Diary of Captain Joseph Stockton, December 16, 1862

Still in camp. Went to see Nell Towner at Grant's headquarters. Tuned a piano for a sweet lady—first woman I have talked to for weeks, it seemed like old times. Her voice sounded sweet even if she did abuse the North. She gave me no encouragement to call.

SOURCE: Joseph Stockton, War Diary (1862-5) of Brevet Brigadier General Joseph Stockton, p. 6