Page 70: March 27,, Had a grand review today
of King and Franklin’s divisions
of the first corps d’armee. Our
division carried off the paler. [?]
The 2nd Brigade (our’s) was the
best and the old Maine 5th,
“the renowned of the world” was
acknowledged by every one [sic] present
to be the finest appearing and best
marching regiment on the field.
Lord Lyons and suite were
present and witnessed the review.
Many other distinguished foreigners
attended them. McClellan did not review
but with a portion of his staff
he rode behind. As he passed
by our brigade the men began
to cheer and each regiment
took it up one after another. “Geordie”
looked exceedingly pleased.
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I did a very ungallant thing
by “charging on a column” of ladies.
But it was a great mistake. After the review we all rode to
Alexandria and did not return
until about seven. Immediately
took tea and then went up
to the concert at Genl. Newton’s.
A great time. Shall always
remember it. Waldron [?] is a queer
fellow. Cupid in his roundabout
declining the proffered stool it
was graciously occupied by the
gallant Purdy Miss Dean and
Miss Ohehoe [?], and several gentlemen
furnished the singing and altogether
the entertainment was very
acceptable. Shall I ever forget
that inimitable rendering of
“Old Grimes”?
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“Old Grimes is dead, that good old man Whene’er shall see him more He used to wear an old gray coat Allbuttoned [sic] down before.” “S-i-n-g”
The finance committee reported
the collection of $27.25 which
amount was duly handed to
the ladies. The music was “orrid” and
yet quite acceptable for one who
had heard nothing of the sort
before for nine months.
Got to bed about midnight
after reading five good letters from
home.
