Monthly Archives: February 2015
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 28, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, just east of Rocky Mount, Lancaster County, South Carolina Tuesday–Feb. 28th It rained nearly all night and is still raining this AM. We mustered for pay at 10 AM and at the same time received orders … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 27, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Rocky Mount, South Carolina Monday–Feb. 27th I will here insert the names of our Commanding officers from the highest to the lowest: Major Gen. W. T. Sherman commanding this army, Corps Commander is Major Gen. Jeff. … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 26, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Rocky Mount, South Carolina Sunday–Feb. 26th It rained nearly all night again last night and was very foggy this morning but the sun came out about 9 AM and I think that our storm is over … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 25, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Rocky Mount, South Carolina Saturday–Feb. 25th It rained all night & till about 8 AM steady and it has been damp and cloudy all day. Our regt. went out on detail at 5.30 PM. I was … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 24, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Rocky Mount, on the Catawba/Wateree River, near present-day Great Falls, South Carolina Friday–Feb. 24th We broke up camp at 10.30 AM marchd about 1/2 mile and crossed the Watterree River, it is about 30 rods wide … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 23, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, on Rocky Creek at the Catawba/Wateree River in South Carolina Thursday–Feb. 23rd We were on the road at 8 AM and got a ride in the Ambulance. The weather is cool and cloudy with a little mist. … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 22, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, outside White Oak, South Carolina Fifth Part of Journal Wednesday–Feb. 22nd We were on the road at 6 AM marched out 4 or 5 miles and haulted for one of the other divisions to pass. Started … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 21, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, outside Winnsboro, South Carolina Tuesday–Feb. 21st We had a frosty night but it came off warm and nice this Morning. We left the picket line at 10 AM went to camp and was on the road … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 20, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Jenkinsville, South Carolina Monday–Feb. 20th We were on the road at 6 AM marched about 5 or 6 miles came in with the 1st Div. and went into camp for the night. Our company and 2 … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 19, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, at High Point Plantation (Thompson’s House), Fairfield County, South Carolina Sunday–Feb. 19th We were on the road at 6 Am crossed the river and marched 5 or 6 miles and haulted an hour for dinner and … Continue reading
STrib