[St. Louis, March 24, 1866] I am sorry to hear that the President is likely to break with the party. It should not be, but Congress should...

February 16, 1865, 7 a. m. The Johnnies shelled our bivouac all night, but hurt no one, but induced us to extinguish our fires, and killed...

February 18, 1865. Two-thirds of the city burned last night. The colonel and I got up last night and rode through the streets until 3. At ...

February 19, 1865. Another block of the city burned to-day. Our regiment was out and stopped the fire from spreading further. Have seen th...