I have for some time had as mess-mates Surgeon J—— V—— and his two sons. I find him a most estimable Quaker gentleman, and he is by his cour...

This morning our Brigade Surgeon ordered me to leave the hospital for a few days, on account of my fatigue and prostration. He said that a r...

Since the order of the early part of this month, that my directions in reference to the sanitary measures could be disregarded, I have not v...

Day after day have we been anxiously awaiting an engagement; our leaders seem to be afraid of risking a battle, and our men are worn down wi...

Having some information that a great battle was imminent, I concluded to return to camp to-day, though I was far from being well. SOURCE: ...

Cool nights, hot days. My complaint not so bad. I have a painful cough. From three to six shots fired nightly by sentries, so common as not ...

The Yazoo Pass expedition has ended and boats all back. Our return was monotonous, as we all felt dispirited at our failure. There was great...

Landed at Milliken's Bend. General Grant's army is here encamped under the immediate command of General Grant, and under him command...

My turn came, but did not last long. I was able to see the others at their worst, and came out of it before the others were able to take muc...

Land ho! I was on deck by the crack of dawn, saw the sun come up from the water; a beautiful sight. Saw two vessels going towards home and w...

Walked up to the camp of the 98 th  at Meridian Hill with Julia after dinner. Saw all our officer friends there. Called upon Col Dutton who ...

Remained in Camp all day. I am very unwell. SOURCE: Ephraim Shelby Dodd,  Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd: Member of Company D Terry's Te...

Parson Bunting preached for us to-day. Nothing occured to change monotony of camp. Sick, and time drags slowly with me. SOURCE: Ephraim Sh...

Corinth, Miss. As it is seen from the last date, I have not written any for some time and I must write of the past from memory. Not getting ...

Haines Bluff. We did not leave on the 23d, as was rumored, but are still in our old camp, enjoying a short season of repose preparatory to o...

Our transports have arrived, and we expect to leave this afternoon for Cairo. Some of our boys are very sick, and urge me to go with them on...

The rain is continuous: over a week now of steady weather, and nothing but inside drills, under Lieut. Newell, who is always trying, and gen...

Have been paid off; $24.70 I got, and we all went ashore and washed up. The bunks on the Arago have been used so long by so many that they a...

The sun rose clear this morning, and the air is just right. Our lower regions are hot and stuffy, but on deck it is delightful. Great birds,...

This is really Thanksgiving day. So by my mistaking Tuesday for it I really have two holidays. The men are ashore for a Thanksgiving sermon....