September, Monday, 9th 1861 Pleasant. To day I
am officer of the day. Nothing of importance occurred but the arrival of
troops.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
8 September 1861
Sunday, 8th Pleasant. This morning I found by inquiry to my astonishment that it was Sunday. I never spent a sabbath in my life that seemed so little like a sabbath day. Paducah is a pretty city and we have a beautiful camp. We captured here in the depot 350 brs. of flour, 65 sacks of coffee, bacon and sundry other articles to the amount in total of 25,000 dols. To day Gen. Smith of the regular army came here from Washington and took command. He is a good military man.
7 September 1861
Saturday, 7th Pleasant. The people still leave the place by day and night. Last night we had the rumor that we were to be attacked. At 12 we drew up in line of battle and laid on our arms till morning. I was sent to day in ambush with 20 men for some powder, but made no discovery.
[orders Loren Webb would have, or should have, seen concurrent with his diary entries...]
General Orders No. 3, Head Quarters, Paducah, Ky, Sept 7th, 1861
The Command of the 9th Regt until further orders will devolve upon Major J. J. Phillips. The commanding officer takes this occasion to say that he parts from the command of the old Regiment with unfeigned regret. He hopes that the Regiment will constitute a part of his Brigade.
E. A. Paine, Brig Genl Command
General Order No. 1, Headquarters Ninth Regt I. V. Re., Camp Paine, Sept. 7, 1861
Sinks will be provided for the use of the men at various points of the camp which must be resorted to when needed. Persons found using any other part of the camp for the purposes for which sinks are provided will be placed under arrest.
By order Jesse J. Philips, Major Commanding
[orders Loren Webb would have, or should have, seen concurrent with his diary entries...]
General Orders No. 3, Head Quarters, Paducah, Ky, Sept 7th, 1861
The Command of the 9th Regt until further orders will devolve upon Major J. J. Phillips. The commanding officer takes this occasion to say that he parts from the command of the old Regiment with unfeigned regret. He hopes that the Regiment will constitute a part of his Brigade.
E. A. Paine, Brig Genl Command
General Order No. 1, Headquarters Ninth Regt I. V. Re., Camp Paine, Sept. 7, 1861
Sinks will be provided for the use of the men at various points of the camp which must be resorted to when needed. Persons found using any other part of the camp for the purposes for which sinks are provided will be placed under arrest.
By order Jesse J. Philips, Major Commanding
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
6 September 1861
Friday, 6th Pleasant. This morning we were still on the river. We landed at Paducah at 10 A.M. Went out to the depot. Rested till we had eaten dinner, then we marched out 6 miles and burned a railroad bridge, then returned. Got here at sundown. Great fear seized the people and they began to leave the place by scores. I lost one man from my co. He was caught by the rebels and beat nearly to death.
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Monday, September 5, 2011
5 September 1861
Thursday, 5th E.I.R.B. Cron. 9 Rom. 9th. To day we received notice to be ready to march and at 8 P.M. we went aboard the boat for Paducah, Ky.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
4 September 1861
Wednesday, 4th E.I.R.B. Cron. 8 Rom. 8. To day we received the news that Col. Paine was appointed Brigd. Gen. No other news.
3 September 1861
Tuesday, 3d Rainy. This morning the weather was pleasant but in the eve it rained. Learned to day of the taking of the forts Clark & Hatteras. E.I.R.B. Cron. 7 Rom. 4,5,6,7.
[Editor : a copy of dated orders that Loren would, or should, have been issued, concurrent with his diary entry...]
General Order No 1, Headquarters Ninth Regt. I. V. Re., Camp Defiance, Cairo, Sept 3rd, 1861
Hereafter the Companies will drill from 8 ½ o'clock A. M. until 10 o'clock A. M. and from 4 o'clock P.M. until 5 ½ o'clock P.M. until further notice. Company Officers not on special duty to be present on drill. Supper Call at 5 ¾ o'clock P.M.
By order of Col E. A. Paine Com 9th Regt.
[Editor : a copy of dated orders that Loren would, or should, have been issued, concurrent with his diary entry...]
General Order No 1, Headquarters Ninth Regt. I. V. Re., Camp Defiance, Cairo, Sept 3rd, 1861
Hereafter the Companies will drill from 8 ½ o'clock A. M. until 10 o'clock A. M. and from 4 o'clock P.M. until 5 ½ o'clock P.M. until further notice. Company Officers not on special duty to be present on drill. Supper Call at 5 ¾ o'clock P.M.
By order of Col E. A. Paine Com 9th Regt.
2 September 1861
Monday, 2nd E.I.R.B. Cron. 6 Romans 3d. Pleasant. Engaged in skirmishing drill this morning. Nothing of importance occurred to day.
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