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Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 4.21
bunk with Lieutenant Edmondson, of the Thirty-seventh Virginia, in order to keep warm. November 25th This is an intensely cold place. The Point is very bleak in winter, situated between Chesapeake bay and the Potomac river. The privates in the prison pen must suffer terribly, as they are thinly clothed, many in rags, and are poorly supplied with blankets and coal or wood. The fare is much better than at West's Buildings Hospital. November 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th Weather continues freezingly cold, and no truce boat yet. We are still hopeful, however. December 1st to 9th The officers have been separated from the privates, and put in ward D, a Swiss cottage. Lieutenant J. P. Arrington, A. D. C., and Adjutant W. B. L. Reagan, Sixteenth battalion Tennessee cavalry, and myself are in the same room. They are very genial, pleasant gentlemen. Adjutant Reagan has had a leg amputated above the knee, and is in very delicate health. All three of us use crutches.
Johnson's Island (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 4.21
e as valueless as Confederate money. November 2d and 3d Am not at all well, and take some pills. Gold closed at 246 last night. There seems to be a financial panic. November 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Have been quite sick with dysentery, caused, no doubt, by improper food. Knowles put me on what he calls low diet, but what is really starvation fare. Have received a kind letter from brave Captain Hugh E. Malone, of the Eighth Georgia, now wounded in both legs and a prisoner at Johnson's Island, Lake Erie. He is a near neighbor to my mother in Georgia, and a most capable and popular officer. Has been a prisoner since the battle of Gettysburg, and, during his confinement, was elected to the Georgia Legislature--a graceful compliment to real merit. My young lady friends in Winchester write me often, always addressing me as Dear cousin. Their letters cheer and gladden me, greatly relieving the tedious monotony of prison life. Many of the prisoners receive letters from ladies
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 4.21
s low diet, but what is really starvation fare. Have received a kind letter from brave Captain Hugh E. Malone, of the Eighth Georgia, now wounded in both legs and a prisoner at Johnson's Island, Lake Erie. He is a near neighbor to my mother in Georgia, and a most capable and popular officer. Has been a prisoner since the battle of Gettysburg, and, during his confinement, was elected to the Georgia Legislature--a graceful compliment to real merit. My young lady friends in Winchester write mege. I am one of the rejoicing number. November 17th, 18th and 19th At the suggestion of Private Henry Curtright, of La Grange, Georgia, a wounded fellow prisoner, I write to Mrs. Joanna, D. C. 178 Preston street. She knows my relations in Georgia well, and may be able to communicate with them for me. A number of nurses and convalescents have been sent to Fort McHenry. I understand my negro cook Charles is there, a prisoner, and refuses to take the oath. November 20th, Sunday Had p
Swan Point (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 4.21
Ward Fourteen, General Hospital. November 24th Thanksgiving Day for the Lincolnites. Had a good dinner, better than any I have had since I left Winchester. We are anxious for a flag of truce boat to carry us to Dixie, and it is the perpetual theme of conversation. I bunk with Lieutenant Edmondson, of the Thirty-seventh Virginia, in order to keep warm. November 25th This is an intensely cold place. The Point is very bleak in winter, situated between Chesapeake bay and the Potomac river. The privates in the prison pen must suffer terribly, as they are thinly clothed, many in rags, and are poorly supplied with blankets and coal or wood. The fare is much better than at West's Buildings Hospital. November 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th Weather continues freezingly cold, and no truce boat yet. We are still hopeful, however. December 1st to 9th The officers have been separated from the privates, and put in ward D, a Swiss cottage. Lieutenant J. P. Arrington,
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 4.21
idge, wounded in the stomach and both arms; Captain M. Russell, Sixtieth Georgia, right arm amputated near the shoulder; Captain J. G. Rankin, Thirty-eighth Georgia, wounded in the arm; Lieutenant S. R. Murphy, Thirty-first Georgia, wounded in mouth and cheek; Lieutenant J. P. Arrington, formerly of Fifth Alabama, A. D. C. to General Rodes, wounded in the knee. Lieutenant Murphy is an old schoolmate of mine, and lives in Hamilton, Georgia. Captain Rankin was born, reared and educated in Massachusetts, but married at Stone Mountain, Georgia, and is a sincere and unflinching defender of the South, his adopted home. He chafes much under confinement, and longs for exchange. He is a leading Free Mason, has been master of his lodge, and is a very intelligent gentleman. Exchanged some Confederate money for five dollars in greenbacks, and buy loaf bread, butter, mince pies, postage stamps, etc., from the sutler. The rations bought are very acceptable. There is an encouraging rumor that
Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 4.21
lying, uncoffined frequently on the floor, and I imagine keeping forced company with the dead in such a manner was anything but cheerful and agreeable. Who, but an unfeeling wretch, would think of such a heartless punishment! November 1st Maryland was proclaimed a Free State to-day. I suppose Lincoln and Stanton will lose no time in recruiting soldiers from among the newly-freed negro slaves. Sheridan and Beast Butler would make suitable commanders for them. Cannons are firing, bells r polite, the sermon very poor. November 21st and 22d We are hoping each day to be sent to Point Lookout, en route for exchange. I have been thirty-five days in Baltimore. November 23d Left on the boat S. G. Cannon for Point Lookout, Maryland. I used my crutches more skillfully and swiftly on my way to the boat than I had ever done before. There seemed a prospect of home, sweet home, before me. The chill winds blew fiercely, and I passed a very cold, unpleasant night on deck. Arri
Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 4.21
only one of thirty officers being chosen for exchange. October 27th Wrote a long letter by Private Watkins, of Fourteenth North Carolina, to my sister in La Grange, Georgia. He promised to conceal it until he can mail it on his arrival at Savannah. Few letters by flag of truce are ever forwarded. October 28th After eating my meagre breakfast, and lying down, discouraged and troubled at my failure to be sent off for exchange, I gave myself up to unpleasant thoughts of the unpromisinmoney for five dollars in greenbacks, and buy loaf bread, butter, mince pies, postage stamps, etc., from the sutler. The rations bought are very acceptable. There is an encouraging rumor that 10,000 prisoners are to be exchanged immediately at Savannah. Heaven grant it may be true, and that we may escape this horrible imprisonment, and be once more in dear Dixie's land. November 16th The aged father and sister of Major Kyle are permitted to visit him for ten minutes, and interview him i
Lake Erie (United States) (search for this): chapter 4.21
as Confederate money. November 2d and 3d Am not at all well, and take some pills. Gold closed at 246 last night. There seems to be a financial panic. November 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Have been quite sick with dysentery, caused, no doubt, by improper food. Knowles put me on what he calls low diet, but what is really starvation fare. Have received a kind letter from brave Captain Hugh E. Malone, of the Eighth Georgia, now wounded in both legs and a prisoner at Johnson's Island, Lake Erie. He is a near neighbor to my mother in Georgia, and a most capable and popular officer. Has been a prisoner since the battle of Gettysburg, and, during his confinement, was elected to the Georgia Legislature--a graceful compliment to real merit. My young lady friends in Winchester write me often, always addressing me as Dear cousin. Their letters cheer and gladden me, greatly relieving the tedious monotony of prison life. Many of the prisoners receive letters from ladies in the North,
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 4.21
bels like myself and comrades. I learned from her that some good Baltimore ladies had sent a supply of clothing to the hospital for the destfor them. Cannons are firing, bells ringing, and flags flying in Baltimore. I could see the firing from Federal Hill. The so-called freedorn President. Lincoln received 11,000 majority over McClellan in Baltimore. The Democrats were intimidated and kept away from the polls. n from Winchester. Among the officers are Major Geo. H. Kyle, of Baltimore, A. D. C. to General Breckinridge, wounded in the stomach and bot1, who attempted to drive back the Federal troops passing through Baltimore to Washington and the front. Mrs. Robert Carr, Mrs. P. H. Sulliv J. M. Coulter, Mrs. Egerton, the Misses Jamison, and other noble Baltimore ladies, send choice fresh vegetables, milk, clothing, etc., to ou Lookout, en route for exchange. I have been thirty-five days in Baltimore. November 23d Left on the boat S. G. Cannon for Point Looko
Stone Mountain (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 4.21
th arms; Captain M. Russell, Sixtieth Georgia, right arm amputated near the shoulder; Captain J. G. Rankin, Thirty-eighth Georgia, wounded in the arm; Lieutenant S. R. Murphy, Thirty-first Georgia, wounded in mouth and cheek; Lieutenant J. P. Arrington, formerly of Fifth Alabama, A. D. C. to General Rodes, wounded in the knee. Lieutenant Murphy is an old schoolmate of mine, and lives in Hamilton, Georgia. Captain Rankin was born, reared and educated in Massachusetts, but married at Stone Mountain, Georgia, and is a sincere and unflinching defender of the South, his adopted home. He chafes much under confinement, and longs for exchange. He is a leading Free Mason, has been master of his lodge, and is a very intelligent gentleman. Exchanged some Confederate money for five dollars in greenbacks, and buy loaf bread, butter, mince pies, postage stamps, etc., from the sutler. The rations bought are very acceptable. There is an encouraging rumor that 10,000 prisoners are to be exchange
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