This was one of the most down-spirited days that ever came to me. All the world appeared selfish and treacherous. I can get no hold on a go...

The boys are settling down to the routine of military duty, and getting accustomed to camp life. They take kindly to discipline, and seem a...

Cedarcroft , Sunday, April 21, 1861. Everything here is upside down. We live almost in a state of siege, with the rumors of war flying ...

I have just been conversing with some young soldiers, who joined in the dangers and glories of the battle-field. They corroborate what I ha...