Monthly Archives: March 2015

Diary of Orrin Brown—March 31, 1865

  Diary of Orrin Brown, Goldsboro, North Carolina Friday–Mar. 31st The weather has been cool and windy again today. I went over to the 17th A. C. and mad Loren a good long visit and then I went down through … Continue reading

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Rural America is Growing—Except Where It Isn’t

The Bakken is booming.  New US Census Bureau population estimates indicate that 7 out of the dozen fastest growing counties in the United States over the last four years are in the Bakken region of North Dakota and Montana.  Yes, … Continue reading

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Diary of Orrin Brown—March 30, 1865

Diary of Orrin Brown, Goldsboro, North Carolina Thursday–Mar. 30th It rained most all the after part of the night and nearly all of the fournoon and it was quite cool PM with a high S. W. wind. The regt. was … Continue reading

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Diary of Orrin Brown—March 29, 1865

Diary of Orrin Brown, Goldsboro, North Carolina Wednesday–Mar. 29th We have had several light showers today and it looks as though we would have more rain tonight. I wrote a letter to Elmer and one to Ad Hamilton today. The … Continue reading

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Diary of Orrin Brown—March 28, 1865

Diary of Orrin Brown, Goldsboro, North Carolina Tuesday–Mar. 28th It was cool again last night and the day has been foggy. I wrote another letter home today. We drew clothing this AM. Jim Gifford was put on extra duty today … Continue reading

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Diary of Orrin Brown—March 27, 1865

Diary of Orrin Brown, Goldsboro, North Carolina Monday–Mar. 27th We had a heavy frost last night but it has been warm and pleasant today. There was another mail came in today but none for me this time. I wrote a … Continue reading

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Diary of Orrin Brown—March 26, 1865

Diary of Orrin Brown, Goldsboro, North Carolina Sunday–Mar. 26th It has been a little warmer today than yerterday. Our regt. went out today to guard a forage train they had to start at 4 AM and got back at about … Continue reading

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Diary of Orrin Brown—March 25, 1865

Diary of Orrin Brown—Goldsboro, North Carolina Saturday–Mar. 25th The day has been cool but clear. I had another bad spell today and I feel very miserable. The mail went out at 2.30 PM but I could not write any. On … Continue reading

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Diary of Orrin Brown—March 24, 1865

Diary of Orrin Brown, Goldsboro, North Carolina Sixth Part of Journal  Tuesday–Mar. 24 We still lay here behind our temporary breastworks and every little while the boys are made to dodge down their heads to keep out of the way … Continue reading

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Meet Some New Friends Doing Interesting Things In Community Development

Spring is in the air.  Local citizens are coming out of their winter’s cocoons and are eager to do something.  You’re right on top of that, coaxing your friends and neighbors to stop pushing buttons (between planning and doing) and starting … Continue reading

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