May 9, 1862

March 15, 2012

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1862 May
9
Near West Point
This is a very warm
day indeed and we are preparing
to move, as fast as possible. We
have no transportation yet, and
this is what puts us back.
We have a large number of
troops here just now. Genl. Porter’s
division has come up. But although
he ranks Genl. Franklin, he will
not take command of only his
own division and the regulars.
Thus Genl. Franklin will have two
divisions placing I suppose Genl.
Slocum in command of one.
They say the woods are very
dense along the way that we
shall have to take. Wead has
gone out to examine bridges that
will probably have to be rebuilt.
I learn that Kearneys A.A.G.

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and one of his A.D.C.’s [?] fell at
Williamsburg. I knew both of them
by sight, Wilson and Barnard
were their names. Such is war
Capt. Montgomery, A.A.G. of Newton’s
staff had a narrow escape + so
did Gen. Franklin’s A.D.C. Baker in
our own fight of the 7th. My position is
quite as exposed as any and in
the general engagement that will
come off probably at Bottom bridge
their [sic] will be no difference.

This is the anniversary day of
my baptism. Let me celebrate it
by earnest prayer and meditation.

Shall I ever forget the examination
of the Negro brought into camp and
suspected of being a spy? Especially
Lt. Col’s mode of questioning.