The Thirteenth Indiana, Sixth Ohio, and two pieces of artillery went up the valley at noon, to feel the enemy. It rained during the afternoo...

Reached Petersburg yesterday. The people of Southampton and Sussex showed us every attention in their power—may they be rewarded for their m...

Raining and cold. This is the day appointed by the government for prayer, fasting, etc.; and the departments, shops, etc. are closed. The pe...

Clear and very cold; can't find a thermometer in the city. The President did sign the bill creating a general-in-chief, and depriving ...

This is a day of fasting and prayer, set apart by President Davis. SOURCE: Louis Leon,  Diary of a Tar Heel Confederate Soldier , p. 59

No. 234. Journal of the Army of Tennessee . 1 November 15 , 1864 . —Headquarters Army of Tennessee at Florence, Ala. Heavy rains in the ...

GENERAL ORDERS, No. 27.} HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,              New Orleans, May 13 , 1862 . It having come to the knowledge ...

National fast by proclamation of the President. Ohurch service 3 P. M., by Chaplain Davis. Delivers a fine sermon, which is attentively lis...

This is a day appointed by the President for humiliation, fasting, and prayer. Yet the Marylanders in possession of the passport office rep...

This is the day appointed by the President for fasting and prayers. Fasting in the midst of famine! May God save this people! The day will ...

To-day has been designated for a National Fast. I listened to a patriotic Christian discourse from my pastor, Mr. Pyne. Had a long, ...

We like our new quarters — and the three Samaritan widows, without children. They lend us many articles indispensable for our comfort. It i...

Before noon the steamer hauled along-side a stationary hulk at Baton Rouge, which once “walked the waters” by the aid of machinery, but whi...

Unofficial. November 16, 1861 Dr. Coxe, one of the most distinguished of the Episcopal clergy in this city, is a strong Union man. Hi...

We are all pursuing the even tenor of our way, as if there were no war. An order from General Lee is in to-day's paper, exhorting offic...

A week ago I was called to Camp Jackson to nurse –––, who has been very sick there. The hospital is very extensive, and in beautiful order....

Our good President has again appointed a day for fasting and prayer. The Florida and Alabama are performing wonderful feats, and are wor...

PLEASANT HILL, CAMP NEAR Darnestown , September 27, 1861. A dark, dull, rainy day without, a calm, quiet, cosey tent within. At peac...

To-day was set apart by the President as a day of fasting and prayer. Some of us went to Richmond, and joined in the services at St. Paul...

Spent last night in Richmond with my friend Mrs. R. This morning we attended Dr. Minnegerode's prayer-meeting at seven o'clock. It ...