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A great early Union volunteer's 1861 Civil War diary. This leather bound pocket diary was published by Anderson & Fuller, Wholesale stationers, Toledo, Ohio, 1861 and was owned by Private Andrew Newman, Co. C, 14th Ohio Vols. covering his entire service from April 19-July 30, 1861 (the page for July 18-29 is missing) with the other dates blank expect for numerous pages of lists of his comrades, accoutrements, mileage distances and patriotic quotes such as: "The conquer we must when our course it is fast and this be our motto, 'In god is our trust.' And the Star Spangled in triumph shall wave over the land of the free and the home of the brave…". The 14th Ohio was commanded by Colonel James B. Steedman. The companies composing this organization were raised in and around Toledo. Co. C was enrolled April 19, at Bryan. On April 25, 1861, the regiment left Toledo for Camp Taylor near Cleveland, where it was thoroughly drilled and its regimental organization completed. On May 18 they were mustered into the service for a period of three months. On May 22, it left Camp Taylor for Columbus, where it received arms and accouterments and left the same day for Zanesville, thence to Marietta, remaining in Camp Putnam until May 27, when it left for Parkersburg, W. Va., at which place, for the first time, the regimental flag was unfurled in the enemy's country. It was double quacked along the line of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, the bridges of which were being destroyed by retreating Confederates. The railroad was diligently guarded to prevent further destruction. On the 29th the regiment reached Clarksburg, Va. having repaired the railroad property to that point. It left Clarksburg on June 2, by rail for Webster, and from thence marched a distance of 13 miles to Philippi, and surprised a force of 2,000 Confederate cavalry at 5 a. m., after a very disagreeable march during the night. The enemy was routed and scattered to the hills, leaving stores, arms and munitions behind. The 14th went into camp on the hills in the rear of the town of Philippi, expeditions being sent out against the guerrilla bands which infested that region. The regiment was engaged with the enemy at Philippi, Laurel hill and Carrick's ford, with a loss of 8 brave men killed and many wounded. It remained in camp on Laurel hill until July 22, when its term of service having expired, it was ordered home, arriving at Toledo July 25 and on Aug. 13,1861, was mustered out. The diary, reads, in very small part: "…[April 19, 1861]…enlisted in second company…[Apr. 20]…spent in Bryan. Much excitement…[Apr. 21]…collecting muskets east of Pulaski for drilling of the second company…[Apr. 22]…drilling in Bryan…[Apr. 23]…enlisted in first company. Left for head quarters…arrived in Toledo…took quarters at the Oliver House…boys all in good spirits. Plenty of fun and a good table…[Apr. 25, Toledo]…marched two miles and were formed in battalion rank. Had a presentation speech then marched to the depot and set sail for Cleveland…[Apr. 28]…the regiment with other coms were paraded in battalion rank…a sermon was preached by a stranger, good and short…[Apr. 30]…heard a good short speech from one of the higher officers. Subject the treatment of the volunteer…[May 5]…very still with the exception of parade of the 7th regiment for Camp Dennison which was the best thing seen in camp…[May 7, Camp Taylor]…all learned the "right face" and right flank with a degree of willingness…boys full of the D__l…[May 9]…treason among the boys. Half of them would not drill. Were ordered into ranks by Col. Stedman [James B. Steedman (1817-1883) Union major general]. Marched to head quarters where Stedman made a very stirring appeal. The boys were better satisfied. P. M. were drilled by a Mr. Rodger Greenwood…[May 10]…a big muss among the Germans. Lager Beer could not come in. Special guard of three hundred detached. Each barrack guarded and no light allowed after dark…[May 16, Camp Taylor]…a rifle comp'y of twenty was arranged. Greenwood captain, myself among the number…[May 17]…much excitement about the three year enlistment. Votes taken in all the com's. Several were disbanded, others partially. A majority of Co. C voted for the continuance of the existing organization…[May 18]…George jackson died at 8 o'clock A. M. = with James Long and W. Martin was guard over his body…[May 22, Camp Putnam]…regiment to start at 11…much bustle in preparations. At 9 started fro depot. At 11 all aboard for Columbus…were armed and equipped…[May 24]…went down to the river with 20 others…had a fine view of the land of traitors & slaves…[May 25]…ladies of Marietta presented the Regt with 500 pies which were thankfully rec'd…[May 27]…much excitement among the boys…started for Parkersburgh aboard the Ohio No. 3 steamer…[May 28, Parkersburgh, Va.]…much confusion…rumors of the expected fight…expecting every minute to leave for Grafton…[May 29]…camp was interrupted by the entrance of new companies. Boys growling for bread & meat…some drilling. Zouaves two heats=sad accident. Gun fired in drilling three persons shot through the legs…[May 30]…at 9 o'clock remainder of the reg. with two compys of the 18th started started for Grafton. Felt the road for 22 miles where we finished a bridge and passed on…halted again. [Found] another bridge burned…[May 31, Clarkesburg, Va.]…bridge finished…started for Grafton…boys fired signal guns…[June 1]…some drilling in our com'y Zoauves only. A good deal of sprot and much news concerning the rebel camps at Phillipi. Officers determined not to advance…without further news reports having come that large Union forces from Wheeling were there…[June 2]…news came that all should go. Preparations were made in hot haste…[June 3, Clarkesburg]…news that the rebels had fled…took quarters in court house. Had a zouave drill of an hour…detailed for guard. Up all night guarding coal mine…[June 4]…squads going all day taking prisoners. Myself with them took 6 and 9 guns 6 miles up the river[June 5]…prisoners took the oath of allegiance to the Constitution and were sent home, all but one…[June 7]…a dashing rain…had some fine walks and talks with citizens. Contrary news coming concerning the fight at Phillipi=Foster of Comp'y I died…[June 13]…Greenwood insulted and resigned…read a part of Ex. Secy. Holt's speech and went down street…traded my knife for stalleta…[June 18]…+ pickets came rushing with report that the enemy was upon us. Compy marched for their reception to the double quick…but found none…[June 19]…much excitement among the boys. Scouts going all day. Several horses taken and a few guns…given up…[June 20]…Virginia boys of 3d reg. got their guns and a few cartridges…much excitement in town. All the traitors arrested and put under guard…5 companies of the 22 Ohio regt. arrived…[June 21]…company taken by an artist. Rumors of war on every side…[June 22]…one hundred and twenty in the scout. Were ordered back by Col. [Timothy] Stanley [promoted bvt. brig. gen.] of the 18th Regt…[June 25, Phillippi]…viewed the Phillippi battle ground…[June 29]…one of the boys two posts distant at a man but no blood. Watched with intense interest…dizzying A. M…on post without any surprise. Old Secessionist, pretty sly…guns at camp saluted Col. Morris… [June 30]…two of the boys arrested for refusing to drill…[July 4]…brigade formed for speech…Geo. P. Este spoke eloquently to the soldiers…6th Ohio Regt. came to our aid from Grafton thinking we were attacked…[July 5]…marched to Laurel Hill, Virginia [?] shot by pickets…[July 7]…arrived within 1 1/2 miles of the rebel camp…stood in battle line near 2 hours…advanced half a mile and were stationed in the advance position…[July 8]…lookout for McClellan and a retreat of the enemy…constant skirmishing…our battery got [in] position 1 3/4 miles from the enemy's camp and played upon them 2 hours. No fire returned…[July 9, Laurel Hill]…occupied position of the previous day…not allowed to leave line…constant expectations of McClellan…our battery gave them about 30 rounds…doing some mischief in their midst. Skirmishing all day…[July 12]…rumors that the rebels were flying over the hill…started immediately in pursuit followed by the 7th Ind. and Ohio 14. Marched 10 miles…July 13]…overtook the enemy at Carrick's ford and had a fight lasting half an hour after which we gathered up the dead and prepared for a night's rest…went to plundering the enemy's captured baggage. At ten build the dead of the enemy and at 1 buried our own dead. At three started our return to Laurel Hill…[July 15]…the boys generally loaded with plunder…traveled 35 miles…[July 30]…Rebels had 12,000 men & advanced with 9 regts. perhaps 7,000 men…[July 31]…earthworks…". Light soiling, else VG.
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