Sunday, November 29, 1863
As the weather progressed towards winter the men at Camp Gilmore were ordered to drill in “all suitable weather.” On Wednesday the weather conditions were suitable for drill, and the men of the Thirteenth New Hampshire engaged in drill activities for the entire day. After the Thanksgiving celebration on Thursday weather conditions deteriorated, as heavy rain fell for several days. On Sunday the Thirteenth New Hampshire spent their day in inside quarters, as a severe rainstorm caused the cancellation of the usual Sunday religious services, dress parade and inspection.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 218-19.
Friday, November 29, 2013
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Thanksgiving Day at Camp Gilmore
Thursday, November 26, 1863
The Thirteenth New Hampshire celebrated Thanksgiving at Camp Gilmore with a fine holiday meal highlighted with plum pudding for dessert. In the afternoon the men engaged in games after the meal, including sack and wheelbarrow races. The holiday celebration ended in the evening with religious services and a dress parade, and exulted in the news of General Ulysses Grant’s victory at Chattanooga, Tennessee.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 218-19.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire celebrated Thanksgiving at Camp Gilmore with a fine holiday meal highlighted with plum pudding for dessert. In the afternoon the men engaged in games after the meal, including sack and wheelbarrow races. The holiday celebration ended in the evening with religious services and a dress parade, and exulted in the news of General Ulysses Grant’s victory at Chattanooga, Tennessee.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 218-19.
Friday, November 22, 2013
A Feast of Oysters
Sunday, November 22, 1863
During the week several men of the Thirteenth New Hampshire were engaged in picket duty on the Portsmouth Road. At Camp Gilmore the men were happily feasting on oysters from the abundant oyster beds near camp. Traffic was heavy between Camp Gilmore and Bowers Hill, as cavalry and pickets deployed for defense purposes. The Thirteenth engaged in the usual Sunday regimen of religious services, dress parade and inspection.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 216-18.
During the week several men of the Thirteenth New Hampshire were engaged in picket duty on the Portsmouth Road. At Camp Gilmore the men were happily feasting on oysters from the abundant oyster beds near camp. Traffic was heavy between Camp Gilmore and Bowers Hill, as cavalry and pickets deployed for defense purposes. The Thirteenth engaged in the usual Sunday regimen of religious services, dress parade and inspection.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 216-18.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Call to Arms at Bowers Hill
Sunday, November 15, 1863
The Thirteenth New Hampshire endured a cold and often rainy week at camp. On Thursday they received news that General Benjamin F. Butler was now in command of the Department of Virginia and North Carolina. On Friday it was reported that a large band of Confederate cavalry was nearby, resulting in a hasty march to Bowers Hill for an all-night bivouac under arms. On Sunday the regiment was back in camp for dress parade and weapons inspection.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 215-16.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire endured a cold and often rainy week at camp. On Thursday they received news that General Benjamin F. Butler was now in command of the Department of Virginia and North Carolina. On Friday it was reported that a large band of Confederate cavalry was nearby, resulting in a hasty march to Bowers Hill for an all-night bivouac under arms. On Sunday the regiment was back in camp for dress parade and weapons inspection.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 215-16.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Author's Message
On this observance of Veterans Day, please take some time today to remember and honor veterans of all wars. Thank you.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Provost Guard Duty at Portsmouth
Sunday, November 8, 1863
The Thirteenth New Hampshire spent most of their week in drills, picket duty and rifle practice. Lieutenant Thompson of Company E selected men from each company for one week of provost guard duty near Portsmouth. Today the Thirteenth spent their day at morning religious services and afternoon dress parade, which was interrupted by a sudden snow squall. 1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 214-15.
The Thirteenth New Hampshire spent most of their week in drills, picket duty and rifle practice. Lieutenant Thompson of Company E selected men from each company for one week of provost guard duty near Portsmouth. Today the Thirteenth spent their day at morning religious services and afternoon dress parade, which was interrupted by a sudden snow squall. 1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 214-15.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Six Hours of Daily Drill
Sunday, November 1, 1863
Seasonal change manifested in the weather at Camp Gilmore, which alternated from very cool one day to very warm the next. Today the Thirteenth New Hampshire engaged in the normal Sunday regimen of inspection, dress parade, and religious services. Many enlisted men of the Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment attended independent religious meetings as they were not accustomed to the Episcopal services held at camp. During the week the Thirteenth received orders to drill six hours every day in addition to their other daily duties.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 213-14.
Seasonal change manifested in the weather at Camp Gilmore, which alternated from very cool one day to very warm the next. Today the Thirteenth New Hampshire engaged in the normal Sunday regimen of inspection, dress parade, and religious services. Many enlisted men of the Thirteenth New Hampshire Regiment attended independent religious meetings as they were not accustomed to the Episcopal services held at camp. During the week the Thirteenth received orders to drill six hours every day in addition to their other daily duties.1
References:
1S. Millett Thompson, Thirteenth Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865 : A Diary Covering Three Years and a Day (Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1888), 213-14.
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