September 22, 2011
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/22/2011
War-date Union soldier's diary kept by Henry Squire, 72nd New York Infantry, who enlisted in May 1861, was taken prisoner at Chancellorsville on May 3, 1863. This pocket diary covers the first half of 1863, including his capture and parole, is ID'd on blank flyleaf, and reads in small part: "...[3/30] I have been playing base ball. ...[4/2]Been playing football the right wing against he left and they broke the ball...[4/4/] Been playing football again...[4/5] Been playing forty five with Wm. Johnson...[4/8]Old Abe inspects the whole army of the Potomac. We went early in the morning did not get back until nearly dark...[4/10]The President returns to Washington, the 3rd Corps was all marched to Headquarters to see him off...[4/12]Been playing ball and boxing with Nelson. Got a clip under the eye...[4/25]Played a game of ball with the 40th NY for $300.00 a side...[4/25]A division review by Gen Gerry...[4/29]We can hear some firing. I think that our fellows are laying the pontoons across the river...[5/2]Laid in line of battle all day with the expectations of being brought in. Quite a number of prisoners brought in...[5/3]We have a hard fight with the Johnnys. They took Ough, Cook, Averill, Crocker & me about 8 oclock. March us about 15 miles....[5/4]The Johnnys march us on without giving us anything to eat. The women came out all along the roads to see us...[5/5]It is rumored that Gen. Lee is dead and that Jackson has been wounded. The Johnnys are trading with our fellows...[5/7]Start out for Richmond in the afternoon...[5/8]We cross the North Anna pas any quantity of Rebels that appear to be guarding the railroad...[5/10]They take our names for parole...[5/12]We all sign our paroles, expect to be sent away soon...[5/13]Leave the Libby about 4 pm and march 20 miles...[5/15]Stop at Fortress Monroe...[6/2]Maj. Genl. Blair paid off the Brigade signed a petition for a furlough..." More. Nice content, good condition.
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