^■^^^^ ^^ gs^'Ci^c^g^^eseggQSsge^^ LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. % Chap. .K^V^ ^ E E C O K D OF THE THIRTY-THIRD MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, FROM AUG. 1862 TO AUG. 1865, By ANDREW J. BOIES ' ""'.i-c^i.- FITCH BURG: ' PRINTED BY THE SENTINEL PRINTING COMPANY. 1880. i.^- B l^ cL DEDICATION. TO MY OLD COMRADES OF THE 330; TO ALL LOYAL HEARTS, AND TO THOSE WHOSE DEAR ONES DIED FOR FREEDOM, THIS DIARY IS INSCRIBED. PREFACE. My object in presenting to the public the following pages is, to keep in memory some of the deeds of daring, acts of self-denial, unshrinking fortitude, patient endurance and pure patriotism of the "Brave Boys" who followed the flag upon the sanguinary fields of Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta, and many other fields of blood and glory. It aims to give a true picture of the chivalrous exploits as dis- played in the army during the three years of the Rebellion. It may be called the ''Corporal's Diary." The material has been gathered from only one source, and can be relied upon as authentic. The work is not perfect. Exact order is not always adhered to in the arrangement. There is much that has been left out ; Init with my knowledge of the circumstances of the case 1 can only say that the Corporal has done the best he could. Had it been my plan to write a history, the diary contains enough material which might be easily expanded, and as I do not wish to assume the position of an Au- thor, I hold in check my pen, and content myself with the modest title of Compiler. It being difficult to please everybody, and in fact, impossible, therefore I have nut tried. These are simple facts — having been gathered while on the march and in the camp ; and I present them with the humble, yet sincere hope that they may do their part in fostering a true sense of the real dignity, and the immeasurable worth of all my comrades who showed their bravery, heroism and fortitude in the hour of our coun- try's trial ; when principles, and not mere preferences, were at stake. Then : — " "Witli M't'lcoino to wounding', and conduit, and scars, And the glory fd' death for the Stripes and the Stars." FiTCHBURG, Mass. A. J. B, EECOED. We struck tents on Thursday morning, Aug. 14th, at Camp Stanton, Lynnfield, arriving in Boston at 3 p. m., took up our line of march to the Providence depot, and at 5 o'clock we embarked for the seat of war, arriving at Norwich at 1 2 midnight. We left the cars, and to the tune of "The Raw Recruit," we marched on board the steamer Plymouth Rock, arriving at Jersey city at 9.4.. u. on the morning of the 15th; rested two hours, then took the cars for Philadelphia, arriving at 12 o'clock at night. The citizens were awaiting our arrival, and gave us a grand re- ception. After satisfying the inner man, we marched for one mile to the depot, amid cheers and loud huzzahs from the multitude, and a hearty "God speed." Once more seated in the cars, we started for Bal- timore, arriving at 10 a. m, on the i6th. Our regiment here formed a line, preparatory to a march through the city, and this being the place where the Old Sixth was assaulted, our colonel (Maggi) gave us orders to load, briefly stating to us to be gentlemanly and orderly, but if insult- ed, or our rights trodden upon, to fire, and shoot them on the spot. VVe obeyed the injunction, and everything passed f^uietly as we went marching on ; we got a poor reception while here. At 4 o'clock we left for Washington, arriving at 6 in the evening, making the distance of 506 miles in the short space of a few hours. VVe then repaired to the Sol- diers' Rest, partook of our first "salt horse" and coffee, then bivouacked in an old shed, upon some straw, with our knapsack for a pillow. Aug. 19. I am tenting with Jubb, Buckley, Ackroyd and Owens, and we are as jolly a set as you would wish to see. I have visited the Capitol — a most magnificent edifice. It is built of marble and covers seven acres of ground. Aug. 20, through 24th. These are stirring times ; all is bustle, hurry and anxiety; cleaning guns, inpsecting our ammunition, adjusting straps, lightening our knapsacks, writing letters, preparatory to a move. Aug. 25. Struck tents, this (Sunday) morning, en route for Alexan- dria, Va., arriving about dark ; pitched tents, went on guard. U'e are among the most vile of Secessionists. This city is a port of entry, in the District of Columbia, on the south bank of the Potomac river. It has some public buildings — such as an 8 RECORD OF THE 3.31) MASS. VOEUNTEER INFAXTRV. Episcopal church, bank, academy and court house. Eight miles below, on the Virginia side of the Potomac, is Mt. Vernon, the celebrated seat of George Washington. Alexandria is about seven miles from Washing- ton, in a southerly direction ; surface hilly, soil thin. Au(;. 26. Called off, to-day, to go and patrol the city. Had the pleasure of seeing some of my comrades from the i6th Regt., Mass. Vols. Aug. 27. Practising, to-day, at target-shooting, distance 100 yards. Received a letter from home. We are under marching orders, no one allowed to leave camp. Sefi'. 3. Relieved from duty in the city. Quite stirring times with us. Went on battalion drill. Sept. 5. Received a letter from home. In camp and awaiting or- ders. Sept. 6. Went on guard, to-day. We are liable to march at any mo- ment. Stonewall Jackson has not taken Washington yet, neither do I think he will. We had him "bagged" at the first ]>ull Run, but through the traitorisra of McDowell, we lost the day. Sei'T. 7. Just five miles from the battle-ground ; can hear the boom- ing of cannon ; slept on our arms all night ; our turn has not come yet. The 1 6th Mass. was in the fight and suffered badly. Callahan was wounded ; also Joseph Irish, slightly ; John Harris killed ; Capt. King a prisoner, all of Co. C. Sept. 8, through 13th, On duty in the city, assisting in emptying whiskey barrels and handling rough customers. Our colonel (Maggi) is one of the best men ever appointed to command. He calls us boys his "chickens," and he has the love and respect of both officers and men. We are under marching orders ; shall start soon. Sept. 14. Sunday morning — which finds me in good health and spir- its, and in camp at Fairf^ix Seminary, and is just the same as all other Sundays to me. Skit. 15. In camp awaiting orders. Sept. 16. Good news from "Fighting Joe Hooker." His victorious banners wave in the setting sun from the summit of South Mountain, and we are feeling jubilant. Sept. 17. During all the day long can be heard the rattling of mus- ketry, and the heavy booming of cannon, which keeps us on the alert. Sept. 18. Our regiment is on picket at Hull Run Bridge. Terrific fighting is going on. 11ie 35th Massachusetts is taking an active part. RECURD OF THE 33i) .MASS. VcJLUNTEER INFANTliV 9 We were expecting them (the rebels) to come upon us at any moment. Rut we are once more made happy, as our army has turned them m an- other direction, towards the Potomac. Hooker is wounded in the foot ; Gen. HartsufI' wounded ; Mansfield is no more. Sumner's, Franklin and Sedge wick's corps did their part ncbly. "Fighting Joe Hooker" has become a popular fe\orite with all of the boys, and though he lies upon his back in the rear, we shall soon expect to hear his old familiar voice, "Forward." We arc now througli for the night, ])ut we know not what will be in store for us to-morrow. We have arrived back to canip, tired and hungry. We ]:)artook of our "hard- tack" and coffee, and were then ordered off on a skirmish tour, some distance from camp. Everything seems to be working well up to the present time, and we feel confident that all will come out right by and by. Received a letter from home. Sept. ig-20-21. We have just returned from a skirmish tour; dis- tance from camp, 10 miles, in the direction of Bull Run ; were absent two days. Our living consisted of corn, potatoes, peaches and apples, from the plantatioir of Mason, a joint heir witli .Slidell. when captured on their way to Europe. Sept. 22. Have been on camp guard all day and I feel pretty tired. Little Mac has driven them out of Maryland. They tell us we shall eat dinner at home on next New Year's day, but I can't sec it. Sept. 23, to 29th. Been on patrol in the city for nearly a week. Nothing of importance has transpired. Oct. I Still guarding the city and awaiting orders. Our prospect for guarding the city all winter looks good. Oct. 2. Orders for to-day are, to l)e in readiness to march. Re- ceived a letter from home. It was like good news from a far country. Oct. 3. Still waiting for orders. Oct. 4. All ([uiet on the Potomac. Oct. 5. Sunday— We have passed in review ; services by the chap- lain. Dress parade. "Yankee Doodle" by the band, etc., etc. Oct. 6-7-8. Patiently waiting. Oct. 9. We are all up in arms, and getting ready for the march to the field. Oct. 10. We take the cars at 5 o'clock to join Gen. Siegebs division, and the word is, "Pack knapsacks." Oct. II. Saturday night — finds me at Fairfax court house. Left Camp Slough at 6 p. u., Friday, arriving at Fairfax Station at 9 p. m. Marched into n rebel field, and bivouacked for the nio'ln. in a drenchins,'' lO RECORD OF THE 33l> MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. rain. It rained in torrents all night. I arose at 3 o'clock, gathered some rails, made a fire, dried my blankets, made a breakfast on "hard- tack," salt horse and coffee. Oct. 12. Having two hours to spare, I took a walk over the battle- ground and was reminded of what we might soon expect. Saw a num- ber of graves where our brother comrades lay. Proceeded next to an old church that stood alone in an old field, deserted and forsaken. Up- on entering, found the remains of an old pulpit. On the front were the letters ip capitals, I. H. S. It proved to be a Catholic church. Taking my pencil from my pocket, I wrote the following ; Pri\ate a. J. BoiEs, and Corp'l. Wm. Crockett, Co. E, 33d REivr., Mass. Vols, Oct. 1 2th, 1862. Returned back to camp, slung knapsacks, marched six rniJes to Fair- fax court house, Siegel's headquarters. We number 10,000 strong. Pitched tents, and to-night finds me 600 miles from home, in an ene- my's land, and surrounded by rebels, but perfectly contented. Oct. 13. Company drill, fatigue duty, battalion drill, and close the day with dress parade. Ocr. 14. Received a letter from home. Drill and dress parade, as usual. Oct. 15. On guard all day. Oct. 16. Came off guard, this morning. Nothing to do until dress parade. Drill and dress parade, as usual. Oct. 17. Battalion drill, with a little fatigue duty. Oct. 18. We are expecting a grand review in a (ew days. Oct. 19. In camp ; laying out company streets, etc., etc. It is drill, drill, battalion drill, and dress parade. Everything is going on well. Oct. 20. We are making preparations for a grand review by the whole five regiments, which compose the brigade under Siegel. We ac- cordingly commenced to clean guns, brushing up and packing knap- sacks, and making ourselves as tidy as possible. Oct. 21. Arose at an early hour, breakfasted on "hard-tack" and coffee. Put on our belts, slung knapsacks, and fell into line, the 33d taking the lead, followed by the 136th, 137th and 138th New York, and 64th Wisconsin regiiiients. Headed by our band, we started to the tune, "We are marching along." We passed down through the village RECORD OF THE 33u MASS. VOLUNTEER IXKANTRV. I I of Fairfax, now the headquarters of Gen. Siegel. Two of his old regi- ments were in line and received us with three rousing cheers and a "ti- ger." We then proceeded for about three miles towards Warrington. We have a strong force of our troops stationed here, and shall in all probability make an ad\'ance towards the eneni}' soon. We formed a line of battle and went through the manoeuvres of a regular fight. We practiced for an hour or more, and having given satisfaction to the gen- eral, as well as all other officers, we took a rest of 15 minutes. We then fell in and marched back to camp, arriving at 4 p. ivi., pretty well tired. Now I am detailed for guard. It is quite cold and I have to walk pretty fast to keep warm. Oct. 22. Have just come off guard Nothing to do until dress pa- rade. Received a letter from home. All is well. Oct. 23-24. Lounging around camp. Oct. 25. Saturday morning. The sun arose in all its splendor. .'Ml nature is lovely and everything seems to speak forth the praise of God. The mail has just arrived and brought me what I always love to get — a letter ; welcomed, I assure you. Went on battalion drill. Detailed for picket. Oct. 26. Sunday afternoon, 4 o'clock, just come in to camp from off picket, having been out all night. Commenced raining about 6 o'clock, this morning. It is raining like guns. The place where I stood picket was under a large chestnut tree. Upon it I marked the follow- ing : ''A. J. Boies, Co. E, 33d Regt., Mass. Vols. On picket, Oct. 25th, 1862." Oct. 27. Monday morning, and we are having one of the severest storms of the season, raining down in torrents, and blowing almost a hur- ricane ; it has blown over tents, uprooted trees, and is playing the very mischief. We have a good fire and are quite comfortable. We have the promise of pay day, and I hope it may come soon. Oct. 28- 29-30. In camp. All is quiet and serene. The cannons are booming within a few miles of us. C^ct. 31. We have just received orders to march. The fight has commenced, and the word is, "Forward." We obey it cheerfully. Nov. I. It is nearly 9 a. m. We are all packed up, ready for a start, and we shall move to-morrow, sure. The artillery has gone on in ad- vance of us. Nov. 2. We left Fairfax court house precisely at 8 o'clock (Sunday), en route for Thoroughfare Gap. Here the rebels lay in large force. 12 RECORD OF THE ;33i) MAS^. VOLUNTEER LVFAXTRV. Our whole division is on the move. The 33d is in company with tlie ist, nth, 13th and i6th Mass. Vols. We marched 12 miles, pitched tents, and lay down tor the night. Nov. 3. Struck tents at S a. m. for another day's march. About 1 1 o'clock we passed over the lamentable battle-ground of Bull Run. I cannot attempt to picture everything that I saw. We tramped over hu- man skulls and skeletons that lay unburied for a mile or more. We still kept on, arriving at a place called Haymarket, Va. We halted in an open field, pitched tents, built a fire, cooked supper, and having marched 15 miles, we being tired, lay down for the night. The ground that we now occujiy was held by the Rebs, yesterday, but were routed liy our forces, which arrived in advance of us. Nov, 4. Alive and well ; waiting for Gens. Siegel and Sickels to come up, then we shall march onward again. Nov. 5. Tidings are coming in every hour, telling us where the ene- my is, and we are liable to move at any moment. Our whole brigade is together, viz. : 33d Mass, Vols., 134th and 136th New York, 73d Ohio, and 26th Wisconsin. Hooker's division is ahead of us. We are upon the battle-field. The regiment is sleeping upon its arms. I am on picket. Quite exciting times with us. Nov. 6. This morning finds me about 30 miles from Fairfax court house, quite tired, but my health was never better, and I was never in better spirits. We are close upon the enemy and it will be nothing strange if we have an engagement at any moment. We have skirmished a little, to-day, and it is all in our favor, Nov, 7, On picket, to-day. All quiet, Nov, 8, Relieved from picket, this afternoon, Nov. 9 . Getting ready for a move, Nov. 10. We made a march of nine miles, through a thick snow- storm, within three miles of Warrington. Here we rested for the day, it being Saturday. xA^n order has jiret come to headquarters, ordering us back to the place where we started from, and while striking our tents, a despatch came post-haste, ordering us to the Gap, forthwith, as we ex- pect to meet Gen. Lee with a strong force coming against us. We doubled up lively for three miles, pitched our tents and lay down for the night. The 33d has moved around pretty well for one week, nearly 100 miles, quick march all of the time, and some on the double-quick. Nov. II. To-day is Sunday. It maybe the Sabbath at home. It is as beautiful as I would wish to see. We are encamped between two RECORD OF nil-: 33i) MASS. \()LUNi'EER INFANTRY. I r^ mountains, which overshadow our camp. At our left, on a sloping hill, is the camp of the 136th New York. On my right is the 134th New York. To tlie front of us is the 731! Ohio, and to our rear is a Dutch regiment, its numlxn- I tlo not know, hut it "fights mit Siegel." 1 am very pleasantly situated and my hcaltli is good. Nov. 12. We as a company have paid our last respects to one of our dear comrades. He complained of being unwell when we left Fairfa.x. Upon our arrival at the Gap he grew worse, and before noon he was no more. We buried him on the south side of the Oap, beneath a wide- spreading chestnut tree. His name was Oliver B. Osborne, from Town- send, Mass., about iS years of age. His death was sudden and unex- pected to us all, as we did not think him seriously ill up to within an hour of his death. Nov. 13. Another morning has dawned upon us, the sun is shining clear and beautiful. Our camp-fire is blazing in front of the tent Billy Jubb, at my right, is darning his socks, while Johnny Buckley is "trying" out fat to run some candles, while I am seated upon the ground trying to pen a few lines home. All is calm and serene. Nov. 14. On guard for 24 hours. Nov. 15. To-day finds me in good health, though somewhat tired and lame. Nov. 16. Last night at 12 o'clock an order came to be in readiness to march. About 200 rebel cavalry were at a place called White Plains. Our regiment was called upon to make a reconnoissance in that vicinity. At the bugle's sound we fell into the ranks. At 8 a. u., we were on the march, with high spirits, fully expecting to have a brush with the enemy. At 12 M. we had arrived on the spot and formed a line of battle. Com- panies F and E were detailed to go on and search a rich planter's prem- ises. We accordingly obeyed, and with loaded muskets we proceeded for about two miles, and formed in line near the house. Our brave and valiant Capt. W. H. H. Hinds, with Lieut. W and four men, went into the house to search and get what information they could concern- ing their principles. We found them to be the strongest kind of "Se- cesh" and quite wealthy. They owned a beantiful i)lantation of about 1300 acres, a large flock of sheep and cpiite a number of cattle. On questioning them closely, we found four of our guns secreted in the house. We took them as our spoils. On further in(|uiry, we learned that two of their sons (then present) had been in the rebel army. One was wounded at Yorktovvn and had just received his discharge and came home ; the other, a lieutenant, was taken prisoner and paroled. We 14 RECORD OK THE 33i) MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. were also informed that about two weeks previous, a portion of Lee's ar- my had encamped upon their plantation, and at this house they made their headquarters. The planter's name was Turner, and he has a broth- er in the city of Boston, quite wealthy, and is strong tor the Union. Having a chance to question two of the slaves, we improved the time. We were informed that we were somewhat neater in dress and looked more tidy than the "Rebs." They thought we were the best looking set of men they had seen for a long time. I thought we had quite a com- pliment paid us by the two "gemman of color." After this interview, we started back for the regiment, sat down, made us a cup of coffee and partook of a good dinner. About 4 p. m. we started back to camp, arriving there at dark ; got supper, and lay down for the night ; feel kind of stiff in the joints. They say we start, to-morrow, for Culpepper, but I do not know for certain, but we shall march soon. We have enough to do of marching, and I suppose we always shall, until we march for home. Nov. 17. It is raining hard, and has continued so all through the day. Expecting to march hourly. Nov. 18. The bugle sounds — to arms — seizing my gun, put on my equipments and rushed into the ranks, but it proved to be a false alarm ; so we stacked our guns and went back to our tents, with the order to sleep with our equipments on all night. Nov. 19. This morning I was detailed for guard. About 4 p. m., while walking my beat, the colonel came riding up, and, with a voice both loud and clear, ordered the guard to camp, and pack knapsacks, and follow on to meet the regiment. We obeyed, and by 6 o'clock we overtook the boys, going lightning speed through mud and rain. We arrived at Haymarket at midnight and camped (which place had been burned since our march through it) . It was quite a pretty village then, but as we passed through it, on our way back, nothing could be seen but standing chimneys, save one or two evacuated shanties. Nov. 20. This morning we were up at 5. We took up our line of march, passing through Gainesville, and, marching a few miles beyond, we halted for the night, it raining down hard as ever ; being pretty tired, I laid down to rest. Nov. 21. This morning we resumed our march, passing through Centreville and over the old battle-ground of Bull Run, saw many sights which death and destruction had made. Here were graves of human beings, about half covered, with the legs and arms sticking above ground and exposed to all passers-by. About 4 p. m. we arrived at German- RECORD OF THE 33i. MASS. N'OLl'VPEER IXFAXTRV. I :^ town, came to a halt, pitched tents, it still i)ouring down as hard as ever ; tired, wet and hungry. Nov. 2 2. To-day we are within three miles of Fairfa.x, the jjlace from where we started three weeks ago. During that time we have marched 150 miles, with knapsacks on our backs, and yet, thank Hea\en, I am in the enjoyment of good health. Nov. 23. Seated on an old "hartl-tack" box, with the cover for a desk, I am writing home. Jubb, at my left, is writing one to Comrade Jackson at Port Royal. It is pouring down in torrents, but we can say with one of old, "Though it be inclement without, there is peace within." Nov. 24. There is a prospect of our staying here for a short time, and if we do I shall get my box, for I am greatly in want of my boots and tobacco, so good night. Nov. 25. Nothing of importance has transpired, to-day. Nov. 26. It is trying hard to snow and has every appearance of a se- vere storm. The time is not far distant for a blow to be struck, which must decide the question for one side or the other. Three divisions are looking at them square in the face. The ist is commanded by Gen. Burnside, the 2d by "Fighting Joe Hooker," the 3d by (len. Sumner. Burnside must strike first, then we shall follow up. We are ready for whatever may come, and if successful we shall go towards Richmond. Nov. 27. Thanksgiving day. My mind is carried back to one year ago, and what a change. One short year ago I took dinner with my friends at home. But to-day finds me on the sacred soil of Old Virgin- ia. And doubtless, many of Co. E will remember our Thanksgiving of Nov. 27th, 1S62, how Sergt. Smith of (yroton fame took the contract to serve us up a dinner of baked beans and a plum pudding. A small do- nation of money was made up by the company to purchase laisins. Ac- cordingly they went to work. A hole was dug in the ground, six feet by three, a fire started to heat it, and while preparations were going on, most of the company were detailed for picket. But we had the prom- ise that our portion should be brought to us. Many were the anxious hours that i)assed, longing for those beans and pudding. At last they came, and how we went for them, but had to swallow them whole, and had not our digestive organs been "bomb" jjroof, I think that few of Co. E would now be living to tell the tale. Nov. 28. On picket and before a good fire. .Another l;eautiful morning. I am homesick. It is the first time tliat I have felt so since I left old Massachusetts. All 1 have to do is 10 "grin and bear it." Nov. 29. Still on picket, two miles from camj), at 10 o'clock at l6 RECORD OF THE 33i) MASS. VOLUNTEER IXEAXTR\'. night. I am seated on an old pine log before a good l)lnzing fire. I am writing a letter home. Nov. 30. Sabbath morning. On picket ; expect to be relieved soon. Expect to move camp in a few days. Dec. I. Relieved from picket, this morning. Getting ready for a move. Received two letters from home. All is quiet. Dec. 2. Went on review. Gone all day. Dec. 3. Moved camp, to-day, to a place called Germantown, a small village, about 49 miles from W. C., Fautiuier Co., Va. Dec. 4. Off pickett and off duty, with the exception of drill and dress parade. All quiet and calm. Dec. 5. It is snowing and raining hard. I am seated in my tent be- fore a good fire, doing some writing for the captain. Dec. 6. Writing, to-day, for the captain. Yesterday we paid the last respects to one of our comrades — Charles E. Marshall of Townsend. He was in his 22d year. He enlisted in the 33d, July 22d, 1S62, and was a member of Co. E. His career as a soldier was a short one. He was generous-hearted, always ready and willing for duty, and his many excellent traits of character endeared him to all his comrades. We buried him under military honors at Germantown, Va., Dec. 4, 1S62. Peace to his ashes. Dec. 7. Shouldered my axe and went into the woods ; cut timber all day. We, as a regiment, I think, do a good share of fatigue duty, as well as marching and drilling. We expect to go into winter quarters. Dec. 8. It is as lovely a morning as you would wish to see for De- cember. The prospect is now that we shall soon break camp. Dec. 9. I am in good health and the best of spirits ; that means (in English) that I am rugged, tough, hearty and saucy. Dec. 10. We have got word that we shall make a move towards Fredericksburg, or in that direction. Dec. II. Detailed for guard, to-day. Dec. 12. The bugle sounded at 5 o'clock. We were upon our taps, partook of a good breakfast, drew three days' rations, packed knapsacks, struck tents and got all ready for a start. The boys seemed puzzled to know which place we were going to. At 8 o'clock our colonel was upon his horse, and the command was given, "Attention, battalion ; right face, forward, march." The band struck up the soul-reviving strain, "I wish I was in the land of cotton." We proceeded five miles, halted, took our dinner, rested one hour. 'JViok up the line of march, went Cive Ri".(«iki) oi- riii; •j:;i, mass \ (ii.r\i'i:i:i; imamkn. i " miles (j)]ea.se, comrades, to renicmlier that the colonel did measure his miles upon horseback), when sunset o\ertook us and we halted for the night, built our camp-fires, and lay down to rest. Some little snow npon the ground. Dec. 13. This morning finds us up and all reaciy for a start, it being our turn to lead off. We went through the same routine r.s we did yes- terday. Df.c. 14. To-da}^ we march as the rear regiment, and we have marched through mud ankle-dee|). Oh, what marching! Our knap- sacks felt heavy, but we toiled on until a late hour of the night, arriving at the town of Dumfries. (Let me say here that the towns in \'irginia are comprised of a barn, one out-house and a hav-stack.) The band struck up "Yankee Doodle." We were some tired, our feet cold and wet. We halted, built uji a fire, jjartook of supper, and it fell to my lot to go on guard at the colonel's tpiarlers for the night, ("ame off guard at 7 A. M. This is a small village and the seat of justice in Prince Will- iam county. \'a., on Quantico creek, 32 miles south southwest from Washington, and 2^ miles from Fredericksburg. Df.c 15. .Still awaiting orders, expecting to march in aliout two hours. Dec. 16. .Still resting, and within a short distance of the "johnny Rebs." Dec. 17. finds us within one-half mile of Fredericksburg. r)etailed for picket. Dec. 18. On picket. Ha\e talked with ''johimv." Find (piite so- cial)le boys among them, and some of our boys ha\e already exchanged coffee with them for tobacco. A kindly feeling exists on both sides, but indications are that something of a diflerent nature will be exchangee} soon. Dec. 19. It is roll-call, and I am just thinking of retiring, (This is a home phrase). When night overtakes us we are glad and thankful to lie down anywhere. During the past eight days and nights we have camped upon the cold snow and wet ground, the rubber blanket under us and the army blanket over us, and the knapsack for a ])illo\v. Rut the best of all, I am in good health. Dec. 20. .\ letter from home, just received, informs me that one of the 33d boys was to be shot for sleeping on his post. The report proved to be false, and well it might, for in answer to said letter I in- formed the |)arties that we do nol have anv such bovs in the t,t,(\. but 3 1 8 RECORD OF THP: S3i) MASS. VOLUXTEER IXFAN'TRY. those who are aljle to do their duty like soldiers. We are too near the *'Rebp" to go to slecy). Dec. 2 1. To-day finds iss within a short distance of their batteries. Our pickets extend within ro or 12 rods of theirs. 'I'hcv seem to be quite friendly towards us All is quiet. Dec. 22. We are now encamiped in or near the place from where Burnside made the unsuccessful attack, and was repulsed with heavy Joss. We are an.\iously waiting to see what will be done. We shall probably take part in the grand overture (which is to be performed by the whole company). Dec. 23. I feel first-rate; am in good spirits; a "leetle" slight cold, which every one is subject to at this time of the year. Owens is by my side, reading the Boston Journal. He is liie same old "Jim." Dec. 24. Paid a visit to the 16th Mass., which lay about four miles down the river, shook hands with some of my towns-ljoys - Cjeorge Falls, joe Irish, Metcalf, Richards, Warren Spaulding and the two Bond boys. Found theni all v.'cll. 1 have got to go to work on the pay-rolls of Co. K. Dec. 25. Christmas day. I am sitting upon the ground before a good blazing fire. It is a lovely day, mild and pleasant. Many of my comrades are sitting all around in groups, and I hear them talk about home, and saying, "Oh, if I was only where I was one year ago to- night," and many other wishes, which makes n\e lonesome, too. We have laid here quite a while, and what is going to be done, I cannot tell. 'Dec. 26. Working on pay-roll, to-day. Dec. 27. Finished up my writing. Picked up a paper and from it I copy the following extract from a "Secesh :" "Now nothing but annihi- lation will bring these (Southern) States into the old Union. As long as the North propose invasion, so long will we fight, and when our ammu- nition is exhausted, we will fight with stones, pitchforks and scythes. We, as a people, with such a spirit as ours, can never be subdued." Now I think that if we had commenced our work in this way, we would have had this war crushed long ago. But we will abide by whatever there is in store for us. Dec. zS. My courage is good, to-day, and I mean it shall be while I am in the army. We are within half a mile of their guns. I have been detailed for fatigue. Dec. 29. Still awaiting orders. Dec. 30-31. Writing for the captain. RECORD OF THE a^n MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. I9 Jan. I, 1S63. This morning is the first of another New Year. It is pleasant and lovely, and quite like a spring day. I made some resolves for the year, but I fear I shall break as many. J.A.X. 2-3-4-5-6. Have passed off quietly, cleaning up camp and do- ing fatigue duty most of the time. Jan. 7. On picket, three miles from camp, 12 o'clock at night, and within 20 rods of the enemy. Jan. 8-9. Writing for the captain. J.A.N. 10. Our whole regiment was aroused, this morning, with the cry of "Boxes, boxes." No sooner had the word saluted my ears, than I took to my heels as fast as I could go for abovit 20 yards, fetched up against an enormous great pile of about 250. All drill was laid aside, as we could not attend to anything else. .As soon as my name was called I seized my box and started for the tent. Upon opening it. to my hap- py disappointment, everything was as nice as though it had been packed the day before. My apples, cakes, doughnuts, plvuii-cake and cheese were in excellent condition, my boots were nice ones and fitted to a T, my gloves were just the fit, and the comforter answered for a night-cap, to keep ray head warm. A thousand thanks to the giver. Jan. II. Detailed for guard at Gen. Smith's headquarters. Jan. 12. Came off guard, to-day. Ail is tranquil and serene. Jan, 13. It is evening — 9 o'clock. The roll has just been called. I have just partaken of a lunch — some cheese and doughnuts. Jan. 14. I copy an extract from the Boston Journal. It is as fol- lows : ".Another Union victory. Mumfreesboro is taken. Vicksburg has fallen." But I would say not so fast, Mr. Journal. We have not got them yet. After five days' hard fighting, our forces had to retreat, leaving behind all their pick-axes, spades and shovels, besides many brave and noble comrades have fallen victims in the bloody scene. Galveston in Texas we have lost, also the steamer Harriet Lane, and an- other man-of-war. which our folks had to burn rather than have it fall into the hands of the "Rebs." Yet the papers cry out. "Hail Victory." We soldiers are fond of "green cheese," but we do not want the first slice. Excused from all duty, to-day, such as drill, guard, etc. ; writing for the company. Jan. 15. On picket on the banks of the Rapahannock river, three miles from camp, nearly opposite the enemy's works. I am one of six who patrol every two hours, up and down the river, keeping a good lookout in case the enemy should undertake to cross the river. I have been pretty busy through the night. It threatens hard with a storm. 20 RECORD <_)¥ 'llll-: 3;}i) MASS. V( tlA'XTHKR IXl'ANTRY. Jan. 1 6. I have just returned, havini,' i)atrollecl the river for one mile and a half. ( )h, how dark ! Raining hard, wet through to the skin. It is lO p. M. Jan. 17. I drietl my clothes, to-day, and cleaned my gun. for 1 must perform the same duty, to-night. It is clearing off lovely. Jan. 18. I patrolled up the ri\er twice, last night, the first lime at 8 p. M., and again at 2 a. m. All (luiet. We shall return to camp, this af- ternoon. There seems to be a mo\ement going on unknown to us. But I think we shall march soon. Jan. 19. We are having beautiful weather, to-day. It is just like a sjjring day ; will not last long, for it is about time for our rainy season to set in. Jan. 20. We have drawn our three days' rations and are all ready for a move, but do not know in what direction we shall go ; all is kept dark from us. Jan. 21. We struck tents, yesterday afternoon, marched five miles, halted for the night, and slept upon our arms, expecting that at 6 a. m. the ball would begin to roll, for we shall attack the enemy's works, which are just across the river. We are in the centre. Sir John Porter is on the right, Siegel on the left. But it commenced raining about midnight and has rained in torrents till now — 8 a. m. — and still comes harder and harder. We are waiting for it to clear, and when it does, in all probabil- ity, we shall go into one of the hottest contested battles that has ever been fought on the soil of Virginia, unless the All-wise Providence di- rects it different. Jan. 22. We are still in readiness, and patiently waiting for the word. Quite stormy as yet ; no signs of clearing weather. Jan. 23. It has commenced to clear, and we are ordered to be in readiness at i 2 m. Jan. 24. The regiment was drawn up into line, to-day. Our colonel came to the front, and, taking a paper from his pocket, read the follow- ing : "Officers and privates of the 33d regiment, Mass. Vols., the time has now arrived when you must make an attack upon the enemy, which will commence to-morrow morning at 6 o'clock. I want you to under- stand that Massachusetts has never lost a color in this war, and we must not. And if you are called upon, you must do your duty, like soldiers, for our country, homes and liberty." This was signed "E. A. Burnside." For this we gave three cheers for our colonel, three for our lieutenant- colonel, three for our colors, three for Massachnsetts. The band favored us with "Yankee Doodle." RlX-oRl) <»F Till-; oui) MASS. V( )LUNTI:F.R IXI'AXTRV. 2 1 Jan. 25. The l.our has arrived for the blow to be struck, but a heavy rain set in, which lasted three days, the mud so deep that our artillery and pontoon trains could not get up in time, and we were obliged to re- turn back to our old camp again. [ax. 26. Finds us back to our old ([uarters again, after a three days' soaking. We ha\e spent the tlay in cleaning up our guns and be in readiness for another move. Jan. 27. On picket all day. Jan. 28. C.'ame off jacket, and enjoyed a four hours' snooze. Went out on dress ])arade. |.AN. 29. Lounging about cam[i, and shall only remain for a short time, until the roads get in condition, then we shall, in all probability, give them another try. (It was on this occasion, as the regiment was Hearing the camp, that our valiant Captain Hinds cautions his company to give their undivided attention to the step, and as the ground was somewhat uneven, he commenced to call off, "Left, right," and just as he got to the third call, his toe suddenly came in contact with a slight rise in the ground, and his heels came very near going over his head). Jan. 30-31. I am enjoying camp lite. Fatigue duty and guard seem to be the order of the day. Major-General Siegel has got another com- mand. Gen. Stahl is our commander. Burnside has resigned, and "Fighting Joe" takes his place. Our government acts (jueerly, I think. Fei;. I, to 15th. Nearly all this time has been well improved, in marching, fatigue, guard and picket duty. And to-day we are in camp near Stafford court house. I am somewhat tired, having just completed my log house. Our lieutenant, (i. M. Walker, left for home, on a fur- lough for 10 days. We are having beautiful weather, but a good share of Virginia mud. Billy Jubb, having been on the sick list, is well again and at work on his tent. Our march from the camp near Fredericks- burg was hard and fatiguing, but we stood it like heroes and felt fresh at the end of it. Feb. 16. Our captain left, to-day, for home, on a furlough of 10 days, and I do not think that we shall mourn his absence much. Feb. I 7. It is snowing hard and bids fair to be a severe storm before it is over. I am comfortably seated in my log cabin, before a good blazing fire, and am both dry and warm. Owens, Roth and Parker share with me, and they are all good tent-mates. Feb. iS. Our snow storm of yesterday is a rain storm for to-day. Well, I have had the honor of seeing Gen. Joseph Hooker, as he rode 2 2 RECORD OF TIIF 33ii MASS. VOLUXTEFCR IXFANTRV. by us and saluted our colors. He is a good-looking man and makes a fine appearance, but carries a red face, waich betokens something that I have seen at the North, which causes a great many red faces and noses — well, you know just how it is yourself. Feb. ig. Went on picket, a distance of four miles from camp, at a place called Ball's Farm, very near Catlet's Station, where a heavy battle was fought about lo months ago, and resulted in our favor. I had oc- casion to call upon what I supposed was the proprietor of this farm, and entered into conversation with him. I said, Good morning, friend. He replies with "A fine morning ; a mighty fine one, I reckon ; indeed it is, I reckon." I tried to ask him a number of questions, but he did not seem inclined to talk much, and I had to laugh at his "I reckon," ''mighty fine," "indeed it is," etc. Feb. 20. Have just returned from ofl' picket — it is about 4 p. m. — rather tired, and shall retire early. Permit me to say, while it is in my mind, that I have not seen an hour's sickness since I enlisted to the present time, have not lost a moment's duty thus far. I have got a great appetite, can eat three days' rations in one. I weigh 165 pounds, have got a large lot of hair on my upper lip, and a good pair of whis- kers. "How is that for high?" Fkh. 21, through 24th. Have been to work on pay-rolls for the com- pany, so I am excused from all duty. Fi':b. 25. We have had one of the toughest snow storms of the sea- son. Snow has fallen to the dej^th of two feet. Feb. 26. Went on picket. The thermometer stood — well, say 40 below zero. We could only stand iS minutes at a time on our posts. I verily believe that I was one of the unfortunate kind, for I had a hole in the after part of my pants, and it let the cold in at the rate of "two- forty." But I stood it like a hero, and came off all right. • • Feb. 27. Came off picket, this morning, at 8 o'clock : slept all day, and I am as bright as an eight-day clock. Drew a new pair of pants, and am ready for the "fray." Feb. 28. We shall be mustered in, to-day, for our pay ; shall be paid by the loth of March two months' pay. We have had some snow and considerable rain, but w^e have comfortable quarters. The hardest of our work is over for a while, and we are having a pretty easy time, only camp-guard once in 10 days, and picket once in 16 days. March i. There is quite a number of the boys going home on a fur- lough for 10 days, but I want a furlough, when I get it, that has no date and that will last forever. KfXORD OK rHK »?,]> MASn. VoIJX IKI-.R IXFANTRV. _>_^ March 2. This morning is a lovely oni-, and finds me enjoying the best of healtii. March 3-4-5. ^^'e went on picket for seventy-two I'.oius, {or three days). It has rained for most of tlie time, and while on my post this morning, it lightened quite shar[), (I don't remember of seeing it before in March), and at flay-break the birds were warbling forth their notes of praise, and the frogs are peeping as merrily as though it was in June. It bids fair for an early spring. March 6. Returned to camp this p. m., from picket. We expected an attack from the enemy last night. They did advance upon our cav- alry picket, but I have not heard the result. March 7. Lounging around cam]). March good courage, tor they promise us the stamjis on the 20th. March 13-14. \\'riting for the Cajjtain. Rumors come in from Vicks- burg and Charleston, but nothing reliable March 15. Went on picket for three days. March 16. C)n picket, and it is snowing hard. .An attack was made on our pickets at Banks' Ford by Stewart's ca\alry. They crossed the Rappahannock river, and showed our boys fight, and of course they could do no less than return the compliment. The ist Massachusetts cavalrv with some of the Vermont cavalry, pitched into them, and killed some, took some prisoners, while the rest "skedaddled." March i 7. While walking my beat, this a. m.. Post 4, two guns were fired, which aroused our reser\ e, and we expected some fun, but to our happy disappointment it proved to be some wild hogs, instead of rebels. March 18. Came off picket, to-day. It is still raining and "mug- gy," but I think we shall have some "kind" of weather soon. March ig. Received a letter from home, advising me to be careful 24 RECORD or rilE ;i3]i MASS. VOI.CNTKKR IXKAN'TRV. and not get over-heated. Well, I must say that I have not seen one night since my stay in Virginia that I could call myself comfortable, with a heavy woolen blanket and one of rubber, and I need them both. March 20. After a good night's rest, I find myself in good health. I realize that I am surrounded by dangers, but it does not make me feel timid or afraid. I take my gun and talk to it, as a father talks to his child, and say to it, "Do your duty, 'slayer of thousands,' " and I expect it will, for I shall '"pop" them if they don't "pop" me, bet your life on that. March 21-22-23. Have been enjoying camp life the past three days Siegel has not resigned, as reported, and we are rejoiced to have him with us. We are still in the reserve and like it much. March 24-25-26-27. Lounging in camp. March 28. I had just seated myself, this morning, to write a letter home, when the sergeant came into my tent and told me to take my gun, knapsack and all ol' my equipments, and report to the adjutant's quarters. I obeyed the order. The adjutant sent me to Gen. Stan- wier's headquarters, and from there I reported to the ammunition train, to Sergeant Hobart of the 136th New York, who is overseer. After in- troducing myself, I was consigned to a four-mule team, and devoted the rest of the day to practicing in loading and driving, and by sunset I could say "whoa, gee up," as well as the best of them. March 29. I find myself, this morning, detached from my company and regiment for a season, to be a mule-driver. Well, I always thought I should be promoted, and it has come at last, and if I keep on I think I shall still go up "higher." March 30. We are loading up our wagons, to-day, preparatory for a move. The weather is fine and beautil'ul. March 31. No more jjicket duty, no more guard dutv, and no more writing to do for the brave William of Groton fame. April i. We are having a hard snow-storm ; it is nearly a foot deep, but it is not cold. I am sitting by a good warm fire, both cozy and comfortable. April 2. The lieutenant of the train paid us a visit, this morning. He inspected my team. The sergeant told me, after he had gone, that he paid me quite a compliment. He asked the "Sarg" who I was. On being told that I was from Massachusetts, he replied that I was just the chap for the business, and hoped that T would like, for he would not part with me any how. RECORD (U 'mK n.'li. MASS. VOLUNTEER L\I••A^^K^■. 2^ April 3-4-5. I am getting along nicely with my new business. 1 hear that Siegel has left us at last, and that we are under Major-General Howard. He has but one arm (having lost one in front of Richmond, under "Little Mac"), but is a good fighter. I went to my regiment, to- day, for my letters ; found the boys all well. April 6-7-S. In camp at Stafford court house, Stafford Co., Va., 47 miles from Washington and 76 from Richmond. Surface very liillv, soil sandy. We expect to move shortly. .•\PRIL 9-10-1 I. I have done nothing these k\v days only to look af- ter my team. I am my own master now (and it is wortli 25 cents to be "boss," you know). Brave William and myself are two ; he has nothing to do with me now and I hope he never will again. April 12. Our colonel (Maggi) has left us and is at home. Doubt- less the boys will miss him mucii, for we all loved him. Owing to his ill-health, he was unable to take the command of the regiment. But wherever he goes, one tiling we do know, he will always remember his "chickens." April 13. Another beautiful day has dawned upon me. and I am in good health and spirits. April 14. In all probability we shall make a move, and when we do I think we shall go towards Richmond. We have just received march- ing orders and part of our train goes with the ist brigade. April 15-16-17. I have been on a trip of three days, as far as Kelly's Ford, distance 60 miles ; rode upon horseback. It is where our folks contemplate making an attack, if the weather proves favorable. April 18. Have just returned from my three days' tour, and expect to have to start off again shortly ; the w-hole army will move in a day or two. April 19. There are 36 men, two sergeants and one lieutenant in our train — Lieut. McCall from the 73d Ohio regiment, Sergt. Houghton from the 33d Mass. regiment and Sergt. Hobart from the 136th New York regiment, all perfect gentlemen. We expect busy times for a while. April 20. I have just been over to the regiment ; the boys are all well, and seem to be in good spirits. In the move which we are about to make, if our officers do their duty, the boys will do theirs. The pa- pers speak loudly of our movements, but there is not a particle of reli- ance to be placed in what they say. April 21. This morning finds me in the enjoyment of good health. 4 26 RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFAMTRY. Made a call over to the regiment, this forenoon. Little Jubb has been promoted to corporal. April 22. To-day with me is like all other days. I am patiently waiting, hoping and trusting that better days are coming, and that the time is not far distant when peace will reign triumphant over this coun- try, and the head of the serpent that is now putting forth his rebellious sting will be crushed with the heel of "somebody's boot," and that the Abolitionists will have been made happy in having their darkies free. April 23. News comes to us, this morning, that Gen. Stoneman has taken possession of Gordonsville. If this be true (for I greatly doubt it), it is good news, for it is this side of Richmond, and will cut off all com- munication from the Rebs. I can only hope it is oo. April 24. It has been raining all day and is still coming down. Sergt. Hobart is by my side, and says that I am a P. B. ; (that means "perfect brick"). April 25. Received a paper from home, to-day. It speaks of our gunboats going into Charleston harbor, but I guess they came out full as quick as they went in. We seem to get defeated quite often, yet I be- lieve we shall give them a sound "drubbing" yet. April 26. The papers say that we are on the move, but we have not crossed the Rappahannock, nor will not for some time. The mud is so deep that it is impossible, and we shall not make a move before the mid- dle of May, if we do then. April 27. Owens called upon me, to-day, and handed me a package which was brought from home by the politeness of Comrade Sullivan of Co. II. The contents were two bunches of envelopes, one quire of writing paper and a miniature. I could only say, God bless the giver. They tell us that we shall have pay-day soon. April 28. We have been quite busy, to-day, getting ready for a start. April 29. Orders have come in to be in readiness any moment for a move. April 30. We shall move in the morning towards the enemy, but in what direction I cannot say. May t. Broke camp, this morning, at 8 o'clock. The boys seemed to be in excellent spirits and confident of success. May 2-3. We have done some tall marching. We are now headed for Chancellorsville. M.\v 4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14. I can only give a synopsis from the 4th to the 15th. The fighting commenced on Wednesday afternoon, RECORD OF THE 33d MASS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. 27 one mile from Fredericksburg Heights, and was kept up until Monday noon of the following week. Sunday morning wx" had the hardest time of any, for we took j^ossession of the ground which we had been driven from the (Saturday) night before, a distance of six miles, from Kelly's Ford to Banks' Ford. It was here that Longstreet came in with forty thousand, to hel]) Jackson. They arrived Saturday night, and on Sun- day morning they commenced on our centre, expecting to break through. But as it happened, luckily for us, we were already up and dressed, and were a match for them. The battle raged hot for four hours, and when hostilities ceased we held the field, which was covered with their dead and wounded. The 33d was ail through it, and came off lucky, losing nine killed and wounded, though at one time (Saturday night) the whole regiment came very near being prisoners. They man- aged to crawl out through a looji-hole, leaving their knapsacks and blan- kets for ''Johnny's" benefit. Lucky boys to come off so well. Our loss is stated to be 6000 killed, wounded and missing, while that of the ene- my is 18,000. We commenced falling back in the afternoon, and through the night. Our train (ammunition) crossed on the morning of the ne.xt day, headed for our old camp near Stafford court house, arriv- ing on the 14th, after a siege of 12 days and nights of hard marching and fatigue. Went to see the boys ; found them well and cheerful. We expect to march again soon. It is wa.'^ times with us now, and we have to be up and doing. M.\Y 15. Spent a portion of the day with the boys of Co. E, talking over the adventures of the battle-field, of what we did and what we saw, and conclude that we got off \-ery fortunate, all things considered. M.w 16. I am 27 years old, to-day, and am ple;isantly situated on "Uncle Sam's farm." I am thinking of the loved ones at home and of the many happy times I ha\"e enjoyed in by gone days, and I hope be- fore long, if it be the will of a kind Providence, that I may enjoy some more of those happy seasons. May 17. I am in the enjoyment of good health and good courage. Our weather is lovely and it is hotter than love in "haying time." The sun is pouring down like coals of fire I am seated in my tent, bare- footed, and minus of all except drawers and shirt. May 18. It may be a curiosity to many how the soldier lives while in the service of his country, and I will attempt to give a description of the house that "Jack built." Well, I have two logs, five feet long, for the sides, then I have sixteen poles of the sdme length, about two inches through. I lay them upon the ground and this an.swers for the floor. zS i;ecori) of the 3o\> mass, volunteer ixeantrv. My carpet is some five or six old grain sacks, whicli includes my bed al- so. I have three rafters and a ridge-pole, upon which rest my flys, or tent covers. Now, perhaps you would like to know how my house is furnished. My knapsack serves me for a i)illow by night and a clothes- press by day. I have an ammunition box for a cupboard. In this I keep my pork, coffee, sugar and "hard-tack." My set of dishes consists of a frying-pan. tin dipper, knife, fork and sijoon. My canteen serves me tor a water pail. Thus you have a description verbatim-et'likr- aiiDi. May 19. No news of importance, to-day. "Fighting Joe" is pretty cute. It is hard to find out any of his plans and it is bard to tell what the next move will be, until we have done it. But one thing is sure, he out-generalled Robert E. Lee, and took the wind from "Stonewall" Jackson. We showed them what we could do, and that their lead was no better than ours. All praise to "Fighting Joe." He is the general for the "Army of the Potomac." I was under their fire and came off safe. May 20. I have just got through with my dinner, viz. : a piece of boiled pork, cup of coftee and a piece of soft bread. Jubb and Buckley are out on picket. Capt. Hinds talks of resigning ; it will be a small loss. Our lieutenant-colonel is now Col. Underwood, and the boys are much pleased with him. I do not know how long we shall stay in camp. It may be for some time. May 21. I am blessed with good health, excellent spirits and the best of courage. I am neither killed, wounded or missing, but am right side up with care. I have stood by the flag for nearly 10 months, and am willing to ten more, if it need be. May 22. To-day is "awful" hot. I am bare-footed and am sitting under an old Virginia pine, writing a letter home. May 23. A letter that I have just received informs me that a draft has taken place for more men, and among the number was the name of Andrew J. Boies, and when the parties called at the house to give me notice of the fact, to their surprise they were informed of- my where- abouts and were very glad to know that I had been, lo, these ten months, a soldier. M.\y 24-25-26. These three days have passed oft" pleasantly, nothing to do but look after my team. This requires about four hours a day. The rest of my time has been spent in loitering around camp. M.A.Y 27. The news of to-day is that Vicksburg is taken, and the cap- ture of Jackson, Mississippi. But I will wait and see before I hurrah. KECOKI) OF rilK Sou MASS. NOI-UXTEER INIAVI'KV. 29 May 28-29-30-31. Wc have not done much for some time past. Lee is across the river and threatens us pretty hard. We are well forti- fied for seven miles. If he attempts it he may become an "angel" and with the angels stand, but I do not think that he will he so unwise as to trap himself. They say now that Vicksburg is about to fall. During my short stay in the army I have made the accjuaintance of several Mr. "Say So's." They are not very reliable. JLNE 1. I have been over to the regiment, to-day; found the boys all well. Have written a letter home. Junk 2-3-4. All (]uiet along the Rappahannock the past three days. fuNE 5. And so it was until 6 o'clock, to-night, and we have received marching orders. We hear the cannon booming. Our forces are trying to cross at Fredericksburg, and we shall in all probability be called upon to march sooner or later, so we stand in readiness (our mules are in the harness) at a moment's notice. June 6, through 12th. Well, all of these days have come and gone, and I am seated in my tent and the sun is pouring down upon me love- ly. I little thought I should be here in camp, to-day. We had received marching orders and stood in readiness to go at any moment, but the next day we got orders to go to Acjuia Creek for ordinance stores, and on my return I was surprised to find the 33d had gone. They have had a pretty hard skirmish and the best of praise was given them for their bravery antl courage. They have been gone seven days. Our pay-mas- ter is here, and we shall be paid as soon as an opportunity oflers itself. Hooker is eyeing Lee, as a hawk does a hen. June 13-14-15. Everything is all on the "stir," getting ready for a start. Tune 16. We broke camp, this afternoon (Friday) at 3 o'clock, drove a distance of 10 miles, halted for the night at a place called Hey- wood Church. June 17. On our tajjs at 6 .\. m., drove all day, a distance of 22 miles, and camjjcd for the night at Callett's Station. June 18. We were on our way bright aud early, this morning, and marched to Bristow. From here we went to Bristow Station. We marched all night, through .Nhnmassas, to Mannassas Junction, and crossed Bull Run Creek at 4 o'clock in the morning, arriving at t'entre- ville at half-past 6 a. m., making the distance, from Friday up to Mon- day, of 86 miles. June 19. Am within five miles of Fairfax court house and four miles from Germantown. We expect to move again at any moment, but in 30 RFX'ORD Of^ THP: 33i) MASS. VOLUNTEER IXI'AXTRY. what direction I cannot tell. I went over to the regiment, saw the boys — Jubb, Buckley and Owens. Ihey are all well. The 33d has had a pretty tough time of it, but stand it bravely. June 20. Feeling pretty tired, but my health was never better. We expect to move, to-night, from the place v/here we have halted for a rest. It is Goose Creek, Va. June 21. Started, this morning, at 3 o'clock and proceeded towards Leesburg. We passed over quite a number of plantations that are now evacuated by their owners, and are in a state of barrenness, yielding nothing that was any benefit to its owner. Here we found some nice grass, which we confiscated for our "mules." We went on, and arrived at Gum Springs at 1 1 o'clock in the forenoon. June 22. Here we watered and fed our teams, took a "cold bite" (raw pork and tack) and proceeded for about four miles, arriving at a place that I shall call "Zion's Hill." It yields a great quantity of ''Se- ceshism," and I have had the opportunity of seeing it displayed among the women, as they would stand by the roadside, imd as we passed by they would taunt us with the pleasant sound of "Oh, the Yankee cow- ards are coming," but we took it from whence it came. Here we halt- ed, cooked our coff'ee, partook of some fresh beef, etc., and went on, ar- riving at Leesburg late in the afternoon, and halted for the night. June 23. Here we are, this morning, awaiting orders, and shall see a change in the programme before long. Lee is ahead of us with forty thous->nd strong. Our boys captured (yesterday afternoon) a rebel train of cars with its mail. I have been the distance of one mile or more to the regiment ; seen the boys : they are all well and hearty. June 24. I have laid in my wagon all day, and slept about all the time. June 25. A portion of our train (myself included) left, this morning, for Fairfax Station for supplies, about i o'clock. I passed through Shantilly, Germantown and Fairfax court house. These places looked quite natural to me, as they were my old camping places, last fall, before I left to go to Falmouth. During my absence, another hard battle has been fought. It commenced yesterday (Sunday) morning about sun- rise and lasted until 5 p. m., and resulted in our favor. We drove the enemy 10 miles. I have not heard what the loss is on either side, as I have just returned from the Station. The 33d was not in this fight, but expected to have been called upon every moment. June 26. It is all quiet here, to-day, but will not be so long. A re- port had been received at home that I had been struck by a ball on the RECORD OF THE 3?,\> MASS. \'OI,UXTEER IXFA\TR\'. 31 battle-field. l)iit it did not injure nie. I will only say that it is not so, for the balls out here are apt to jar a fellow in case they should hit him. I will admit that the shells have come pretty near, but I have esca]'>ed thus for, and hope I always may, kind Providence permitting. June 27. The eneniy is now on our soil. The f^xte of Maryland and Washington is about to be decided. Homes and firesides are involved. Millions of hearts will be filled with ])ride and joy at our success. (3ur boys have fought well heretofore and we believe that they will now fight better than ever. Our failure to do so will give us a poor welcome. Now, as I have had but little sleep for the few days and nights past, I shall lie down and take a snooze. June 2S. Started, this morning, from Leesburg, drove as far as Ed- ward's Ferry, crossed over on pontoons antl found ourselves upon "Loy- al soil." Good old Maryland ! How different everything seemed. The beautiful fields of wheat, rye, barley and oats, the green fields of grass, the splendid mansions of the wealthy, made me homesick v.'hen I compared it with that of Virginia, on which soil we have tramped for more than 10 months. Not a spear of grass could be seen, not a fence or a rail could lie found. All was a scene of devastation, destruction and havoc, for such are the horrors of war. After lunching, we proceed- ed on for a distance of 23 miles, and the day closed, finding us making our beds at a place called "Point of Rocks," near the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. June 29. To-day we passed through Poolsville, a handsome and thrifty town. Plere I felt homesick when I saw the school-house, and the scholars were playing and jumping rope. But on I went, willing to be patient. Our next place was Monocco River (an Indian name). We crossed over a handsome bridge into the village of Monocco and came to a halt ; took dinner and proceeded on our way (it raining (juite hard), up hill and down, arriving at the town of Jefferson about 3 r. m. This was a very pretty place. As we ]xissed through the town we be- held the stars and stripes swinging in full array from a number of houses, and as we beheld the smiling faces which greeted us, and wishing us God speed and a glorious victory, this gave us new courage and put fresh vigor into all our bones. \Vc still kept on our way, arriving at Middletown about 5 o'clock, and went into camp, where I hnd m}self in good spirits and shall wait for further orders. June 30. In camp, and our orders are to march about noon. Saw some of the 33d boys. They are all well. We broke camp at i o'clock, passing through Middletown ; met with a/uir reception ; saw some of 32 RECORD OF THE 33i) MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. the "Secesh" spirit manifested (but it did not alarm us much), went for a distance of lo miles and camped near the city of Frederick about ii o'clock at night. At 3 o'clock, this morning, we were on our taps, and at 4 we were on the double-quick. We passed through the quiet little towns of Hagerstown and Creigstown. These are both pretty places, and we took them by surprise. We could hear the young folks say, "Don't the soldiers look pretty," and I heard an old lady exclaim, "I never seed sich a sight in all the world ; so many people ; why, where did they come from?" I answered, "From the North." "They are a mighty smart lot of men, indeed they are." Onward we marched for the distance of 23 miles and came very near to Emmettsburg. Here we went into camp for tlie night, to await orders ; saw some of the 33d boys as they were going out on picket. July I. This morning we are waiting tor orders. Our mules are hitched into the wagons. We expect to see some fighting before the day closes. No mail has come to us since we left Goose Creek. I stepped over to the regiment and got a letter dated June 21st, and got back just in time to start with my team. We drove 10 miles, arrived at the town of Gettysville. Fighting had commenced. I was ordered to the front with my load of ammunition, to supply the boys. Went as far as the foot of Cemetery Hill, worked Hvely and "scooted" back. Our forces are marching to the "fray" from all directions. It is a sight to behold. The fighting will be desperate, but we feel confident of success. May God grant it. Gen. Lee has advertised that his "troupe" will per- form in Pennsylvania for a short time, but I think he will have to dance to just such tunes as we see fit to play for him, but I will not "crow" until I am out of the woods. It will be a hard struggle. Hooker is not in command now. Gen. Meade has taken command. He assumes this responsible position without a moment's warning, and issues the follow- ing circular to the army : The Commanding General requests that previous to the engagement soon expect- ed with the enemy, corps and all other commanding officers address their troops and explain to them the immense issues involved in the struggle. The whole country looks anxiously to this army to deliver it from the presence of the foe. Corps and other commanders are authorized to order the instant death of any soldier who fails to do his duty at this houi'. GEORGE G. MEADE, Major-General Commanding. The Tith corps started at an early hour, this morning, from Emmetts- burg, a village in Frederick Co., Md., 18 miles from Gettysburg, under the command of Gen. Reynolds, neither corps knowing the proximity of the other. Buford's cavalry had reached the town the night before. RKCORl) OF TFIK ?,Ta> MASS. VOI.l'X'IT.F.R IXK.WTRW -^^ Upon the arrival of the ist corps, they were instantly engafi;ed, and al- most the first volley, our noble Reynolds fell dead. But the battle went on, and about noon the iith corps came u]). den. Howard took com- mand of the field. He held Steinwehr's division and Weidrick's battery for support, the rest of the nth corps formed in the open fields beyond the town, and soon were engaged with the "Rebs." There was a gener- al engagement for about three miles in length. Our line was broken about 4 p. M., and our boys were driven back through the town to Cem- etery Hill, losing many in killed and wounded. I have delivered one entire load of ammunition to the boys, to-day. jri.v 2. About all of last night was spent in examining our position, as for as it could be done in safety, and arranging for the troops that are coming to our aid. The 2d cor]:)S is just marching by — time 6 A. M. Clen. Meade and staff arrived at midnight; about i a.m., Doubleday, Hancock and Sickles are on the spot with their commands, all in battle array, waiting for the cry of "'Forward," sooner or later. Hunt's battery is at our right, what is called "Little Round Top." At my left is Gen. Slocum's headquarters, on what is called Powers' Hill. The 5th corps has arrived and are held in reserve. This line is formed on a ridge, ex- tending southerly and resting on Emmettsburg road. Much hard fight- ing has been going on, and neither side has gained much as yet. Was on the field most of the day, giving out ammunition. July 3. Wt have passed through two days of terrific fighting, and each commander is feeling the importance of to-day's issue. Our lines have been reinforced by the arrival of fi-esh troops. About 4 o'clock this morning, fire opened for about an hour. Our boys advanced, and at 1 1 o'clock, to-day, the whole line was re-established, and for two hours past it has been ([uiet. During this lull the "Rebs" were deter- mined to end the battle, come weal or woe. About i p. M., the axdllery fire opened, the ceaseless roar of 200 cannon lasting for over two hours. The earth trembled, the sun grew dark in the battle cloud, shouts and shrieks mingled in the din, and we knew that death was reaping down our brave boys with frightful rapidity. When it closed the rebels advanced like an avalanche across the plains, but we met them with solid shot, shell and cannister. Still on they came, up to our very works, behind which lay the "boys in blue," and for a moment of terrible suspense, vic- tory hung trembling in the balance. Line after line of buttle moved out and came grandly on, and as they rose from the valley, our guns, from Cemetery Hill to Round Top, sent among them showers of cannister, anil our braves dealt them a deluging shower of lead whiih laid them 5 34 RECORD OF THE bai) MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. down by thousands. At length there came a lull, and then a shout along the wearied bleeding line. The enemy was repulsed and the day won, Lee is in full retreat, leaving all of his dead and wounded behind him. At 5 o'clock, this afternoon, wh'ile I was munching some fried pork and a "hard-tack," I was ordered to go to VVe-tminster for a load of ammu- nition ; arrived about 9 p. M. July 4. What a change, when compared with the Fourth of July of one year ago ! All that can be heard in this quiet little village is rattling of wheels, such as army wagons and artillery, going to and fro through the streets, conveying jn'ovisions and munitions to our brave boys who are so nobly standing in front of the enemy and are trying to break the bars of traitorism and rebellion. I have seen hundreds of prisoners, to- day, as they passed through the village en route for Washington. They were dirty, ragged-looking grey-backs. The nth corps has won for it- self a name that will last to the end of all future time. It fought bravely and nobly, and never ''flinched." The 33d was through it alb I have not seen the boys since the morning of the first day's fight and may not be able to see them for several days. We are having a beantiful and re- freshing shower. July 5. I am still in the village of Westminster, waiting for my load of ammunition. I shall start very soon for the front. July 6. I left Westminster at S by the clock, this morning, with the intention of going to the battle-field, proceeded as far as Union Town, a distance of six miles, went on for about three miles further, when we re- ceived word that Stewart's cavalry was close upon us, so we had to about face and go into a piece of woods and camp. We were all fur- nished with guns and equipments to protect our train. Stood on guard most of the night and Stewart did not come. July 7. This morning was a pleasant one, and we were on our taps and drove through the towns of Liberty, Johnsville and Mount Pleasant, arriving at the city of Frederick about 4 p. M., and went into camp. Quite a Union sentiment prevailed in each of these places, if the stars and stripes bespoke them, as from about every house we could see them displayed. A short distance from our camp can be seen suspended from a tree the body of a man (I am informed that he was a rebel spy). Upon his person was found quite a sum of confederate scrip and green- backs. Li his boots were found plans drawn upon paper of the fortifi- cations around Washington and Baltimore, showing the enemy our posi- tion, and how to capture our trains. But he has met with his just de- serts. RECORD OF TITK SHn MASS. VOLUXTEKR IXFAXTRV. 3:5 July S. I have stopped all day in Frederick, waiting for a load of ammunition, but got none. JuLV 9. I had to take a load of supplies, as I could not get ammuni- tion, and at 12 m. I started, and drove seven miles, arriving at Middle- town ; dro\e four miles beyond and camped for the night. July 10. I started, this morning, at 9 o'clock for the rest of the train ; overtook it just two miles beyond Boonsboro, a nice little town. Here we followed in the rear of the whole army. July 11. In camp two miles beyond Pioonsboro, with the rest of my comrades. I found them well, and they were glad to see me on my re- turn from W'esirninster, having been gone just one week. 1 have heard from the 33d, this morning. It has fought nearly every day for a week or more. Truly it has been lucky thus far, and I hope it always may be. My company (E) had a number wounded, viz. : James Hosley of West- ford lost an arm. Charles Pierce of Groton an arm, George Stevens of Pepperell shot through the head, the ball entering his right eye, Freder- ick Cutter of Charlestown in the head, Edward Battles of Littleton in the leg, Ralph W. Parker in the stomach ; the ball struck his belt between the letters U. S. ; Billy Jubb had a bullet go through his canteen and in- to his haversack, l)ut did not know about it until he was making him some coffee for dinner ; he found it lodged in the coffee-bag. Buckley and Owens are all right up to this present time, and I hope they may al- ways be so lucky. I am in hopes to see the regiment soon and get more particulars. July 12. Well, we have given them (the "Rebs") a sound thrashing upon ''loyal soil," and now to cap what we have done, Vicksburg is ours also. It seems that the tide has turned in our favor. Oh ! Jeff, where are you now? Where is your Stone-wall, and your Long-street, and your Barks-dale, with your 'ieg'on," who came upon the Northern soil to whip the "cursed Yanks?" But the Army of the Potomac met them, gave them battle, and is now in full pursuit of the retreating foe, and echo answers, their '•Stonewall" has tumbled down, their "Longstreet" has become a short one, and their "Barksdale" has found that he barked up the wrong tree, while many of their "legion" are prisoners and many are lying dead upon the blood-stained field of Gettysburg. July 13. In camp near Funkstown, Maryland. It is raining hard and keeps the Potomac high. Poor Lee is in a tight place. Nearly 100 prisoners were taken, to-day. A rebel ofificer was among the number. Our boys are all in good spirits and feel confident of success. They think a good deal of Gcfi Meado, but give me "Fighting Joe" yet. 36 RECOKlJ OF THF. 8Sh MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. July 14. Broke camp, this morning, aixl started for Williamsport, a distance of 10 miles, arrived at darl<. Here we found that Robert (Lee) had given us the "shp." July 15. ^\ ell, we had to about face and take the back track to- wards Dixie, passing through Hagerstown, over Beaver Creek, and through the small village of Myersville, arriving at Middletown at 11 p. M., and camped. July 16. We started again at 7, this morning, en route for Harper's Ferry. We arrived at Mount Pleasant, or Pleasant Valley, distance six miles, and within two miles of the Potomac river, and went into camp. We have received news that Port Hudson has surrendered to Gen. Banks, also that Sherman has given Joe Johnston a whipping. Now, if all this be true, with the flogging we have given Lee, we ought not to be discouraged. All this has been accomplished within the space of one month and a few days. We have weakened their force greatly, to say nothing of the territory we have gained from them, which is considera- ble. July 17. We are still in camp at Pleasant Valley. It is raining hard, but our pontoon bridges are laid, and the cavalry and artillery are cross- ing, r think that Lee will not pay another visit to Pennsylvania, nor will he sing the song of "Maryland, My Maryland," as he called it, for this voyage is a sick one to him. I went over to the regiment, this fore- noon, saw the boys ; they are well. July 18. We left the pleasant town of Berlin, Md., near Pleasant Valley, arriving at the pontoon bridge just at dark, crossed over all safe, and camped for the night. It was just 12 o'clock ; partook of supper, consisting of fried beef, coflee and "hard-tack ;" went to bed. July 19. Sunday morning, 4 o'clock, and we are on our "taps." and by half-past 5 we were double-quicking along the road of Old Virginia, leaving the Potomac and the scenes which we had passed through far in the rear. We passed through the town of Lovettsville, Loudon county, arriving at the town of Waterford. It was in this place that the first regiment of cavalry was recruited for the war, also the first infantry regi- ment, both Union, this being the boundary line between East and West Virginia. So we are in a loyal place and among good loyal people. We proceeded on and arrived at camp about noon, made a halt for the night. I have seen Jubb and Buckley. July 20. Up at 4 o'clock, took breakfast, and at 5 we were headed for Middleburg, just 17 miles to travel; 3 p. m., and we are within two miles of it and goiie into camp for the night ; so far, so good. RI'XORD OF TllK 3?>v MASS. VOIAN TEKR IXKAXTRV. 37 ]uLV2i. In camp all day, arn.1 went blackl)eiTying ; picked three quarts. July 22. In camp, to-day; went for some more berries. The in- habitants call this place Moimtsville, or "Mudtown." I think it very ap- propriate. It is a real hot-bed of "Secesh." July 23. Up and on the move at 5 a. m. for Warrington, passing through the "Secesh" village of Middleburg, wending our way up hill and down, and arrived at White Plains about i p. M., Ijaited our teams, made ourselves some dinner. This is the place where the 33d regiment made a reconnoissance while we lay at Thoroughfare (lap, of which 1 have spoken before. It looked (juite natural, but I little thought that I should visit it so soon again. We started again on our way and came within a mile or two of the ( iap, and turned to the right on the Warring- ton road, arriving at New Baltimore (best known to our boys as "Camp Mutton," where we confiscated so many sheep, hogs, hens and turkeys, and rolled honey as a sweet morsel under our tongues), took care of our teams, ate a good supper and lay down for the night. July 24. This morning finds me in good health and spirits. We are within five miles of Warrington and awaiting orders. July 25. We left New Baltimore at 3 o'clock, to-day, for Warrington Junction, ])assing through Catlett's Station, and arrived about 6, to- night. Shall probably make a stop here for some time. Went o\'er to th« regiment, found the l)oys well. Received a letter from home, the first one since I left Maryland. If you want a soldier to be full of life and energy and good courage, just write him a letter from home, and he will forget all about dull care or discouragements ; it juits life and vigor into us and animates both soul and body. ]UTA" 26. I had a surjjrise. this morning, in the shape of a package, that came through the politeness of Comrade Dinsmore. He received a bo.\ from home, and as he gave me that jjortion which belonged to me, I hastened to examine the contents, viz. : One box of mustard, one pound of tobacco, a paper of needles and a "hank" of thread. Truly, I thought the day of Jubilee had come. .Ml was safe and in good order, with the exception of a bottle of whisky, which got broken, and some got into the mustard, and some on the tobacco. Now the boys know I never drink, neither do I intend to, but if I happen to get "tight" on my mustard and tobacco, of course they will forgive me. July 27-28-29. In camp and awaiting orders. All is quiet, calm and serene, and in the language of Daniel AVebster, I would say, "I still live." 38 RECORD OF THE ?,3d MASS. VObUNTEER INFANTRY. July 30. Friday morning The sun is shining beautiful and clear. My health is good, but after all, to own right up, I do feel lonesome at times, but I do not give up to these thoughts. July 31. Expect to move soon, and in all probability shall keep moving until this "cruel war" is over, and I hope and desire that it may close soon. Aug. 1-2. We are camped at "Cedar Creek," and I am seated in an old building, which we now occupy as a barn for our mules. I have many thoughts which are running through my brain, but yet both spirits and courage are good, and my patriotic feelings are like unto this : "We are twenty millions still, With the luart and with the linll. Our whole duty to falHl." "And though I am a Soldier boy. And far away I roam, In every letter I rcccivt: There is a loorld of Honied Aug. 3. It is move, move ; we are always in motion. To-day linds us at Catlett's Station. How long we shall stop, I cannot tell. The paymaster has arrived. Aug. 4. We were paid, to-day, for four months, and it was accepta- ble to all parties ; so say the boys. Aug. 5-6- 7-S. We have moved our camp one mile from Catlett's Station, on to a hill, which I shall call the "Hill of Zion." 1 give it this name myself, and will describe it as well as I know how. It is not the hill that yields a thousand sacred sweets, that the poet speaks of, but it does yield all kinds of weeds and not much grass. The station is on the right of the hill, while Warrington is at our left. At the north of us is a vast wilderness of trees, and to the south of us is a beautiful creek of wa- ter, which affords us a good chance to water our mules, as well as for bathing purposes, and as cleanliness is next to godliness, we improved it. The hill is high, which gives us a splendid view of all that is going on. The Warrington, Alexandria and Washington railroad runs to the left of the hill and divides us from the station. The i ith Corps is guard- ing the railroad, the gallant nth of which you have heard so much, and to which I have the honor to belong. The 33d regiment is called the "Flying Infantry." It was given to the regiment by its colonel, for by their fast marching they have killed one horse for him. He was notable to stand the fatigue. I am told it was a nice horse, but alas ! they can beat horse-ilesh, so we derive the name, "Flying Infantry." \ short dis- tance from our canip is the headquarters of Gen. Steinwehr, our division RECORD OF THE 33u MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. 39 general. It has once been the residence of a wealthy slave-holder, but. to-day, it is in a dilapidated state, and the rebellion has been the cause of it. It is quite a large plantation of 1300 acres, a splendid orchard ; has been worth in the day of peace $20,000. Such is war antl its con- setjuences. The general and staff occupy the whole of the main part of the house, while the front yard is filled with tents and occupied by offi- cers who perform other duties throughout the division. Upon the gate can be seen a large blue flag floating to the breeze, and in the centre is a white crescent, and this crescent represents the nth corps. Now I have given you a description of the "Hill ot Zion" and its surroundings, hoping that it may be interesting to some who helped enact the scenes of 1863. Aug. 9. It is a delightful day for Sunday, but it is like all other days — work, work, work, all the time, and I have concluded to think that it is about as the good Book says, "The way of transgressors is hard." Aug. 10. We have had, to-day, what makes the heart of every sol- dier glad if they once get their eyes upon it, and it is the loaf of "soft bread." We were obliged to dispense with it for nearly 10 weeks, dur- ing which time we have nibbled "hard-tack," cracked jokes, done some "tall marching," through storm, through sunshine, through conflict,, to victory. Thus we go on our way rejoicing, happy in the thought that makes us exclaim : "Who wo'jld not be a soldier?" Such luxuries ! How delicious, coffee without sugar ! Well, please change the subject. Aug. 11-12-13-14. Well, the nth of August has rolled around, and wnth it one year of my service has been spent in battling for my country and my home. I will not attempt to describe it further, for time and space will not permit me to do it. But let me forget the hardships and what I have passed through and say that I am thankful to my Heavenly Father, who has been with me through the past year and protected me from all harm, blessed me with good health and strength, has brought me safely through dangers, both seen and unseen, 'and still how unthank- ful I have been. And ere another year shall have passed, I trust that this wicked rebellion may have ceased and that peace, truth and right- eousness may prevail, and that war may be known no more in our land ; but what the future may bring forth is entirely unknown to me. I have been to the regiment ; the boys are well and seem to be in good spirits, and so am I. I am now driving a six-mule team. It is a pleasant kind of work, but sometimes hard, and requires much patience, and tlie say- ing is, "Time, Patience and Industry are the grand masters of the world." 40 RECORD OF THE SSo MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRW Aug. 15, through 19th. We have done nothing to speak of for the few days past but to look after our teams ; expecting to move again soon. Aug. 20. We are in camp, to-day, at Bristow Station. It is a good thing to have a plenty of exercise. The enemy keep trying to see if they can get through our lines, but it is of no use. I think that they will be satisfied before long that we are enough for them. Aug. 21. We do not stay long in a place, but keep changing around, and how long we shall stay here is more than I can tell. This is the place where the rebels surrounded Gen. Pope's train of cars one year ago, and burned them. Both sides of the railroad for quite a distance are scattered with debris and fragments of boilers and pieces of cars ; a hard-looking sight. It is a nice tract of country, but since it has been occupied by troops it is but one vast waste and desolation. On the right of our camp can be seen the ruins of a once splendid mansion, and at our left is another mansion, nearly all torn to pieces, and all that you can see for miles around is cellars and standing chimneys, with now and then a lone hut, occupied by negroes, whose masters are, to-day, in reb- el ranks fighting against us. Poor deluded mortals ! Like Esau of old, they have sold their birthright lor a mess of pottage. While sitting in my wagon, which is close by the commissary's quarters, I behold three young women who have come for three miles to ask for something to sustain life. They are the wives of Secesh soldiers who are now in the army fighting against us. I could tell cf many other just such cases, but time and space will not permit of it. I have been over to the regiment ; seen Jubb and Buckley ; both are well. Aug. 22, through 2Sth. To-day is warm and pleasant. We have had during the past 23 days the warmest weather that I ever experienced. It has been uncomfortable, so much so, that I have worn nothing but shirt and pants, and then sometimes I would almost give up, the heat was so intense. When the boys marched from Warrington Junction to Brentsville — it was Aug. 9th — the heat was so intense that many of the regiment fell out and lay down, unable to walk, and they told me it was the first time for them since they enlisted to fall out of the ranks, so you can judge from this that we are seeing some warm weather. But from the 24th, if you could only see the change ! — it turned out to be as cold as it had been warm. It has driven us all around the fire, and caused us to i)ut on the overcoat, and for two days it has not been uncomforta- ble, but to-day it seems a little more pleasant, with cool nights and mornings. We are having "'soft bread'' iuswed twice a week. Morujays l MASS. V()I,UXTKER IXFAXTRV. our shoulders, and went marching along in the following order : Pioneer company in front, followed by the 73d Pennsylvania, 134th, 154th and 136th New York regiments ; next in order came the 33d Massachusetts, 73d and 55th Ohio, commanded by Gen. Steinwehr, "Fighting Joe" tak- ing the lead of us all. We proceeded for seven miles, arriving at a place called Shellmount. At this place we found a cave where the "Rebs" manufactured salt-petre, which was worth dollars to them, but old "Rosa" made them "get up and get" to the tune of double-quick ; he cap- tured nearly 500 Johnnies who were employed in making gunpowder. This he accomphshed on or about the 30th of July. Here we rested for an hour or more, and with some of my comrades I took a survey of the cave. It goes into the mountain for several miles. In this cave there is a river, called by those who have explored it, the "Unknown river." Upon the outside of this cave is a s])ring of water which comes from un- der the solid rock. I drank from it ; it was delicious and cool. At the word, "Fall in," we obeyed and went on ; we marched slow and cau- tiously, up hill, down hill, across brooks, over rocks, and upon the mountain sides, with overhanging crags high above our heads, presenting a tine view. The country is rough, with a few scattering log huts. The occupants were mostly women and children, looking out of the door as we were passing along ; not a man could be seen and we concluded that they must be in the army, for everything seemed to be in a state of de- moralization ; in fact, thought I to myself, how do they live? Thus we passed along until night overtook us, and having marched 15 miles, we bivouacked for the night ; made my bed upon four fence rails and had a good night's rest. Oct. 28. At four o'clock, this morning, the drum announced to us to get ready for another day's march, and at daylight we were on our way with slow and cautious step, tor we did not know what might be in store for us, as there were any quantity of "Rebs" and "Bushwhackers" awaiting to receive us. We went on until noon, stopped for dinner and a rest. At the word "Forward" we proceeded on, but it was not long- before we pioneers were ordered to the rear, and an advance guard was sent on ahead, followed by the 73d Pennsylvania, About 3 p. M. they were received very coolly by the bursting of a shell over their heads, giv- ing them to understand that something must be "did." We came on to a camp of "Rebs," quite a sharp skirmish took place, which resulted in routing and driving them before us. On we went, they still falling back ; we killed a few, took some prisoners. As we were nearing the valley we were welcomed by solid shot and shells that came over our heads from the top of Lookout mountain, and am glad to say that no harm was done RECORD OF rilK ;!;'>i. mass. VULU-VIKKK 1MANTR\ 47 us during the day with the exception of Sergeant Adams of Co. F, 33d regiment, who was killed by a bursting shell. We succeeded in gaining the road wliich the\- (the "Rebs') refused to give, and all praise is due to "Old Joseph," the hero of battles. We proceeded on up the valley for about two miles, where we surprised a force of the enemy ; here we formed two lines of liattle, drove them through the woods so flist that we hardly got an opportunity fcjr a shot at them ; they set on fire and de- stroyed the railroad bridge on their retreat. We soon reached the foot of Lookout, which gave us a good sight of their "Long Tom," which was anything but pleasing, but its immense height at which it was placed (1400 feet above the level) rendered their shot and shell almost harm- less. We still kept on for about two miles beyond, and went into cauij^ for the night, much fatigued by the march over the rough roads, and we hoped for a good night's rest. Here we prejjared our coffee and "tack," spread our blankets and lay down for the night in eld Tennessee, among strangers and the enemy, expecting that on the morrow another hard day's work for us was in store. During nil this time the "Rebs" had succeeded in gaining a foothold upon a ridge near the scene of our af- ternoon skirmish, and after dark threw up a line of rifle-]Mts which threat- ened us seriously. About midnight we were awakened by the beating of the "long roll" and a cry made, "'I'o arms." 'I'he enemy had at- tacked our pickets, and it was true a battle had commenced. It fell to the lot of the "Iron Brigade," as Hooker calls it. which was immediately ordered out, and before i o'clock was marching back with orders to car- ry and hold the ridge at all hazards. Upon their arrival it was found to be a steep declivity of nearly 200 feet, so thickly wooded and covered with underbrush as to almost render it impassable ; but it must be clone before daylight, or the consequences would prove serious. To the 33d Massachusetts and 73d Ohio was assigned this perilous duty of charging up that steep mountain side and driving the enemy from the top, and how well it was done, the result will prove. The 33d regiment had only se\en com])anies present, the other three having gone on a secret expe- dition. At the word "Forward," the boys took as (juick a step as the nature of the ground would permit, and slowly worked their way up the steep side of the ridge, not knowing what might be in store for them upon their arrival at the top, determined to do or die. The 33d was on the right, the 73d Ohio on the left. Arriving near the to]) and but a short distance from the pits, a i'cw shots were fired by our men, when the "Rebs" commenced their old game, crying out, "Don't fire on your own men." It being so verv dark, our 1m)vs did not know but such might be ^8 RECORD (JF THE ;13d MASS. VOLUNTEER IXEAXTRY. tlie case, and the firing ceased. One of our officers inquired, "Is that the 73d?" "Yes," was the reply, "what regiment is that?" Upon be- ing answered, "33d Massachusetts," they poured into us a terrible volley from right to left. Our men gave them shot for shot, but the loss in our regiment was fearful. Adjutant Mudge fell dead at the first fire. Col. Underwood fe51, dangerously, and as we supposed, mortally, wounded. It being impossible to advance the regiment further, in its disordered state, it fell back to the foot of the hill and quickly formed for the charge, and as they now knew what they had got to contend with on their way up, and the disposition of the occupants at the top, they start- ed slowly and cautiously, with orders not to fire, but drive the enemy out entirely with the point of the bayonet.' Once more gaining their former position, they were received with a murderous fire. The men, with knapsacks on, kept pushing and climbing for the top, which was finally reached, and then commenced a scene of heroism and bravery seldom ei[ualled in this war. (jver the bank and into the pits, with the enemy, was but the work of an instant, and at it they went, charging with the l)ayonet, dealing each other blows over the head with the mus- ket, slashing and cutting with swords, until the whole scene resembled a grand knock-down, our boys reaching over the pits and dragging out the "Rebs" by the collar. This was too much for them, and they seemed amazed and confused, and finally gave way and started over the oppo- site side of the hill at a fast pace, our boys giving them the contents of their muskets as fast as possible, leaving the 33d in possession of the hill, about TOO prisoners, a large number of guns and all of their intrenching tools, which were speedily given into the hands of the pioneers, and in a short time we had a formidable line of pits thrown up on the other side of the ridge. Then we had a little tune to look over and see how much this gallant act had cost us in the loss of officers and men. Out of 238 men and officers who went into action, the 33d regiment lost 87 killed, including eight commissioned officers, colonel, adjutant, two captains and four lieutenants. l"he 73d Ohio did bravely and fought nobly, los- ing a number of good boys. Our brave Colonel Underwood is danger- ously wounded in the groin, and the thigh bone shattered ; Adjutant W. P. Mudge killed instantly, shot through the head ; Lieut. James Hill shot through, the heart ; Lieut. Jones shot through the back, spine broken. The other officers are wounded more or less serious, but are not consid- ered dangerous. Co. E, killed : Corporals John Mayo, Eliab Churchill and George L. Whitcomb of Townsend, and William Crockett of Groton. It wns a fact, though remarkalile, that these four had a strong jiresenti- RKCORl) (W THE :';;"!ii MASS. VOI.rXTKF.U TXI" AXTUV 49 mcnt that they would he killed. Previous to tliis, ihev had always been lull of lite and mirth, but on each oc(-asion that 1 saw thern during our march uj) the valley, they ai)i).are(l gloomy and despondent ; and Crockett remarked to me that he thought some of them were going into their last battle ; and, ))oor tellows. their ])resentiment ])roved true, as I saw them, this morning, lying nearly side by side as thev had fallen. Privates V. }. Hutchins of W'estford. Franklin Wright and Daxid Wares of Townsend were among the killed. Tlie)- were within lo feet of the enemy's works. I saw them, this morning, slee])ing their last sleep, having fought their last battle, and looking as natural as in life. May we ever cherish their memory and rememljer that they died true to the old flag and for their country they loved so well. Peace to their ashes. Sergeant Williams of Groton and Private Evander Wright of Townsend were among the wounded. One incident among the many was the he- roic conduct of Sergeant John F. Buckly of Co. E. During the second charge of the regiment, ('orporal Jubb went over the rebel works and was collared by a stalwart "Reb," who attempted to stab him with his dirk, and while in the act, Buckley brought him (the "Reb") a blow over the head with the butt of his gun, knocking him senseless, and, there being nine more in the pit, he demanded them to surrender, which they accordmgly did, and threw down their arms. He then collared his j)risoner and ordered the others to follow. As lie jjroceeded down the hill, he met Major Lamson, who ordered him to take them to the pro- vost guard, which he did, and delivered them up for safe keeping. The next morning, each one commenced telling of their midnight adveiiture to the boys, and after a little explanation, it was found that Jubb was the man whose life had been preserved by Sergeant Bucklev. When Buck- ley imrolled his blanket it was riddled with bullet holes. Oct. 29. This morning finds us occupying the pits on the top of the ridge. A large force of the enemy is in our front, and from old Look- out's battlements they continually belch forth at us their deadly missiles, and as far as injury is concerned, no one has been injured as yet. A solid shot struck within 10 feet of our fire, upon which we were prepar- ing our morning meal, overturning our dippers of coffee and filling our eyes with dirt, causing a sudden change of base. The 33d feel proud ot last night's doings, it being their first charge, and it is pronounced by all a daring and gallant feat. Gen. Hooker .says it is the greatest charge of the war, but no more than he exi)ects of Massachusetts troops. Done at the hours of midnight, up a steep mountain side, it was a brave and gal- lant act. Coming from the Army of the Potomac into the Army of the 50 RECORD DF THE 33ij MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. Cumberland, and this being our first engagement, the Western boys are delighted and show their friendship with a hearty shake of the hand. Massachusetts is represented in the Army of the Cumberland by two reg- iments only, the 2d and 33d. Oct. 30. All is quiet, this morning, and our work goes bravely on. We miss our colonel, our adjutant and those of our fallen comrades. The enemy still remind us of their presence by a shell that comes whiz- zing over our heads. I have worked all day with pick and shovel, throwing up works as a protection for the boys in case the enemy might attack us again. Oct. 31. We started, this morning about i o'clock, for Edward's Ferry, two miles from Chattanooga and four miles from the troops ; we arrived about sunrise and went to work building a wharl for the steamer to land at and pile freight. Nov. I . Have been at work hard all day ; two steamers liave anived with rations for the boys, and the pontoons will be laid across the river at short notice. Nov. 2. All is going on lovely and in our favor. Nov. 3. I have been hard at v.-ork all day, and am some tired ; have seated myself and by the aid of a piece of candle I have written a letter home ; have just received five, bearing dates of Sept. 21st and 28th, Oct. 5th, 1 2th and 19th. Nov. 4-5. All has been quiet for two days ; our pickets are very close to the enemy, and it will not be surprising to me if a fight takes place any moment. Nov. 6. The climate of Tennessee is beautiful ; the nights are some- what cool, but comfortable, the trees are green, and to-day is just like summer. We are having our rainy season. I am better pleased with this part of the country than I was with Virginia. Nov. 7. I paid a visit to the hill that the 33d Mass. and 73d Ohio now hold, though they paid dearly for it. I can look over at Chattanoo- ga, a distance of two miles, and as far as the eye can see the ground is covered with tents, and all of them are occupied by the boys in blue. Opposite the hill is Lookout mountain, and upon its extreme end pro- jects a high cliff or rock, and upon this rock is the rebel gun, which belches forth its murderous fire at our boys who lay in their rifle-pits be- low. With all of their "barking," they have done us no harm as yet. They shell our trains occasionally, but as they cannot range their guns low enough, we can laugh at them for their tbolishness. Nov. 8. I am now at Kelly's Ferry, close beside the Tennessee river. RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. 5 I four miles from Lookout mountain and al)out tlie same from ("hattanoo- ga ; we have two steamboats running all the time, bringing supplies to our army. Two weeks ago, to-day, the rebels held this place, but ^'Fighting Joe" made them skedaddle. Nov. 9. I expect the coming struggle will be a hard one, but wo know our strength, and if everything turns out as we expect, the ''Con- federacy of America," as Jeff Davis calls it, will go down in confusion and despair, to their bitter discontent. I trust the "God of battles" will give us the victory over our enemies ; we are confident of success. It is our country that calls and its sons are fighting, so we will both nobly and boldly strike for freedom ; we will show to other nations that we love our banner : it is an emblem of the free. We have those at home who weep and those whose hearts are sad, those who breathe forth sighs, but not in vain, for when peace and happiness crowns our toils and hard- ships which we are now undergoing, if spared, what a happy meeting it will be ! Nov. 10. It is a beautiful day ; the sun is shining clear and lovely ; it is just like a summer day down here in old Tennessee. We are just on the eve of another battle ; everything looks encouraging and we hope for a glorious victory. Nov. II. I am still at Kelly's Ferry waiting for orders. We hear that INIeade is doing well, and also Burnside, and as for Hooker, we know that he has done well ; the boys all like him and we place con- fidence in liim. Rosecrans has been removed, and Grant, the "Hero of Vicksburg," has taken his place ; I think it for a good purpose. We all seem to be well satisfied, so if we do our duty as soldiers, the confedera- cy will go down. Then we can sing : "Down with the traitors, Up with tlie Stars, We'll rally roiuid the flag, boys. And shout the loud Huzzas." Nov. 12. It rains, to-day, and I cannot do much outside, but have worked some ; in good spirits and good courage. No battle yet, but look for one at any time. Nov. 13. And still it rains ; have quit work and come to quarters. I have not seen any of the 33d boys for several days. I have just finished my dinner, and for the benefit of all whom it may concern, I would like to have them know what a good dinner is. Recipe : ist — Take a quart dipper and put in one spoonful of coffee, one spoonful of sugar, fill to the brim with water ; put it on the fire and boil ; this is coffee. 52 RiaORL) Ol' THE SoD MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. 2d — Take a frying-pan, cut three slices of fat pork, fry to a crisp. 30! — Take five "hard-tack," soak them in cold water ro minutes, place them in the pan with your pork, fry 10 minutes ; having done this, your din- ner is ready ; then sit down upon the ground, take your knife — your fin- gers will serve as a fork — then eat hearty. This is what may be called a good dinner and a cheap one, and this recipe should be carefully {)re- served. Now 14. It has cleared off beautifiil again ; the sun is out and shin- ing bright. All nature is lovely, but the leaves are falling from the trees, and as the cool breeze wafts through our camp, betokens autumn at hand. All is (juiet along the line. Nov. 15. Another beautiful day. Everything is quiet ; some prison- ers coming in ; a group of 65 have just marched aboard the boat for Washington : they are satisfied that the "Yanks" are too much for them. Nov. 16. I have labored hard all day; everything is quiet. The boys seem to be in good spirits ; there is fighting going on in the rear of Bragg's army. We can hear heavy cannonading, which indicates that something is being done. There seems to be a quiet time in the Army of the Potomac. A number of paymasters arrived to-day, on the boat to pay off the troops ; ours did not come, but we expect he will put in an appearance soon. Quite a number of families who have lived in "rebeldom" for the past two years and have entertained high hopes, and have a republic of their own, and thought it would be a nice thing to be- long to C S. A., with Jeff Davis for their leader, have lately come to the conclusion that their hopes are all blasted, that their homes are reduced to poverty, and they themselves are without houses or homes, and are now thrown upon the world without friends, and their children will eventually be as outcasts : such a scene I have witnessed, to-day, as some six families went on board of the boat to go North to find shelter and a home among strangers. ( /od pity them, was all I could say. The furniture that they had with them consisted of two or three chairs and one table ; some with only one blanket, and all the clothes that they were possessed of were upon their persons. What suffering I see from day to day, as I pass along through the South ! I visited a house where some soldiers (rebel) who were wounded were lying, and it was a sight to behold. I can only say, may God have mercy on those traitors who have caused so much misery, poverty and degradation. Nov. I 7. We left Edward's P'erry, to-day, and have returned to the valley once more. Nov. 18. We have been quite busy, to-day, building some log hous- es for our own comfort ; they are quite cozey. RECORD OF THF. 3; MASS. VOLUNTEER INKANI'RV. 57 at Fri'derickshurg, wIktc he remained iinlil the close of Poj^e's cam- paign. The invasion of Maryland by Lee brought Burnside again into the field. He took part in the battle of South Mountain, and in the great decisi\e fight that followed at Antietam, he was given command of the left wing, but failed in the movement assigned him. At all events, he seriously disappointed and offended "Little AL^c," who attributed the failure to utterly overthrow Lee to his persistent and repeated disobedi- ence of orders. Next we see him in command of the Army of the Po- tomac — a position that he was not fit for, though it was forced upon him. His first rash act was to ])ush liis army up the heights of Freder- icksburg. It could be hardly called a battle ; it was a frightful massacre, for our boys stood and were shot down like bullocks in the field. Our loss was 20,000, and not a foot of ground was gained. Many brave of- ficers and privates were thankful when night came and put an end to the useless slaughter. The next day was a gloomy Sabbath for the army, and on Monday night it marched into its encampment at Falmouth. His next attempt was to cross the Rap})ahannock, but before the move- ment was complete a heavy rain-storm set in and turned the country in- to a sea of mud, and it was abandoned. Mortified at his failures, he re- signed his command and Hooker took his place. Burnside's career has been a varied one. He is an able commander, notwithstanding the re- verses he has met with, and a noble man and a true patriot ; he will al- w^ays be a model soldier. His fine personal presence, his bold, open look, reveal the truth and integrity of his heart. Burnside, relieved from command, has resigned his commission and left tl.e army. Dec. II. Monday has come and our orders are to "about face" and march back to our old camp at Lookout valley. Dec. 12, through 17th. All of these days have been spent in easy marching, and we have passed through all the places which I have pre- viously mentioned, as we came back over the same ronte. Dec. 18. We arrived back to the valley about noon, to-day. nearly four weeks since we left it, and a more dirty, ragged, tired, hungry-look- ing set of men you never saw. All appear to be in good health and spirits. Dec. 19. I still live, but am (juite tired. I am resting from my la- bors, to-day. We have given the "Rebs" as good a thrashing as they ever got, and I hope that it may bring peace soon. The 33d is all right ; only two wounded during the whole time of leaving the valley until their return. 8 q8 RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. Dec. 20. I have been at work all day building a log house ; with the help of my comrade, William Marshall, from the 73d Ohio, we have built one eight feet long, six feet wide ; a nice fire-place and a good bed, and here we sit as cosey and happy as you please, hoping that we have fought our last battle and that this rebellion will soon be over, and we have a speedy and a safe return to our happy homes and mingle with those we love and from whom we have been parted so long. Dec 21, through 24th. I have not done much for the past few days. I have been thinking of our last campaign and what we accomplished in the space of four weeks for our country and its cause ; and having done our duty, we have a reason to rejoice over a victory that belongs to us. We have borne the fatigue without a murmur, we have travelled 250 miles and fought the enemy one-half of the time, have bivouacked upon the ground, endured both storm and sunshine, and we are still in good spirits. We had a plenty to eat, for we captured any quantity of Bragg's supplies, such as flour, corn, meal and salt. We would now and then confiscate a hen or a chicken, which was a rarity. I must pause, for I have just been detailed to go to Howard's headquarters to build a stable for the ofticers' horses. Our time is pretty well occupied, both in camp and on the march. Dec. 25. A Merry Christmas, and I have been at work all day at Howard's headquarters. Dec. 26, through 31st. I have been very busy at headquarters all the week, making our officers comfortable for the winter. This being the last week of the old year, they make it quite lively for us pioneers. Jan. I. To-day is the first of another New Year, and with a stout heart, buoyed up by past success, I am ready for a struggle with 1864. I now realize that the wheels of time have swept another twelve months into the tomb of the dim and shadowy past. The year of 1863, to few, was a bright and joyous one, but to the many, alas ! how sad the re- verse ; how many of their sweetest, proudest hopes bloomed into life, but they have withered in the shade of unrequited ambition. How many family circles have been robbed of a near and dear relative by the bloody hand of this fratricidal war ; brave young men, idols of happy homes and the pride of their country and its cause ; but may we who are alive be thankful to the God of battles, "who doeth all things well,'' and may this year bring joys that will soon blot from our memory the sorrow and disappointments of 1863. God grant that this may be the last year that will find millions of this country arrayed against each other in the bloody conflict of a'civil war, but that peace, the greatest of all RECORD OF THE 33r) MASS. VOLUNTEER IXFAXTRV. 59 blessings, will be restored to the land of our birth, and that all of our gallant soldiers non- in the tented field may have a safe return to the bo- som of their fiimilies and friends, in the full enjoyment of good health and happiness of home. What the coming twelve months may develop is not for me to say, but I ask for an ensuing and a lasting peace that will result in happiness and prosperity, and I wait with all patience and do whatever my duty calls upon me to do ; but I am afraid that my three years will be pretty well spent in "Uncle Samuel's" service, and if so, I will be content, and "When tliis cruel war is over And I get liome again, I will never roam so far from home, To carry a ijun aj,'ain." I was over to the regiment, found the boys all well. I copy the fol- lowing from an extract in the Richmond Enquirer. It says in regard to our fight with Bragg that "he is not to blame for running, for God never intended to give him that knowledge that belongs to other men." Well done, Enquirer, what would you have said had Bragg made us run ? It is down on "poor Jeff" for keeping Bragg in command so long, but he is out now and Hardee is trying to collect the remnant of his army that is left. Our weather is cool and it feels quite winterish, and the cli- mate agrees with me first-rate. To A. J. B., FRO.M HOME: "I am listening for your footsteps Coming quick aud light, I can see your sweet and loving smilesv Beaming pure and bright. From the distant field of battle You will welcome be, For the war is nearly over, And I again your face shall see." Lizzie. The future is unknown to me, but to judge from the past. I know- that we have gained the summit of the mountain and made our descent into the valley below, and if I judge the present by what we have expe- rienced in the past, it is a surety upon which rests a good hold. A de- feat has befallen our enemies, while we have been crowned with success. The "Star of Hope" still beams bright to cheer us on our way with more courage than before. Lookout mountain, a few weeks ago, bade us de- . fiance, and from its top would be hurled shot and shell into our ranks, but to-day it is ours, and over it floats the "Stars and Stripes," and all is calm and serene. It is Sabbath afternoon ; raining down in torrents. I am snugly seated in my tent, with a good fire, and am as happy as my 6o KtCOKD or THE 33i) MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, circumstances will admit. My knapsack serves me for a writing desk by day, as vvell as a pillow at night. Jan. II. It is night — time lo o'clock — and I am trying to write a let- ter. My lamp is a tin plate, filled with pork fat, and a piece of cotton for a wick. Now will you pity the sorrows of a "poor old soldier" and wonder how it is that we get up such inventions as we do down here in Dixie ? Well, I have learned how to live within my means, hoping that it may be beneficial to me when I leave the army. Jan. 13. We are now fixing up our quarters for the vvsnler, and we pioneers are having busy times, but we shall soon get done, and then it will be easy for a while. I was over to the regiment, this evening > found the boys well. Jan. 14, through 20th. All quiet in the Amiy of the Cumberland Have done but very little the few days past ; we are getting rested for the next campaign. I have got good winter quarters ; am all alone, as my partner has gone home on a furlough for 30 days ; he has re-enlisted for another term of three yeare. Well, all may re-enlist who wish to, but as for me, I will put in the remainder of my time. Providence permit- ting ; when 1 have done that it will be enough for rae. I will take home for my choice and let others take their turn, but by the time that I have served 18 months nmre, I guess that the C. S. A. will have gone up the "spout." Jan. 21, through 24th. We are having lovely weather, perfect spring days, warm and nice ; the nights are cool ; we have had considerable rain and only one snow stoam. It is some muddy, but take it all in all, it is equal to our fall weather at home. To-day the birds are singing their melodious strains as they would in May ; such is our weather in Lookout valley, Tennessee. ■" 'Tis said that absence coinjuers love. But, oh, believe it not. In vain, I never can foget, And would not be forgot." The above was penned on receiving a letter from home. Jan. 25, through 31st. All these days have glided swiftly by, and are only play-days to us ; but after a good rest of a few weeks, then will come the "tug of war." Feb. I. The weather has changed; it is raining to-day. Received 3 call from Buckley. Ff:B. 2. The weather is beautiful to-day. We have but little to do in the shape of work, so we can recruit up for the spring campaign. RECORD OF THE 38i) MASS. VOLUNTEER IXEAXTRV. 6 I Feb. 3-4-5-6. We have had quite a smart rain, but our weather has been quite warm and beautiful. I have a good fire to sit by and good comfortable quarters, and a plenty to eat and drink. Our band has gone home on a furlough. I see that our good Colonel Underwood is getting well and has got a commission as brigadier. All is (|uiet in the Army of the Cumberland, yet our generals are busy watching the movements of the enemy, for they will try their best this coming spring, but the boys will. meet them without a doubt. Feb. 7, through 14th. My time for the most of these days has been spent in building a bakery ; we have got it finished and now we are en- joying the loaf of "soft bread ;" hurrah ! We were paid, to-ilay, (the 14th) for two months. VVe have received marching orders; we may go, and may not, nothing certain. Feb. 15-19. Confined to my quarters with a bad cold. I am expect- ing a box from home ; it has been on the way for some little time ; I ho])e it may come soon. Feb. 17, to 23d. We have had charming weather for the month of February thus far, and to-day the sun is pouring forth its rays and all na- ture is lovely. We have just been informed that Morgan is within five miles of Bridgeport with a force of cavalry and artillery, for the purpose of destroying the bridge that crosses the Tennessee river, hoping that he may cut off our communication with Nashville ; but I think "fohn" is running quite a risk, if such be the case, in making the attempt. We Yankees are not asleep ; from Nashvaille to Knoxville our bayonets glis- ten and our boys know how to use them. The 12th corps is moving in the direction of Morgan, between Stevenson and Bridgeport, and the 3d division of the nth corps has moved in that direction, and this morning at sunrise the 33d Massachusetts started to see how the farce will be played and help trap "John" if they can. They will be most happy to do it. They have already immortalized their name and stand high on the roll of honor, and are not forgotten by our friends and loved ones at home. All hail the 33d Massachusetts. I think it one of the highest honors in the world to be one of the number that compose it. It has never flinched from duty, it has always acted well its part, bravely and nobly, and I trust it always may. When we left Massachusetts we num- bered 1 184 officers and jjrivates, good, stout and able bodied men. Wherever we have marched, or wherever we have been, we have always met with a cordial welcome from other troops in the field, and, to-day, with about 500 men able for duty, (^uite a difference when compared 62 RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. with 19 months ago. All of these have not been killed in battle ; some have died from disease, some have, through fatigue and exposure, been discharged and are at home. A goodly number are lying in hospitals, and some in the rebel prisons. We lost nine at Chancellorsville, 60 killed and wounded at Gettysburg, and at Raccoon Ridge, Lookout val- ley, Oct. 29th, 1S63, killed and wounded loi. Our loss in battles has been but few, compared with other regiments, and I hope that in the re- maining 1 7 months we shall be blessed the same, but we know not the future, but trust in the God of battles. Feb. 24. Have been doing a job on the bakery ; it is now all com- pleted. We now have our "soft bread" four days in the week, "hard- tack" the other three days. Oh, how delicious ! I can only say : "The flesh may fail, the heart may faint, But why should we make one complaint, Or dare to plead In times like these?" My box has not arrived at Chattanooga as yet. Well, soldiering is getting to be a burden to me. I have got enough of it. I cannot think of being a "Vet," but the remainder of my time, if spared, I will do my duty bravely, bear it nobly, and lay it down triumphantly ; so let me wait with hope for the long, sweet summer of victory. I am pretty well used up. Feb. 25. Everything seems to be active at the front. Longstreet is moving, Sherman is up and dressed. There is a movement going on, and before long we shall be notified to leave these cosey quarters and "get up and get." I think the "Rebs" will soon call it a gone case and will cave in. Feb. 26, through 29th. I am having easy times for the few days past, as our work is all done up, with the exception of now and then a day we have to work hard A little while to rest and we shall go into it in good earnest. March i. I went to Chattanooga, to-day, a distance of four miles, for a box that has been on the way a long time, and to my happy disap- pointment it had arrived safe and sound. It was a good-sized one, and with the assistance of one of my comrades we got back to camp about dark. March 2. Oh, what a delicious breakfast I have had, this morning ! "Hard-tack" was banished from my sight, and the thought of "salt- horse" was out of my mind altogether. Doughnuts were all the rage, a nice piece of cheese, with a little currant jelly, and a slice of "home- made" bread, washed down with a good dish of tea. Upon examining RECORD OF Tllb: 33i) MASS. VOLUNIKKR INrANTRV. G^ the box through, I find the following articles : one diary for 1864. which I will endeavor to keep filled with all that I can find interesting, one pocket-handkerchief — it comes just in time, for I have the ''sniffles" — one bottle of catsup, although I have not got behind much, two pairs of socks, (juite acceptable, one good pocket-knife, one paper of pins, one quire of paper, and envelopes, two jars of currant jelly, one can of \ne- serves ; all arrived in good order and were welcome, "you bet." March 3. I have enjoyed another good "square meal." 'i'he 33d is out on picket ; the boys are all well. I think we shall make a move be- fore long. March 4, to Sth. ll'-ive dune but little the past few days ; work a little now and then, just enough to keep our appetites good. March 9-10. Have been at work these two days (|uite hard, building a bridge down at VVahatchie, three miles from camp, between Chattanoo- ga and Bridgeport, not (nr from where deary was attacked by the "Rebs" on the 29th of October, 1863, a night that I shall never forget. March ii. The 73d and 55th Ohio Veterans have returned from their furlough, having re-enlisted for another term of three years. The 33d regiment band has returned, having been home on a furlough of 35 days. Jubb, Buckley and myself have concluded to take ours in about I 7 months, if we are fortunate enough to live as long. March 12, to 15th. I am resting, to-day ; our job at bridge-building is completed. I sit alone in ray tent, Jind as I look out upon Nature, clothed in all its loveliness, a thousand thoughts crowd my brain. I think of home, of wife, and of those who are thinking of me. The sweetest, best and dearest place is home, but \ must be content where my lot is cast. March 16. Well, I shall call to-day a cold, raw and disagreeable one : it requires a good fire to be any way comfortable, but I think it will not last long. I have been over to my regiment. Sergeant Parker of Co. E leaves, to-morrow morning, for home, on a furlough of 25 days, to recruit his health. We are liable to march at any time. Halleck is out of the way, the Lord be praised. Grant is at the helm ; we boys like him, and will .follow him wherever he may go. \Ve have any quan- tity of "Vets" returning to the field, and a goodly number of recruits coming to our army daily. The 33d has got a new chaplain ; his name is Cushman ; he takes the place of Foster, who left us and has gone to take command of a negro regiment. Cushman is a Methodist, and a fine man. He formerly preached in Lowell. March 17, 1864. "St. Patrick's Day in the morning." The band is 64 RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. playing the national air of Ireland. I remember a stanza in an old Scot- tish ballad ; notwithstanding its rude simplicity, I must quote it : "Little did my mother think, That day she cradled me, What land I was to travel in. Or what death I should die." March 18. We have received news, to-day, to the effect that Mor- gan did not make his appearance until day before yesterday in the vicin- ity of Murfreesboro and Nashville. He stopped our freight train and de- stroyed a portion of it, and it was the quickest operation that he ever performed, for our boys were after him with a sharp bayonet (not a stick), but he made good his escape. Just behind was the mail train with Gen. Grant, on his way from Nashville to Chattanooga. They stopped in time and took back track, a fortunate thing, for in 20 minutes or more. Grant and the mail would have been in the rebels' hands. How Jeff would have crowed if he had got the "Hero of Vicksburg" a prisoner, but he got disappointed. Things are all cleared away, our mail has arrived and Grant is with us once more. I have to smile, for I re- ceived by that mail a box of pills, and every time I take those pills I think of the narrow escape they had, and what would have been my loss would have been their gain. March 19. We are having a plenty of "soft bread" ; the "hard-tack" is laid aside until we march, and I cannot tell when that will be. Every- thing is quiet and lovely in the valley, to-day. March 20. As I look out from the door of my log house and view the surrounding country, I see before me the Tennessee river, and on the opposite side is a long chain of hills, or a solid ledge of rocks, called "Waldron's Ledge." At my right is a chain of hills which connect Lookout mountain. At my left is Raccoon Ridge. This, indeed, is a land worth fighting for. March 21. Another Sabbath has dawned upon me, and a beautiful one it is. Having long desired to pay a visit to the top of Lookout mountain, and as a favorable opportunity offered itself, I accordingly improved it. In company with three of my comrade.s — -Sergeant Camp- bell, William Marshall and Joseph Reynolds, all of "Veteran" notoriety, we left camp about 9 a. m., proceeded slow and sure, taking a good ob- servation of things as we went. We could not have chosen a better day, or one more lovely. The sun arose beautiful and clear. Passing through a ravine at the right of Raccoon hill — the place which reminds me of the events of that memorable night of Oct. 29th, 1863, we ascended anoth- er hill, upon which is a line of rifle-pits extending for miles parallel with RECORD OF THE 33i) MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. Gc^ the valley. We passed through a swampy, or marshy piece of low land, and came to the bridge which crosses the creek jjroperly called Lookout creek. It shapes its course in a sort of zigzag direction, running along the railroad for miles. At this bridge is a picket-post, and no one is al- lowed to pass without the countersign. Just below is a new bridge being constructed, and will be done in a short time. We crossed the railroad, and commenced climbing. We took a path that led us over rocks, stumps and fallen trees. It would make a horse laugh to see us ascend in some places ; it was like a toad getting out ot a well, as we would gain one step, we would fall back three : but perseverance accomplishes great tilings. About half way up the mountain we sat down to rest. Again we started, and succeeded in reaching a cleared spot upon which had been some Rebel camps ; then came clear footing, and it looked as though the axe had been used, for it was plain to see that it had once been under cultivation ; but, to-day, it was the scene of a far different nature ; things bore a different aspect ; where once grew the thrifty corn-stalk, could be seen the enemy's earthworks, thrown up for a protection against our assaults. A little farther up, and we descried the graves of some of our fallen heroes, gallant defenders of their- country. They are buried near the brow of the mountain ; no costly stone marks their grave, only a piece of plain board, with the initials of their names cut with a knife, or a pencil mark shows to the passer-by who they are and where they belong. But they have not died in vain. The blood of those fighting for freedom is never shed in vain. I copied the following names, as I found they belonged to the Army of the Potomac and were in the t 2th corps : Privatk George Kencler, Co. C, 40th Regt., Ohio Vols. Private Alexander White, Co. I, 94th Regt., Ohio Vols. Private J. Wentz, Co. A, 99th Regt., Ohio \ols. Pkuate Joel Long, 40th Regt., Ohio Vols. Private P. Westeali., 33d Regt., Ohio Vols. These are but few of the many comrades that have fallen, but they are not forgtten. The gallant, the brave and the chivalrous will sorrow for them. The nex-t that met our view was the "white house" near the sum- rait of the mountain, nearly in ruins. Probably the owner was a wealthy nabob and lived in splendor. This also will refresh our memory for time to come, for upon its top could be seen our glorious stars and stripes floating as they did on that memorable day of Nov. 24th, 1863, carrying the news of victory to our boys who so gallantly defended them. A well of excellent water marks the spot that was once both charming and delightful. Just above the well was another grave, marked 9 66 RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. "A. White, 94th O. V." Leaving these scenes, we started for the top of the mountain, and then came the "tug of war," for it is chmbing in ear- nest, until we reached the point, and then for nearly 30 feet we ascend- ed ladders, which placed us upon its top, and once there, our task was done and we seated ourselves for a rest. In looking around, I was strongly reminded of the words of the poet : "C)n the mountain top appearing, Lo, the sacred herald stands.'' But to reverse it, allow me to say : "Lo, on the mountain top I stand And view the landscape o'er." P'irst that meets my eye is the once beautiful town pf Chattanooga, It once had a rich and enterprising set of people, but were led astray through mistaken ideas that Jeff Davis taught, which has caused devasta- tion and desolation to both place and people. It is now in our posses- sion, and a lively business is being carried on in the line of "salt-horse" and "hard-tack." At my left, in the valley below, is a scene that is grand — the encampment of the nth corps. It extends from Brown's ferry to Wahatchie, a distance of several miles. I will commence with the 2d division, as it occupies the right, and is under the guidance of Gen. Von Steinwehr. It comprises the following regiments, viz. : 73d and 55th Ohio V., 134th, 136th and 154th New York Vols., 33d New Jersey and 3q;d Mass. V., and a battery. The ist division, under Gen. Ward, is composed of Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio troops. Their en- campments looked fine in all respects, from the position that I occupied. Back of them is one vast range of hills. Next that comes to my view is the beautiful Tennessee river ; it presents an aspect of loveliness, as it winds itself in all shapes. Changing our position, we have a fine view of Missionary Ridge, comprising a chain of hills as far as the eye can reach. Then comes the battle-field of Chickamauga, well-known to all the boys, extending for a distance of several miles. Next is Moccasin Point, on which is a fort that did good service, as also did Fort Negley, of which mention has been made, both pretty sites. Fort Wood looks proud and defiant as ever. As I cast my eye in a southeast direction, I discover a high mountain called Pigeon Mountain. It embraces Tunnel hill ; Dal- ton is this side ; Ringgold is beyond. As we now pass on, we observe many rifle-pits and they extend as far as Missionary Ridge ; these served as a protection for the "Johnny Rebs ;" also a large fort is being con- structed one-half mile from the point of Lookout ; it has five fronts of an equal proportion. We now enter the town of Somerville, on the top of the mountain. I is a delightful place, once the resort of "Southern RECORD OF THE 33u MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. 67 Chivalry," where they spent their holidays during the summer. It con- tains about 50 houses, a large liotel and bowling saloon, also a place for cooling the parched tongue in time of thirst. It reminds me of what the Bible says of "the city that is set upon a hill, whose light cannot be hid," and this is only 2200 feet above the level of the sea. The buildings are after the old style of 50 years ago. From the top of this hotel, in a good clear day, you can see into six different States, viz. : Mississi[)pi, Tennessee, Georgia, Kent^ucky, Alabama and Virginia. As I strolled through the town, I could see nothing that would be of interest to re- late. It is occupied by our forces, and at the rear of the town is en- camped the 78th Pennsylvania regiment, who do all the guard duty and patrol that is required to be done. Hundreds throng the mountain dai- ly. We have a signal station on the mount, also a sutler's tent. Butter can be bought for the small sum of $1.50 per pound, an ounce of cheese for five cents and other things in proportion. I ask, "Who wouldn't be a soldier?" Now, having seen all that could be seen, we turned about and retraced our steps. We came off from the mountain by another route from that which we went, and after two or three short stops and beholding the beauties of nature, we arrived back to camp, having been absent six hours, a little wiser, pretty tired, quite hungry, but did not be- grudge ourselves the visit we made to Lookout mountain. March 22-23. For two days I have kept my quarters, not feeling very well. It has been quite cool. It is now snowing and a fire is quite comfortable. M.^RCH 24. Beautiful and clear, this morning ; the boys are having a nice time at snow-balling. Have been at work building a stable for the U. S. S. Commission ; feeling quite miserable. March 25. So sick, to-day, that I was excused from duty and re- ported to hospital. March 26, through 31st. In hospital all these days. This is my first sickness since my enlistment, and I lay it to the exposure of the night when 1 went into the river at Loudon, as I have not felt like myself since. Aprh. I . Feel some better, to-day. April 2-3. Up and dressed, but have not been out as yet. April 4. I have been over to the regiment ; found the boys all well Apru. 5. To-day I have reported back to the Pioneer company for duty. Was glad to get back. l)ut I must say iJial I received the best of care during my stay in hospital. 68 KKCOKL) OF THE HSd MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. April 6. Most of the company have been at work, to-day, but I, be- ing a Httle more fortunate, the detail did not reach me. April 7, to 12th. Idle times with us now; not much to do. Our weather has been fine for the past few days. The scenery by which I am surrounded is beautiful, but it will be far better when we can behold the good old flag floating over the whole Southern domain, as well as from the top of Lookout, and that before long. April 13. The talk of to-day is that the nth and 12th corps are to be consolidated and to be commanded by Gen. Joseph Hooker. I have attended church for the first time in 20 months at the Christian Com- mission rooms. Another campaign is talked of. April 14. A.s the old saying is, we are still resting upon our "oars." The following lines I picked up in camp : "The hour is at hand, And the moment draws nigh. The dog-star of treason Grows dim in the sky. Now, men of the North, Will you join in the strife. For country, for Freedom, For honor, for life? Trust not the false herald That painted your shield, True honor, to-day. Must be sought on the field'" April 15. Well, how things do change. We are no longer of the 2d division, iith army corps, but the 3d division, 3d brigade. 20th army corps. April 16, to 20th. We have been quite busy at work, putting up headquarters for our new major-general ; his name is Butterfield. He takes the place of Steinwehr. The nth and 12th corps have become as one and we now wear the star. Our weather is mild ; we have had some rain, with high winds, but take it as a whole, it is beautiful weather thus far. Received a letter from home, and when asked the question about my returning home, I can only answer in the words of the poet : '•A little longer, yet a little longer. Shall violets bloom for thee, and sweet birds sing. And the tall branches, where the winds are blowing, Shall murmur the sweet words of my coming, A little longer, yet a little longer." April 2 1, to 25th. We have been hard at work at headquarters; have built eight log houses for the staff officers and one for the general himself ; have made nice gravel walks, also a cook-house for the darkies RECORD OF THK 33i. MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. 69 We are now at work on a building for the ofificers to dine in, and when this is completed our lal)ors as a Pioneer company will have to come to an end. April 26. We have been informed, this morning, by our sergeant that the pioneers are broken up and we are assigned a new business, viz. : Drivers of mules for the 3d division supply train. This is only a change from the "sublime to the ridiculous." April 27. Warm, pleasant and lovely. I am seated upon my wagon and hold the authority over six mules. ''Gee-he up and whoa." Every- thing is being got in readiness for a campaign and I think we shall make a move soon. A colored regiment marched up the valley, to-day, en route for the front ; they look well for darkies and appear intellectual ; they were officered by white men. April 28-29-30. The preparations for the grand movement have commenced, which I hope may end in the overthrow of the rebellion^ The Army of the Potomac is to move on Lee and Richmond, while the Army of the Cumberland is to go for Johnston and Atlanta. We are all ready and waiting for the word "March " May 1-2. We ha\e been all ready for two days, awaiting the signal to start. Arose at 5 a m., partook of a piece of "soft bread," drank a dish of coffee, hitched up my team and drove to headciuarters, passed inspec- tion and returned to camp ; took dinner, greased my wagon, and re- ceived marching orders ; proceeded to the corps commissary's and load- ed on 32 boxes of "hard-tack;" time 6 p. m. Now for a start over Lookout mountain. We arrived at its base, it being dark as "pitch," but on we went' and it was like climbing "Jacob's ladder ;" the road was rough and caused the mules to "scratch gravel," until we reached its top, a distance of 2400 feet, and then it was down grade for the same distance, and at 20 minutes past 1 1 we camped opposite Chattanooga, on the Ringgold road, took our supper and went to bed. May 3. All is well ; proceeded on our way, arriving at Rossville at 10 A. M., halted and let the brigade pass. The boys were in good spirits and felt well. I took a good survey of this town and find that it con- sists of two log houses, one barn and the remnant of a hay-stack. It needs no comment. We then started on ; the roads were bad, but we reached our destination at sundown and halted for the night, just 16 miles from Lookout valley. May 4. As I look around, this morning, I behold the old C-hicka- mauga battle-ground, where one of the hardest contested battles of the war was fought, and Rosecrans was obliged to take shelter in the fortifi- 70 RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. cations of Chattanooga, and we were on our way from Virginia to give him a helping hand, but were too late, for Longstreet got the start of us and flanked "Rosa's" army. But since then we have flogged him, and will again if he ever crosses our path. Grave after grave can be seen, and in some places hundreds are thrown in together, and only a stone, a board, or a fence rail marks the spot where our brave boys fell. We hitched up our teams and proceeded on as far as Gordon's mill, arriving at 4 P. M„ and are waiting for orders. The infantry is ahead, the first and third brigades. Everything is "hurly-burly," and I expect to hear the cry of "Hitch up" any moment. 20 3D Division Supply Train, ^ 20TH Army Corps, The |star Encamped at Gordon's Mill, thatS'never Georgia, May 3D, 1S64. se5;ts. "^ 20 We received marching orders, last night, and this morning at 8 o'clock we were all ready for a start, and I just said, "Get up, mule," and he got. We passed over good and bad roads, forded creeks and streams, up hill and down, for a distance of 10 miles or more. We passed over many plantations, once happy homes, but, to-day, they present a different as- pect ; nothing remains but a lone chimney and a few scattering shanties, with now and then a grave, where lies the body of some of our cavalry, who have met their death from the hands of a "bushwhacker." We went on until noon, arriving at Nickerjack's Gap— time i P. m. — and camped for the afternoon and night. May 5. Delivered my load at the commissary's and started for Ring- gold for another load. xA-s I had but little time allowed me to stop, I can give but a brief account. Ringgold has been once a thriving town, numbering some hundred houses, with a beautiful depot. A thriving business was carried on, as it was on the Chattanooga, Knoxville and At- lanta railroads, but, to-day, it is a mass of ruins; about 15 old, dilapida- ted buildings is all that remains, and they are occupied by our officers for headquarters. A meeting-house, court house and two stores is all that marks attention. The other buildings were destroyed during our campaign of last fall. On one of the stores the sign reads : rl§ WILLIAMS, GOSNELL & CO. %^ The other reads : 3- '3- ANDERSON, BROTHER & CO. Variety Store. RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFAXTRV. 7 I Both stores, to-day, are filled with "hard-tack" for our boys who are now at the front. Our supplies come to us here from Chattanooga by railroad. About one-half of a mile from the town is Tunnel hill, upon which is our signal station. Just over the hill, in the valley below, we have an army of 52,000 brave boys, and they are bound to stick to the "wreck" until the last gun is fired. Our motto is, "Death to 'Rebs' and Traitors ; give us Liberty, Union and Freedom." Nothing but this will satisfy. This is noted down while I have been waiting. It has come my turn to load. I have got a load of salt. I arrived back to camp aljout IIP. M., took care of my team, ate supper. I made my bed on the top of six barrels of salt, the chimes of the barrels rubbing against my fibs. It was delightful, — just think of it ! May 6. On our taps at 5, took breakfast, hitched up our teams and started through the Gap, arriving at White Springs, alias Castle City, Ga. ; camped for the night. This village contains 25 houses, two tanneries, one saw and grist mill, and is in the same condition as Ringgold. Fight- ing Joseph and Kill-patrick are here. VVe are confronting Johnston's ar- my, which is commanded by Hood, Hardee and Polk, with quite a large cavalry force. They number 50,000 strong, and are in the vicinity of Dalton. May 7. Three p. m. No fighting yet ; we are following them pretty close, and they are falling back towards Resaca, and the prospect is that they will give battle at that place. We have been in harness all day, awaiting orders. Night has overtaken us once more and we lay down for a short nap. May 8. On my taps at 3 o'clock, this morning ; started at 6, arri\ed at a place which I shall call Desolation, eight miles from Ringgold. It has once been a thriving place, but there only remains a few shanties, the occupants all gone, a few plantations which serve the army as a camping ground ; a range of mountains on my right, dense woods at my ]eft, hills at my back, at my front is cleared land. Our train is well guarded, and is secluded from the enemy. The 3d division has gone on over the mountain. Success to them ; they will probably meet the ene- my by to-morrow. Camped for the night. May 9. Up at sunrise, took care of my team ; thought it would be a day of rest, but was disappointed, for marching orders came, and the ar- my is moving. Gen. Thomas is moving in the direction of Resaca. McPherson is on his way through Snake Creek Gap and following the line of railroad. We started at sunset to climb the mountain Nicojack. A harder road I never travelled, nor a more dangerous one. We trav- 72 RECORD OF THE 33i) MASS. V(^LUNTEER INFANTRY. elled all night and arrived at Buzzard's Roost at ; o'clock on the morn- ing of May 10. Here we fed and watered our teams. I lay down and slept until 2 p. M, ; feel refreshed. Cannonading has commenced within a short distance from us, and it looks as though there would be a battle soon. We are in camp awaiting orders ; expect to leave soon. It is nearly all woods around here ; no buildings, only a saw-mill. Hard fighting is going on at Tunnel hill. No particulars of the fight, only our brave boys are doing their duty. No mail will go out for lo days. It is busy times with us ; thus far all goes on bravely. I eat, drink and sleep just as I can catch it, and, much more, I have to steal the time to write ; as soon as I arrive at a place, I out with my pencil and paper, scratch down an account of my doings as speedily as possible. I do not lack for company down here in Dixie, such as horses, cattle, wild hogs, dogs, sheep, birds of all kinds, butterflies, beetles, worms, rattlesnakes and oth- er objects too numerous to mention. I am entirely surrounded by mountains, and this is the way we have to fight the "Rebs," by climbing hills, ridges, and through gaps. It is thus we move by circuitous routes with our train, struggling along by-ways and wood roads, hugging closely the rear of our army while they push forward with rapid pace. We have not done much hard fighting as yet, only a little skirmish now and then, but the ball will begin to roll shortly, and when "Yanks" meet "Rebs," then comes the "tug of war." We are often asked the question, "What made you'ns come down here to fight we'uns for?" May II. We have just hitched up our teams and shall start for Snake Creek Gap, a distance of 14 miles. We had a severe shower, last even- ing, accompanied with heavy thunder and sharp lightning. May 12. This morning finds me alive and well, nearly through the Gap, still awaiting orders. I have been in the saddle from yesterday noon until i o'clock, to-day. We passed through the town of Villanaw, comprising one or two log houses, one store, meeting-house and black- smith shop ; the occupants were only women, the men all off in the ar- my ; no sustenance of life except a little corn. Such is the fate of Geor- gia ; had it been true and loyal to the Union, it would have presented a different aspect than what it does, to-day. I gave a little boy one "hard- tack" and he took it gladly. May 13. In camp; feeling well; weather is fine; our troops are passing to the front ; the work goes bravely on. We advanced our train about 5 p. M. Our division leads the way ; has captured some prisoners and taken the first line of rebel works. The 15th and i6th corps have RECORD OF THE 33i) MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. 73 captured a portion of the railroad, thereby cutting off their communica- tion. The 4th corps has entered Dalton and it is now in our posses.sion. So far, so good. May 14. It is Saturday morning and we are in camj) at the Gap, fronting the enemy. My team is all ready for a start ; we are constantly on the move, which keeps us (juite busy, and gives us enough to do, but I take down every item of importance, as I go marching along. Kilpat- rick made a raid, yesterday, upon some '"Rebs," cai)tured a number of prisoners and a drove of beef cattle. Our weather is cool, but pleasant, and our nights down here in Georgia are similar to those of Massachu- setts. It is now afternoon ; fighting has commenced in good earnest. Our teams are all ready to move at a moment's notice, and we are lis- tening to the booming of the cannon, hoping that victory may be on our side. May 15. A pleasant day for Sunday. The liooming of cannon can be heard at our front, just five miles. Heavy fighting is still going on. We have carried one of the enemy's strongest positions and they are fall- ing back. Our noble Kilpatrick is wounded just in the moment of vic- tory, a bullet entering his groin and passing out of the hip ; but the work goes bravely on. Perhaps a few words in his behalf would not be amiss. Gen. Kilpatrick was born in New Jersey ; his father was a farmer and gave him the advantage of an early education. Though he is small, he is plucky, resolute and fearless, and shows some of the finest qualities that go to make up a soldier. His daring career in the Army of the Po- tomac for two years spread terror throughout the State (Virginia), for both he and his bold riders were looked upon as ubiquitous. His suc- cess as a cavalry leader pointed him out as one fitted to command on a wider field, and he was sent to co-operate with Gen. Sherman against Atlanta. He has led our advance, protected the flanks up to within a mile of Resaca, and in the moment of victory they have carried him bleeding and fiinting to the rear. May 16. Twenty-seven years old, to-day. We are ordered to move forward. We hitched up about noon and proceeded for the town of Resaca, arriving at sunset ; camped for the night. The "Rel)s" are in full retreat, and our boys are after them. May 17. At Resaca, near Sherman's headquarters, all ready for a start. Having a kw minutes to spare, I took a stroll over the battle- ground. It is strewn with dead bodies. Here was one of the enemy's strongest positions. The 20th corps carried it by assault, last night, tak- 10 74 RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. ing nearly looo prisoners and eight guns. Our loss was heavy. The 33d lost about So killed and wounded. Lieut. Henry J. Parker of my company was killed, Sergt. Dixon slightly wounded. Among the killed was Corporal Andrew J. Cobb of Co. D. He was born in Roxbury, Mass., and enlisted at Lowell, Aug. 5th, 1862; was killed at Resaca, Ga., May 15th, 1864. He was beloved by the regiment, and we mourn his loss. Just previous to the fight, he wrote a letter to his wife and con- cluded with these words : "If I fall, I die for the love of my country and the liberty of my children, and fill a soldier's grave." Comrade Samuel Ewing of Co. F received wounds from which he died June ist. I can pay no more fitting tribute to his memory than by copying the following extract written in a letter to his mother by his captain, D. M. Prescott. He says : "I honor the true patriot who is willing to do his duty at a time like this. While you mourn the loss of a son dear to you, we mourn the loss of a comrade and a true and faithful soldier. Yes, Sam- uel was a good soldier and always did his duty, and I assure you, we sadly miss such men from our thinned ranks. He can have no richer tribute paid to his memory than to say, 'He died at his post.' He re- ceived his fatal wound while making a desperate assault upon the enemy with his comrades near Resaca, Ga., May 15th. He was not the boy to flinch in such a place, and only stopped when struck by the fatal bullet which caused his death." The following lines were composed by Comrade Ewing, who partici- pated in the glorious charge upon Longstreet's forces at Lookout valley, Tennessee, Oct. 29th, 1863 : The Gallant Charge of the Thirty-Third. "The night was dark, the hour was late, I might say that morning came; When I awoke from a sound sleep. Hearing some one call my name. The cannons boomed, the muskets roared, The colonel's voice I heard, The words he spoke I remember well, 'Twas 'Fall in, Thirty-Third.' We packed our stuff, our knapsacks slung, And quickly took our place; The colonel's voice I heard again. His order was, 'Right face;' He took us out into the road. And then we marched quick time, But soon we came to Raccoon Hill And formed our battle-line. RECORD OF THE 33i) MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. >j ^ We advanced along the rugged hill, ^ Our colonel at our head, Kut soon we came to a ravine That further progress stayed. On our left we heard a musket shot, And there a volley came, And then among our gallant hoys The bullets fell like rain. Our adjutant stepjied to the front, And cried out, 'Who are you?' JJut unti) him no answer came, And thick the bullets tlew. . 'Are you the Seventy -Third, up there.'" Our adjutant cried again; No answer; but they lired at him, And shot him through the brain. We then fell back into the road, And there our bayonets fixed; 'Forward, my hoys,' our major cried, 'We'll cure them of their tricks.' The men advanced on double-quick, And charged them with a will. And drove old Longstreet and his force. And took eld Raccoon Hill. Long live the Ohio Seventy-Third, Who helped us on that night, Likewise the gallant Fifty-Fifth, Who supported us through the fight. The ( >ne Hundred and Thirty-Sixth New York, They did their duty well; Of the I'hirty- Third Fll say no more, Her deeds let history tell. I cannot get to the regiment, for we are constantly on the move. Mav i8. Here I am, alive and well; drove mo.st all hist night, and it is go, go, go. The "Rebs" are nmning and our boys after them. We have halted at a place called "Sheeptown" — for it abounds with them — awaiting orders ; we shall follow close to the boys with "hard-tack," cof- fee, sugar and pork ; we have to move slow and sure, to avoid the ene- my's cavalry, but we are strongly guarded. It is now sunset, and we are in camp ; drove lo miles. M.AY 19. In camp at Sugar Loaf Valley, waiting for orders ; 20 miles from Rome. J. C. Davis's division captured this place, yesterday, with its forts, guns, mills and foimdries. All is quiet ; warm and pleasant. May 20. Travelled nearly all night, and am within five miles of Kingston. AVe have to take the roimd-about way with our train, over hills, through corn-fields and swamps. It requires the patience of ''Job" to drive six mules over such roads, but it is just as essential to keep the "hard-tack," sugar, coffee and pork in reach of the boys as it is to put 76 RECORD OF THE 33i> MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. down the Rebellion. Our boys have entered Kingston, after sharp skir- mishing and heavy artillery fighting, and are now taking a rest. We have commenced the business in good earnest. We have got 20 days' provisions in our wagons, and we shall soon sweep grandly on towards Atlanta. More or less fighting is going on about all the time. I have not seen any of the boys of my regiment since I left "Buzzard's Roost," but presume that they are all well. Sherman is helping "Joe Johnston" to mix his cake, therefore we will be of good courage, for the country is. safe and victory is sure to be ours. May 21. In camp at Calhoun Station. Our teams are all hitched up and ready for a start ; time 7 a. m. ; proceeded for five miles ; passed through the town of Allatoona. Here I met Buckley. He informs me that the boys are all right, with the exception of Savage and Harrington ; they were slightly wounded. Buckley was minus of his hat, it having been shot clear off his head, and liOt a liair was touched. We proceed- ed on to Cassville, took dinner, then started for Cass Station, arriving about 9 p. M. ; took care of my team and went to bed. May 22. Ob my taps at sunrise, hitched up my team and returned back to Cassville; saw 175 rebel prisoners, this morning, on their way North. We are now loading up with rations ; expect to start on a tour of 20 days. The weather is fine and I am feeling well. May 23. Arose at 5, started at 7, travelled 10 miles, arriving just at dark, but no sleep, to-night, for me, for at 2 o'clock we crossed the Coosawatta river on pontoons and arrived at the town of Etowah about sunrise on the morning of May 24, Took breakfast and proceeded for eight miles ; took din- ner in a wheat field, then started on our way over the mountain about 2 p. M. ; drove the remainder of the day and all night, until the morning of May 25, When we bivouacked and slept for three hours. Up again at daylight and proceeded within five miles of Dallas, arriving at 4 p. m. Hard fighting is going on ; the 20th corps is into it and lose many, but have won the victory. Johnston made a furious assault on our forces, but after a bloody and desperate struggle, was repulsed with the loss of some 3-000. May 26. In camp all day. Some hard fighting. May 27. Still in camp ; weather is fine. May 28. Have not moved yet. Our boys are stripped for the race, and subsist on what the country affords. Johnston has abandoned his strong position and fell back. RECORD OF THE 33i) MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. 77 May 29. Up at i o'clock, this morning, and went to the front ; took V load of wounded and started for Kingston, arriving on Sunday. May 30. Took to-day to rest, preparatory to our return for the front on the morrow. May 31. We are at Kingston and shall leave for the front immedi- ately. Everything is on the move, in the shape of infantry, cavalry and artillery. We expect the word "Forward" at any moment. June 1. We left Kingston about 11 a.m. We advanced slow and sure along every highway and by-way, until we came to a halt near Ken- esaw Mountain. This elevation stretches off to the northeast, while to the west stands Pine Mountain, and back of this Lost Mountain. These cover Marietta and the railroad back to the Chattahoochee river. I am pretty well used up ; have been constantly on the go day and night for a month or more, but, having a constitution like an ox, I am able to stand it. Thus for four days and nights we have wended our way amid ban- ners waving, long lines of bayonets glistening, and the stirring notes of the drum can be heard on all sides, which made it quite inspiring. We arrived at Lost mountain on the night of the 5th and went into camp, glad enough to have the privilege of one night's rest. June 6. Buckley came to see me, this morning ; he is well and in good spirits, but tells me that the regiment has seen hard times. Jubb is missing, supposed to be a prisoner, as he was last seen at Dallas (or Burnt Hickory). O'Neil, Owens and Harrington are slightly wounded. We are resting, to-day, and all is quiet in camp. June 7. Moved camp, advanced about five miles, within a short dis- tance of Marietta. All quiet. June 8. I started for Spottsville, a distance of 15 miles, for a load of provisions ; arrived late at night ; shall return back to the front, to-mor- row. June 9. I started, this morning, for the front ; the day is a fine one, and as I wend my way along I take my time and note down what I see by the way. I passed over some nice plantations ; the crops of corn were looking well, also the rye fields. I think that the people of Geor- gia concluded that the "Yanks" would not encroach on their rights, but, alas, it is too late, for to-day we are many miles in their midst and are still on the advance. I passed through the town of Allatoona. This was once a flourishing little town, located near the railroad, but like all the rest it is in a state of demoralization. On we went for a distance of three miles, arriving at the Coosattee river, crossed over on pontoons, it 'J 8 RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. being just dark, travelled two miles further, arriving at Cartersville at a late hour ; took supper and went to bed. June io. For some reason or other, we were obliged to stop here for two days, during which time I improved it by foraging. I got quite a quantity of corn for my mules, killed a hog, and, in fact, lived high. ''Secesh" pork is good, especially that which we confiscate. This part of the country abounds with hens, hogs and darkies, very few whites, they having taken French leave upon the approach of our forces. June ii. Resting, to-day, and thankful for the privilege. June 12. We started, this morning, in a good old-fashioned rain- storm — oh, how it pours, — came very near washing me out of the saddle. I think I could get a barrel of water out of my boots, at least, I feel so. We came to the town of Ainsworth. This was another pretty town on the railroad, and I need not comment, for it may be classed with the rest. We proceeded on as far as the station and went into camp. June 13. We are resting, to-day; silence prevails at the front, but it will be of short duration. From his high perch on Kenesaw, Johnston looks down into Sherman's camps, on which he has directed his batte- ries to play, but the shot and shell go over the heads of our boys, as they lay close up against the base of the mountain. Thus far we have gained a decisive victory over the "Rebs" and the good-begun work goes brave- ly on. We have lost a goodly number of brave boys, yet we are in good spirits and feel highly encouraged. The 33d has suffered much, but no worse than many others, but it is composed of good fighting stock and is thought much of down here, as well as at home. It numbers about 300, all told. Two years ago, we boldly marched to the front with J184 men. All are not dead ; some are at home, having been discharged, some have died before the regiment went into action, some are suffering from their wounds received while doing their duty, and others are pining away in rebel prisons. But the right will and must prevail. We are hav- ing considerable rainy weather, and, according to the signs, it bids fair to remain so for quite a while. June 14. The programme has changed. The 3d division supply train, which numbered 30 wagons, 180 mules and 60 men, has been re- duced to one-half, by order of war department, and consolidated with the 4th army corps, and I have been ordered to report back to my com- pany and regiment. Accordingly I packed up my "duds" and started, arriving about 1 1 o'clock. Was glad to meet the boys, after an absence of some months at detached service. I received a gun and 40 rounds of ammunition, drew three days' rations and was ready for action. Af RECORD OF THE 33n MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. 79 ter dinner, the troops and artillery were assigned their positions, and ev- erything being in readiness, Sherman was determined to make a break through between Kenesaw and Pine mountain. The 20th corps ad- vanced two miles and lay close to the rebel works all night. The rebel general, Bishop Polk, was instantly killed by a cannon shot from our bat- tery. Their sharp-shooters kept up a brisk fire, as we lay upon all fours, expecting to wade in, but fortunately, we did not have to go. June 15. This morning, Pine mountain was found to be abandoned; our boys advanced, but discovered that the enemy had only fallen back to Lost mountain and skillfully constructed a long line of breastworks. We spent the day in building breastworks for our own safety and got shelled, but received no harm. June 16. We relieved the ist brigade of our division, last night. The "Rebs" retreated. McPherson and Thomas are shoving their left, and Schofield is giving them "fits," while Hooker is waiting for them to see stars, in case they come upon us. June 17, through 27th. Camp of the 33d Regt., Mass. Volunteer In- fantry, on the battle-field near Marietta, Georgia, 1864. Gen. Hood suddenly came upon part of Joe Hooker's corps in one of his headlong onsets, but such an awful fire met him that he crawled back in disorder and sought the cover of his works, minus of about 800 men. I received a letter from home and in it was a programme of the obsequies of Sergt. George Curtis of Chelmsford, who died at the Emery Hospital, Wash- ington, May 29th, from wounds received in the battle of the Wilderness, Virginia, May 18, 1864. Services were lield at the grove in West Chelmsford on Sunday, June 5th, at 2 p. m. ORDER OF S F. R V I C E S . 1. Dirge. . . . . Dunstable Band. 2. Reading of Scriptures. - - Rev. Mr. Morse. 3. Prayer. . . . . Rev. B. F. Clark. 4. Hymn. (Original.) Tune "Braden." - - Farrar. "The fall of Sumter called I<"or soldiers brave and strong, When boldly marched our hero brave To help avenge the wrong. He's perished in the strife, Let ail catch u)) the strain, And echo it with loving hearts On hill-lop and o'er plain. 8o RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. As ye look on the l:)rave, In his last quiet sleep, i Weep tears of anguish, as ye gaze, — ■ 'Tis manly, right, to weep. His form place gently down, Beneath the soft, green sod, And leave the hero in his rest, To the kind care of God." 5. Address. .... Rev. Dr. Edson. 6. HvMN. Tune "Pleyel's Hymn." - - Rev. Mr. Squiers. "Weep for him who bravely died For our flag, the Union's pride, Weep, but keep his memory pure, While our country's stars endure." ;(t * * * * * * 7. Prayer, 8. Benediction. I read the programme with interest, and the occasion must have been solemn and impressive ; but how many good boys fall that the memory of them are only cherished by those who are near and dear to them. Comrade Curtis has done his duty, his trials are over and he found a hero's grave. Peace to his ashes. We keep advancing on the enemy and are pushing them hard ; we gain ground every day. To-day, the 19th, we advanced our line of battle about three miles ; threw out a line of skirmishers and checked them, until we accomplished our object, then fell back into our works, where we remained all day the 20th. Some sharp skirmishing is going on upon our left, but the work goes bravely on. It has rained all day and we have hugged the ground, now dodging the bullets of the enemy as they zip over us and make us feel sort of "peculiar." I am wet through ; feel like a drowned rat ; am reminded of home and its comforts. Ackroyd and I tent together ; have not heard anything from Sergt. Jubb, but hope and trust that he is alive and well. We are to-day, the 21st, in our rifle-pits, confronting the "John- nies," near Kenesaw mountain. It is a lovely morning ; all Nature is lovely. I am seated upon the ground, just within grasping distance of my gun, in case I should be suddenly called upon. Skirmishing is go- ing on quite brisk. On the morning of the 2 2d, our brigade was called upon to charge a hill, in order that we could bring our right line of bat- tle in parallel with the left. At the sound of the bugle we slung knap- sacks, and at the word "Forward" we marched two miles and halted ; five men from each company were deployed as skirmishers. At the word, with one bound and a yell, we soon went over the ground and cleared them from their first line of pits. We charged them three times RECORD OK THE ?i'^\> ATASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. 8 I in succession, (lri\ing them into their line of \vor]c possessed. But Sherman was not askep, nor was he idle in maturing the strategy that was to bring relief. Measures were be- ing taken to find out the position and force of the enemy, and the strength of their works. VV^ith the aid of (ien. Kilpatrick, inttrvvoven as a part oi' the Jlank movement, gave us Atlanta. The 20th corps fell back toward the C'hattahoochee river and there assumed the defensive. Our brigade guarded the bridge and extended its Hnes up and down the river, watching the movements of the enemy. The 23d corps held a po- 92 RECORD OP' THE 3od MASS. VOLUNTEER INEANTRY. sition uijon our extreme right, while the rest of the army passed arounti and held the left up to date. While this was going on, the "Rebs" were in high glee ; thinking the "Yanks" had abandoned their job and were retreating back from whence they came, they commenced their jubilee in honor of it. They burned tar barrels, the beating of drum^s, rich men illuminated their buildings, women clapped their hands, and paid us rich compliments by saying, "Oh, the lousy Yankees are retreating ; where is Sherman now, and his detestable horde?" But alas for them. We will tell them where Sherman is. At 4 o'clock on the morning of Sept. 2d7 it was discovered that the enemy had evacuated the city, leaving as small a force as they possibly could to cover their retreat. A little skirmishing through the day, then quietness prevailed. On the 3,d we had the pleas- ure, under Major-General Slocum, of entering the city at 1 1 a. m. ; then cheer after cheer went up all along the lines, our task being done, and well done. Now for the summary : We captured prisoners not a few,, destroyed seven miles of the Mongomery railroad and 15 miles of the Macon railroad. We drove the enemy 25 miles south of the city. Sherman, the "flanker," outwitted Hood, the "butcher." While he thought we were falling back to Chattanooga, he was awakened from his stupor when he found our army in line and battle array at Jonesboro, but too late, they there gave him the finishing touch. This is not a wild dream, but the true records of our canapaign. Therefore, without a growl or a grumble, we will thank God and take courage. "As the move- ment stands before the military and civil eye, with all its faults and im- perfections (and they are but few), it has been one of the most brilliant and complete successes in the annals of history." Hear what the Rich- mond Sentinel says : "Sherman has depopulated Atlanta and calls it an event unparalleled in. the annals of war and without example in modem times. Slierman, the chief among savages, captain among pirates, lead- er of highwaymen, the prince among scoundrels and brutes, the foremost villain of the world, and if this be the kind of war to resist, we will strip the last man, and the last boy shall take his musket, before we shall en- dure such outrages as that at Atlanta." Sept. 23. We are now resting from our labors ; shall be paid off soon and then something will be did. We have had quite a rest, only have to mount guard or patrol in the city once in five days ; we have nice quar- ters, quite cosey and comfortable. Sept. 24. The Army of the Tennessee, comprising the 15th, i6th and 17th corps, have moved towards Macon, the 23d and 24th corps to- wards Montgomery. The 20th remain here. The 33d and 2d Mass. RECORD UV THK 33i. MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. 93 Vols, still remain in the city, doing patrol. These two regiments arc much liked and they take pritle in doing their duty well. Sk-FF. 25. Quietness prevails throughout the city. Nearly all of the "female Secesh" departed when we took the city, some going to Macon, some to Augusta and others to see their friends. We have torn down quite a number of houses and converted them to our use, which adds greatly to our comfort and health. We are fortifying the city and a large fort is being built near the centre. It will mount cjuite a number of 64- pounders. It will command the four principal railroads — Macon, Au- gusta, West Point and the Chattanooga railroad. Skit. 26. I have had a fine view of Atlanta : will not attempt to de- scribe it, to-day, but will give its history by and by. Pay day has come at last. We have not been paid for eight months. I have pur- chased a watch, and yet have a few dollars left. I shall now indulge in a little soft bread and cheese. I think it will be benelicial after having lived so long behind breastworks on "hard-tack" and pork. Sept. 27. I had presented to me, to-day, two photographs; one is Gen. Joseph Hooker and the other Gen. W. T. Sherman. Too much cannot be said of them. As for Hooker, we love him, and the day that he took his farewell of the boys upon the banks of the Chattahoochee I shall never forget, as he rode along the lines of the 20th corps and ad- dressed them as follows : "Officers and men, you have done nobly, you have fought bravely, your names are written and known to the world ; God bless you, good-bye." As for Sherman, we crown him the hero of battles. We love, honor and adore him, though his manner is as (jueer as the day is long, good-natured, good-humored, and what he says has a meaning to it. Look at his forehead and that will tell you. He was born in Ohio and looks like a plough-boy, not proud or haughty, but with an eye like a hawk, and quick as a flash — such is Sherman, God bless him. Sept. 28. Here is a specimen of Southern talent, entitled "The South- ern girls, with homespun dresses." The author is unknown. I copy it for the benefit of all whom it may concern : "oil, yc.^, T am a SoutliiTii ,t;irl, And glmy in the name, And boast it with far greater pride Than glittering wealth or fame. I envy not the Northern girl — Her robes of beauty rare; Though diamonds grace her snowy neck. And pearls bedeck her hair. 94 RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. CHORU.S. Chorus. Chorus. Chorus. Chorus. Hurrah, hurrah, for the sunny South so dear; Three cheers for the homespun dress The Southern Lidies wear. This homespun dress is plain, I know, My hat's Pahnetto, too, But then, it show.s what Southern girls For Southern rights will do. We've sent the bravast of our land To battle with the foe. And we would lend a helping hand; We love the South, you know. New Northern goods are out of date, And since Old Abe's blockade, We Southern girls can be content With goods that's Southern made. We scorn to wear a bit of silk, A bit of Northern lace, But make our homespun dresses up. And wear them with much grace. Our Southern land is a glorious land. And hers a glorious cause; So here's three cheers for Southern rights And for the Southern boys. We've sent our sweethearts to the war. But, dear girls, never mind, Your soldier lad will not forget The sirl he left behind. A soldier is the lad for me, A brave heart I adore. And when the sunny South is free. And lighting is no more, I'll choose me, then, a lover brave From out that gallant band; The soldier lad that I love most Shall have my heart and hand. And now, young men, a word to you. If you would win the fair. Go to the tield where honor calls And win your lady there. Remember that our brightest smiles Are for the true and l)rave, And that our tears fall for the one That tills a soldier's grave. Chorus. Sept. 29. It now appears that things have changed wonderfully, for we hear loud and bitter curses hurled agamst Davis for putting Hood in Johnston's place. It is a growing desire of the people with whom we meet to abandon the struggle and return to the Union. RECORD OF THE 33i) MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. 95 Sept. 30. We have heard that Mood is concocting a plan to break our long line of communication and compel us to abandon all that we have won and fall back to Chattanooga, It is a bold move, but I much doubt if it proves successful. Oct. I. The "Rebs" are bothering us in our rear and we have to keep a sharp lookout for them. Our trains cannot run regular, and for this- reason our mails have been delayed for some time. Oct. 2. Sherman is just getting old Hood into a fix and by the time he gets through with him, I think he will give in that we are too much for him. We are doing well and keep gaining every day little by little. Oct. 3. Allatoona is threatened, and if taken, we are in a perilous position. The entire army, all but the 20th corps, is marching back over the ground it has so lately traversed in pursuit of Hood. Ocr. 4. The Rebel Gen. French, with a whole division, paid a visit to Gen. Corse, who holds Allatoona with about 1700 men. The follow- ing conversation took place between the "Reb" and "Yank." Says French, "I demand the surrender of Allatoona, and by so doing it will stop the effusion of blood and save life, for if I am forced to assault, no quarter will be shown." Corse replied, 'T have been placed here to pro- tect this place by order of Gen. Sherman, and do it I must, and when you get it, there will be no men left to kill." The odds against the gar- rison were fearful. A few hundred against 6000 ; in overwhelming num- bers the enemy came on, hour after hour the fight raged, till at last our boys were driven from their intrenchments. Corse, bleeding and faint, told them it was a matter of life and death to Sherman's army, that the place should be held. Half of his entire number had already fallen, bravely contesting every inch of ground, while the indomitable hero told them to fight on while a man was left. "A more gallant defence was nev- er made, and Gen. Corse has inscribed his name on the rocks of Allatoo- na forever." Oct. 5. Glorious announcement. The rebels are repulsed and at last drew off for a short space, and then the garrison caught the flutter of that little flag which had been placed upon the heights of Kenesaw, and they knew its meaning. "Hold on," it said, "relief is coming." At length the heads of our columns ai)peared in sight, but French had fled leaving 200 dead before the works and 400 prisoners in our hands. Ocr. 6. Sherman is delighted, and sent thanks to (ien. Corse and his brave boys for their gallant defence, and issued a general order, in which he was highly complimented. ^6 RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. Oct. 7. We liear that our ])oys are pushing on after Hood at a quick rate, and we hope that they will demolish him. Oct. 8. We hear that the Army of the Potomac is doing well, also that Sheridan is working well in the Shenandoah Valley ; in fact, every- thing seems to be going along nicely, and all in our favor. Oct. 9. We got a mail, to-day, it being the first one for over three weeks, and the boys are in high glee to hear good news from home. Oct. to. All is quiet within the city. All seems to be getting along well. Our election will soon take place, which may have a powerful ef- fect upon both North and South. Oh, that a lasting peace might be the result, and the Union once more restored, is the prayer of all hearts. Oct. II. A question is asked, will the 33d come home to recruit? I answered, The time is past, we cannot see the point ; we have all seen enough, or will have in a few months more, and then we hope to see our wives and sweethearts who are anxiously waiting our return, if a kind Providence permits Oct 1 2, to 1 7th, Have been on duty in the city for a few days ; have done some writing for the company ; in fact, my time is well taken up. I am detailed for camp gnard, to-morrow. Such is Hfe, and varie- ty is a spice. Oct. 18. 9 p. M. On guard over the camp of the 33d regiment, At- lanta, Ga. Have just posted my relief and returned back to my tent. George is asleep ; all is still ; a good fire is burning, and is quite com- fortable, while outside it is cool and frost-like. Two long years and three months have passed away, never more to return. Thousands have offered up their lives upon their country's altar for its defence. Thou- sands more stand ready to defend it until the last. Our liberties, our rights, our homes and our dear ones must and shall be preserved. Our election which is soon to seal the fate of the nation is near at hand. I hope and trust that the right man may be chosen to fill the place, and that he may be so guided and directed as to bring about a lasting peace and a Union not divided. Then man may learn to know mankind and we may have a better knowledge of what is to come than that which has already past. Oh, that we could prize that precious gift, Liberty, and strike off the fetters that threaten us and plant the true standard (the stars and stripes) u])on the rock, to wave forever there. You ma.y call this the "corporal's soliloquy" while on my post of duty. It is ir o'clock; the second relief is falling in. I return to my tent, put some wood on he fire, nivake my bed, fill my pipe and lay down. Good night. RI'CORn OF THF, 3:li. MASS. VOI.PXTFER 1\FANTR^ , qy Oct. 19. Came off i,niard at 10 a. m., did some writing for the rom- pany. Before me is a jjicture of our guard ([uarters in the city ; it is a fair representation of the building and the street. Our supply train is loading up with the precious ^'hard-tack," sugar an,l coffee ; this indi- cates a move. Oct. 20. 1 o-day lias been quite cool and winterish. We have not had a mail for 14 days. A regiment is just passing bv. It is composed of gentlemen of color. I have not learned its number, but the boys cali it the "backbone of the rebellion." Oct. 21. I have enjoyed, to-day, some of the sweet consolations of camp life, and they are most trying, viz. : A hot, bright, damp-aired, blazing day ; to-night is cold, foggy and shivering. Oct. 22. Well, Sunday has come again. The bells have summoned all who can to repair to the^ouse of worship. [ cannot go, for duty calls me in another direction. I am detailed for guard. Our duty comes once in four or five days. Orders are (piite strict— no leaving camp day or night ; roll-(-all three times e\-ery day. Oct. 2:?, Soldiering is queer business, and it is a hard life, too, on those who follow it, and as one of the boys who sits by my side at the reserve fire, says, "It's asy for them as sits at home by the fire and talks about sogers and victories, very fine and asy-like, but it is little they know of the raal work. It would not be the same if they was out here theirselves, trying to get warm at a hole in the ground." This is my mind 'zactly. Oct. 24. Came off duty, this morning. My health is good, and as for courage, I agree with the saying of Frederick the Cireat : "A soldier's courage lies in his stomach." So here goes for breakfast. Oct. 25, through 31st. Have been busy all these days, working on pay-rolls. We are anxiously waiting for the paymaster. Money is scarce ; in fact, I have'nt a "red cent." While we have been patiently waiting, the mail has arrived and how eager the boys were to grasp their letters. It is good to see them as they read the words of ^love from home. It makes the tears fall from our eyes. "Home, sweet home," is dear to us just now. He who i)redicts the morrow in a soldier's life' has his labor for his pains ; the morrow takes care of itself. Now I . There seems to be a stir in the camp, and as camp life has its variety and is not always the same, you will learn more in a week than in a month at home. It seems to indicate a move ; where or when we cannot tell. Our weather is beautiful, but somewhat rool It MASS. Vol.UNTEKR INFAX l'R\ . 1 I :; has got well started on the road. 'I'lius have we passed these two days witli wet feet and wet clothes, and to-ni^ht we are in good spirits over the news that Charleston is occupied hv our troops. Feb. 27-8. We ha\e been moving slowly and cautiously along, mak- ing short marches, and shall get into camp about the middle of the after- noon. A portion of the 15th corps have captured lsirkw(jod and Cam den, two towns near the Wateree river, 36 miles from Columbia and 1 10 miles from .Augusta. The latter contains 200 houses and 1000 inlialMtants. 'Hie ]jrinc:i[)al buildings are an jacadcnn- and three chm-ches. Two battles were fought here during the war ol die revolution, one Aug. 10, I 7S0, in which our army, under Cm. Cates, was defeated by the British, under Lord Cornwallis ; the other. .April 3, 1781, between (ien. (ireene and Lord Flawdon. (^ur boys destro\ed the bridge, railroad depot, a number of stores, took several i)risoi)ers and ])urned a large amount of <'otton and tobacco. M.A.RCH 1. (Jur right wing is ])ushing forward (luite rapidly, while we (the left) are not so fortunate, though we ha\e made good marches and laid our pontoons with speed, but the heavy rains and l)ad roads have delayed our progress much. We are marching on Cheraw. March 2. We have camped, to-night, having marched 20 miles since daylight, this morning, and driving before us some "Johnny Rebs" who opposed our advance. March ^. One division of our cor[)s (the 20th) gained the bridge at Thompson's creek, last night, and to-day some of the i 7th corps have crossed over and succeeded in entering the town of Clieraw. Here the "Rebs" had made a stand, and in looking out over their works, "They esjiied dIcI "tSilly" a coming. And then they turned upon their heels .■\nd did some splendid running,"' leaving 25 cannon in Sherman's hands, while they retreated over the Pe- dee and burned the bridge after them. March 4. Cheraw is ours, and from the captured cannon was fired a salute in honor of the inauguration of our President for his second term. We have captured several thousand small arms, besides a bountiful sup- ply of commissary stores ; and now, for the first time since our leaving Savannah, we met the right wing. Without any delay we are again in motion and are marching on Fayetteville, North Carolina. March 5-6. With a bright sun, good breeze and dry roads, we are not discouraged at the long march before us. The army is marching 114 RECORD OF THE 3Sd MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. upon three separate roads, within supporting distance of each other, and can be united at any moment, in case of an emergency. Kilpatrick is upon our left flanlc, the j.4th corps is upon our right. We have laid pontoons over the river at Sneedsboro. Our cavalry has crossed oven while we marched farther do\\-n the river and are now in camp. This move was made in order to save time. It is now midnight. March 7. Camped, this morning, on the east bank of the Pedee. Our army covers a strip of county 40 miles wide. We have an abun- dance of supplies. To-day is sunny and bright and we all appear to be as happy and contented as can be expected. We started on our way about noon and plodded along until dusk and camped for the night in a grove of pines. March 8. We have made a march of 14 miles, to-day, crossing the line that divides South from North Carolina, It has rained all day ; quite a contrast from yesterday, and to-night we pitch our tents in mud and water. But amid all this, the boys are cheerful. March 9-10. As we have travelled along, to-day, 1 can behold a dif- ference between the two States. We have passed over several planta- tions, through nice corn and cotton fields, the fences in good order, the buildings well built, look clean and thrifty and show that an interest is taken in the management of affairs. We are informed that we are en- tering a State which has suffered for its Union sentiment, and that many of its inhabitants are waiting the opportunity to embrace the old flag once more. In an agricultural point of view, I think it far superior to South Carolina. We are now moving in a northerly direction; the 14th is moving rapidly and is within a short distance of Fayetteville. It is raining hard and we are drenched to the skin. March II. Up again, this morning. The boys appear bright and cheerful, after having been marching through rain, mud and swamps both night and day, enduring hardship and exposure to both Hfe and limb, and the best of all, it is done in good humor and without grum- bling. Thus we have passed nearly all of our time in wading swamps, cutting down trees, building bridges in water to our waists, not a dry rag on us, and on we move until the morning of March 12. We have met a portion of our right wing in the town of Fayetteville for the first time since our leaving Cheraw, and we met as soldiers love to meet their brave comrades on the battle-field. March 13-14 Were passed at Fayetteville, during which time we de- stroyed a large amount of valuable property. It is a seat of justice in Cumberiand county, North Carolina, on the right bank of Cape Fear riv- RECORD OF THE 83r) MASS. VOLUNTEER IXEAXTRV. I I c^ er, about 60 miles south of Raleigh. It stands at the head of boat navi- gation and is the centre of a very extensive inland trade in grain, flour, tobacco, cotton and naval stores. We take possession of this property by a double right. It was originally the property of the United States and was stolen from us, and to-day it is ours by right of conquest. Ev- ery building was burned, every piece of machinery was split up, broken and ruined, and nmch valuable property destroyed or cast into the river. March 15. Our order of march has been changed. W^e expect some warm work by to-morrow, or next day sure. We have had a heavy shower, with thunder and lightning, which has made a wet camp and added some extra weight to cur clothes, but we have made the dis- tance required for to-day. The 20th ami 14th corps, with Kilpatrick's cavalry, are now marching on the Cape Fear River road, passing through Averysboro, direct to Raleigh. The right wing is moving towards the east, but it is within supporting distance. March 16. Our troops have been fighting all day. The blood of our brave boys has again watered Southern soil ; many lie maimed and bleeding, to-night. Two divisions of the 20th corps went forward to support the cavalry and found the enemy strongly entrenched, x^fter four hours of hard fighting, we silenced their guns in position, and we went in with a rush upon their flank, at the same time advancing our whole line. The rebels ran, leaving behind three pieces of artillery and nearly 200 prisoners. Our loss was 600 killed and wounded. Our first division sustains the greatest loss. Capt. Grafton of the 2d Massachu- setts is killed. Col. iSIorse of the same regiment was wounded, but not seriously. The 2d and 33d Massachusetts regiments are the only repre- sentatives of the old Bay State. Thus closes a sad day to many of us. Heavy musket firing along the lines, to-night. Many wounded are be- ing carried to the rear, and many dead are lying where they fell. March 17. Early this morning the rebels evacuated their stronghold and fell back to Averysboro, and i" their haste they forgot to take their pickets with them, so they fell into our hands. They tell us that their loss of yesterday was heavy. One of our divisions is now guarding the train, while we have made a right wheel and are going in the direction of Smithfit'ld and Bentonville. The main body of the army is moving in the direction of Goldsboro. March 18. Until to-day our march has been in the direction of Ral- eigh, but we seem to be making for Goldsboro, and we are going upon parallel roads and are so near each other that we can have support at any time. The country through which we are passing is well cultivated, I 1 6 RPXORD OV THE 3;^i» MASS. VOLUNTEER INFAXTKV rich farm lands, good liouses, well built, plenty of everything, and we boys are getting our fill. March 19. The enemy, now seeing that our aim was Goldsboro and not Raleigh, called together their combined force, moved to Bentonville and there entrenched. Slocum, moving in the same direction, came suddenly and n.nexpectedly upon them. He thought that it was.but a small detachment at our front, but to our surprise, vre had Johnston, Hardee and the whole rebel force on our hands. Our position was one full of peril. A courier was despatched to Gen. Sherman, informing him of the peril we were in, and at the same time we chose a position and ))Osted our artillery so as to sweep the enemy's entire front. Morgan's division advanced one-half mile. The "Rebs," seeing so small a force, suddenly advanced in overwhelming numbers, hurled it back to the strong line which Slocum had selected. They captured three guns. We hastily threw up breastworks of rails and earth, and patiently wailed for the rest of the army to come to our aid. The 14th corps and the balance of the 30th appeared in sight, and at double-quick speed they soon got the positions that were assigned them. It was now 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and we had hardly got ready when Johnston's army came marching boldly down in three massive columns. The onset was one of the most desperate of the war. Column followed column in suc- cession, determined to carry our position at any sacrifice. From the galling fire of our batteries and the terrible lire of the infantry, we broke them and sent them reeling backwards, when the second column came on as desperate, but right in their path was Davis' corps (of Chickamau- ga fame) who rolled them back in a broken and disorderly condition. This attack was commenced and finished in al)Out one hour. In that lime the enemy made six successive charges. The last charge broke, for a moment, our li):te, bu.t it recovered its position and went in with such determination that, baffled and discouraged, they fell back to their intrenchments. So close and murderous was this combat, that piles of the '"Rebs" lay dead within our lines and around the generals' headquar- ters. P'or the time it lasted, it was one of the hardest battles of the war and the only serious one fought between Atlanta and Raleigh. We as- certained afterwards that Sherman expected this battle, but did not in- tend to have it thrown entirely on Slocum alone. The next day we got word to stand fast, when who should come to our relief but Howard ; then some more hard fighting was done throughout the day, and, Johns- ton, seeing that we were pressing heavily against him, skedaddled in the night and left the road open to Goldsboro. "No better fighting was seen during the war than at Bentonville on the 19th of March, 1S65, for RFXTtRD OF THK 33i) MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. I 17 Johnston had double tlie number of men that Slocum had, and a less able general would have been overborne." — J. T. Headley. It will thus be seen that all of the real heavy fighting between Savannah and Raleigh was done by Slocum's left wing, and Bentonville was Slocum's battle. From the day he started until now he has not made a single mistake, and fullv justified the confidence that Sherman and his boys had reposed in him. March 20. To-day finds us in a strong position, which the "Rebs" Avill not attempt to force. Johnston hoped to catch us, yesterday, and give us ''fits," but we have repulsed him with a severe loss. Our loss is 1500 killed and wounded; theirs cannot be less than 3000 killed and wounded. To-night the detachments that have been guarding the trains of the 14th and .loth have been moved up to our line. We expect some more fun soon. March 21. Hard fighting and skirmishing all day, from right to left. The rebel line is across the Bentonville road. Johnston has his entire force concentrated here. We held a good position and they have re- peated their afsaults, but have been repulsed with heavy loss. We have succeeded in carrying two of their lines of intrenchments. Night has set in. The musketry rattles and we are hurling shot and shell into the rebel camp. March 22. Another victory. Johnston has gone with his army and left the field in our possession. We have driven him to "Fiddler's Green," and captured prisoners at every point. Our reconnoissance of yesterday must have been the cause of his sudden departure ; and Will- iam T.'s campaign thus far looms up. The 20th corps has gained for it- self a splendid reputation, therefore we should thank Heaven and be hap- py. We have entered Goldsboro at last, having been delayed somewhat by Johnston's operations, but it has not interfered with Sherman's plans. \Ve are promised a rest and shall probably get clothed up, and we need it, for we are ragged, bareheaded, shoeless, and we want covering for our naked lim'ns. The boys appear to be cheerful, anrl a few days' rest from active duty and our needed wants supplied, we will be ready for another move. March 23. We are all glad that we have found a place of rest, after the fatigues and marches which we have just accomplished. We have done a great work and gained important ends. Here we are safe and sound, after 10 months of marchmg, working and fighting. March 24. Upon our arrival at Goldsboro, we found Gen. Schofield, who had entered the place two days in advance of us. He outgener- alled the '"Rebs" at Kingston and caused them to retreat, leaving their Il8 RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. dead and wounded in our hands, besides several hundred prisoners. When we boys who had traversed Georgia and the CaroHnas beheld our old comrades of the West, an exciting scene followed. Cheer after cheer rent the air. It was a soldier's jubilee. Our campaign is over and Sherman has given us until the loth of April to rest and re-fit, prepara- tory to the next move. This is cheering to all the boys, and we expect a suit of clothes before leaving for another campaign. The '"Rebs" now admit that Sherman has outwitted them all, and they give him the name of the "Yankee Flanker," as follows : V "If the devil had Sherman fast in h — 11, He would break his centre, flank him out, And soon in heaven would dwell." The darkies tell us : "Brave Sherman, sent by God's decree, Has led the Yankees through the South, And set four million 'niggers' free." Thus endeth the 40 days' campaign, during which time we have marched 531 miles, laying waste everything in our track for the space o^ 50 miles wide. And now. in the pine forests and fields around Golds- boro, the tents of the army are pitched and the toil-worn boys are tak- ing a rest. March 25. Well, since leaving Hardeesville, we have marched through the heart of South Carolina, living off the country as we went, destroyed everything before us, including houses, cotton-gins, and left many a woman and child in a state of starvation. It will beat all the raids that we have made yet. It will take years to put it back into shape, as it was when we first marched into it. We met with but very little op- position at the start, but the latter part of our campaign was hotly con- tested, and the boys are deserving of much credit for the way in which they did it. Only four corps to meet the combined forces of Johnston^ Hardee, Beauregard, Bragg and their cavalry. It was fearful fighting, but we have punished them severely. Our loss will not exceed 3000. 1 am satisfied that the enemy's loss is heavy. I prefer not to make an estimate. Howard buried 167 rebel dead and took 1287 prisoners. We, of Slocum's corps, buried nearly 200 rebels and took about 400 prisoners. Our regiment lost one killed, 1 1 wounded. We marched through the village of Goldsboro with flying colors and proceeded two miles beyond, and have gone into camp, and we are feeling well over the victory we have achieved. March 26. All goes well. The hard-tack, sugar and coffee have RECORD OF THE o3i) MASS. VOLUNTEER LXFAXTRV 119 come to us, and we are on full rations again ; but after all, it is nothing to be -compared with the '"40 days in the wilderness," consuming cattle, hogs, sheep, poultry, cured meats, corn meal and other things too nu- merous to mention. The first mail that we have received since January iithcame to-day, and you can imagine our feelings as we heard the sound, "Fall in for your mail." I have received five and they bring me the good news that all are well at home. March 27. Quite busy fixing up my tent. Received a letter from Owens ; he is at Chattanooga, Tenn. ; he will soon join us once more ; we shall be glad to see him. Co. VL is ([uite small as to numbers and our turn for duty comes often. March 28. A beautit'ul day and (juite warm. Our mails are running regularly once more. On guard at headquarters. March 29. Came off guard, this forenoon. We have received the sad news of the deatli of Henry A. Friar. Comrade Friar was born in Stowe, Mass., June 24th, 1840. He was the son of Henry S. Friar. He enlisted at Westford, July 22d, 1862. As he was anxious to enter the service, he enlisted in Co. E, 33d regiment, then commanded by Capt. W. H. H. Hinds. He served with the regiment but a short time, for while on the march to Gettysburg he was taken ill with chronic diar- rhoea and was sent to the hospital. His death occurred Feb. ist, 1863, at Chattanooga, Tenn. His career as a soldier was short, but a good one, and his many excellent traits of character endeared him to all of his comrades. His remains were sent home and repose in the cemetery at Fitchburg. May we ever cherish his memory. March 30. In camp. Our stay here will be short. The weather has been beautiful since our arrival at this place. March 31. Everything thus far has worked well and we now hope the last blow is about to be struck which will end in the overthrow of the rebellion and gladden the heart of many a "soldier boy." We all wish this cruel war was over, and though we have got them in a tight place, they will fight, but we hope to satisfy them ere long with all the "fight" they want. April i. On guard, to-day, at headcjuarters. Full supplies of cloth- ing and food have been brought to camp, and all things are working well. April 2. We are to have until the loth of this month to rest and re- fit, preparatory to the next move. On all the slopes around Goldsboro the tents of the army are pitched and the toil-worn veterans are having a hoUday. I20 RECORD OF THE 33n MASS. VOLUNTEER INIv\NTRY. April 3, to 9th. Our quartermaster has supplied us with shoes and clothing and everything necessary for another campaign. An order has just been given to move towards Wddon, and just as we were about ready for a start, we got the news of the fall of Petersburg and Rich- mond. As this glorious news passed through the camps, shout after shout went up till the heavens rang. Of course, this new aspect of af- fairs has caused a change in the programme, and. in the language of Capt. Hinds, "'we must give our undivided attention to the Rebel Johns- ton." I think our long campaigns are ended and I am not sorry. An officer on Gen. Butterfield's staff, v/ho was taken prisoner at the same time, with Sergeant Jubb, made his escape from the rebel prison at Au- gusta, Ga., and arrived into our lines a few days ago. He left Jubb in prison ; was well when he left him. He told us that while Jubb was in Charleston, S. C, he made his escape, and after travelling the distance of loS miles, was recaptured. He is closely watched and it will be hard for him to get away again. There were two others of Co. E that were taken prisoners at the same time — Albert Shattuck of Groton, Mass., and Corporal William T. Wright of Townsend, Mass. Both are dead They died on board a transport from Charleston to Augusta. Both were nice young men and brave soldiers. Peace to their ashes. (This Sergt. Jubb is now a resident of Fitchburg, Mass., and is ready to impart to any one the story of the treatment he received while a prisoner in "Reb- eldom"). Buckley, Ackroyd and myself are all right, and we hope that ere long we shall have a safe return home to our friends and loved ones, and "Beneath the starry flag, We shall breathe the air again Of the free-land, in our own beloved home." At last, the fortune of war has changed, and we are informed that our time is up which was allotted to us for a rest, and the order is that we shall march in the morning. April 10. We were on our taps at the sound of the bugle. We par- took of our coffee and "tack," and at 7 a. m. took up our Hne of march in the direction of Smithfield, where the enemy lay. As we advanced, the "Rebs" retired towards Raleigh, destroying the bridges on the way, but we followed on, until the morning of the 13th, about 9 o'clock, we received the news of Lee's surrender. It flew like wild-fire through the army, and we went crazy with excitement. Cheer succeeded cheer, and shout followed shout, and when tired of expressing our joy in this form, we began to yell as though the d— 1 had broke loose. It is said that Sherman was as muph excited as his brave troops, and he exclaimed : RFX(M1- ( il-.c IK(a.\, | Near .Sneedsboro, N. C, March 7, 1865. ) GHNF.RAL URDKRS, N... 8. .Ml officers and soldiers of thi> command arc reminded thai the .State of North Carolina was one of the last States that jiassed the Ordinance of Secession, and that from the commencement of the war there has l)een in the State a strong Union par- ty. Her action on the question of Secession was undoubtedly brought aliout by the traitorous acts of other States, and iiy intrigue and tlishonestv on the part of a few of her own citizens. The act never even met the approval of the great mass of her people. It should not be assumed that llie inhabitants are enemies to our govern- ment, and it is to be hoped that every effort will be made tn ]ir('\fnt an\ \\anton de- struction of property or any unkind treatment of citizen^. Bv rommand of MAj. (.i:n. ii. w. sloclm, ROBT DKrHKRV. Capt. a nd A. A. G. 16 122 RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. April i 8. I'hrough the blessings of a kind Providence, another day has dawned upon us, and the best of it all is, a stillness rests over the thousands that are in camp who are thinking that prosperity has attend- ed our arms and that the messenger of peace has at last come, and it causes so many hearts to rejoice in the overthrow of the Southern Con- federacy, and to know that our country which has been involved in war for the four years, nearly, past, is about to be restored back to its former state, and as it was, so shall it be, "One Country." The people of this State were given distinctly to understand that in case forcible resist- ance to the laws was attempted by them, the attempt would be resisted by the combined power of the other States. Carolina was one of those proud States whose arms had defended, and her blood help cement this happy Union. But, to-day, her peace and prosperity is defaced, the protection of our flag is renounced, and the name of Americans she dis- cards. And for what? To throw away inestimable blessings for a sepa- rate independence, and by a bloody conflict with her neighbors and a vile dependence on a foreign power. We now see it a place where the wretched and oppressed find a refuge and support ; deluded by men who were themselves deceived, and attempted to deceive others. April 19. When we left Goldsboro, we contemplated a campaign of 30 days, but we were happily disappointed, for in four days we overtook Johnston's army and penned them. The two generals are now holding an interview and we are awaiting the result. April 20. We have just received the painful intelligence of the death of Abraham Lincoln, the President of these United States, by the hand of an assassin. But though he is dead, he will always live in the hearts of his soldiers, for he was the soldier's friend. And now, peace being about to dawn upon a land which has been so long deluged in blood, and as we believe that they, too, have had a hand in the plot which caused the death of a great and good man, therefore if Johnston and his army do not surrender, vengeance shall be paid upon him and his fol- lowers ; we will not spare them, "neither root nor branch." This is the feeling of the 20th army corps, to-day. April 21. I paid a visit to the city, to-day. I went the length and breadth of it. It is quite a pretty city, but nothing to be compared with what we have at the North. It is a city and seat of justice in Wake county ; also the capital of North Carohna, situated on the ^Vest side of the Neuse river and 60 miles north of Fayetteville and 123 miles north of Newbern. The seat of government was fixed in 1791. It is very regularly built and contains the county and State buildings, also a bank? theatre and two academies. In the centre stands Union square of 10 RECORD OF THE 33n MASS. VOLUNTEER IX?"ANTRY. I 23 acres, and in the centre of this square is the State liouse. From Union square, branches at right angles to each other, four large streets of 99 feet in width. These wide streets sub-divide the city into four quarters, which are again sub-divided l)y four other streets 56 feet wide, with squares of four acres each, cjuite pretty. The State house is handsomely surrounded witli shade trees. Among the principal places worthy of note are "Frog Level," ''Vinegar Hill" and "i)evirs Half Acre." "Vin- gar Hill" derives its name from the people that live upon it, they being so sour-looking. We also paid a visit to the lunatic asylum, a building 500 feet long, built of granite. It contains about 300 inmates ; some were not so crazy as we su})posed them to be. I conversed with one, and he liad a great desire to see the "Yanks." There were others who wore hard-looking countenances, and one who has been in for nine years. They have had good fare and good treatment, so I am informed. We returned back to camp. Thus you have a description of Raleigh We have not heard the result of the armistice as yet, l)ut we hope to hear of his (Johnston's) surrender soon. April 22. The last battle has been fought. Victory I We are free. The war is over and peace is once more restored. We have gone into camp and shall remain for a few days, until preparations shall be made for a homeward march. It will take some time to arrange matters and things. What a thrill of happiness there must be at home to those who have so long desired this cruel war to be over, and you can rest assured that when Johnston acknowledged his allegiance to Sherman, we boys had a little time of rejoicing. When the news reached us, I was in bed, time 12 o'clock at night. A shout went through the camp, "Turn out ; Johnston has surrendered." And I did turn out, "you bet." We cheered and cheered, threw our caps high up in the air, the bands played, cannon were fired, and it was kept up all along the whole line until da)light. And ought we not to rejoice? for the past three years, we who have undergone long, tedious and wearisome marches, deprived of home and its privileges, endured toil, fatigue and dangers only known to the soldier? But now it is ended and we join with all loyal hearts in singing, "Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth, good will to man." Yes, we will rejoice, we will hiirrah, we will shout, ring the bells, each and every one in honor of brave Sherman and his boys ; likewise to U. S. Grant and his followers, but let us not forget an .'\ll-wise and good Being who has helped us on to victory and crowned our efforts with success. April 23. Buckley has received a letter from Sergt. Jubb. He has been exchanged and is at home ; will report to his regiment in a short 124 KECOKL) OF THE 3od .MASS. V'OLUXTEEK INFANTRY. time. We have intornied him by letter that the Chelmsford boys are all right side rip with care; lucky boys, hey? We have got to go on re- view, to-morrow ; the corps is to be reviewed by Gen. Sherman, there- fore I must make i)reparations for it. April 24. The grand review came off, to-day, and it was by iar tlic greatest display of the kind that has ever been seen in North Carolina^ It was witnessed with great satisfaction, not only by the officers and men of the federal army, but also by a large number of citizens. At the close of our review, I was accosted by an elderly man who was considerably astonished. Said he, "I have been looking at a heap of you Yankees, but I have not seen any of them with horns on yet. I was told only a few days ago that you'uns had horns." We explained the matter to him as best we could, and then proceeded on our way to camp. Gen. Sher- man's headquarters are at the Palace, the house previously occupied by the governor of the State, and from which he fled previous to our arriv- al. I copy the following from the Dails' Progress, a paper printed in Raleigh, N. C., (a copy of which I still have in my possession to this day) : "A number of gentlemen citizens have called to pay their respects to the great '.hieftain, and all came away well pleased with his frankness of manner and agreeable bearing. He is a gentleman of excellent fig- ure, tall and as straight as an arrow and of commanding presence. Gen. Slocum : This gentleman, the right bower of Gen. Sherman, and one of the most successful of the generals in the federal army, commands the 14-th and 20th corps. He is a gentleman of most agreeable and easy manners, of hue conversational powers and fascinating address. There 5S none of the appearance of the savage about him and we would as soon have taken him for a poet, painter or searcher after abstract theories as the great warrior that he is. No one can spend a half-hour in his com. pany without being most favorably impressed.'' April 25. The 5th Ohio cavalry were the first troops that showed the stars and stripes on the streets of this city, and to hoist the old tiag from the State house. The deportment of these troops during their stay v^as excellent, and they made a most favorable impression on all who came in contact with them. The ist division of the 23d corps is guard- ing the post-office at the capital. They are ordered to protect the per- sons and property of citizens. The city is well guarded and compara- tive quiet prevails. There is a guard posted at every private residence, in fact, everywhere desired. RECORD OF THK 33i) MASS. VOLUNTKER INFANTRY. 12^ April 26. I-'rom the Daily Progress, Raleigh, N. C, April 15, 1865 : General Sherman Occupies Raleigh. 'IHK \\' m; is ovkk*. On Tuesday last, the confederate army commenced passing through this city, retreating westward, and on Thursday morning the rear guard disappeared, and as it was lost sight of at the head of Hillsboro street, the head of Gen. Kilpatrick's column api)earcd at the foot of Fayette- ville street. The city had been surrendered by the local authorities, who had received a promise of protection for persons and property from the federal general, and the entrance of the advancing column was as quiet as a gala day parade. The old flag was at once suspended from the capitol flag-staff and its appearance was hailed with joy by the troops and most of the citizens who were present. The morning was very in- clement, however, and but few persons were out. Mayor Harrison and the board of commissioners and Hon. K. Rayner, who accompanied iheui to confer with (len. Sherman, deserve much credit for the manner in which they surrendered the city and procured protection for the citizens. Kilpatrick's cavalry passed rapidly but orderly through town, and the general had guards stationed until the 14th army corps ar- rived, when the cavalry guards were relieved by (len. Hobart's brigade, and guards were placed at the house of every citizen who requested it, and throughout the day and night the most perfect order was main- tained, and so tar this community has but little, if anvthing, to com- plain of. .And now a word to the people of North Carolina. VVe have been jileading for peace for the last two years, but the Slate and confederate authorities insisted on fighting it out, and as it has been evidently fought out, we now appeal to the peo])le of the State to submit to the laws and authority of the United States and stop the worse than useless shedding of blood. There can be no use nor reasonable excuse for continuing the struggle. The army of Gen. Johnston consists of only some 35,000 men, of all arms. The men are jaded, worn out, dispirited and despond- ent, and unless he capitulates now he' will be destroyed before he can get out of the State. Taking, then, all these facts into consideration, there is no course left the people of North Carolina and of the South but to ground their arms and return to their allegiance. We most devoutly trust that Jefferson Davis and other leaders will yield to the inexorable logic of events and tender to the United States authorities a full and final surrender of all armed opposition to its authority. There is no peace, no prosperity, no safety for the people of North (Carolina but in the old government and under the old flag, and we advise them to cease to war upon the one, and refuse to receive the protection of the other. The contest now being, according to all human calculations, a hope- less one, a further sacrifice of life by Mr. Davis and the leaders will be nothing but deliberate murder. We call upon our leading men, in the name of good government, and for the sake of humanity, to e.xert them- selves and use their influence to put a stop to this carnival of death. 126 RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. (I copied this tliree days before Johnston's surrender). The "Reb" cavalry told the citizens, previous to taking their departure, that the fed- erals would have all the babies fried up for breakfast, and the women roasted for dinner; but upon our arrival, the first thing done waste leave a guard at every house for the protection of both women and their babies. They all became sunshine at once, notwithstanding there was a drizzling rain. Tliey torgot all about being cooked and betook them- selves to cooking for the "b'hoys." The day passed quietly away, and the next morning, after a good night's rest, we all awoke feeling that we had slept in the United States. April 27. But the scene changes. We now hail the prospect of peace with pleasure ; but the terms which Gen. Sherman sent to Wash- ington, the government have refused to accept. Gen. Grant was imme- diately sent down to assume direction of affairs, and took precisely the same terms that had been offered to Sherman. The whole North is filled with rejoicings over the grand successes of our armies. From all the cities, towns and villages we have accounts of illuminations, ringing of bells, firing of cannon and all manner of demonstrations. We have just been informed that the last mrjl goes out, to-day, and those wishing to improve the opportunity of writing home, can do so. We are now making active preparations for a march home, via Richmond, then to Washington. It will take four or five days to accomplish it, for it is quite warm and sultry. I copy the following compliment paid to Sher- man's army before leaving for home : Headquarters Army of Georgia, } Raleigh, N. C, May 6th, 1865. ( (;ENERAL ORDER, No. . I beg to express, in the most emphatic manner, my entire satisfaction with the tone and temper of the whole army. Nothing seems to dampen their energy, zeal or cheerfulness. It is impossible to conceive a march involving more labor and expos- ure, yet I cannot recall an instance of bad temper by the way, or of hearing an ex- pression of doubt as to our perfect success in the end. I believe that this cheerful- ness and harmony of action reflects upon all concerned quite as much real honor and fame as "battles gained" or "cities won," and I therefore commend all generals, staff officers and men for these high qualities, in addition to the more soldierly ones of obedience to orders and the alacrity they have always manifested when danger sum- moned them to the front. \V. T. SHERMAN, Major-Gemra! Commanding. May 7. Upon our arrival at camp, I was pretty well used up and was obliged to have transportation furnished me by my regimental surgeon, Dr. Webb, as I was entirely unable to march with my regiment, which left for Washington, this morning. Shall go to Richmond, to-night. May 8. I left Richmond, to-day, on the steamer "Vineland." One of our transports plying between this place and Washington, D. C, was RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. 127 on the water two tiays and two nights. Came down the James river, up the Chesapeake Bay to Cape Lookout, then up the Potomac, passing City Point and Fortress Monroe, arriving at Alexanihia, Va., about noon of May I 2th. Went into cam]) and shall wait until the regiment arrives^ which will be in a few days. Here I met, for the first time for nearly a year, Sergeant Jubb, who left us at Dallas, or "Burnt Hickory," as a pris- oner. He was glad to see his old comrades once more and we were right glad to shake the frientily hand with him, for we all had supposed him dead until we heard of his being a prisoner during our stay at Golds- boro. M.A.V 21. In camp at the Soldiers' Rest. The regiment has arrived, the boys are feeling pretty well after their march, and such "cawing" of crows, as the boys captured quite a number during their march over the battle-field of the "Wilderness," and have made them pets of the regi- ment. The review will take place next Tuesday (the 24th), after which preparations will be made for our return home. We are hoping soon to bid adieu to a soldier's life. We are having beautiful weather, with now and then a refreshing shower. Started, to-night, for the coinpany. May 22. We are now encamped at Cloud's Mill, Alexandria, Va. getting ready for the review. The day is fine. Quite busy times with the sutlers now. The two-cent butter ,and the five-cent cheese man is "played out." I cannot find much that is worthy of note. May 23. The Army of the Potomac was reviewed, to-day. The war- worn veterans were gladly welcomed. It was a most imposing demon- stration. Places of business were generally closed and hundreds of thousands were in the streets to welcome the brave defenders of the "Star Spangled Banner." Grant, Sherman and Sheridan have done their work bravely, and their fellow-warriors, officers and privates have won immortal honor. Joy fills the North. Bells are rung with urvtiring ener- gy, cannons bayed the nation's joy. Everywhere could be seen glad- ness on human faces. Men clasped hands, ami the words "Victory"' and "Peace" were upon every tongue. But we noticed those whose dear ones will never return from the field of battle. Thank God that such precious l)lood had. not been shed in vain ! Want of space com- pels me to pass over other scenes, and I now leave the Army of the Po- tomac and return to the Army of the Cumberland, which is to be re- viewed, to-morrow, the 2 4lh. May 25. The review of Sherman's army is over. It came off, yester- day. It was witnessed by thousands of citizens, soldiers, and some from nearly all the States in the Union. We broke camp about 6 a. m. ; the T 28 RECORD OF THE 3Sd MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. distance was 10 miles from AV'ashington. We arrived near the Capitol at 9 o'clock ; rested for one hour. Everything being ready, we started at 10, marched around the Capitol. It was heavily draped with mourn- ing, over the death of our beloved President. The day was fine, and the streets were thronged, yet amidst the noise and bustle there was something which made the day solemn and sad. The nation, for four long years, has been deluged in blood, and as we were just beginning to see the end, and a lasting peace about to follow, the blow of the assassin laid low the chief of the nation. (I well remember his kind and appreci- ative words that he uttered on the 18th of March, 1S64. They were as follows : "This extrordinary war in which we are engaged falls heavily upon all classes of people, but the most heavily upon the soldier ; for it has been said, 'All that a man hath will he give for his life,' and while many contribute of their substance, the soldier puts his life at stake and often yields it up in his country's cause. The highest merit, then, is due to the soldier.") It carried feelings of revenge to every soldier's heart. But it may be all for the best, and that he had accomplished the mission that was given him to do As we now pass the south side of the Capitol, our attention was called to this motto : ^ THE CHILDREN C)F THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS p-^, ^i OF WASHINGTON WELCOMj; THE HEKOES OF THE WESTERN [4^ % ARMY. : f On leaving the Capitol, and entering into Pennsylvania avenue, was a beautiful arch across the street, made of evergreen and cedar ; here was suspended the stars and stripes. Both sides of the street were thronged with old and young, the small and the great. The motto read thus : -.A^WE WELCOME YOU, HEROES OF THE WEST, g^p.^ .-\. little farther on, we discern another, which reads : o% LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN— MISSIONARY RIDGE— ^ ^ ATLANTA— SAY ANAH—SHILOH— STONE RIVER— GOLDSBORO. ^ As we proceeded up the avenue, there was another on the left. It showed to a good advantage as it swung from the balustrades of the building where Col. Cochran delivered a short speech to the 33d regi- ment upon its arrival, when we were en route for the front. It was this : MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. ^33 sure. No other man in the regiment had audacity enougli to eat more tlian I did. We shall never forget the kind friends who ministered to our wants in th(? City of Brotherly Love. We made but a short stop and were soon on our way, travelling rapidly towards New York, where we arrived about 1 1 o'clock the next day. The weather was clear, warm and bright. We did not remain long in the city, for we were all an.xious to get home, so we hurried on board the steamer Plymouth Rock, which was to leave at 5 o'clock. At the hour above mentioned, I heard the words of command given (but not in military style, as we had been wont to hear them), "Cast off your bow line," and in a few minutes we were going at the rate of nine "knots" per hour. After we had partaken of supper, we retired to the parlor, which was "between decks," and took our pipes and indulged in a good smoke, as it was our usual habit. A litde while was spent in chatting and joking, after which we adjourned to the "Land of Nod." About 2 a. m., another cry was made (call it the midnight cry if you please), "Fall in, 33d, and take the cars for Bos- ton." No quicker said than done, and in one short hour we were jour- neying homeward, post-haste. Travelling at lightning speed, we reached good old Boston about 10 a. m. It was a surprise to many of our friends, upon seeing us leave the cars at the Providence depot and march to the Common, for our orders were to stop at Readville and go into camp and there wait until we shoiild have a full discharge from the State. But this did not prove satisfactory to the boys, and some of the more "fiery" and ardent soldiers were disposed to complain of the act as an unjust one. The wildest confusion prevailed for a few minutes, but no one was seriously hurt. A compromise was soon made, and we all soon forgot it, so the storm blew over. Boston received us with liberali- ty and enthusiasm. We were cordially welcomed by the governor, and after marching through some of the principal streets we repaired to Fan- euil hall, where a bountiful collation awaited us, to which we rendered ample justice. .After the board was cleared, we were called to order, and a short time was spent in speech-making. INIuch was said in honor of the Massachusetts troops, for their bravery and valor. Therefore I will not comment, for the fact that the old Bay State has a history which the world knows by heart, and to tell my readers that Massachusetts sol- diers are brave and that they do their duty is to tell them what they al- ready know. Volumes could be written to show the loyalty, bravery and patriotism of the North and West. The Atlantic heard the cry, "To arms," Maine gave her choicest sons, California did not withhokl her jewels, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island were not in the background. All have done their duty. While I was listeh- 134 RECORD OF THE 33i> MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. ing to the remarks which were being made, there was a sudden shout, and upon looking around, I beheld the boys swinging their caps and cheering in wild enthusiasm, "Hurrah for (Jol. Maggi." I soon joined the crowd, and such a hurly-burly, such indescribable joy, I never wit- nessed. It was a happy meeting, and amid the surging mass could be heard, "God bless my boys," "These are my chickens," "God bless you," and many other words were uttered from thankful hearts. The scene now closes ; we leave the hall and are ordered to fall in and go to camp at Readville. Getting permission from my orderly sergeant to step out of the ranks and converse with a friend whoni I had not seen for three years, I forgot to go back, and wended my way to Chelsea, Mass. I spent the night with my father and mother, whom I had not seen for a number of years previous to my going to the war. The next morning I started for Boston and took the cars for West Chelmsford, via Lowell, arriving at noon, after an absence of three years, and in the lan- guage of Burns, allow me to say : "'1 left the lines and tented lield, Where lang I'd been a lodger, My humble knapsack a' my wealth, A poor l)Ut honest sodger. .\t length I reached the bonnie glen. Where early life I sported; 1 passed the mill and trysting thorn. Where Lizzie aft 1 courted; Wi' altered voice quo' I sweet lass, Sweet as yon havv'thorn's. blo.ssoni. Oh ! happy, happy may he be, That's dearest to thy bosom. Mv purse is light, I've far to .gang. Fain would I be thy lodger; I've served my King and country lang Take pity on a sodger. >>ae wistfully she ga/ed on me. And lovelier than ever; Quo she a sodger ance I lo'ed. Forget him I shall never. Our humble cot and homely fare. Ye freely shall partake o't. That gallant badge, the dear cockade. Ye're welcome for the sake o't. She gazed, she reddened like a rose. Syne pale like ony lily; She sank within my arms and cried. Art thou mv ain dear Willie? RECORD OF TIIK 33i. MASS. VOLUXTEKR INFANTRY. l-^r The wars are o'er, aiul I come hanie, And find thee still true-hearted; Though poor in gear, we're rich in love, And niair we'se ne'er he parted. For gold the nierciiaiU plows the nuiiii, The farmer plows the manor; But glory is the sodger's praise, The sodger's wealth, his honor. The l)ra\ e, poor sodger, ne'er des]jise. Nor count him as a stranger; Remcmbtr. he's his couiitrv^s stay In the day and hmii' of danger.'' Many and inii)Oitaut incidt- nts of my cairi[j life arc necessarily left out, but there is much that I have described which should be remembered through all time, and I think that by many it will never be forgotten. Of many other events connected with the closing of the war and the dawn of peace, which filled all hearts throughout the land with joy, and a great deal more, my diary does not speak. And last, but not least, we have reason to thank a kind Providence for the glorious achieve- ments of the Potomac Army, and impartial history will assign to it a high and noble place. Enough has been recorded in these pages to show that our army of the Union fought bravely and did not fight in vain. Our regiment flag now bears the names of Chancellorsville, Beverly Ford, Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Buzzard's Roost, Resaca, Cassville, Dallas, Golgotha. (Gulp's Farm, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, Averysboro, lienton- ville, Goldsboro and Raleigh, 20 in all, of which the 33d Mass. bore a victor's part. Eleven years have now passed since the difiiculties that were pending between the North and South were amicably settled, and during this time 1 find that the Union soldiers are exceedingly apt to leave the up- braiding of their late enemies to those who took good care to keep well out of the range of any strange bullets that miglit be flying, and the way that they have recompensed the boys in blue for their sufferings is by holding the "fat" offices of the State and the nation. lUit let it be re- membered by all who read these pages that no more thoroughly patriot- ic body of citizens, no stronger and truer men stand, to-day, on .Ameri- can soil than the veterans of the country's defense, and we believe that the time is not far distant when they will be willing, if called upon, to aid in promoting the welfare of the country which they suffered to save. I have been asked many times otn- opinion concerning the "living pres- ent ;" we can onlv answer by quoting the following lines, entitled 136 RECORD OF THE 33d MASS. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. TO THE POINT. "Who marched to battle for the right When North and South began to hght. When darkness palled the land like night? The Soldier. Who smoked away his good cigar When battle grim showed many a scar. When freemen bled both near and far? The General. Who gave the general house and land. Who shook the general by the hand, Who made him President, high and grand? The People. Who asks for charity, some bread? The crippled soldier, he who bled; Who gets no bounty till he's dead? The Soldier." With the mention of the comrades of my regiment who were called into the service of the United States by the President for the term of three years, I will bring these pages to a close. E O S T E E OK THl-: THIRTY-THIRD REG'T HASSACIIUSEns VOLUNTEERS. 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