Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Tuesday, September 16, 1862

Very rainy in morning. We started on march at noon. Encamped at the Roman church at Richmond, a sod wall around, 30 mounted Indians near.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 5

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Wednesday, September 17, 1862

We came to within 18 miles of Sauk Center. I stood on guard for the first time there. Good enough got me plenty of sugar and crackers from commissary supplies.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 5

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Thusday, September 18, 1862

We arrived at Sauk Center at 1 o'clock. I wrote to father. Butter, 10c. A poor fence of a fort.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 5

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Friday, September 19, 1862

Osaco Lake. Cheese 25c. Came ̧ from Sauk Center to Alexandrian forest. Fuss about dinner. Attempt to arrest one of the Third—failure. We joined cavalry—fuss about guard relief. Two loads of wood.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 5

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Saturday, September 20, 1862

We journeyed 26 miles, passed through the Alexandrian forest, encamped late. Bank's company on guard, 48 men. Encamped at Chippewa station.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 5

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Sunday, September 21, 1862

We met ox train from St. Paul to Pembina. Six miles from our starting place we found headless body of Andrew Austin, having been exposed two weeks. The head was found near by. They were buried. We encamped one mile from Pomme de Terre river at 3 p. m. Passed Land of Lakes. Capt. Rolla Banks' company on guard with Twelfth cavalry. "Richmond" was the password.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 5

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Monday, September 22, 1862

We were aroused at 3, started before sunrise, and encamped on the Otter Tail river, Indians prowling around. I put up a guard tent, ours and Third company. Randolph on guard. Fuss. A grave had been torn open by Indians at Old Crossing.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 5

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Tuesday, September 23, 1862

Our oxen gone. Roll call at 1 a. m. After Indians. We arrived at Fort Abercrombie all right. Waded Red river. Left Ottertail river at daylight. Indians tried to burn us up on the prairie. Cannon after them. Wright and Shulz killed acting as escort for messenger to our command.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 5

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Wednesday, September 24, 1862

Washing, 15c. I wrote to the Lake City Times and Bucks County Intelligencer. Emil A. Burger appointed commander of this post. William Pell acting post adjutant. Lewis C. Paxson, acting post sergeant major.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 5

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Thursday, September 25, 1862

I wrote fifty certificates for Capt. Vander Horck for enlisted and discharged citizens. Hall and Caswell and Spencer, messengers, left for St. Cloud.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 5

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Friday, September 26, 1862

I fixed forms for books. Our camp moved into barracks. Attacked by Indians. John Wenseinger mortally wounded. Cavalry flank and burn Indian camp.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 5

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Saturday, September 27, 1862

John Wenseinger, teamester, died of wound in bowels received yesterday. He made a will and was buried.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 6

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Sunday, September 28, 1862

I wrote to my father, Amos C. Paxson, New Hope, Bucks county, Pennsylvania.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 6

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Monday, September 29, 1862

I wrote to Mr. Eno and copied dispatches for Gov. Ramsey. Indian attack again. Frederick Blazier wounded in the leg. Trouble with Third regiment about leaving.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 6

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Tuesday, September 30, 1862

Captain Smith, and some 220 all told, left for St. Paul, 60 women and children. One team backed off the ferry boat into the river.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 6

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Monday, September 1, 1862

I wrote to Samuel Doughty. I got my ambrotype, $1. I slept on floor. Halbreed company armed and uniformed, one by the name of John Brown.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 4

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Tuesday, September 2, 1862

Cold. I drew my rations. Paper, 5c. Fuss about meals. Supper, 25c.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 4

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Thursday, September 4, 1862

I wrote Sister Letitia, 3c. pie, 10c.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 4

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Friday, September 5, 1862

I wrote to Moses Paxson, Plums, 5c. Letter, 3. Fuss with Capt. Ambler of Steele county, and Private Beauregard.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 4

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Saturday, September 6, 1862

Company returned from furlough at Lake City.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 4