

Staid in camp—Spent the evening with Fanny—Clothing was issued to the men.

In camp—Rec’d orders to report to Regimental Head Qtrs—Rec’d a letter from Emma, also one from Mary saying that Fletch was home safe.

In camp—Went to town and bought a pair of slippers.

Left Hagerstown—Went to Bakersville and into camp—Upton went to Albany for his commission [as Colonel, 121^st NY Vol. Infantry]. Davis tight looked at the Regs and saw that I had mistaken my order.

In camp near Bakersville—Fitzhugh came back—Made out 4 monthly reports and sent to Colonel of Regt and Adjt. Gen.

In camp—Drills began under my superintendence—Was shaved for the 1^st time since entering the army.

In camp—Fitz was Officer of the Day—The first time I have been relieved since the 11^th. Had drilling at manual of the piece.

In camp—Wrote to Ed. A very high wind all day—Drilled as usual.

In camp—Visited the sentinels during the night.

In camp—Rode to Bakersville and had my shoe mended.

In camp—Battery was reviewed with the Division by Gen. Brooks—Afterwards inspected by Lieut. Col. Platt—Rode to Fairplay with Sawin—Received my appointment and a letter from Emma and Mother.

In camp—It rained and blowed [sic.] very hard all day—Was Off. of the Day and had to inspect the sentinels in the night. Wrote letters to mother, Emma, Allie, Fannie, and Adjt. Gen., accepting my appointment—Upton joined his Regiment [121^st NY Vol. Infantry].

In camp—Very windy weather.

In camp—Had the first mounted drill of the season.

Rec’d orders to be in readiness to move at 3 a.m.—Went to Shephards Ford—Remained there a short time and returned—Had hard times with bawky horses.

In camp—had a long mounted drill and got blown up sky-high for other people’s faults as usual—Rec’d orders to move tomorrow morning at 5 O’Clock.

Moved at 5 a.m. from camp to Crampton Gap, 14 miles—Arrived there at 1 p.m.—Spent the evening at Rohrersville.

Marched from Crampton Gap to Petersville. Remained at Petersville from 1 till 5 p.m. Then moved forward across the river at Berlin and 1 mile beyond Leavittsville—On the way met Lt. Col. E. R. Warner.

In camp near Leavittsville—Army passing constantly—Had the blues horribly. Wrote to Emma—Got new horses—Tent came near blowing over.

Hitched in the new horses and marched about 6 miles—Made out my monthly reports to Lorenzo and Thomas for Oct.

Marched till 4 p.m. to near Union Leodon(?) Co., I believe. About 12 or 14 miles—Met Bill Warner—Wrote to Emma.

Started out at 12 p.m., and marched through Bloomfield about 8 miles to the Plains of Upperville where encamped.

Marched about 12 miles to the railroad at White Plains. Quite cold weather.

In camp at White Plains—Very cold and the 1^st snow storm of the season—Built an underground fire-place—Wrote to Mother and Fletch.

Wrote to Father and Miss I.B.M. and Allie—Remained in camp—Heard that McClellan had been removed from his command and Burnside put in his place. Rec’d orders to move tomorrow at 8 a.m. Williston appointed his non-com. Officers. Had ammunition repacked and wheels greased.

Marched to new Baltimore, about 6 miles and encamped—built our 2^nd fireplace, and it did not work.

In camp near new Baltimore. Saw McClellan 3 times as he was taking leave of the army. Gen. Hunt called on us—Dr. Sullivan and party in our tent in evening tight—Megs got some whiskey and had some hot whiskey toddies.

In camp near New Baltimore—Wrote to Ed, Bill, Frink.

In camp near New Baltimore—Sawin went to Washington and took my pay accounts for Sept. and October. Dr. Robison dined with us, or rather came to. Wrote to Emma—

In camp—Battery was inspected by Col. Platt and afterwards drilled by him. Gathlena(?) very sick and I consulted the Hospital steward.

Moved about a mile into a very pleasant camp and had a drill—heard that the army appropriation was expended—Rec’d a letter from Emma and a few lines from mother.

In camp near New Baltimore. Attended mounted drill in the morning and got blown up worse than I ever was before in my life—Ed. [Williston] threatened to apply to Adjt. Gen. to have me removed from Co. Rec’d orders to move tomorrow at 7 a.m.

Marched from 7 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. through New Baltimore (also Catfelts Station) and Greenwick, about 10 miles to Weaverville on Cedar Run. Sawin returned from Washington after drawing for me $223.38.

Started early and marched all day until nearly 9 a.m. when we were not halted, making a distance of 4 or 5 miles. Rained slightly—encamped at Stafford Store.

Marched from Stafford Store to Stafford Court House 15 miles. Passed Acquia Creek. Encampment 8 miles from Fredericksburg.

In camp near Stafford Court House, 8 miles from Fredericksburg and 4 miles from Acquia(?) Creek. Rained slightly.

Changed camp—Moved abut 50 yards—rained very hard in the night.

In camp near Stafford Court House—Borrowe built his patent fire-place—Wrote to Emma—

Wil. [Williston] went to Washington—Built a fireplace. Fitz. learned that he was Capt., and Borrowe that he was 1^st Lieut.—An order came assigning Bvt. 2^nd Lt. Keefe to the Battery—Hohenslacker sick. Federals to bombard Fredericksburg tomorrow—Army of Potomac to be in Richmond in 12 days. Wrote to Emma.

NOVEMBER 23, 1862 (SUNDAY)

Went to Acquia Creek for horses and spent the day with Seth Mullins, Postmaster of 9^th Corps (Wilcox’s).

In camp—Had a mounted drill also on foot—Fitz is assigned to a battery in Fredericksburg.

Fitz. left us—I received my commission as 2^nd Lieut. [dated Aug. 5^th]. Rained all night—Artist-Davis of "Harper’s Weekly" called on us.

In camp—Attended drill—Wrote to Emma and Adjt. General—Davis went to Washington.

Thanksgiving Day—Sickle’s Division passed us—Wil. [Williston] returned, bringing me a jacket, vest, and various other things—Drank hot whiskey punches in evening.

In camp—Put up my stove—Rec’d a letter from Ed stating that Father had rec’d $150.00 from me, also one from Allie—Answered both.

In camp—Had a very bad cold.

Went to Falmouth to turn in horses. Had a very good view of the Rebs at Fred’sburg and the Army of the Potomac.

In camp on sick report—Bad cold. Rec’d letters from Mother, Emma, and Bill Frink.

In camp on sick report—Wrote to Mother, Emma, and Bill Frink—Made out my Monthly Reports and Pay Accts.

In camp on sick report—Battery was inspected by Upton—Rec’d orders to move at daylight tomorrow.

Had Reveille at 4 O’Clock and moved over a very bad road till 3 p.m. about 15 miles, 5 miles beyond Belle Plaine, where encamped. Horses tired completely out.

In camp near Belle Plaine—Rained and snowed hard all day—Spent a good share of the time drinking hot scotch whiskey punches and playing whist—Had a high time in my tent in the evening with the Doctors.

In camp near Belle Plaine—Cold day—Wrote to Emma and Mr. Adams.

In camp—Capts. Vickers and Hexamen(?) and Lieut. Wright called on us. Talk about Jersey Battery leaving Division. Cold weather.

In camp—Visited with Sawin, the Batteries in the Division, and Franklin’s Head Qtrs, and dined with Lieut. Col. Platt.

In camp—Rec’d orders to be in readiness to move in the morning—Wrote to Emma—A battle expected soon.

In camp near Belle Plaine—Had orders to be in readiness to move but nothing more—Wrote to mother and (?)

Had Reveille at 4—Marched at 6, till 3 p.m. to the river where encamped. Afterwards started to cross but it was getting dark, we returned.

Moved across the river at 8 a.m. Afterwards advanced cautiously, feeling the enemy—Took our Battery on the first line near the pickets—Were cleaned out by a battery of the enemy and took refuge in a gully—Several narrow escapes in the battery—One of my men wounded and another scared out of his wits—both missing for some time—There was one close shot on myself. Rec’d a letter from Emmie just before the skedaddle—That one shot made me temporarily sick of war—At dusk moved out of the gully and encamped on a large pile of straw.

Moved forward at daylight and went into position on the 1^st line of battle. Remained there all day till dark without firing a shot, and with such a roar of musketry near us for 2 or 3 hours as I never heard before [Unsuccessful attack on the stone wall at Mayres Heights]—Had one horse wounded. Battery under fire all day, sometimes quite warm. After dark went back and encamped in the same place as before.

Went forward at daylight into the old position—Staid there all day under the fire of sharpshooters without firing a shot—At dark went back to the old stack and spent the night. Enze wounded.

Moved forward at daylight into the old position—Remained there till dark without firing a shot—Quiet all along the line during the day—At dark went back to the stack where bivouacked. Wrote to Mother while on the field. Army recrossed the river during the night. I went over with the caissons of our Battery and then returned to the pieces, which I very fortunately found—Our Battery portion of rear-guard and crossed after everything except a few infantry—Crossed at 3 a.m. and went into camp at 4.

Sleeping on the ground with my blankets, very tired, been in bed about an hour was awakened about 5 a.m. by the rain coming down furiously—Already quite wet, got up, put on my boots, picked up my blankets and sought shelter for some time without success. Finally found a partial cover—spent the time miserably till daylight. Took breakfast in the rain and went out to take a last look at the secesh [secessionists] across the river. Then moved about a mile from the river, where encamped—roads horrid.

In camp near Freds’burg—Wrote to father.

In camp, on the opposite side of the river from Freds’burg and one mile below and one mile from the river—Martin came to our camp.

Moved at 8 a.m. about 5 miles to White Oak Church where encamped—Sawin sick—Myself not quite well—Fine camp—Our tents in the woods. Met Lt.(?) Woodruff.

In camp near White Oak Church—Wrote to Emma.

In camp—Battery was inspected by Capt. Ayers.

In camp—Spent the day reading the papers—Lieut. Coop called on us.

In camp—Received a long letter from Emma—Also from Allie—Learned that Ed was ordered to join his Regt. And that Uncle Phin. was at the point of death.

In camp near White Oak Church. Wrote to Emma.

Christmas Day. Rode out with Sawin to Belle Plaine.

In camp—Wrote to Emma—Read "Frantini"(?)

In camp reading "Marius" of the Miserables".

In camp—Had a Mounted Inspection. Cols. Hardin and Warner and Lieut. Hill(?) called on us.

In camp—Read "Marius".

Went to Belle Plaine for Ordinance Stores—Read "Jean Valjean"

In camp—Borrowe went to Falmouth for horses—Sat up with the Doctors to see the New Year in.

Remained in camp and read "Cosette and 39 men for 1 woman"—Fine weather.

Went to Falmouth for horses and found none—Drilled the men in Sabre Exercise—Wrote to Emma.

In camp—Had two long sabre drills after which had great sport leaping our horses over a pole. Rec’d letters from Mr. and Mrs. Adams.

In camp—Heard of the Battle of Murfreesboro [in Tennessee]—Gen. Pratt, Capt. Gary, and Lt. Scrimser called on us. Shaved off my sides.

In camp—Had a saber drill. Went to Brook’s Head Qtrs with 6 of our men who were to be examined previous to a discharge on acct of disability—Wil. [Williston] and I made molasses candy.

In camp—Drilled as usual.

Went to Falmouth for horses and found none—Saw Calef and (?) with him, called on Egan and Murray. Afterwards went to Co. D and staid there till 11 p.m., when started for camp arriving at 12:30 a.m.

In camp—Spent the time as usual. Borrowe got leave and I gave him my Day Accts.

In camp—Borrowe went to Washington.

In camp—Rainy—Rec’d a letter from Mother and Emma informing me of the death of little sister on Friday the 2^nd—Wrote a long letter to Lydia.

In camp—Very muddy—Wrote to Allie.

In camp—Busy all day. Corduroying the corral for our horses.

In camp—Worked on the corduroying. Borrowe returned from Washington.

In camp—Upton called on us in the evening. Superintended the corduroying—Wrote to Father sending $150.00.

In camp—Dr. Asch came to the Battery and relieved Dr. Davis—sat up till 2 a.m. with Davis.

Went to Ed’s Regt. to see him, but he was not there—called on Capt. Gates’ old Co., and saw Bill Warner and several others. Got 10 horses from Falmouth. Weighed 152½ pounds.

In camp near White Oak Church. Cold weather—Did nothing but read.

In camp—Wrote to Emma. Company was paid off.

In camp—Gen. Hunt sent for Wil. [Williston]. Rec’d orders to move tomorrow morning at 8.

Had reveille at 4 a.m. Moved out at 8 to Gen. Burnside’s Hd Qtrs—Remained there 2 hours then went on about 12 miles and went into Park about dusk, and took supper in the dark and in the woods—Rec’d orders to move on but did not because we couldn’t find the way—Capt. Ransom and his subs and we then built a fire and lay down in the woods—I lay with Capt. Morgan. It rained hard. We covered ourselves with a rubber which kept a little of the wet off—Rec’d orders to move on about 12—Had just got up and gone into a comfortable tent—Went out and sat on my horse about an hour in the worst storm I ever saw. Then took shelter in the Ordnance wagon and spent the remainder of a horrid night there—About 8 a.m. started out—Had a hard time getting out of park—Had to double the teams—Mud awful—A pontoon wagon got stuck—In trying to pass it one of my wheel horses fell down and slid 3 or 4 rods down the hill—The driver miraculously escaped being run over. Moved on about a mile and went into Park. Got stuck abut half a dozen times on the route—Put up a tent and made myself comfortable for the night—Still rained.

Took a long ride with Williston and saw a great deal—The worst roads I ever saw. Carriages stuck in the mud scattered all along the roads. Winters and Hally returned, having left the Co., on the evening of the 19^th, Monday last. Lieuts. Baldwin and Hitchcock spent the evening with us.

In camp near the Scott House—Rode out with Williston along the river bank and saw lots of Rebs about 300 yards off—Went to Gen. Brooks’ Hd. Qtrs.

Marched back to our old camp at White Oak Church—A very hard march—Rec’d a letter from Emma.

In camp—Williston and Borrowe went to Hd. Qtrs. of Grand Division—Crane got tight into a fight and hurt. Sergt. Scott helped to take care of him—The Sergt. got a leave—Merton dead drunk all day—Wothier refused to obey orders.

In camp—Gens Burnside, Sumner, and Franklin were relieved from their commands. Williston dissatisfied—Dr. Howard called on us—Capt. McCartney returned.

In camp—Rainy—Wrote a long letter to Emma, sending for stamps—Inspected the sentinels and Men’s Qtrs at night and found them playing cards.

In camp—Snowed hard all day and all night. Rec’d a letter from Allie—Richmond on a spare wheel.

In camp—4 inches of snow—Heard of the strongest orders for Off. of the Day. "Project of the Radicals" (?)—Upton called on us.

In camp—Staid all day in my tent. Williston and Ohlenschlager obtained leaves of absence. Gave Williston my pay Accts and Monthly Reports to Adjt. Gen. and Adjt. of Regt.

In camp—Williston and Ohlenschlager went to Washington. Spent the evening playing "California" and "Euchre". Wrote to Mother.

In camp—Was put in arrest for disobedience of orders—Rec’d a letter from Fletch and answered.

In camp—Row between Cramer and McGovern. McGovern and Burns 2^nd on the wheel—Wrote a long letter to Allie—Played some "kurds"—Rec’d a letter from Emma.

In camp—Wrote to Emma—Meister(?) drunk.

In camp—Nothing unusual.

Severe snow—Went to Belle Plaine for forage. Called on Mr. Curtises. Returned (?).

In camp—Rained very hard—Shaved.

Went to Belle Plaine for forage with 40 horses—On the way back stopped at Curtises. Wrote to Emma.

In camp—Gen. Smith took leave of his Corps.

In camp—Sawin went home.

In camp—Beautiful weather—Had a recitation in Tactics—Wrote to Emma.

In camp—Fr. Asch went to Washington—Rainy.

In camp—Williston returned from leave of absence. Merton died. Spent the evening at the Head Qtrs of 15^th N.Y. Vols.

In camp—Fitzhugh called on us—Put up a Hospital Tent.

In camp—Borrowe went to Washington—Saw Clayton sewed up—Rec’d a letter and stamps from Emma, stating that Ed had joined his Regt.

In camp—Rainy—Wrote to Emma.

Went to Acquia for Ordnance Stores—Saw Edie and Fuller—Clinton came back—Butler called on us.

In camp—Very snowy—Moved our stove and made a floor. Cramer left.

In camp—Rained very hard—Upton visited on us (?). Was vaccinated.

In camp—Testified in case at a Court-Martial in the 18^th N.Y. Wrote to Emma.

In camp—Dr. Asch returned.

Rec’d a letter from Emma and stamps. Sawin returned—Went to belle Plaine with the 2 Doctors and saw Ed.

Went to the 56^th to see Ed and spent the day—Stormed very bad all day.

Staid with Ed and Bill Frink all day and returned to my Battery at night. Took dinner with Al. Day—Saw a great many that I knew in the 151^th Pa. Vols.

In camp—Here after am going to study Artillery and Spanish systematically.

FEBRUARY 25, 1863 (WEDNESDAY)

Ohlen(?) went on leave—Borrowe did not return.

In camp—Severe rain-storm all day—Wrote to Emma in Spanish.

In camp—Williston went to Hd Qtrs but could not get my leave—Sawin tight—Rol. Trusdell called on me. Wrote to Emma.

In camp—Mustered the 1^st N.J. and 1^st Md. Batteries.

In camp—Dr. Webster called on us, also Col. Warner.

Rode all day with Dr. Asch—Saw many people and got my leave. Borrowe returned.

Went home on leave.

Arrived home.

At home—Gave Emma an album.

At home.

At home—Spent most of the day with family. Got frames for 3 pictures.

At home—Also on the 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th.

Started for my Battery and got as far as Philadelphia.

Arrived at my Battery—Wrote to Emma and Fanny.

In camp—Very disagreeable weather. Taylor called on us.

In camp—Wrote to Fanny.

In camp—Dr. Asch left us for the Reserve.

In camp—Wrote to Mary—Mrs. Borrowe came.

In camp—Dr. Daily came—Read Charles O’Malley.

In camp—Read "What will he do with it."

In camp—Played Seven-up with Mrs. Borrowe.

In camp—Fixed our smoky stove. Fine weather commences.

In camp—Wrote to Emma—Rode out and took lunch with Capt. Schofield.

In camp—Battery was inspected by Col. Tompkins—Capt. Heislip and Dr. Sullivan dined with us. Sawin rec’d his pipe. Spent the evening playing cards with Mrs. Borrowe. Rained in the evening.

In camp—Rode out to Corps Hd Qtrs and dined with Asch. Upton and Lt. Col. Orcult spent the evening with us. Dowling returned bringing Williston Cribbage board, etc.

In camp—Battery rec’d some recruits.

In camp—Rec’d a letter from Mother. There was a Steeple Chase—Wrote to Mother, Lydia, and Fanny.

In camp—Maj. Tompkins spent some time with us.

Borrowe and family left—Maj. Tompkins came. Capt. Schofield called on us, Truesdell also.

In camp—Nothing unusual.

Went to the 17^th Pa. Cavalry to see Stanley.

Stanley and I took dinner with Lt. Col. Salisbury. I then called on Dr. Cobb and returned to my Battery.

In camp—Wrote to Emma—Asch and Fuller called.

In camp—Sawin went to Washington—Our Battery and Division was reviewed by Hooker—Read "Lady Aubley’s Scent."

In camp—Rec’d a letter from Mother and answered it. Snowed all night. Borrowe came back temporarily.

In camp—Wrote to Mary and Fanny.

Borrowe left—Went to Belle Plaine with him and then went to the 56^th and saw a man have his head shaved and drummed out of service—Then went to the 151^st. Prescott reviewed the Cavalry—Wrote to Emma—Rained.

Captains Crandall and Stone called on me. Hereafter spent my entire time in study and taking necessary rest or recreation. Sawin returned—Dr. Rogers came. Williston sick.

In camp—Williston sick and I in command of the Battery. Corps reviewed by the President. Troubled with colic.

In camp—Vickers called and made egg-nog. Col. Warner and Lt. Bissell called on us.

In camp—Dr. Dailey left us—Bathed. Rec’d a letter from Emma and answered it and sent to her Dr. Dailey’s picture. Got some stamps. Mustered the Co. President finished reviewing the Army.

In camp—Got some papers from Williston. Wrote to Emma and Fletch. Baldwin was confined.

In camp—Wrote to Emma and Fanny—Have written 18 letters since my leave and received three.

In camp—Kramer broke his leg. Gillispie, Sanderson, and Arnold called. Wrote to Emma—Rec’d orders about forage and rations for a move.

In camp—Upton called—Wrote to Augusta and Jessie.

In camp—Very stormy—Played Cribbage and studied Spanish.

In camp—Wrote to Emma.

In camp—Called on Upton.

In Camp—Division was reviewed by Gen. Folirdi(?)

Went with the Major to Stafford Court House and dined with Fitzhugh. Then went to Syke’s Division and saw Garrard, Adams, and O’Rourke. Caisson blew up Arana(?), Stanton, and Halleck in the Army, Rumor that Hooker is hurt—My birthday—Wrote to mother.

In camp—Rained all day—Rec’d a letter from Emma with 3 photographs.

Went with Ohlenschlager to the 11^th Corps and saw Dr. Dailey, Dr. Froelich and a host of other Dutchmen.

In camp—Wrote to Emma—Jim left us.

In camp—Nothing to note.

Saw Cushing, S.T., and went to Dimocks’ McLora’s(?) Batteries with McKenzie and C. Rained.

Went to Acquia for Ord. Stores. Urgenhart(?) and others played for us in the evening. Wrote to Emma.

In camp—Wrote to Allie.

In camp—Arty Brigade was inspected by Col. Tompkins—Rec’d orders to be in readiness to move. Wrote to Emma.

Co. was paid off. Moved to Sands House with a portion of the Army.

Moved out at midnight to the river to protect the crossing—At 9 a.m. went across the river and into position behind one of the army’s rifle pits. Expected a night attack and made preparations for it but it did not come.

In camp on the Rappahannock—Towards night some cannonading in front of Reynolds. Good news from our Right—Wrote to Emma.

In camp on the Rappahannock—Firing heard on the Right—200 Rebel bridge-makers taken—Rec’d 2 letters from Emma and one from Augusta, a short one from Mother.

Camp on the Rappahannock—Sharp skirmish fight. Remainder of the Corps crossed the river. Wrote to Emma.

2^nd Battle of Fred’sburg—Up nearly all night. We were very hotly shelled—Vanwinglo(?) killed by a piece of shell. Our men take the heights (Marye’s Heights) and we pass through Fred’sburg. We take the Plank Road to Chancellorsville and after marching abut 2 miles, meet the enemy entrenched in a strong position—We attack and are repulsed—Heavy loss on both sides. When our men fall back our Battery ordered up to keep the Rebs from following—we fired about an hour, with effect I believe, under a warm musketry fire. 2 horses killed in the Battery and several wounded. I was so tired I could hardly stand up.

In position on the battlefield. Were not engaged, but fighting going on all around us—Retired across the river in the night about 1 O’Clock, and went into Park without un-harnessing and staid so till morning, when we went on and joined the remainder of the Artillery Brigade—In about an hour rec’d orders to go 9 miles up the river to Richard’s Ford to dispute the passage of Fitzhugh Lee’s Cavalry which was expected to make an attempt to cross to get in Hooker’s rear. Rained very hard. Encamped in the woods for the night.

In camp at Richard’s Ford—Rained. Wrote to Emma. Heard that Hooker crossed back last night.

Rec’d orders at 8 a.m. to go back to Bank’s Ford. Crossed there and joined remainder of Arty Brigade about 1 p.m. Rec’d a letter from Allie.

Marched back to White Oak Church, where encamped. Rec’d a letter from Emma with my photograph.

In camp—Had pieces and Harness washed—Wrote to Emma and Augusta.

In camp—Warm weather—Wrote to Father and Allie.

In camp—Warm weather—Wrote to Emma—Rec’d a letter from Miss Jessie(?)

In camp—Had my hair cut—Wrote to Jessie.

In camp—Wrote to Emma—Warm day.

Maj. Tompkins left—Williston went to Washington. Wrote to Emma—Rained—C(?) and Mechan(?) called on us.

In camp—Slow day—Clothing issued.

In camp—Bathed—Nothing unusual.

In camp—Clothing issued to the men.

In camp—Williston returned—Rec’d a letter from Emma.

Williston Brigade Officer of the Day—We called on Capt. Ransom and Meinell(?)—Spent evening drinking ale.

Rec’d Mess stores. Dr. Dailey called—Called on Upton—Gen. Brooks’ farewell to his officers.

Rec’d a letter from Miss Jessie—Meinell dined with us in camp—Very warm—Chapin came—Ransom and…(?)

In camp—Lt. Rugg dined with us—Very warm. Rec’d a letter from Mother and Emma with 2 photographs—Wrote to Emma and Augusta.

In camp—Batteries are reviewed by Gen. Sedgwick.

Moved our tents into the orchard.

Vicksburg is ours. 5 min on the wheel. Cool, pleasant day.

Gave Vickers and Chapin a photograph. 5 men currying logs. Spent the evening at Harn’s with a poker party.

Upton called—Vicksburg not yet ours—Had great fun with the guard—Mc, Sawin, and Doelin tight in the evening.

Were reviewed and inspected by Col. Tompkins. Egan called.

In camp—Williston gives an account of his life in California.

Rec’d a letter and 3 photographs from Emma.

In camp—Very windy and dusty—Rec’d a letter from Allie—Wrote to Emma.

Went to the 56^th. McKinstry(?) came to see me.

JUNE 2, 1863 (TUESDAY)

McKinstry staid with me—Rec’d a letter from Jessie—Lots of rough and tumble exercise—I commence as Caterer for the month.

Spent the day riding out with McKinstry, saw a great many Rebs and called on a great many friends—Chapin went on leave.

Rec’d orders to be ready to move at daylight—Got ready but did not move. Williston and McKinstry ride out leaving me alone—Ryson tied up by the thumbs—Wrote to Allie sending my photograph.

Moved to the river and shelled the Rebel earthwork—Cross killed—Bivouacked on the bank of the river.

Crossed the river and went into position. A little skirmishing going on in front.

In position on the Rappahannock—Wrote to Emma. Vermont Brigade relieved earthwork thrown up in front of us after dark.

Battery photographed—Rec’d a letter and two photographs from Emma—Up nearly all night superintending fortifications.

Battery D, 2^nd U.S. Field Artillery, in action, Fredericksburg, 1863. Photograph by T. H. O'Sullivan and A. Gardner.

In position on the Rappahannock visiting fortifications—Rec’d the "Republican."

Working on the earthwork—Our Division relieved by Newton’s—Chapin returned—McKinstry went home.

Inspection on the Rappahannock—Bathed in the river—Rec’d a letter and photograph from Gussie. Commenced the fortification on the left bank.

In position on the Rappahannock—Wrote to Emma, Gussie, and Jessie sending pictures to the last two.

In position on the Rappahannock—Rained—Re-crossed the river at 11 p.m. where huddled and slept on the ground all night without blankets.

Moved out at daylight and marched till 5:30 p.m. Headache and quite unwell on account of fasting—Some bread and cheese which I threw up—Encamped a little beyond Stafford Court House.

Moved out at 11 p.m. on the 14^th. Marched all night and till 2 p.m. Have had no sleep for 3 nights except what I could get by dropping on the ground for a few moments when we halted—Marched about 20 miles and encamped by the side of a stream just beyond Dumfries.

Moved out at daylight—Marched all day—22 miles and encamped about half a mile from Fairfax Station—Very warm and dusty—Rebs in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

In camp near Fairfax Station. Very warm. Rec’d a letter from Emma—Wrote to Emma.

Marched about 5 miles, a little beyond Fairfax where encamped—Rec’d a letter and photograph from Fanny—Spent evening drinking Burgundy with Capt. Claret. Rained.

Changed camp—Rec’d "Republican" and letter from Emma. Rained.

In camp near Fairfax Court House. Heavy firing heard towards Centreville—Wrote to Emma and Fanny.

In camp near Fairfax Station. Elder Lander’s son Weis Osborne and c. called on us. Heard heavy firing all day.

In camp—Edward took dinner with us—Rec’d a letter from Jessie.

In camp—Saw about 100 prisoners—Rec’d a letter from Emma.

In camp—Nothing unusual. Went to Fairfax Station and got new carriages.

Rec’d commission in 4^th Artillery. In camp—Called on Edward. Rained. Rec’d orders to move tomorrow at 2:30 a.m.

Marched till 2 p.m. through a beautiful country, through Herndon and Dranesville.

Marched about 10 miles and across the river at Edwards Ferry into Maryland.

Had Reveille at 2 a.m. and marched from 4 till 6 p.m. through Poolesville, Warnesville(?), and Hyattstown about 25 miles. In last place saw several females—Great sight. Have been Officer of the Day for a week, the 1^st time.

Marched at 4 from Hyattstown through Monroeville, Ridgeway, Mount Airy, and New Market to Sands Creek where encamped—Marched about 25 miles.

Marched at 6 a.m. through Westminster and Alex- to near Manchister, 15 miles, where halted and encamped—Welsh run over by a caisson.

In camp near Manchister—At dusk moved out of park and marched all night and all next day without halting except to rest, a distance of 32 miles to Gettysburg, passing through Littlesville. Were not engaged but were nearby the great battle.

The day of the great battle—Were held in reserve all day long and not engaged.

Visited the battlefield and the town of Gettysburg during a heavy shower of rain—Wrote two letters and enclosed two photographs to Emma.

Moved forward and went into position at daylight. Remained there a short time and then went out in pursuit of the enemy who was found to have fled—Went about 6 miles and halted for the night. Saw a great many prisoners and the houses and barns that we passed were full of the wounded.

At 3 p.m. continued the march through Fairfield and the gap from which the enemy had been driven, and from there 6 miles through Emmestsburg [sic.], Md., passing the place at 3 a.m. and then encamped till 8:30 a.m.

Moved through Mechanicstown [sic.] and near Lewistown and 5 miles from Frederick. Attempted to cross the mountains but got on the wrong road—remained on the road till dusk when reversed—the roads too bad to move out in the dark and we remained there all night lying on the ground with nothing to eat and the rain falling in torrents.

All day crossing the mountain—Awful roads. Horses tired out, shoes off and feet worn out—Arrived at Middleton and 4 a.m. and encamped.

Rec’d a paper, 2 letters from Emma and a photograph of Lydia—Wrote to Emma—Marched to Boonesboro [sic.].

Moved forward at 5 a.m. 4 or 5 miles towards Hagerstown and went into position on the bank of Antietam Creek, two or three miles from Funkstown.

In position on the bank of Antietam Creek. Was placed in arrest.

Wrote to Emma—Rained—Moved 5 miles through Funkstown and went into position on the line of battle.

We remained in position—Superintended the throwing up of entrenchments in front of our guns.

Wrote to Emma—Marched to Williamsport, where encamped—Williston went to Hagerstown.

Marched from Williamsport through Hagerstown to Boonesboro [sic.], then went to Rohrersville where passed the night very pleasantly—Battery made a horse one.

Went to Berlin and into camp—Had some trouble to find the Battery—Came across Fitzhugh’s Battery and took a nap and a cup of chocolate. Rec’d a blessing from Williston—Wrote to Emma.

Moved camp a short distance—7 men drunk and tied up.

Was relieved from duty with Battery D, 2^nd Artillery and ordered to report to Lieut. King commanding [Battery] A, 4^th Artillery. Wrote to Miss. Jesse.

Got new horses—Marched from Berlin across the river to Leavittsville to Wheatland, 15 miles, where we encamped. Some trouble with new horses—so many. Passed a burning building.

Marched through Philomont to Union—Passed the Reserve Artillery—Warm day.

In camp near Union. Battery did not move—Went to Philomont to find a Blacksmith shop—Saw the two Fitzhughs. (?) Thomas—Rec’d a letter from Emma, also the "Republican".

Moved from Union to Upperville, about 5 miles where encamped in a fine meadow.

Moved from Upperville to Thora’fare Gap where encamped.

Encamped in Thora’fare Gap—Moved about 10 miles in the morning—Boots and saddles sounded about 4 p.m.—Marched till 2 a.m. over very bad roads coming back to same place that we were in the morning before.

Boots and Saddles at daylight—Marched till 12 M. 15 miles to Warrenton, where we went into camp.

Encamped at Warrenton—Sent a letter to Emma that I had written on Friday telling her of the change in my character, views, purposes, etc.

Went to Warrenton to see about our Ordnance Stores, shoeing of horses and getting an ambulance—Rode about the city and found it to be quite a pretty place—Rec’d 2 letters from Emma, also the "Republican."

Rec’d our Battery wagon and forge and other Ordnance Stores. Wrote to Emma.

In camp—Went to the Artillery Reserve and made some calls—The two Fitzhughs called on us—Wrote to Emma.

Went to Hd Qtrs to get a requisition for Ordnance Stores approved—Saw Flagler Edie, the 2 Fitzhughs, Adams, Egan, etc—Thomas left the army and went to Washington.

Rec’d horse equipments—Battery was inspected. Rec’d a letter from Fletch and answered it.

Moved out from camp at 1 a.m. and marched to near Warrenton Junction, arriving there at 7 a.m. Mr. King absent and I in charge of the Battery. Went into Park and pitched our tents in a beautiful grove. Mr. King arrives at about 1 p.m. considerably intoxicated and very fault finding—I have a great (reason) to put him in arrest and profer charges against him—Wrote to Emma—Spent the evening listening to King playing the banjo.

Elder and Pennington called—Our (?) returned—with the issues of clothing to the company—Rec’d "Republican". Had (?) (?) in horse artillery. Wrote an application for transfer into 2^nd Artillery, but did not send it.

Was reviewed by Gen. Pleasanton. Rec’d a letter from Allie—Very warm weather for several days since we came into our present camp—As I write in the cool of the evening, and having had recently no exercise, the perspiration drops off from my face—[Charlie] Fitzhugh and Turnbull, both a little sprung, are with us.

Company and myself were paid by Major Nichols—Boxed with Elder—Wrote to Emma.

In camp near Warrenton Junction. Williston’s Battery went to join Buford in the field and Heaton took his place, McIntire and Vincent with him. Col. Smith, Adjt. Gen. of Gen. Pleasanton dined with us, and then went out to see our first battery drill.

Went to Hd Qtrs A.P. and saw Schaff, then went to the Junction for Ord. Stores and found none.

Heaton went back to join Buford with his battery—Rec’d "Republican"—Wrote to Emma.

In camp near Warrenton Junction—Rec’d orders to move—Calef and Clark came over and we had a gay evening for the last at Brigade Hd Qtrs.

Moved out at 6 a.m. and marched till 3 p.m. about 12 miles to the White Sulphur Springs and reported to Gen. Gregg, commanding 2^nd Division Cavalry Corps for duty—Abt 4 p.m. went into a very pleasant camp where we had men and horses in a fine shade in the woods, the Battery alone remaining in the field. Met S.F. Lang(?) for the first time since ’61.

In camp near White Sulphur Springs—Very warm. Wrote to Emma and Fanny.

Very warm day and very quiet in camp—Had harness washed and shelters built over the guns.

In camp near White Sulphur Springs—Page went out foraging—King went to the springs—In the evening we went to the Brigade Head Quarters and got acquainted with the staff—Staid until rather late, and came back on foot in the dark through the fields and over a creek after first getting into it nearly waist deep—Wrote to Allie.

Rec’d our Ordnance Stores—Paid a visit to Warrenton Springs—Rec’d letters from Emma and Miss Jessie.

In camp near Warrenton Springs—Officers of the 10^th N.Y. Cavalry spent the evening with us.

Moved out from our camp at 10 a.m.—Crossed the river and halted at Sulphur Springs, where I stopped and got a drink—At 4 p.m. moved on about 15 miles passing near Warrenton and encamping near Catlett’s Station.

In camp near Warrenton Junction and Catlett’s Station. Dr. McGrigan(?) and Mr. Smith the Sutler [a civilian who sells everyday items to the military, usually at extraordinary prices] called on us. We have a pleasant camp, everything in the woods and Cavalry Brigade Hd Qtrs but a few yards distant—Rec’d a letter from Emma and afterwards sent a letter to her.

Adjt. Miller of the 16^th Pa. Cavalry, Adjt. Kennedy of the 10^th N.Y. Cavalry, and Maj. Weed of the same Regt spent the evening with us, King and the first two mentioned, playing "Bluff"—Weather getting cooler and quite pleasant.

In camp near Warrenton Junction—Wrote to Emma.

In camp—Had a battery drill—Kennedy and Maj. Avery staid with us in evening till 3 a.m. playing "Bluff" with King—Ward (?) and Trumball called.

In camp—A drunken brawl at night between King and a drunk Vol. named Park.

In camp—Gordon and Rinny called—Had a quiet little time in the evening which is very unusual this of late—King signs the pledge and turns over a new leaf. Likewise Su’s friend Warner—Murtha(?) has a boy.

Settled mess-bill for the month so far, and begin to cater. Went out with Barr to call upon a lady—In the night had my valise taken out of my tent and burned with all my clothes in it—Rec’d a letter from Emma and Fanny.

Was required to give an explanation in writing for being absent from Reveille—Inspected the Camp to find my valise, found the remains of it a smoldering heap of ashes—Myself nearly (?)

Rec’d orders to move at 9 p.m.—Marched back over the same road that we came on our last march arriving at our old camp about 4 p.m. Myself nearly sick.

In camp lay abed all day, quite sick—Raise up (?). Martin took a piece of goose with us at dinner.

On the sick report—Staid abed all day feeling quite uncomfortable—Nothing unusual.

Still on the sick report and intend to get well before I come off of it—Horse Racing.

On the sick report—Took a dose of (?) mass.

In camp on sick report—Not very sick but very blue—Wrote to Emma—Rec’d letter from Emma.

Returned to duty—Paid a visit to Brigade Head Qtrs in their nice house and library.

In camp—Spent the evening at Brigade Hd Qtrs listening to music from the Banjo, Violin, and Piano in a house abandoned by all but the Overseer and his wife.

In camp—Wrote to Emma—Had company in the evening, music, and a gay time until a late hour.

In camp—Very quiet—Spent the evening at Fair Oaks.

Moved from camp near Sulphur Springs at 12 N. and arrived at Hd Qtrs Artillery Brigade at 5 p.m. where encamped in the woods.

Went to the Sutler and replenished my wardrobe.

In camp—Went over to Williston’s Battery in the evening—Applied for a new Commission.

In camp—Had inspection and drill—Wrote to Jessie—Lieut. Reid [Lieutenant H. B. Reed (of the 5^th Artillery)] joined the Battery.

In camp—Wrote to Emma—Rec’d a letter from her and Fletch—Reid and I drilled our sections. Fitzhugh (C.L.) and Turnbull spent the evening with us.

In camp—Brigade reviewed by Gen. Hunt.

In camp—A horse race which I did not attend—A gay evening—Graham, Martin, Pennington, and others present.

In camp—Went to Hd Qtrs for Reid.

More horse racing—King beaten—4 guests at dinner.

Rec’d a letter from Emma and one from Allie—Went to Bealton for Ordnance Stores—Rained.

Painted the Battery, at least began it—Wrote to Emma and Allie.

Rec’d my Commission in place for the one that was lost—Went to Bealton again—Paymaster came and staid all night with us—Maj. Nicols.

Company paid off—Hubbs tied up by the thumbs until he confessed his forgery of King’s name.

Orders to be in readiness to move at 11 a.m.—Moved at 12, past Bealton, crossed the Rappahannock at Station of the same name, to about a mile beyond Brandy Station, where encamped—Had a jolly evening.

Moved out at 7 a.m. and marched about 10 miles to Culpepper where encamped—Passed the country residence of Hon. John Minor Bolts and called on him with the other officers of the Brigade.

In camp near Culpepper—Rode out in the evening to see Schaff—Rained very hard.

In camp near Culpepper—Peoples called. Reid rode out—Spent evening at Elder’s Battery.

In camp—All the Officers of the Brigade have their photographs taken together.

Officers of Robertson’s Artillery Brigade, Sept 20, 1863, Culpepper, Va. Lt. Charles N. Warner is seated on the ground at the right, right hand on his knee. Capt. Rufus King (commander Battery A, 4^th U.S. Artillery) is seated behind him with his banjo, and Lt. Edward Williston (commander Battery D, 2^nd U.S. Artillery) sitting right is to King’s right. Click on the picture for the full image.

King and Reid absent—I alone all day—King returned at night—some tight, seeing snakes. I invited over to Heaton’s, but did not go—Wrote to Fletch.

Had photographs taken of the battery and officers of the battery—Were inspected by the Major.

Battery A, 4^th U.S. Artillery at Culpepper, Va., Sept. 22, 1863. Lt. Charles N. Warner is standing at the front left, left elbow leaning on the cannon, gripping his sword handle.

Battery A, 4^th U.S. Artillery, Sept 23, 1863 at Culpepper, Va. This close up of the photograph shows the Battery Commander Capt. Rufus King on the white horse, and Lt. Charles N. Warner on the left seated on the black horse. Click on the picture for the full image.

In camp—King and Reid sick—Rec’d a letter from Emma and were reviewed by Sir H. Hol.

Reid and King sick—Had several calls—Rec’d orders to be in readiness to move.

In camp—Were reviewed by Gen. Humphrey’s—I’m in command of the Battery. King and Reid sick.

Battery moved to Rappahannock Station and reported to Gen. Gregg—Went into position guarding railroad bridge.

In position at Rappahannock Station—Wrote to Emma—Rec’d a letter from her and Allie. Willie died.

In camp—Drilled a little—A very quiet day.

In camp at Rappahannock Station—Everything quiet.

In camp—Rode out foraging and bought 7 lbs butter for $1.00—Gen. Benham came around and looked at our position.

In camp—All quiet.

In camp—Rained all day—Gen. Wheaton’s Brigade came to relieve us—The Gen. staid with us all day and was very pleasant—At 4 p.m. we march to Bealton and go into camp in the midst of wind and rain.

In camp at Bealton—Rec’d a letter from Emma with news of Willie’s death—Answered her letter.

Rode out into the country and called on Belle Newhouse, the prettiest girl in Va.

In camp—Had a jolly evening with Company and music. Reid got sick and we break up.

In camp—Capt. Rush of Berwick dined with us—All quiet—Reid sick.

Went to see Belle Newhouse and get butter and eggs. Wrote to Emma.

In camp—Rode out and called on Laura Willis and Belle Newhouse.

In camp—Spent the evening very pleasantly wit Belle. Rec’d a letter from Emma—Great stampede.

Reveille at 2:30 a.m. Moved out at daylight through Rappahannock Station and Culpepper to mountain where went into camp—Could Kilpatrick engaging the enemy a short distance to the east(?).

Reveille at 3 a.m. Moved out at 4 and marched to Culpepper. Halted near there several hours and moved through Jefferson to Sulphur Springs where encamped.

Moved out at 6, and crossed the river and went into camp—Moved out and went into position with my section on a hill about 2 p.m. and participated in the Battle of Sulphur Springs—Lost one horse killed.

Moved from Bealton to Fayetteville at 8 a.m. Stopped there an hour or two and saw Belle—Marched thee along the flank of the Army—Germantown, Warrenton Junction, and Catlett’s Station where encamped.

Wake up at daylight by firing, the Rebs attacking us—Lively time for a while—Moved off slowly, the enemy following closely. Passed along the railroad with 2^nd Corps—Parties halted in the fight at Bristoe Station—Retired under cover of the night to Centreville arriving at 5 in the morning, where we went into camp.

Moved from Centreville to Fairfax Station, where encamped.

Got forage for the horses and marched 3½ miles toward Occoguan Ford where encamped at Gen. Gregg’s Head Quarters.

In camp near Brutsville(?), all quiet.

Moved about a mile and went into camp—Moved out again abt. 7 p.m. to near Fairfax arriving at 11:30 a.m. and went into camp—Rec’d a letter from Emma.

Moved out at 9 a.m. to Fairfax Station and remained there till 2 p.m. when marched to Centreville. At 9 p.m. moved forward 3 or 4 miles crossing Bull Run and went into camp.

In camp between Cub and Bull Runs—Hitched up all day guarding trains, about 6 p.m. marched about a mile and went into camp—Wrote to Emma.

Marched about 3 miles over the battlefield of Bull Run to Gainesville, where we found Hd Qtrs of the Army—Was ordered to report to Maj. Robertson and went into camp—King returned from leave of absence.

In camp at Gainesville—Spent the evening with Gen. Custer and others at Pennington’s Battery.

In camp at Gainesville, all quiet—

In camp at Gainesville—Rainy.

Rode through Buckland, New Baltimore, and Warrenton about 20 miles to Fayetteville. Staid all night with Col. Gregg.

Went to Belle’s in the morning and staid till 3 p.m. then rode back to the Battery, arriving a little after dark—Was supposed to be captured—Sergt Patterson brought new horses from Washington—Wrote to Emma.

In camp at Gainesville—King’s father came.

In camp—Nothing unusual.

Moved to near Catlett’s Station—Spent the evening at the Major’s with Capt Snyder and others.

In camp—All quiet—Wrote to Emma.

In camp—Rained—Rode out to Mrs. Patten’s and got some milk.

Moved to Warrenton Junction—Schuyler and Coppinger spend the evening with us.

Moved to Fayetteville and reported to Col. Gregg. Saw Williston and others on the road—Had a blow-out in the evening—Rec’d 3 letters from Emma.

In camp near Fayetteville—All quiet and nearly every one sick from the effects of yesterday’s drunk.

All quiet—Called on Belle—In the evening grand music, drunk, row, and smash-up.

Forage(?) corn for the new house—Wrote to Emma.

Called on Fanny Johnson, Laura Willis, Belle, and Williston.

Marched from Fayetteville, 10 miles to Morrisville, guarding trains—6^th Corps fighting at Rappahannock Station.

In park near Morrisville.

Moved at daylight about 6 miles to Mount Hope Church and went into camp—Church filled with wounded—Fuger received Commission, Reid ordered to Maj. Robertson. Rec’d a letter from Emma.

Moved about 5 miles back to Morrisville and went into camp—Guerillas nearby—3 of them captured.

In camp at Morrisville—Had a gay evening.

In camp—Rec’d a letter from Emmie.

Spent the evening with the Officers of the 2^nd Pa. Cavalry.

In camp at Morrisville—Great horse racing and almost everything tight.

Boots and Saddles at daylight—The enemy attack and drive in our Pickets—Heavy firing heard in the distance—Wrote to Emma.

In camp—All quiet—Spent the day reading and contemplating.

In camp—men building winter quarters.

Went to Bealton and got very drunk and was placed in arrest.

In camp very quiet—was released—(?) came, lively evening.

Went to Grove(?) Church and visited the 10^th NY, 8^th Pa., and the Quadroon—Incidents by the way omitted. Rec’d a letter from Emma.

In camp—Rainy—Hazeltine and Hanson present, also Weed and Carpenter—A gay party and gay times—Great poker playing nearly all night—Myself not in muchly.

In camp at Morrisville—All quiet—Wrote to Emma—Col. Huey takes command.

Orders to move at an early hour—Remained hitched for a few hours, and then went into camp again.

At daylight moved about 7 miles to Ellis’ Ford, crossed passed near Ely’s Ford on the Rapidan, turned and went to Richardsville, where encamped near the Church.

In camp at Richardsville—Had orders to move, but they were countermanded—Wrote to Emma.

Had Reveille at an early hour—Moved out about 9 a.m. 6 miles to Ely’s Ford, where we crossed the Rapidan without opposition and marched about 15 miles to Parker’s House where we went into camp—Cold weather.

Marched shortly after daylight about 15 miles, nearly to Orange Court House, where met the enemy in force. The advance of our Cavalry fights till the 5^th Corps arrives and formed in line of battle for the night.

Move back about a half a mile and go into position enfilading the road where remain all day and all night—Rainy.

Rebels get in our rear and cut off our communications—My section goes out and we do a little fighting—Have one horse wounded—4^th day of the battle.

In position where we have been since the 28^th. We are quiet most of the time while the infantry are fighting in front.

In position—Everything very quiet.

Began our retreat across the river at about 5 a.m., crossed at Ely’s Ford and marched to Richardsville.

In camp at Richardsville—Fuger brought his pieces back.

In camp at Richardsville—Moved camp a short distance. Wrote to Emma and made monthly reports—Dr. Strawn joined us—Rec’d 2 letters from Emma.

In camp at Richardsville.

Moved at daylight 5 miles to Shepard’s Grove P.O.

In camp at Shepard’s Grove—Rec’d orders to report to my Company [Battery H, 4^th U.S. Artillery] in Department of the Cumberland.

Left the Battery in the morning and went to Alexandria, where remained all night.

Went to Washington, and attended the theatre in the evening.

Got leave of absence for 7 days, and drew my pay $348.34—Sent $105.65 to the Army to pay my debts—Took the cars at 8:30 p.m. for New York.

Arrived in N.Y. about 9 a.m. Went to Uncle Charles’, Townsends’, and Uncle Sam’s where found Mary—Then went to David’s and took dinner—Returned to Townsends’ and staid all night.

Went to Uncle Charles’ in the afternoon, and bought coat, shirts, etc.

Went to Harlem, took dinner with Wilbirt, and staid all night with Webster.

Staid at Jared’s.

At Uncle Charles’ and the evening at Townsends’.

Mary and I went home.

Visiting.

Visiting.

Visiting.

At home.

Continue to Part 2.

All information on this page courtesy of James R. Lafferty, Jr., Great Great Grandson of First Lieutenant Charles N. Warner.

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