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Diary of The Twentieth Iowa
From Its Organization Until it Was Mustered Out After the War

W; H. Boyce of this city/presi
dent of the Twentieth Iowa Infantry
association, has handed to this paper
a brief history of the Twentfeth Iowa
regiment as compiled by Lieut. J.
Wilkins Moore, now deceased. The
aeoount Is taken from the diary of
Mr. Moore and' is as complete as it
would be possible to have one.
"On the 19th of August. 1802. the
companies destined for organization
into a regiment to be called the
Twentieth Iowa infantry, all arrived
at Clinton, and the work ot organiza
tion commenced. They drilled for
four hours each day August 20, 21.
22 and 23. On the 25th thev were
mustered into service and on the 26't'h,
drew their arms and equipment. On
the 31st the first marching orders
were received and the regiment was
formed in line and marched down to
the river front where thev boarded
the steamer Canada. They arrived
on September 1st at Camp McClellan
at Davenport at daylight. After
this they were marched to Camp
Herron where the authorities had
just commenced erecting the bar
racks which were to shelter the men
from the rain which was falling in
torrents. On September 2nd Captain
J. C. Leake was promoted to the of-
five of lieutenant colonel. On this
day the friends of the Scott county
boys brought all manners of delica
cies of the season and the soldiers
fairly reveled in good things to eat.
Boarded the Steamer.
On the 5th marching orders were
received and by noon all the soldiers
were stowed away on the steamer
Metropolitan. The banks of the river
were lined with friends of the boys
and amid great cheering the trip
down the Mississippi was started.
On the 7th the soldiers embarked
on board the steamer Northerner ' In
the midst of a heavy rain and at
night fall arrived in St. Louis, but
spent the night on board the steam-

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On the 8th at 7 a. m. they started
for the Benton Barracks which was
found to be very comfortable. The
entire day of the 9th was spent in
drilling and inspection and cleaning
up.
I On the 14th marching orders were
' received and hi' 9 a. m. the regiment
started for the Pacific railroad depot.
At 11 all were aboard and started
for Rolla, where they arrived in the
evening. On the 15th thev drew
tents just in time to escape a heavy
drenching as the rain fell in tor
rents again. Made P. Hard March.
On the 16th they started out on the
hardest march they made, 16 miles
were made and camp was struck on
the banks of a. stream called the
Little Plnev, where they joined the
19th Iowa. 20th Wisconsin and 94th
Illinois already encamped.
On the 17th march was resumed
late in the day and only 8 miles werr-
made when camp was struck on the
banks of the Big- Piney. It was at
this place that the tents which were
to last through the Missouri cam
paign, were given out.
On the 18th a march of 18 miles
was made to "VVavnesville. where they

' again went into camp and for th'.<
first time pitched their tents accord
ing to military rules. On the 19th a
! march of 15 miles was made to the
banks of the Gasconade.
On the 2 0th the regiment marched
18 miles and camped near Wilson's
pond. On the outskirts of town
named Lebanon, A large number of
tho soldiers hired teams to carry
their knapsacks, which had grown
very heavy. It was at Wilson's Pond
that the first ration of whiskey to
the regiment was issued.
Find Plenty of Fruit.
On the 21st the regiment marched
to Sykcs Tavern, 12 miles and went
into camp. Part of the regiment
went six miles further on. Plenty of
fruit was found here and all the sol-1
diers kept their haversacks well filled
with it. On the 2 2d they marched
to Mill Springs, where they en
camped. On the 2 3d thev remained
in camp all day recuperating t'heir
almost lost energies.
On the 24th march was resumed at
daylig'ht and the town of Springfield
was reached. Here camp was pitch
ed after <± march of 12 miles. From
the 2 7th to the 2Sth time was taken
up with preparing for a campaign.
The regiment was kept busy drilling
and having dress parades and such
army maneuvers. A large number of
the men were sick with army diseas
es. "The Bird Haw Flown."
On the 29th march was resumed,
and by sundown 12 miles had been
made. The regiment went into camp
et Pond Springs, a place known to
the members of the First Iowa as
mush springs. The 30th was spent
in camp and the first muster for pav
was held. The men were instructed
to lie with their arms and be pre
pared for an emergency. Food was
scarce and a mush of wheat flour
was made which the men termed
"slip go easy."
On October 1st had reveille early
and marched twenty miles and went
into camp. Second marched twenty
miles to camp Sassafras, located oh
Spring river. Third, did nothing but
change camp. On the evening of the i
4th started on march with nothing
but blankets and two days' ration.
October 5th ,our advanced guard at
tacked the rebel rear guard. Two
men of the 18th Iowa were wounded
in the skirmish. The booming of ar
tillery was heard in front about noon.
We immediately started on a double-
quick, which was kept up until the
town of Newtonia appeared in view, !
when we were deployed in line of bat
tle, and commenced an advance upon
ar enemy supposed to be somewhere
in front of us, posted behind a "stone
wall," or some other kind of breast
work. Our advance in line of battle
was kept up for a mile, when wc were
halted and cooly informed that the
enemy wasn't there. "The bird had
flown" and nothing was left for us to
dc but go into camp for the night,
which we did. Foraging parties start
ed out immediately,' and such game as
eheep .chicken? and like edibles suf
fered some little that evening. Sth.
Remained idle In camp all day. 7th.
Repeated the work of the 6th. Our
teams arrived in the evening. 8th.

Orders were received to be ready for
a march. Everything was packed, and
we started out oarly, and had a "de
lightful brigade drill," which was re
garded by the boys as "delightful"
*un for tha raw, but death (or tho
frogs. 9th. Started out upon our
marches in a heaAy rain, which nev
er slacked an instant during the en
tire day and night. We succeeded in
making nine miles and went into
camp at a place called "Gadfly." We
bivouacked as best we could without
tents , those articles being somewhere
on the road in the wagons, which
were mired. 10th and 11th. Remain
ed in camp at Gadfly. Teams came
up on the 10th, but bad roads pre
vented us from moving forward. 12th.
' Marched thirteen miles to Cassville,
and went into camp. 13th to lflth. Re
mained in camp at Cassville. Some
of the boys belonging to a regiment
in our brigade relieved the monotony
of camp life one night, by applying
the torch to a building in the town,
causing an illumination, which was
witnessed by a crowd of men who
lcnged to make It a much more ex
tensive and brilliant one. The regi
ment was much reduced by sickness.
17th. Started out upon the road
again, and marched twenty-one miles,
going into camp on the battle-field
of "Pea Ridge." We left a great
many of our regiment in the hospit
al at Cassville. 18th. Moved camp
two miles to Sugar Creek. 19th and
20th. Remained in camp under
marching orders, during which time
the battle-field was visited by nearly
all the command. 21st. Broke camp
and started on the march, which was
kept up all night. 22nd. Kept up
the march until evening when we en
camped at OsagP Springs. 23rd. Re
mained in camp. 24th, 25 th and 26th.
Remained in camp. Had a heavy
fall of snow on the night of the 24th.
27th. Broke camp and started upon
another march, which was kept up
during the entire night. 28th. Halt
ed at daylight, took breakfast and
resumed our march. Evening arrived,
at Fayetteville, Ara., distant twenty-
one miles from and south of Osage
Springs, Ara .Our cavalry advance
had 'a light skirmish with the enemy.
2 9th. Lay in camp. 30th. Broke
camp and marched back to Osage
Springs, and went into camp. The
men growled a good deal about the
backward move, not being able to see
the policy of "marching up the hill
and then marching down again."
November.
1st — Remained in camp all day.
2nd — Left camp this morning and
marched twelve miles to Leestown,
where wP encamped for the night.
3rd — Marched from Leestown to
Keithsville, a distance of eighteen
miles. 4th — Marched from Keithsville,
twenty-two miles ,to Flat Creek, Mo.
5th — Marched from Flat Creek to
Marionsvllle, a distance of twenty-
four miles.
6th to 9th — Remained in camp at
Marionsvllle, with nothing to relieve
the monotony of camp life.
10th — Broke camp early and start
ed, as we supposed for Springfield,
Mo., but we were sadly disappointed.

When we arrived at. Wilson's Creek,
instead of going to Springfield, we
struck off on the road leading to
Oi-ark, which place we entered about
9 o'clock p. m., having marched the
short distance of thirty-five miles in
less than twelve hours. It was one
lOP the hardest marches we ever made'
'and the curses of the men were deep
and bitter. No necessity for it
seemed to exist, and all (even the
officers) semed to think it unjust and
necessa.ry.
1 1th to 13th — Remained in camp
rilling. 14th — Moved eight miles to "White
Oak Springs," alias "Camp Briers."
15th — Broke camp and moved four
miles to Finley Creek and camped in
a cornfield, during a heavy rain
storm. 16th to 17th — Remained encamped
at Finley Creek. During this time it
rained incessantly.
ISth — Resumed our march in the
midst of a heavy rain, which con
tinued throughout the day and night.
In the afternoon we passed through
Ozark. We camped alongside of the
read in the mud, and I do think we
spent one of the most uncomfortable
nights we ever experienced. We
marched fifteen miles.
19th — Resumed our march at day
light. AAre passed by General Her-
ron's camp on Finley Creek, about 9
o'clock a. m. Here we halted and
Colonel Leake succeeded in getting
some "hard tack" for the boysr. who
v/ere nearly famished. After partak
ing of a cup of coffee and some "hard
trick" we renewed our march, and at
night went into camp at "Camp Ly
on," Missouri, having made a march
of thirty-two miles since the morning
ot the 18th.
2 0th— —A few of the teams got up
this morning, but most of them were
still sticking in the mud somewhere
in our rear. It rained all night, and
it was a treat to get out of the tents
in the morning.
21st to- 30th — During this time we
remained in camp drilling. Here
Colonel Gifford reached us with a.
load of presents from the dear ones
ai home; .and as each one received
and opened his package .a fervent,
"God bless them!" was uttered. Such
things need no writer's comment to
make them holy, or cause them to be
remembei-ed — they are the hidden,
living flowers in the soldier's desert
life. December.
1st and 2nd — Were occupied in
writing letters home, acknowledging
the receipt of the "good things."
3rd — Rather unexpectedly, we re
ceived marching orders this evening,
and will start at 2 o'clock tomorrow
morning. 4th — Marched twenty-five miles to
camp at Flat Creek.
5th — Marched to "Camp Sigel,"
twenty-five miles.
6th — Marched thirty miles to Cross
Hollows, Ark. After supper and four
\ hours' rest, resumed our march .
7 th — Passed through the town of
ayetteville a little after daylight.
Then about two miles outside of
town we halted and cooked break-
'ast. Hardly had we finished, when
e loud booming of cannon was
ard. in front. We Were ordered in-

to line immediately and renewed our
march, this time, however, on a
double-quick, and to the sound of the
cannon In place of the drum. At noon
we reached Illinois Creek, which we
crossed, and took up a position be
hind Murphy's Battery ,in a small
ravine. General Herron had encoun
tered the enemy and a ffn<?ral battle
was commenced already, Tn a short
time we advanced unon the enemv's
line, and — well, the members of the
20th knew the occurrencs of the day
after that better than I could write
them. 8th — It was announced to us that
We had defeated the rebel General
Hindman, and that he had fled per-
cipitately during the night, leaving
his dead and wounded upon the field.
Our train joined us this evening.
9th to 25th — Nothing of interest
transpired during this time. Christ
mas was spent very quietly. Some of
the companies got up a dinner for
themselves, and had quite a gay time.
26th — Started on march south with
six days' rations in haversacks.
27 th- — Marched all day and part of
the night.
2Sth to 31st — During this time we
completed our scout and returned to
camp at Prairie Grove, in time to be
mustered on the afternoon of the
31st. We marched during the six
days' scout ninety miles, captured the
town of Van Bviren, on the Arkansas
rfver, together with five steam boats
and a large amount of commissary
stores. We remained in Van Buren
one day, during which time we de
stroyed the steamers and commissary
stores, and then returned to our camp
at Prairie Grove at noon on the 31st.
January ,1863.
1st — We were ordered to be ready
to move this morning, and stood in
line four hours waiting to start upon
the march. The men had nothing to
tSBt, and were anxious to get to Fay-
etteville. where there was plenty; but
we finally recei\-ed orders to remain
ir camp where we were.
\2nd^Started on the march to
Fayetteville, where wre arrived in the
evening, and drew our rations.
3rd — Captains Barney and Bates
started home with a recruiting party.
4th — Started, on march, our course
being to the east of Fayetteville.
5th, 6th, 7th and 8th — In camp at
"Camp Rosencrans," on the War
Eagle river, fourteen~-miles eact of
Fayetteville. The regiment .were in
good health and spirits.
9th — -Marched fourteen miles to
Kuntsville, where we encamped.
10th to 17th — During this time we
lay iin camp,1 experiencing some of the
most inclement weather. Snow fell to
the depth of six inches. We received
marching orders here twice, but the
order Was as often countermanded.
While at this camp the boys put a
grist-mill in operation, and supplied
the command with flour.
18th — Started out in the rain and
marched eight miles; the men carry
ing their knapsacks. The rain fell in
torrents, the mud was knee deep and
altogether, it was a wet, dreary, dis
mal and disagreeable march, very
far from being conductive to good
humor. 19th. 20th and 21st — We did not
get into camp until late in the night,

TTaviing marched in rear of the train;
and when we did get in, it was the
general opinion among the men that
we would have found a much finer
one in the middle of the road. Well
was it named "Camp-stuck-in-the-
mud." We remained in this delec
table hole for 'three days, waiting for
the erection of a bridge over White
river, and were placed on short ra
tions, no train being able to get up
tc us.
22nd — Resumed our march, and
succeeded in advancing four miles,
and In that four miles managed to
lose our way, consequently, went into
camp and christened our stopping
place "Camp-lost-in-the- Woods."
23rd- — Lay in camp.
2 4th — Marched eighteen miles and
went into camp at Cross Hollows.
Crossed White river in the morning.
2 5th — Marched fourteen miles to
Elk Horn Tavern, and drew rations
immediately after encamping.
2 6th — Marched twelve miles to
"Camp Signal."
27th and 28th— On the 27th re
ceived mail. Lay in camp and rested
from the fatigues of the march.
3 0th and 31st— Marched nine miles
to "Camp Schofie,ld," where we re
mained during the remainder of the
month. February, 1863.
1st to 13th — Remained in "Camp
Schofield," drilling and cleaning up
drill grounds. Received another token
of love and good will from the dear
ores at home, by the hands of Mr.
Allen, in the shape of sanitaries.
About the time they arrived we had
a complimentary address from Gov.
Kirkwood read to us. which spoke
highly of our conduct at Prairie
Grove. 14th — Moved camp four miles to a
nicer and better place, called "Camp
Eliss." 15th to 2Sth — The time interven
ing between those two dates was oc
cupied in drills, inspections and par
ades. The drills were mostly bayon
et exercise and skirmishing.
15th to 28th — We mustered as
usual for pay on the 28th.
March.
1st — Broke camp, started out on
the road, and marched fourteen miles
to McCullock's Spring, where we went
into camp.
2nd — -Marched to Ozark, twenty-six
miles, and camped.
3rd — Today the roads were very
bad, and we only marched seventeen
miles and camped at AVhite Oak
Springs. 4th — This morning the ground was
frozen solid, which made the march
ing splendid, and we moved along in
fine style. We marched eighteen
miles and went into camp at Bloom-
ington. 5th to 13th — Between these dates
we fixed up our camp in nicer order,
although the weather was anything
but pleasant. While here we were
paid off. Did not drill much, owing
to the bad weather.
1 4th— Received marching orders
this morning, and moved immediate
ly. The roads were in an awful con
dition and we marched but fifteen
miles, when we went into camp.
which was named in remembrance of
the circumstances, "Camp-get-no-
further."

15th — Marched twenty miles today,
to "Camp on Elk Creek."
16th to 31st — We lay in "Camp on
Elk Creek" during this time. We
had a splendid camp, which we clear
ed up ourselves. Here we were dosed
continually with inspections, drills,
parades and such like medicines, un
til we almost sickened on the treat
ment. April.
3rd — AVe remained in "Camp on
Elk Creek" until this morning, when
we asraln resumed our marching; this'
time towards Rolla. We marched
fourteen miles and camped on the
banks of Rubideau Creek.
4th- — Marched twelve miles to Big
Finey river.
5th — Marched seventeen miles to
Spring river.
6th — Marched twelve miles to Lit
tle Piney river.
7th to 22nd — During this time re
mained in camp at Little Piney. Our
camp here was christened "Camp
Totten." Here we were reviewed by
Major General Herron. The time we
staid here was very pleasantly spent.
AVe received two months' pay and an
other token of Scott county patriot
ism in the shape of a- beautiful flag.
23rd — Broke camp and marched
ten miles to Rolla, which place we
reached about dark. We camped in
the suburbs of the town.
24th — Had reveille at daylight and
marched down to the depot. We got
everything on board the cars by 10
o'clock a. m. and then started for St.
Louis, where we arrived about dark.
We immediately disembarked and
went into camp in a nice grove below
the arsenal.
25 th — The regiment was scattered
throughout the entire city to do guard
duty at the different points where
guard were needed.
26th to 30th — During this time We
remained scattered through the city,
until the 29th, when the regiment was
collected together. On the 30th we
were mustered for pay in Arsenal
Park. May.
1st to 3rd — During this time re
mained in camp at Arsenal Park.
4th — Marched to "Camp Gamble,"
once famous as "Camp Jackson" and
the scene of General Lyon's first
military exploit.
5th to 9th — Remained in "Camp
Gamble," doing little or nothing.
10 th — Celebrated the taking of
Camp Jackson by General Lyon, and
were reviewed by Major General
Curtis. 11th to 14th — Lay idle in "Camp
Gamble." 15th — Started for Pilot Knob, on
the cars this morning. Arrived
same evening.
16th to 31st — Remained in camp
here, drilling and clearing up the
grounds around the town. We drew
shelter tents and turned over
French common tents.
June. 1863.
1st and 2d — Pitched our shelter
tents this morning changing the ap
pearance of our camp wonderfully.
The boys were much dissatisfied with
them, calling them "dog-houses,"
etc. 3rd — Received marching orders
this morning, but did not start until

3 o'clock p. m. We marched nfteen
miles before 8 o'clock p. m., going at
the rate of three miles per hour with
knapsacks. Tall walking that! Our
r< giment is in splendid trim, and
nearly full.
4th — This morning we got an early
start, and made twenty-five miles be
fore dark.
5th — Marched into St. Genevieve
(five miles). Here we found trans
ports awaiting us, and preceded im
mediately to place our baggage on
brard. By 10 o'clock we had that
dene, and the regiment marched
aboard. We occupied the steamer J.
D. Perry.
7th — Started early this morning
and passed by Columbus, Ky., just at
daylight. Passed Island No. 10 at
noon. Landed at New Madrid, drop
ped the 24th Missouri here, and took
up the 3 8th Iowa.
8th — Arrived at Memphis about 2
o'clock this morning. Lay at Mem
phis wharf nearly all day.
9th — Arrived at Helena and dis
embarked for the purpose of cooking
some food. Remained ashore about
two hours, then re-embarked and
steamed on our way.
10th — Passed many objects of in
terest, among them the once flourish
ing town of Napoleon, Ark., now a
deserted ruin.
11th — Arrived at the mouth of
Tazoo river, in plain view of besieg
ed city of A/icksburg. Reported hero
and were ordered to Haine's Bluff.
Reported there, and were sent back
to Young's Point, where we landed
and camped.
14th — We moved up and took our
position in the line of investing
forces. 15th to 30th — AVe took an active
part in the siege. During this time a
large number were sick from fatigus
and exposure of the siege.
July.
3rd — At 10 o'clock a white flag
was displayed along the entire line
of the enemy's work. Hostilities
were suspended while Genera Grant
and Pemberton were arranging the
terms of surrender.
4th — We marched into the rebel
works, our regiment leading.
5th to 9th — We lay in camp inside
the works.
10th — Received marching orders
11th — March down to the river and
embarked on transport.
12th — Started up the Yazoo river.
13th — Arrived at Yazoo City. The
rebels fled before us leaving five large
siege guns. At this time the "Baron
De Kalb" was blown up.
16th to 19th — We made a scout up
the Black river.
20th — We returned to Yazoo City.
21st — We embarked on the trans
ports and arrived in Vicksburg in the
evening. 2 2nd and 23rd — Were in our old
camp. 24th— Embarked on the Iatan. We
started down the stream.
25th and 26th — On the mo*rning of
the 26th we arrived at Ft. Hudson.
a mile below the city we disembark
ed. 27th to 31st — Remained in camp
here. August.
1st to 15th — In camp near Ft.
Hudson. Regiment was much reduc-

ed by sickness, several men died.
16th — Embarked on the gulf
steamer Crescent and started down
stream'. 17th — Arrived at Carrollton, dis
embarked and went into camp.
18th to 31st — Was spent in camp.
September.
5th to 7th — Embarked on steam
er Empire Parish and started down
stream; landed at Morganza, La., on
the night of the 7th.
8th— Changed camp to a point on i
the Atchafalaya river.
9th to 14th — Remained in camp.
15 th — Moved back up to Morgan
za. 16th to 28th — Planted artillery and
prepared for an attack.
29th — Remained in camp.
30th — Remained in camp.
October.
1st to 9th — Remained in camp at
Morganza. 10th — Received marching orders
arid commenced moving down tho
I river on transports.
11th — Arrived at Carrollton and
j went into camp.
12th to 23rd — Remained in camp
at Carrollton.
24th — Embarked on steamship
Gulf Transport and started down the
river. 25th — Lay at anchor at the mouth
of the Mississippi.
2 7th — Flagship G. B. McClellan ar
rived at noon, the signal was given
and we moved out to sea.
2 8th, 2 9th and 30th— Our course
was nearly south; we encountered
several severe storms.
November.
1st — This morning we came in
sight of Brazos Island and Point Isa
bel lighthouse.
2nd — Attempted to land on Brazos
Island but were forced to give it up.
We then moved down to the mouth
of Brazo Bay.
3rd — Lay off Brazo Bay.
4th — -Landed on Brazo Island
where we encamped.
6th — Moved up Brazo Bay and
landed at Isabel Island.
15th — Embarked on transport
Planter and moved out to sea.
16th — Landed on the southern end
of Mustang Island and commenced
marching up the beach. At mid
night we lay down for some sleep.
17th— Arrived at the northern end
of the island where we found the
rebels had thrown up some breasf-
work to defend Corpus Christi and
Aransas Bays. We here found the
13th and 15th Maine.
From November 18th, 1863, to
June 24th. 1864, we remained on
Mustang Island Island garrisoning
the fort. June.
June 24th, 186 4, we again em
barked aboard the steamship Ala
bama and left Mustang Island.
26th — Landed at Brazos Santiago
this morning and started on the
march to Brownsville. Marched sev
en miles and got lost, then went to
camp. 27th — Marched until about 3 p. m.,
and went into camp on the banks of
the Rio Grande.
28th — Started on the march and
arrived at Brownsville, Texas In the
evening. Went into camp at Ft. Arm-

strong. From" June" 2 9th to July 29th we
were encamped on the banks of tne
Rio Grande.
On the morning of July 29th we be
gan avacuating the place and by noon
not a union soldier was left in the
city. Iu the evening we camped at
Union Ranch.
31st — Reached Brazos De Santiago
and went into camp on the bay
beech. August.
1st — The regiment embarked on
the sailing' ship Panama.
2nd — Started in tow of the steamer
City of Richmond.
3rd and 4th — Out on the bay on
the evening of the 4th, arrived av
Southwest Pass where we ran
aground. 5th — Succeeded in getting off the
bar with the aid of a government tug
boat after which we started up the
Mississippi river.
6th — Arrived at Carrolton and went
into camp.
7th — In the midst of a heavy rain
wc marched to the river and embark-
; ec1 upon a transport. At noon wt-
started down the river.
8th — We arrived at Ft. Gaines.
Three hours after its surrender to
Admiral Farragut.
9th — We moved opposite Pilot
Town. We kept in line of battle and
deployed in skirmishes and advanced
toward Ft. Moran. We were relieved
by the 94th Illinois and sent back to
do picket duty.
10th — We were relieved from the
picket duty by the 3 8th Iowa.
11th — Rejoined the regiment ana
¦ went into camp within range of the
guns of Ft. Morgan.
12th to ISth — Threw up intrench-
ments and mounted our sierre guns
and mortars. Genl. Page, commander
of Ft. Morgan, discovered that we
were encroaching upon his works ana
opened fire with shell without doing
any damage.
19th to 2 2nd — We pushed our work
with renewed vigor receiving now and
then a. complinient from Gen. Page
in the shape of a shell.
23rd — This morning at daylight the
bombardment commenced from the
land and naval batteries and was kept
up all day. The Ft. did not reply
with a single shot. That evening the
Ft. was discovered to be on fire. The
next morning the enemy surrendered.
25th — Was spent in visiting the Ft.
2 6th — Moved our camp over to Sea
Beach opposite Pilot Town.
27 th to 31st — Lay in camp.
September.
1st to 7th — Moved down by Ft.
Morgan and remained in camp. On
the morning of the 8th started for
New Orleans, arriving there the night
of the 9th. e
¦ 10th — Arrived at Morganza and
went into camp.
11th to the 30th — Remained in
camp, where we were inspected sev
eral times. October.
1st to 10th — Went on a scouting
expedition under the command of
Colonel Dve.
11th — Embarked on the steamer
Nebraska and started up the river.
12th — Arrived at Jackson's Point

and remained there all day.
16th — Arrived at White river
where we disembarked.
17th — Received orders to boara
the steamer J. S. Pringle and mov
ed up the river.
18th — Arrived at DeValls Bluffs
and went into camp in a brush heap.
19th to 31st — Remained in camp.
November.
1st to 7th — We were busily en
gaged in building fortifications
around the town and were reviewed j
by Gen. Steele.
8th — Election day. All the votes
were polled early. Started out and
marched 18 miles in the heavy rain.
10th — Went into a town of
Brownsville, went into camp.
11th to 29th — Received marching
orders.
*30th — Marched out of camp.
December.
1st — Marched into DeA^alls Bluff
where we remained till the 7th.
January.
7th — Received marching orders
and went aboard the steamer M. S.
Mepham. 9 th — Arrived at Vicksburg.
11th — Reached Kennerville, La.,
and went into camp.
13th to 31st — Lay in camp at Ken
nerville, it rained nearly all this
time. 2 4th — We drew our new rifles.
February.
15th — Received marching orders
this morning and embarked on th<5
steamer St. Mary. Arrived at Ft.
Morgan in the early evening nad af
ter a short stop we stood out to sea
17th — Arrived at Pensa«cola Bay'
where we disembarked and went Into |
camp on Florida Point.
18th to 28th — Remained in camp.
March.
11th — Received marching orders
yesterday and arrived at Pensacola
about sundown.
20th — Received ordere last night to
march this morning. Froim' this time
on we were in active' servitee until
April 12th, when we moved into yie
works at Blakeiy and camped near
the banks of the Tensas river.
14th — AVe embarked on transports
and crossed over to Mobile.

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