Box 2 [1M-H-4B]
Contains 43 Results:
David B. Snow Morganza Bend, Louisiana to J.C. Snow Auburn, Maine, 1864-09-24
Scouting & reconnoitering party of regiment marched towards the Atchafalaya to ascertain the position and strength of a rebel fort on the bayou; farming qualities of the country; democrats demanding a change of administration
David B. Snow Morganza Bend, Louisiana to J.C. Snow Auburn, Maine, 1864-09-29
News of nephew’s birth; several officers of regiment starting on recruiting efforts, making him in command of the company; news of Sheridan capturing thousands of Early’s rebel forces
David B. Snow Morganza Bend, Louisiana to J.C. Snow Auburn, Maine, 1864-10-12
Regiment out scouting on the Atchafalaya for nine days; continued skirmishing; worked as clerk in polls for election; prospect of being paid soon
David B. Snow Morganza Bend, Louisiana to J.C. Snow Auburn, Maine, 1864-10-17
In command of company while regiment is on a five-days’ scout; name forwarded for detail in the Ambulance Corps
David B. Snow On board Steamer Illinois, Mississippi River, near Millikins Bend to J.C. Snow Auburn, Maine, 1864-11-04
En route to next destination; working on October pay rolls; campaign in Missouri about ended; army officers involved in gambling
David B. Snow Mouth of the White River, Arkansas to J.C. Snow Auburn, Maine, 1864-11-13
Voyage on the steamer Illinois; staying in a village of negro houses; making chicken and cornbread; received pen and holder from lieutenant; duty to fight
David B. Snow Mouth of the White River, Arkansas to J.C. Snow Auburn, Maine, 1864-11-19
Re-election of Abraham Lincoln; building log cabin for shelter; description of camp; nearly seven months’ pay due soldiers
David B. Snow Mouth of the White River, Arkansas to J.C. Snow Auburn, Maine, 1864-11-27
Consolidating regiments along the Mississippi; raising log cabin to sleep upstairs; description of interior
David B. Snow Mouth of the White River, Arkansas to J.C. Snow Auburn, Maine, 1864-12-04
Thanks for words of “affection and cheer” and how it helps his spirit; term of service coming to a close; what to do when out of the army
David B. Snow Natchez, Mississippi to J.C. Snow Auburn, Maine, 1864-12-13
Orders to go to Morganzia and then to Natchez; boat caught fire en route; setting up camp; rumor to move outside the fort