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

Post image for War diary and letters of Stephen Minot Weld.

War diary and letters of Stephen Minot Weld.

October 20, 2011

War diary and letters of Stephen Minot Weld

Sunday, October 20. — This day passed like any other, except perhaps it was a more busy one. The baggage of the regiment was put on board, and we started on our way for Fortress Monroe at noon. We steamed down the Chesapeake, and came in sight of the Capes, when we had to anchor owing to a fog and a storm, I received a letter from John Perry, much to my delight, as he is the only one I have heard from.

Previous post:

Next post: