Monday, November 14. — The men received orders this morning to get ready to leave by 10 o’clock. All of them were sent off at that hour. The yard has seemed deserted all day. Captain Martin, Assistant Adjutant-General of the stockade, was here to-day. Had a box for Colonel Buffum. Maria brought us a chicken pie, for which we paid $30.
War diary and letters of Stephen Minot Weld
Tuesday, November 22. — Day cold and cloudy. Major Filler was missed this morning while we were at breakfast. Lieutenant Belcher came in here and tried to find out how he escaped. They are very much puzzled about it. We told them that he had escaped up the chimney. Sherman reported at Union Point.
Sunday, November 13. — Wrote home. Answered Miss K.’s letter. Day pleasant.
Saturday, November 12. — Lieutenant Belcher brought me a letter from Father, containing £5. It was the one he sent me through Major Anderson. A Captain May of the blockade-runner Night Hawk called to see me. He came from Wilmington, and brought me a bundle of clothes from Mrs. Kidder, as well as a note from Mr. Kidder and Miss Sue. Gave me the address of Mrs. Greene. He offered me any money that I might need, etc. Wrote to Mrs. Greene at Warrenton, N. C. Day warm and pleasant.
Friday, November 11 — This morning the news is that Lincoln is reelected. Hope it is true. It is probable that we shall be sent to the stockade, and the jail used as a hospital. Wrote to Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Garesché. Day warm and pleasant. Grew cooler in the evening.
Thursday, November 10. — News came this morning that McClellan was elected. Not believed. Confederate gunboat Florida said to be captured. Colonel Means was here, and had some conversation with Colonel Bedel. Several had letters, but none for me. Day pleasant.
Wednesday, November 9. — Lieutenant Gill sent in a letter for me and one for Captain Amory. Mine was from Dick Milton. Heard that several letters were sent to us from the stockade. Mackentire, who took the oath of allegiance to the South and who pretended to be an officer, was put in among the other deserters. He is accused of robbing a citizen.
Tuesday, November 8. — Election day up North. A vote was held amongst the officers and men. Among the officers Lincoln had 67, McClellan 7. Among men Lincoln was 9 votes ahead. Day cloudy and hot. A regular dog-day. Received some books from Dr. Marks. Some officers were brought in who had escaped from the stockade. Captain Senn said there was a letter for me.
Monday, November 7. — Day warm and pleasant. Bought a five-pound bale of Killickinick for $30. Captain Paine heard he was to be exchanged. Captain Hatch, assistant agent of exchange, was in the city last night. Had the room scrubbed out. Sent letter to Father.
Sunday, November 6. — Dull as usual here. Johnny Bull on as officer of the day. Weather warm. Major Greene reported dangerously ill of pneumonia.
