Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Monday; 16th—Last night had a meeting of the Lodge; passed two and raised one; made the acquaintance of Dr. Moore and lady, also Miss Stern, a niece of the Doctor’s.

Monday, 16th—Another meeting; one passed and two raised.

St. Patrick's Day in the army--A hurdle race March 17 20517u

March 17, 1863 by Edwin Forbes.

Library of Congress image.

March 16.—A boat laden with about two thousand dollars’ worth of contraband goods was captured while attempting to run the blockade on Elizabeth River, near Norfolk, Va.

—This evening a numerous and enthusiastic meeting was held in the City Hall, at Burlington, N. J., for the purpose of forming a Union League. Addresses were delivered by James W. Scovel and James C. Botts.