On to Quincy, Illinois

                             On the Rails

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1861.

Quincy

We left St. Joseph this morning at 6 o’clock on the Hannibal & St. Joseph R.R. for Quincy, Ill, where we arrived at 2 o’clock Sunday morning. We had a pleasant journey.

At Chillicothe I saw friend Miller (the Jew), who used to keep store in Winterset. We were glad to see the Boys; they were up waiting for us.

SUNDAY 20

Quincy, Ill. 3^rd

     I slept a little this morning, awoke, found myself surrounded by old associates whom I had not seen for 5 weeks.

     I went downtown, found Mc[Claughy], had a good talk. Succeeded in getting a place for my Negroes.

     Quincy is a beautiful town. Went to church this evening with Capt. Ogg.

     Health good.

MONDAY 21

Quincy, Ill. 3^rd Inf.

     Our camp is in a very nice situation, one mile from the Landing at the north part of town. We are not confined, but have liberty to go to town when we please.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1861.

Quincy

     I have come to the conclusion that we are particularly favored by having the privilege of staying in this a liberty-loving state. How happy I feel to think I am in this patriotic state.

     My health is moderate, yet not so good as I would wish. My lungs trouble me very much at night.

Yours, W.C. Newlon

 WEDNESDAY 23

Quincy, Ill.

     The weather is fine and cool, quite heavy frost at night.

     We drill four hours per day, Company Drill from 9 to 11 o’clock A.M., Battalion Drill from 2 to 4 o’clock P.M., Dress Parade 5 P.M.

     I think it will have a tendency to improve the health of the Company.

     We have the name of being the best-drilled regiment in Missouri, Western Service.

THURSDAY 24

Quincy, Ill.

     The weather still continues to be fine and clear.

     I think I can almost see an improvement in the health of the men.

     I wrote a letter to [Miss] M.A.C., Page Co., Iowa today. Went downtown this evening; took a walk over the fine city of Quincy, which is pleasant to think of, not alone, to look at.

Health moderate.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1861.

Quincy

The ladies of Quincy propose to give us a picnic today. I was detailed to assist them in arranging the table, which was covered with delicacies of all kinds.

After dinner we repaired to the parade ground where a friendly dance, participated in by ladies & gents, after which Major [William M.] Stone made a very nice speech.   W.C. Newlon

SATURDAY 26

Quincy, Ill.

I feel refreshed after such a gallant [a young man of fashion, ladies’ man] with the ladies.

Drilling occupies the greater portion of the day, so that not much time is spent in idleness. For my part, I am always on duty writing letters or something of an equal importance.

I walk downtown most every day, which is always pleasant.                                                                                             W.C. Newlon

SUNDAY 27

Quincy, Ill.

I put on my fix-up [refurbished attire] and went to the 2^nd Baptist Church on Vermont St. Heard an excellent discourse on the depravity of the human heart.

The building was one of those fine church edifices usually found in cities. The music was such as could challenge comparison with any of the fine music of Germany. See page 10.

From Page 102

After service Wm Wright & I took a short walk over the city, then returned to camp where I spent the remainder of the day.

At eve I again returned to town after visiting about 20 different churches. I found myself again at the Baptist Church where I again heard another excellent discourse.                                                                                              WCNewlon

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1861.

3^rd Iowa, Quincy, Ill.

I was very restless last night. I coughed a good deal.

The usual routine commences this morning - drill, drill, drill - and I have so many letters to write which takes all my leisure time, so that I cannot get much time to read.

This evening, as usual, the ladies appeared on the parade ground as sheep having no shepherd.

TUESDAY 29

Quincy, Ill., 3^rd Iowa

The weather is still very cool; almost every day is cool enough for an overcoat.

I am on guard today, the first time in two months. And, oh, how windy it is! I think I never saw the wind blow so hard in my life, to blow all day. I think I will try and make it.

WEDNESDAY 30

Quincy, Ill.

After standing guard all night, I don’t feel as good as I might feel.

I am cook today. And, I tell you, I got a magnificent dinner; so near perfect that a single objection could not be raised.

I really do wish for tattoo [a call sounded shortly before taps as notice to go to quarters] so that I could go to bed. Sweet sleep, hail thou!                                                                                                                  W.C.N.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1861.

Quincy, Ill, 3^rd

Well, all things are passing off for good.

I have adopted a rule to get up before daylight every morning.

Drill hours keep me pretty busy to attend to other things, writing letters, &c, &c.

I have a very bad cold; my system is deranged.

W.C.Newlon, Winterset, Iowa.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Quincy, Ill.

I got a pass this morning; went downtown. Took a walk to the hospital; found Mc pretty sick with the measles.

The hospital is full of patients. One of our company by the name, Burger, is very low; cannot speak above his breath. Death appears to stare him in the face. He may recover yet.

                                Pay Day

SATURDAY 2

Quincy, Ill., 3^rd

This morning we drilled a short time, after which the battalion was formed; marched downtown to escort the Paymaster to camp. He had not arrived in town, so we did not escort him. However, we marched to the river; formed a line; loaded & fired by company into the river.

After this, we went up town; stacked arms on Main St; took a rest.

Quincy, Ill.

After resting half hour or so, we returned to camp; formed a hollow square on the parade ground.

Major Stone, in center, made a short speech to officers and soldiers, informing them that they would receive their pay in a very short time and that this regiment could send home $75,000.

And, he would advise all who had friends in Iowa to send all they could spare home to their friends, and not spend it foolishly, nor in a slave state. But to take good care of it so they could have something to fall back on after they were discharged from the service.

Also, that the 3^rd Regiment was better thought of and had more true friends than any regiment from Iowa.

He also said that we had been tried, even at the bloody scene at Blue Mills, upon that day when it tried the souls of men. Said he, “There are more prayers ascending to the throne of Grace for the Iowa 3^rd than any regiment from the Patriotic State of Iowa.”

Again requesting his comrades to send the money home they could spare, we were dismissed.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1861.

Quincy, Ill, Camp Wood

I got a pass this morning; went to the hospital. McClaughy not any better.

While there, a member of our company by the name of Daniel Burger died - disease Consumption and Bronchitis.

At eleven o’clock, went to church (New School), not a very good sermon.

After service took a walk with Wm Wright into the country east of town.          

                                                                        Quincy, Ill, 3^rd Iowa

After eating all the apples we desired, we returned to town, passing by Ex-Governor Wood’s mansion, which is situated 1 ½ miles from the landing.

This is decidedly the finest building & location in the city. From the top of the house you have a commanding view of the city & river, which certainly is a magnificent view.

MONDAY 4

Quincy, Ill, Camp Wood, 3^rd

At 9 o’clock A.M. we buried our brother soldier, D. Burger, with all the honors of war, which is by firing a salute of three volleys, nine rounds each.

I am on post duty today. The weather is fine, which makes it quite pleasant for me. There is not so much responsibility resting upon outposts here, as in the enemy’s land.

TUESDAY 5

Camp Wood, 3^rd Iowa, Quincy

I got a pass this morning; went downtown. Visited the hospital, all improving except McClaughy. He is very much discouraged.

The paymaster arrived today; I presume we will get our pay very shortly.

I feel quite unwell this evening, the effect of being up last night on duty.                                                                             W.C. Newlon

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1861.

Camp Wood, Quincy, Ill.

The camp is alive this morning, all expecting their first money from Uncle Sam. I don’t much expect to get mine this day, and in fact, I have become so that I cannot believe anything unless I know it to be a fact.

Well, six P.M. has come and no pay yet.

Health moderate.

THURSDAY 7

Camp Wood, Quincy

The sun rose upon our camp this morning in great splendor. What will happen to us this day? Will anything strange - Strange did I say? - Yes, and it was strange.

The government this day paid each of the 3^rd Iowa $57.70, happy day for the 3^rd.

Tomorrow we have orders to march to St. Louis.

FRIDAY 8

Camp Wood, Quincy, Ill.

On account of paying off the sick at the hospital, it was found impossible to remove today.

I got a pass for downtown; had a good time generally. My friend, Willis Brown, and I went to a saloon and feasted gloriously on oysters to our heart’s content.

Returned to camp. Slept soundly.

Good be to all. W.C.N.

                  On Our Way to St. Louis

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1861.

Aboard Steamer White Cloud, M.R.

This morning we broke up our camp at Quincy; marched down to the landing where we formed a line, and for the first time drummed a member of Company A out of the service.

Offense was for knocking down one of his fellow soldiers and robbing him of his money. One side of his head was shorn in the presence of his comrades and was marched along the line, the musicians playing the Rogue’s March.[1]

                                                                              River M

     After this was over we repaired to the boat and soon were on our way to St. Louis, the steamer White Cloud bearing us down the mighty waters.

     This evening being rather dark & it not being very safe to travel after night, at 9 o’clock we tied up till morning.

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[1]  An organized legion of Irish deserters from the US army, numbering over 700, who fought on the Mexican side during the Mexican American War (1846-1848). The Rogue’s March: John Riley and the St. Patrick’s Battalion, Peter F. Stevens, Potomac Books, Inc., Dulles, VA, 1999, p. 2.

The Conspirators, the Film

Thanks to my Brother-in-law, Art, for sending me this article from the ABA Journal, April 2011. Understandably, it looks at the court room action in the film from a legal point of view.

Kansas City, Here I Come!

After the battle of Blue Mills Landing, the 3d was due for a rest, and a chance to re-group. They got it in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Move East

FRIDAY 20

Centreville, Mo.

It is quite cool this morning. I caught a bad cold, as I got wet during the rain. We got breakfast, and remained in camp till 3 o’clock P.M. when we took up a line of march to Plattsburg, Clinton County, Mo., a distance of 20 miles, where we arrived at 11 o’clock P.M. Very tired and weary, we all lay down to sleep.

SATURDAY 21

Smithville, Mo.

We arrived here at Smithville at 7 o’clock last night and camped in and around the seminary. We had a hard day’s march, which caused us to enjoy rest in the highest degree.

Smithville is like all other Missouri towns situated among the hills, and desolate. Almost every house is vacated.

We got plenty of apples & peaches to eat, which is very nice.

Lying in Ambush, Waiting for Us

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1861.

Fort Leavenworth

This (Sabbath) morning we took up a line of march from Smithville to Kansas City, Mo.

Before we started on the march, I took my Bible; retired to a secret place; read a portion of Holy Writ, and then implored the blessings of the God of Heaven upon me to guide me through this Holy Sabbath day, as I would be exposed to temptations on a march more than in camp.

We started at 8 o’clock A.M. for Kansas City, a distance of 22 miles. We passed over some very nice country, but the marks of war were visible.

We had scarcely traveled over half the road, when a messenger informed us that the enemy, 6000 strong, was lying in ambush, waiting for us, just opposite Kansas City, in the Missouri bottom.

We, being only 400 strong, made the thing look a little scaly [despicable, poor]. So, the officers changed our course and struck across the country to Parkville, a town on the Missouri River, 10 miles above Kansas City, and thus played sharp on secesh.

They, however, got wind of the change and started in pursuit. But we marched the 22 miles in quick time without stopping scarcely a moment for anything, not so much as to eat dinner.

We arrived at Parkville about 4 o’clock P.M. We were told to get our dinner as quick as possible. We had got into a good way cooking, when we were ordered to get aboard the boat, as quick as possible. We made things scatter; the enemy was within 3 miles of us when we went aboard the boat.

We soon was [sic] on our way to Fort Leavenworth, where we arrived at 10 o’clock P.M., but slept on the boat till morning.

I tell you, we made a narrow escape, but got away safe. They would have cut us to pieces. Their number was so great to that of ours.

My health is good.

MONDAY 23

Wyandotte, Kansas

After a few hours rest on board the boat, we went ashore; got breakfast; took a view of the fort, which is as nice a place as I ever saw, fine buildings and certainly a healthy location. The fort is 8 miles above the city of Leavenworth. The buildings and streets around the fort are as nice and clean as a parlor.

Our stay was but short; we took the boat for Wyandotte, Wyandotte Co., Kansas at 12 o’clock A.M.      

Wyandotte is 35 miles below Fort Leavenworth on the river in Kansas, ½ mile from the Missouri line, 4 miles above Kansas City, which is in Missouri.

We arrived here at sundown. We very much expected an attack coming down the river, but were not molested. It is expected that a battle will be fought close to here in a few days, although our force is small and the enemy is very strong and close upon us.

This is the darkest time, or rather the most gloomy time, I have seen during the war. Our forces are so much scattered and the enemy have their forces concentrated in large numbers, and appear to be gaining the day. The darkest hour is just before day.

TUESDAY 24

Wyandotte, Kansas

We were quartered last night in a warehouse; it was something new to get to sleep in a house. When we are on a march, we wrapped up in our blankets and lay upon the ground.

I spent today in washing, & writing letters. We have been on so many forced marches that we could not get time to do anything. I hope we will get time to rest here, but rest with us is about over, for the war has begun & must be shoved through as fast as possible.                 

WCN

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1861.

We still remain in Wyandotte & it is certainly a favor to us to rest so long.

The people of Kansas City are very much alarmed, as an attack is hourly expected.

Kansas City is 4 miles below this place, one in Kansas & the other in Missouri, separated by the Kansas River.

A number of Indians & half-breeds live here; some have fine houses, farms & orchards.

     The weather is cool for the time of the year. A bad cold.

Kansas City

THURSDAY 26

Kansas City

I have a very bad cough, which makes me restless at night. I have had a bad cough ever since I was sick.

The rebels came into Kansas City today with a flag of truce to change prisoners; how they made it I do not know. The rebels are marching on Kansas City; 800 came down on the road this morning from Kansas. They are coming in from Kansas ­City only.

FRIDAY 27

Kansas City

It is reported this morning that the enemy camped last night, 10 miles from Kansas City, 10,000 strong. However, I do not believe such reports, unless I know them to be true.

I took a walk into the county, but found it so hilly that I did not proceed very far. I put my hat up against a big tree; stepped back 300 paces & fired my piece several times, but did not succeed in hitting it, as each ball fell a short distance below.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1861.

Last night was the first frost of the season; it was quite cold.

I went into the county this morning to get some apples & found the ground covered with them; such fruit does not grow in Iowa. But in Missouri there are thousands of bushels, and I think quite delicious.

At 4 o’clock P.M. a message from General [Samuel] Sturgis to Col. Scott to march his command to Kansas City immediately, as the scouts were fired upon, and a battle expected immediately. 

We buckled on our implements of warfare and blankets & we were soon on our march with the other forces quartered here for the city of Kansas, a distance of 3 miles, around the bend of the river.

On our arrival we found that it had been a false alarm & that it was not likely that the enemy would attack the place.

 There are here some 4,000 men with 5 cannons, one of which is a thirty-six pounder, which is in the fort & has command of the surrounding county for 3 miles.

It was quite dark by the time we got into the city & after lying, sitting & standing in the street for two hours, we were marched to private houses where we took up our abode for the coming night, after the manner of a soldier’s life.                                                                               WCNewlon

SUNDAY 29

Kansas City, Mo.

This morning I find myself in a new place, which is nothing unusual under the present circumstances. Our quarters are in a remote part of the town, and, as it rained last night, & is still raining, it has a tendency to make things look rather gloomy.

We were so hurried off last night that we had no support. This morning found us without provisions or even anything to cook with, everything being left at Wyandotte, Kansas. 

Two Ohio regiments are here, the 27^th & 39^th. They, learning of our situation, gave us notice that they would furnish & cook our breakfast for us. Kind offer, which we gladly accepted. It was our first acquaintance with them. We found them a sociable, fine looking & intelligent set of men, as all Ohians [sic] are, notwithstanding, I am from that state [Marion County, Ohio].

We, not satisfied with our present quarters, Corporal Mosier procured others in the back part of town, which is a pleasant place.

The Methodist Quarterly meeting commenced yesterday in Wyandotte & I had made strong calculations to attend while it lasted. But, alas, my hopes are blasted; now I cannot have the privilege of attending a meeting, which I so much desire. It appears that every forward movement is made on the Holy Sabbath, not giving us an opportunity to attend divine service, had we a chance to.

This is a business place; it covers a large area of ground. The town extends 1 ½ mile from the river. It is a point where government contractors outfit large numbers of teams for Santa Fe & Salt Lake City & other places.

Frémont’s Proclamation

MONDAY 30

Kansas City

I took a walk into the main part of town; found it was 1 ½ mile from Quarters.

At 12 o’clock, Mr. Jim Lane [Gen. James Henry Lane], with his command, arrived in town. He has 3,000 men, with [Gen. James] Montgomery and Dr. [Charles Rainsford] Jennison, three of the most distinguished Gurnville Warriors [perhaps referring to Maj. Gen. Grenville M. Dodge, 1831-1916] in the West; their names bring terror into the hearts of the enemy. They are a fine looking set of men & will tell a tale of bravery wherever they may go.

They have had no general engagements, but succeeded in capturing a great amount of baggage from [Gen.] Price while he was bombarding Lexington. There was such amount of baggage & munitions of war that he could not get teams sufficient to haul them, so he burned them with the town of Osceola [approximately 85 miles southeast of Kansas City].

At another place they burned the town; took some prisoners, whom they found in arms against the government &, according to Frémont’s Proclamation [Men bearing arms without authority were to be court-martialed and] must be shot.

So they dug their graves; led them out, each prisoner standing by the side of his grave where they were shot, some falling in their graves & some by the side. It was a heartrending scene. They begged hard for their lives & promised to chop wood, carry water, or do anything for the soldiers that could be done as long as the war lasted.

They were asked if they had read Frémont’s Proclamation. They answered in the affirmative. Not withstanding their pitiful entreaties to have their lives spared, Montgomery told them that they must suffer the extreme penalty of the law, which is death.

So the poor wretched traitors, with doleful groans, were immediately sent into the presence of their God to be judged of the deeds done in the body.

Health good.                                    W.C.N.

A Nice Little Brick Building

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1861.

Kansas City

Our mess moved their quarters across the street. We now have a nice little brick building with a good stove & things convenient. We are also away from the noise of the company. Lane’s brigade is camped in front of our house.

The town is full of soldiers; everything presents a military appearance.

My health is good except a very bad cold. W.C. Newlon.

WEDNESDAY 2

Kansas City, Mo

Last evening I went into Jim Lane’s camp to see some friends from Appanoose County, Iowa, [approximately 60 miles southeast of Des Moines], who were acquainted with Uncle Lears, who now lives in Cincinnati, Iowa, Appanoose County. Stayed a little too long; came near not getting past the guards.

I am the cook today, a fine, cool day. Everything is quiet & calm in camp & quarters. Good Night.

THURSDAY 3

Kansas City, Mo.

A man came from camp today with a change of clothes, bringing good & bad news. Those reported missing in the Battle of Blue Mills Landing, of our company, are found; McClaughy wounded in leg. Our friend & fellow soldier, Y. Nicholas who was in camp, died on 26^th, Sept., 61.

A soldier shot today while gathering provisions.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1861.

Kansas City

A part of Montgomery’s men came to camp last night, bringing 15-yoked oxen & 5 wagons loaded with provisions, which they took from the enemy.

Jim Lane had one of his men drummed out today for getting drunk.

It is a damp, rainy day. My lungs & throat trouble a good deal at night; I have suffered more or less for two months.

SATURDAY 5

Kansas City, Mo.

I was quite unwell last night, slept but little. I spent last of the day in writing letters.

This afternoon a magazine exploded in Lane’s camp, perhaps 400 yards from my quarters. I was standing in the door at the time. It made a loud report & shook the ground for quite a distance around, no damage except to mules. W.C.N.

SUNDAY 6

Kansas City, Mo.

[George H.] Blakeley & [Ephraim] Warner from Winterset & half a dozen others of their kind have been on a spree for 3 or 4 days. So they concluded to have a general tear up to finish on, and if they didn’t, I am no judge. They knocked the windows out; threw the stove downstairs; mashed the door; knocked the plaster off. In fact, they tore the house literally to pieces. Threw all their cooking utensils out the window.

We were sleeping in our own quiet room across the street. I was sure, at several times; the house would be torn down. About 12 o’clock our men were ordered over to help tie the drunken rowdies, but nothing could be done with them after they had done all they could do. They finally became quiet. This is the first rowdyism we have had in our company & I hope it will be the last.

Lane had preaching in his camp today. As I was cook, I could not go. I could hear the voice of the speaker from our door. We have not the privilege of attending divine service we once had. But thank God we are not deprived of secret prayer & humble devotion.

Oh God, may peace be restored to our distracted country soon that we may go into the house of prayer & praise to worship to our God according to Thy word.

Often have found peace in the Holy Word while on a march. May I read Thy word through life & may it do me good as it doeth the upright in heart is my prayer.

Health not good. W.C.N.

   

The Ague, Oh! The Ague

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1861

Kansas City

I am very unwell this morning. I walked downtown this afternoon; I chilled pretty severely all afternoon. Oh! How hard it is to be sick from home. There is no time I think so much of home as when sick; I enjoy myself fine when well.

TUESDAY 8

Kansas City

Oh! How bad I feel this morning. I was quite sick all night; my breast and lungs are sore with coughing. I chilled all afternoon, & this evening. What a fever, I can scarcely write. The ague is the most disagreeable disease I ever had. Horrible ague, leave me.

WEDNESDAY 9

Kansas City

Another day has come & passed & I am not better. The ague, O! The ague, I have got it or it has got me, sure and certain. I have a chill everyday, & then, there is a fever. The weather is cold and rainy.

Troops are still coming into Kansas City. It is rumored that we are going to camp.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1861

Kansas City

I feel some better this morning after a night spent with much suffering. I broke the chill this evening by taking equal parts of white oak & cherry bark with a quart of water boiled to a pint. Then, stir in the whites of 3 eggs, one tablespoonful of salt, two of salt soap, two of black pepper. Made into a poultice and put upon the wrist 3 hours before the chill comes on; remain till the time for chill.

FRIDAY 11

Kansas City

I felt some better this morning than I have for a week. I slept but little last night; coughed a great deal in the after part of the night; ate a pretty hearty breakfast; went to the hospital; got some cough medicine.

I accidentally found Wilt Jenkins, also Edd Jenkins, from Winterset. Wilt is captain of a cavalry company, Edd a private.

Health better.

SATURDAY 12

Kansas City, Mo.

My health is improving; I got some medicines for my cough from one of the surgeons, belonging to the Ohio 39^th. I hope they will do me some good.

Gen.Lane’s command left here today. I wrote one letter to sister Phebe today.

     The weather is fine; nights cool with heavy frost. Two weeks today since we came to Kansas City.        W.C. Newlon

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1861.

Kansas City

I rested pretty well last night, nor did I cough so much as usual.

After breakfast I fixed myself up as decent as possible & went to Church. Listened to a discourse by a Presbyterian minister, founded on the 14^th Verse, 17^th Chapter of Revelations. [“These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and Kings of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.”]

The discourse was well gotten up & delivered with eloquence.

Quincy

MONDAY 14

Kansas City

We are under marching orders at 9 o’clock this morning, but our officers refuse to go until we get our baggage & tents, which are at the R.R.

I am the cook today.

After dinner I went & had my picture taken. I shall send it home to Mother & Father; I know it will please them well.

My health is improving.

TUESDAY 15

Quarters, 3^rd Iowa, Kansas

The appearance of the sky this morning indicates a fall of weather.

The troops are leaving town for the south fast. The Ohio 39^th & some Missouri troops left today; they are all following

Gen. Lane

, I presume, to form a junction with Frémont, who is in pursuit of Price, who is making his way to Arkansas.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1861.

Kansas City

The weather is wet & rainy. We were ordered to make ready to march to the boat for St. Joseph and Hannibal, thence to Quincy, Ill.

At 3 o’clock P.M., we were in line for march, when the order was countermanded. In a few moments, we received an order to march again. We went to the boat, but found it loaded with soldiers of Jennison’s regiment.

We returned to await the next boat.

THURSDAY 17

Kansas City, 3^rd Iowa

I slept but little last night. I went to bed, got up at 11 o’clock, got my Testament, read a few chapters. Finally, went to bed; worried the remainder of the night.

The weather yet rained heavy all forenoon. I went downtown this afternoon; got some apples & cider. The streets were very muddy & consequently my walk was anything but pleasant.

Health moderate.

FRIDAY 18

St. Joseph, Mo., 3^rd Iowa

We left Kansas City at 6 A.M. I took three contraband Negroes with me; proceeded up the Missouri River to Iatan [approximately 25 miles south of St. Joseph.], where we took cars for St. Joseph. Arrived at St. Joseph, 10 P.M.

I was very unwell; did not sleep but little during the night.

Majors was the name of the boat that carried us up the river; all were in fine glee.