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Southern Historical Society Papers.
Vol. XXVII. Richmond, Va., January-December. 1899.
From August 5th to November 30th, 1864, covering part of
General Early's campaign in the Shenandoah Valley.
[The Editor has pleasure in preserving in the pages of the
Southern Historical Society Papers the following interesting diary of a Confederate officer, and well-known educator,
Professor James Mercer Garnett, Ll. D.]
November 30th, 1864.
Private Diary from August 5th to November 30th, ‘64, covering time from last trip across Potomac to return of ordnance trains to camp near
Staunton, about two miles out on Waynesboroa road. Troops still at
New Market, but expect them back soon, and think we will go into winter-quarters between
Staunton or Waynesboroa and
Port Republic, unless ‘
Mars Robert’ wants us down at
Richmond.
Moved from our camp near
Winchester day before yesterday evening, and camped that night at
Bunker Hill.
Moved from there to this point (15 or 16 miles) yesterday, and now about to start on my fourth trip across the
Potomac.
Hope ‘old Jubal’ knows what he is about, and haven't much fear of danger to the expedition, for he is, if possible, too cautious.
Finished my Property Return day before yesterday, and my Armament and Ammunition Report for July 31st yesterday evening and sent it in. Hope to have my reports of engagements in to-morrow, and to go to
Richmond with papers when we return from this trip.
