Archive for the ‘Diaries’ Category

19 Dec 1862. Scarcely three days after accepting a clerkship for General Banks at New Orleans, James requests dismissal to return to the 52nd Regiment. Gen. Banks agrees, and James jumps aboard the Iberville to head towards Baton Rouge where his Regiment is temporarily quartered.

16 Dec 1862. James has a meeting with General Banks, and a chance encounter with General Butler in one day.

15 Dec 1862. The Steamer Illinois arrives at New Orleans.

Dec 14, 1862. The Steamer Illinois arrives at the mouth of the Mississippi River. James describes the activities around the mouth.

8 Dec 1862. After several days of sea-sickness, James writes again in his journal. A death aboard the Steamer Illinois. The Slave Power, and James view on the subject of slavery.

3 Dec 1862. James tries a night in the hold (Private’s Quarters) with his friend Elnathan Gunn.

Dec. 2, 1862. After many days aboard the Steamer Illinois, without actually sailing, the 52nd Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers is off to war.

Dec 1, 1862. James describes the private’s quarters aboard the Steamer Illinois, and his own attempt to stay amongst them even one night.

Nov 30, 1862. Aboard the Steamer Illinois, James provides a brief glimpse into how cramped quarters are, and the hierarchy of living assignments.

Nov 29, 1862. Aboard the Steamer Illinois, James sets down for his first night aboard the ship.