Tag Archives: GA
Jefferson Davis CapturedâMay 10, 1865
Irwinville, Georgia Confederate President Jefferson Davis ran until he could run no more. Â Early in the morning on the 10th of May, 1865, the First Wisconsin and First Michigan Union cavalry caught up with the remaining Rebel leadership in camp … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâMay 3, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Off Jersey City, New Jersey Wednesday–May 3rd When I first got up this morning I could not see land in any direction but we came in sight of Burgham Poart Light House at 7 AM and … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâMarch 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
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 5, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Robertville, SC Sunday–Feb. 5th The weather came off nice clear and warm this morning. We received orders about 11 Oclock last night to be ready to march at a moments warning, some of the boys cralled … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 4, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Sister’s Ferry, Georgia Saturday–Feb. 4th It rained lightly through the night and was damp and wet this AM. I wrote another letter home today. It cleared off this PM and was warm and pleasant. We had … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 3, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Sister’s Ferry, Georgia Friday–Feb. 3rd We had a light shower of rain in the after part of the night and it is still cloudy and damp. We had company drill at 2PM and it rained pretty … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 2, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Sister’s Ferry, Georgia Thursday–Feb. 2nd It was a little cloudy this morning and some sign of rain but it has cleared off and is very pleasant, we did not have any company drill today but we … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâFeb 1, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Sister’s Landing, Georgia Wednesday–Feb. 1st We are haveing beautifull weather just now, the nights are just cool enough to sleep good and it is warm and pleasant through the day. I was put under guard and … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâJan 31, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Sister’s Landing, Georgia Tuesday–Jan. 31st We had another cool night but it came of warm and nice through the day. We had company drill this AM and about 11 AM I was detailed with 17 others … Continue reading
Diary of Orrin BrownâJan 30, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Sister’s Ferry near Clyo, Georgia Monday–Jan. 30th We had a pretty cold night but it came off clear and warm in the middle of the day, we had company drill this AM and then we had … Continue reading
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