The Diary of Martin Roof
Co. A. 114th O.V.I.
January 1865
Sunday, January 1, 1865
Morganza, La. Camp of 114th O.V.I. We had a pleasant time in camp today no drill. Weather clear and pleasant
Monday, January 2, 1865
This morning had to drill at 9 A.M. Battallion drill at 2 P.M.
Tuesday, January 3, 1865
This morning we had Co drill at 9 A.M. Regimental inspection at
2 P.M. by Brig Gen Andrews
(Ed. Note: Brigadier General George Leonard Andrews)
Wednesday, January 4, 1865
Company drill at 9 A.M. Battallion drill at 2 P.M. Dress parade
in the evening
Thursday, January 5, 1865
Today we had no drill the weather being rainy
Friday, January 6, 1865
This morning we received four months pay at $16 per month
No drill today weather clear cold. Wrote a letter to my sister
$20.00
Saturday, January 7, 1865
Brigade drill in the afternoon Weather clear pleasant
Sunday, January 8, 1865
This morning we packed up ready to leave. Went on Board the
N.W. Thomas at 3 P.M.
Monday, January 9, 1865
Rained all day . Arrived at Rineyville at 9 P.M. where we laid up
all night
Tuesday, January 10, 1865
This morning we moved down the river about two miles below
where we went into camp
Wednesday, January 11, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today except building quarters Weather
clear & cool
Thursday, January 12, 1865
Nothing doing in today Dress parade at 5 P.M. Weather clear
& pleasant
Friday, January 13, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Saturday, January 14, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today except Target Shooting in the forenoonDress parade at 5 P.M.
Sunday, January 15, 1865
This morning we had company inspection at 10 A.M. by Capt. Hawk
(Ed. Note: Capt. Elbridge L. Hawk).
Monday, January 16, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today except Dress parade in the evening
Tuesday, January 17, 1865
This morning we had company drill at 10 and Target Shooting at
11 A.M. Battallion drill at 2 P.M. Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Wednesday, January 18, 1865
This morning we had Co drill at 10 A.M. Battallion drill at
2 P.M. Dress parade in the evening
Thursday, January 19, 1865
Regimental inspection in light Marching Order at 11 A.M.
Friday, January 20, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today
Saturday, January 21, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today Rained all day Wrote letter to
my cousin L.L.W.
Sunday, January 22, 1865
No inspection this morning on account of the rainy weather
Monday, January 23, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today. This afternoon we received orders
to turn over our camp equipage and be ready to move
Tuesday, January 24, 1865
Went on board the Steamer Col Cowles at 3 P.M. and moved down to New Orleans where we took the cars and run out to Lake
Ponchatrain where we halted for the night.
(Ed. Note: LakePonchatrain Louisiana)
Wednesday, January 25, 1865
This morning we loaded our Camp equipage on board the Steamer
St. Charles. Embarked on the Steamer St. Charles at 11 A.M. for
Pascagoula (Ed. Note: Pascagoula, Louisiana)
Thursday, January 26, 1865
Landed at Pascagoula at 9 P.M. and were ordered into Pencoala
(Ed. Note: Pensacola, Florida)
Friday, January 27, 1865
This morning we passed Ft. Mardan 8 A.M. arrived at Pencaolo at 6 P.M. when we disembarked and marched out one mile to our camping ground (Ed.. Note: Ft. Morgan, Alabama)
Saturday, January 28, 1865
This morning we got our camp equipage off of the boat and put up our Tents
Sunday, January 29, 1865
This morning we had inspection in heavy marching order by Capt.
Hawk. Dress parade at 4 P.M. Wrote a letter to my father
Monday, January 30, 1865
Company drill at 9 A.M. Battallion drill at 2 P.M. Dress parade
at 4 P.M. Wrote a letter to my Sister E. C. Baum
Warrington, Fla
Jan 30th/65
E. C. Baum
Dear Sister
Your letter of Jan 1st came to hand several days ago but as we were on the move I had no opportunity of answering sooner. I was very glad to learn that the health of your family and all the friends was good. But sorry to hear that there is so much sickness in the neighborhood. My health seems to be improving I believe that this change will do me good. We left Morganza, La. on the 8th day of Jan. and moved down the river to Kennerville, La. 12 miles above New Orleans where we remained until the afternoon of the 20th when we again pulled up stakes and moved down to the city. Here we took the cars and runn out to Lake Pontchrain where we halted for the night. On the 25th we embarked on the Steamer St. Charles for this place where we arrived on the evening of the 27th we passed Ship Island on the morning of the 26th and on the morning of the 27th we were in sight of Ft. Morgan in Mobeil Bay. At present we are encamped in a beautiful grove of Pine timber near the Pencaola Navy Yard there is a great many very large Ships lying in Harbor. There is several large Forts here but I have not had time to go through them yet. There was no troops here when we came except one Brigade of Negroes and one Regt of Fla. Cavalry. There is but one Brigade of our Division here yet but I understand that the balance of the Division will be here soon. The sand here on the coast is as white as snow with the beautifull groves of Pine and Magnolia trees makes it look very romantic. We have plenty of good fresh watter to drink and wash with. The weather is dry and pleasant. I do not think that we will remain here long I think we will make a move out into the country probably to Mobeil. It is reported here that the rebs are evacuating that place but I do not beleive that such is the case it may be. We have very encouraging news from all parts. The boys are all in fine spirits and think that the war will soon be over. Well I have only about seven months more to stay if I live and keep my health. I think that the time will soon come when I can return home once more.
I am glad to hear that Bell is doing fine I would like very much to see her. We were paid off the first of this month and I sent Sarah some money by mail and I feel anxious to know whether she received it or not. I wish you to show this letter to her and tell her that I will write to her soon. I had my likeness taken the other day I shall send it to you in this letter. Give my best respects to Lewis and Jacob and remember me to all the friends. Write whenever you can make it convenient to do so. I believe that I have nothing further of importance to write at present.
Your affectionate brother
M. L. Roof
P.S.
I am very much obliged to you for the stamps you sent me. They always come in good play in the Army.
Tuesday, January 31, 1865
This forenoon we cleaned our camp ground. Brigade drill at 2 P.M. by Brig. Gen Andrews. Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Bugle
February 1865
Wednesday, February 1, 1865
Warrington, Fla. Co drill at 9 A.M. Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Thursday, February 2, 1865
This morning I went on camp guard. Weather warm rainy
Friday, February 3, 1865
This morning I went down to Warrington . No drill in the
afternoon Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Saturday, February 4, 1865
No drill in the afternoon Monthly inspection at 2 P.M. by
the Division inspector
Sunday, February 5, 1865
No inspection nor drill today
Monday, February 6, 1865
No drill today the weather being cold and rainy
Tuesday, February 7, 1865
No drill today weather cold and rainy
Wednesday, February 8, 1865
Company drill at 9 A.M. Brigade drill at 2 P.M. by Brig Gen
Andrews
Thursday, February 9, 1865
This morning I went on guard at the Post Head quarters, near
Ft. Barrancas
Friday, February 10, 1865
Came of guard in the morning and went down to Warrington
Went out on Battallion drill in the afternoon
Saturday, February 11, 1865
Today we had a Review by Major Gen. Granger
(Ed. Note: Major General Gordon Granger)
Sunday, February 12, 1865
This morning we had Company inspection by Lieut H. Allison
(Ed. Note: Lieut. Henry Allison).
Monday, February 13, 1865
Company drill at 9 A.M. Brigade drill at 2 P.M. by Gen.
Andrews
Tuesday, February 14, 1865
Today it rained all day we did not have any drill
Wednesday, February 15, 1865
This morning we had Company drill at 9 A.M. Brigade drill at
2 P.M.
Thursday, February 16, 1865
Barrancas, Fla. This morning I went on Picket about two miles
from camp near the Light house Weather clear & pleasant
Friday, February 17, 1865
Came in off picket this morning This afternoon we did not have
drill the officers being busy turning over all of the surplus camp
equipage Weather clear & pleasant
Saturday, February 18, 1865
No drill today it being wash day
Sunday, February 19, 1865
This morning we had Company inspection at 9 A.M. I went to
meeting in the 24th Ind at 10 A.M. Went to meeting in Warrington in the evening
Monday, February 20, 1865
Barrancas, Fla. This morning I went down to the express office
expressed my overcoat home
Tuesday, February 21, 1865
This morning we were out Target Shooting. Battallion drill
at 2 P. M.
Wednesday, February 22, 1865
Company drill at 9 A.M. Battallion drill at 2 P.M.
Thursday, February 23, 1865
Today was on camp guard
Friday, February 24, 1865
Company drill ar 9 A.M. Battallion drill at 2 P.M.
Saturday, February 25, 1865
Today we had no drill it being wash day
Sunday, February 26, 1865
Company inspection at 9 A.M. This afternoon had a review by
Gen. Andrews Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Monday, February 27, 1865
Company drill at 9 A.M. Battallion drill at 2 P.M.
Tuesday, February 28, 1865
Barrancas, Fla. Nothing doing in Camp today except
Mustering for pay
Cannoneers
March 1865
Wednesday, March 1, 1865
Battallion drill at 2 P.M.
Thursday, March 2, 1865
` Company drill at 9 A.M. Battallion drill at 2 P.M.
Friday, March 3, 1865
Company drill at 9 A.M. Battallion drill at 2 P.M.
Saturday, March 4, 1865
No drill today
Sunday, March 5, 1865
Today our Regt was out on Review by Gen. Steel Inspection in heavy marching orders by the division inspector Dress parade at 5 P.M.
(Ed. Note: Major General Frederick Steele)
Monday , March 6, 1865
Barrancas, Fla. This morning we had Co drill at 9 A.M.
Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Tuesday, March 7, 1865
Co drill at 9 A.M. Battallion drill at 2 P.M.
Wednesday, March 8, 1865
Company drill at 9 A.M. Battallion drill at 2 P.M.
Thursday, March 9, 1865
Barrancas, Fla. Today I am on guard at Post Hd quarters
Friday, March 10, 1865
This morning I came back to camp from Hd. quarters this evening
we received marching orders to go to Penscaola, Fla.
Saturday, March 11, 1865
This morning we left Barrancas at 6 A.M. and marched to
Penscaola where we arrived at 4 P.M. and went into camp
Sunday, March 12, 1865
Today we were busy all day putting up our tents In the evening I
went to meeting in Penscaola
Monday, March 13, 1865
No drill today
Tuesday, March 14, 1865
Company drill at 9 A.M.
Wednesday, March 15, 1865
This morning I went on picket
Thursday, March 16, 1865
Came in off picket in the morning Battallion drill at 2 P.M.
Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Friday, March 17, 1865
No drill today Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Saturday, March 18, 1865
Penscaola , Fla. No drill today. Weather clear & pleasant
Sunday, March 19, 1865
This evening we received marching Orders
Monday, March 20, 1865
Pensacola, Fla. This morning we struck our tents and took up
our line of march at 6 A.M. Marched about 10 miles and went
into camp at 1 P.M.
Tuesday, March 21, 1865
This morning we struck tents at 6 A.M. took up our line of march
at 8 oclock. Rained very hard all morning. Marched about
4 miles and went into camp at 2 P.M.
Wednesday, March 22, 1865
In camp all day
Thursday, March 23, 1865
Marched 7 miles
Friday, March 24, 1865
In camp all day marched two miles after dark
Saturday, March 25, 1865
Cavalry fight in front today. Captured 115 men, one Brigadier Gen Clanton mortaly wounded
(Ed. Note: Brig. General James Holt Clanton , CSA)
Sunday, March 26, 1865
Marched 6 miles stoped near Pollard Pollard is evacuated our men burn Bridge and return (Ed. Note: Pollard, Alabama)
Monday, March 27, 1865
Marched 16 miles toward Blakely Camped in an old Rebel camp
(Ed. Note: Blakely, Alabama)
Tuesday, March 28, 1865
Marched 5 miles
Wednesday, March 29, 1865
Marched 8 miles today roads very bad
Thursday, March 30, 1865
Marched 9 miles road very bad
Friday, March 31, 1865
Marched 18 miles today camped near Stogdens Mills Plenty of fresh meat
Frying Hardtack
April 1865
Saturday, April 1, 1865
Marched 10 miles today. We guarded the train. Cannonading
in front
Sunday, April 2, 1865
Moved at 6:30 A.M. fighting in front we arrive at 9 oclock &
go on Skirmish by Regt. At night we lay in line of Battle
Monday, April 3, 1865
Go on Skirmish in front. Took our position and comenced digging
Rifle pits
Tuesday, April 4, 1865
Enemy shelling us all day. Skirmish line advanced 2 men wounded
Wednesday, April 5, 1865
Mounted some guns today and last night. Enemy shelling us all the time
Thursday, April 6, 1865
Heavy cannonading on both sides
Friday, April 7, 1865
Shelling and Skirmishing all day on both sides
Saturday, April 8, 1865
Making front Rifle Pits wide and diging trench to lead into them
Sunday, April 9, 1865
Nothing doing until 5 P.M. when we were ordered into line and charged the enemy works carrying the entire line, took 3000 prisoners Some arms and ammunition . 2 men in our Regt wounded in the charge and one killed and 3 wounded by Torpedoes
Monday, April 10, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today
Near Blakely, Ala.
April 10/65
J.A.Roof
Dear Father
I hasten to drop you a few lines this morning to inform you that I am yet among the living and in the enjoyment of good health. We reached this place a week ago yesterday where we found the enemy strongly fortified. We had a little skirmish with them and drove them into their works, we then went to work diging trenches and fortifying ourselves, but they made it very hard work for us as they shelled us day and night but we kept on working all week. Yesterday afternoon we received orders to storm their works. We fell into line and at 5 P. M. we made a galant charge carrying their entire line of works which was 3 miles in length, taking 3000 prisoners and a large amount of amunition and munitions of war. Our loss was very light. I thank God that my life was spared. Although I runn some narrow risk. Last night when we were coming backto our camp one of our company steped on a Torpedo which was buried in the earth when it exploded killing him and wounding 3 others. I was walking next to the man when he steped on it but I escaped unhurt, although the earth blew all over me. We had but two men slightly wounded in the charge one of them belonged to our Co. Quite a number of Torpedoes were found buried on the out side of their fortifications. I think that we should retaliate against them for such infernal work it is worse than barbarism. We are under marching Orders this morning. I think we will move around to the rear of Mobeil and take another stand. We have a large Army here and all in fine Spirits. Our prisoners say that the Southern Confederacy is about played out. I think so myself. I have not had a letter from home for some time do not fail to write as soon as this comes to hand. Remember me to all the friends and remember me in your prayers. Your affectionate Son.
M. L. Roof
Tuesday, April 11, 1865
This afternoon we moved our camp. In the evening we marched
over to Blakely distance 2 miles
Wednesday, April 12, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today. Mobeil (Mobile, Alabama) reported evacuated. At night Mobeil gave up The Stars and and Stripes floating over the city
Thursday, April 13, 1865
Blakely, Ala. This morning there was a Salute of one hundred guns fired in honor of the taking of Blakely and Mobeil. All quiet in camp. Weather pleasant
Friday, April 14, 1865
Today I am on guard at the Kebbely Hospital at Blakely, Ala
Nothing doing in camp Weather pleasant
Saturday, April 15, 1865
This morning I returned to camp. Nothing doing today except
cleaning up for inspection. Weather cloudy warm
Sunday, April 16, 1865
Blakely Ala. Co inspection at 9 A.M. by Lieut Allison. At 2 P.M.we had preaching in our Regt by the chaplain of the 24th Ind Great cheering in camp in the evening on account of late victories
Monday, April 17, 1865
Nothing doing in camp. A salute of 100 guns fired at the landing in honor of the surrender of R E Lee and Army to U S Grant, Lieut Gen
Tuesday, April 18, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today Weather clear and pleasant
Wednesday, April 19, 1865
Today we had Regimental inspection in heavy marching order
by the Brigade inspector
Thursday, April 20, 1865
Nothing doing in camp This afternoon we received Orders to be
ready to embark at a moments notice. Marched down to the
landing and went on board the Planter at midnight
Friday, April 21, 1865
This morning we left Blakely at 6 A.M. and moved around to Mobile where we Anchored out in the Stream and Staid on the boat all day
Saturday, April 22, 1865
At Mobile, Ala on board the Planter. Left Mobile at 6 A.M. and
moved on the Mobile river until we reached the mouth of the
Tombigbee at 6 P.M. where we anchored out for the night
Sunday, April 23, 1865
We left the mouth of the Tombigbee at 6 A.M. and moved on
without any interruption all day. Landed at a plantation
in the evening where we went on Shore and got some forage
Monday, April 24, 1865
This morning we started at 6 A.M. and moved on until 4 P.M.
when we landed to take on some wood
Tuesday, April 25, 1865
This morning we started at 6 A.M. and moved on slowly all day Nothing of importance transpired today. Anchored out at 7P.M. for the night
Wednesday, April 26, 1865
This morning we started on at 5 A.M. and moved on to within
10 miles of Cahawba where we Anchored out for the night
Thursday, April 27, 1865
This morning we started at 6 A.M. passed Cahawba , Ala.
Arrived at Selma at 4 P.M. where we disembarked and went into
camp on the left bank of the river oposite Selma Ala.
Friday, April 28, 1865
This morning we crossed over the river to Selma and went into
camp just at the lower edge of the city. Gen Steel and Andrews
take up their headquarters in the city. Weather clear and quite
warm
Saturday, April 29, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today except fixing up our tents and
cleaning up camp. Wrote a letter to my sister C.D.H.
Sunday, April 30, 1865
This morning we had Regimental inspection and were mustered
for pay. this afternoon I was detailed and went to town to do
guard duty at the Q.M.D. (Ed. Note: Quartermaster Depot)
May 1865
Monday, May 1, 1865
Selma, Ala . This morning we got some lumber and were busy
all day fixing up our quarters
Tuesday, May 2, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today
Wednesday, May 3, 1865
Today we were putting up shades in front of our quarters.
Weather clear warm nights very cool
Thursday, May 4, 1865
Selma, Ala. Nothing doing in camp today Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Friday, May 5, 1865
This morning we had Co drill at 9 A.M. Battallion drill
at 5 P.M. Wrote a letter to W. H. Roof
Saturday, May 6, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today except cleaning up for inspection.
Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Sunday, May 7, 1865
Selma, Ala. this morning we had Co inspection at 9 A.M. Dress
parade at 5 P.M.
Monday, May 8, 1865
Company drill at 9 A.M. Battallion drill at 5 P.M.
Tuesday, May 9, 1865
Selma, Ala. Battallion drill at 9 A.M. Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Weather clear and pleasant
Wednesday, May 10, 1865
Selma, Ala. This evening we had a review of our Brigade at 5 P.M. by General Andrews
Thursday, May 11, 1865
Selma, Ala. This morning we received orders to be ready at a
moments notice to embark for Mobeil. In the evening the order
was changed to embark next morning. Very heavy rain which
lasted about 3 hours
Friday, May 12, 1865
Embarked at 7 A.M. on the Steamer Jack Groesbeck left Selma at
1 oclock P.M. and moved on very briskly until midnight when
we had to lay in for on account of the dense fog. Weather clear
and pleasant
Saturday, May 13, 1865
On board the Steamer J. Groesbeck passed the mouth of the
Tombigbee river at 3 P.M. Arrived at Mobeil Ala at 9 P.M.
weather clear and pleasant.
Sunday, May 14, 1865
This morning we disembarked at 7 A.M. and marched out about
3 miles in the rear of the city and went into camp. Weather clear
warm
Monday, May 15, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today except Sining the pay rolls
Tuesday, May 16, 1865
Mobeil Ala. Nothing doing in camp today Weather cloudy warm
Wednesday, May 17, 1865
Mobile, Ala. Today our Regt was paid off we received six months pay Today we received six months pay and I deposited $50.00 in the hands of the State agent Mr. Drew too be paid to J.A.Roof at Circleville Ohio.
Thursday, May 18, 1865
Nothing doing in camp this morning. this afternoon we had
regimental inspection in heavy marching order at 5 P.M. by
Division inspector Wrote a letter to J.A.R.
Friday, May 19, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today (wrote a letter to my Sister S.M.N.)
Sent $5.00 to my sister by mail. Dress parade at 5 P.M. and a Speech by Col Drew the Ohio State agent. Weather clear and very warm
Saturday, May 20, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today. Weather cloudy warm
Sunday, May 21, 1865
Mobile, Ala. This morning we had Co inspection by Lieut
H. Allison Dress parade at 5 P.M. Weather very warm
Monday, May 22, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today Dress parade in the evening
Tuesday, May 23, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today Dress parade at 5 P.m.
Wednesday, May 24, 1865
Nothing doing in camp Dress parade at 5 P.M. Weather
clear and warm
Thursday, May 25, 1865
Nothing doing in camp A mazine containing 30 tons of
powder exploded at 2 P.M. just at the edge of Mobile which
destroyed a large amount of property and many lives were lost
Friday, May 26, 1865
This morning we received Orders to move down to the city
to relieve the 1st Division At 9 A.M. we fell into line and
marched down to the city but did not go into camp. We
lay in a grove during the night
Saturday, May 27, 1865
Mobile, Ala. today we were busy all day putting up our tents
and cleaning up camp Weather clear and pleasant
Sunday, May 28, 1865
Mobile, Ala. This morning I was detailed and went down into
the city to guard some prisoners Came back to camp in the evening
Monday, May 29, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today Weather clear warm
Tuesday, May 30, 1865
This morning I went down into the city on Patrol guard. Weather
clear warm
Wednesday, May 31, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today. Dress parade at 5 P.M.
June 1865
Thursday, June 1, 1865
Mobile, Ala. Company drill at 8 A.M. Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Friday, June 2, 1865
Company drill at 8 A.M. Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Saturday, June 3, 1865
This morning we went down into the City on review by Gen Andrews and Gen Granger Salmon P. Chase also was present Weather clear and very warm (Ed. Note: Major General George Granger & Salmon P. Chase Secretary of the Treas.)
Sunday, June 4, 1865
Company inspection at 9 A.M. by Lieut Allison Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Monday, June 5, 1865
Mobile, Ala. Company drill at 9 A.M. Dress parade at 6 P.M.
Weather continues clear and very warm
Tuesday, June 6, 1865
Co drill at 9 A.M. Today we received Orders to get things in readiness to be mustered out. Dress parade at 6 P.M. Weather very hot
Wednesday, June 7, 1865
Company drill at 9 A.M. Dress parade at 6 P.M.
Thursday, June 8, 1865
Company drill at 8 A.M. Dress parade at 6 P.M.
Friday, June 9, 1865
Company drill at 8 A.M. Dress parade at 6 P.M. weather clear very warm
Saturday, June 10, 1865
Mobile, Ala. This morning I went down to the City on Patrol duty
Sunday, June 11, 1865
This morning I came back to camp. nothing doing in camp today
Dress parade at 6 P.M. In the evening I went to hear the Rev. Dr.
Newman preach at the Methodist Church
Monday, June 12, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today. In the afternoon we received orders to be ready to embark at a moments notice to go to Galveston, Texas
Tuesday, June 13, 1865
This morning we moved down to the landing where the Regiment went on board the Steamer Corinthian The Steamer being crowded Co A was obliged to come back to camp
Wednesday, June 14, 1865
Mobile, Ala. In the afternoon our co went down to the landing to go on board with the 34th Iowa. The boat being to much crowded we were again obliged to return to camp
Thursday, June 15, 1865
Today we remained in camp all day awaiting Orders but did not
receive any Weather very hot
Friday, June 16, 1865
This morning our Co was inspected by the Division Inspector
Saturday, June 17, 1865
Nothing doing in camp weather warm
Sunday, June 18, 1865
Mobile, Ala. today I went to meeting in the city at 10 A.M. Heavy
storm in the evening one man killed by lightning in the 24th Ind
close by our camp in the evening (Ed. Note: Pvt. William Edwards, Mobile, Ala.)
Monday, June 19, 1865
This morning Co A marched down to the landing went on board
the Alice Twain moved outside the bar and went on board the
Steamer Sedgwic and set out for Galveston Texas at 3 P.M.
Tuesday, June 20, 1865
On board the Steamer Sedgwic today we moved along at the rate
of 8 miles an hour The sea very calm and the weather pleasant
Wednesday, June 21, 1865
Today we moved along at the rate of 8 miles an hour arrived at
the Bar off Galveston, Texas at 8 P.M. where we Anchored out for
the night Weather clear and very warm
Thursday, June 22, 1865
This morning we ran into the harbor at 9 A.M. where we disembarked and went up into town to wait for the Train to go to Houston to join the Regt Weather Clear and hot
Friday, June 23, 1865
Galveston, Texas. this morning we took the cars at 9 A.M. and run to Houston distance 70 miles Arrived at Houston at 3 P.M. found the boys all well and in fine spirits Weather clear and hot
Saturday, June 24, 1865
Houston, Texas. This morning we took cars at 9 A.M. and run out to Millican distance 80 miles arrived at Millican at 5 P.M. weather clear and warm
Sunday, June 25, 1865
This morning we cleaned out some old warehouses for our quarters Col. Kelley Commanding the Post. Capt Bury inspection at 5 P.M.
(Ed. Note: Capt. Joseph Bury)
Monday, June 26, 1865
Nothing doing in camp. a few Confederate Soldiers came in from
the country to be Paroled. Dress parade at 5 P.M. Weather clear
and very hot
Tuesday, June 27, 1865
Millican, Texas. Nothing doing in camp today. Dress parade at
5 P.M. Weather clear and pleasant
Wednesday, June 28, 1865
Millican, Texas. Today I am on Patrol guard in town. Weather
cloudy warm
Thursday, June 29, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today Very heavy rain in the afternoon &
night
Friday, June 30, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today. Dress parade at 5 P.M. Weather
cloudy warm
July 1865
Saturday, July 1, 1865
Millican, Texas. Nothing doing in camp today Dress parade at
5 P.M.
Sunday, July 2, 1865
Millican, Texas. Co inspection at 8 A.M. by Lieut Allison. Dress
parade at 5 P.M. Weather cloudy warm
Monday, July 3, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today. Dress parade at 6 P.M. Weather
cloudy warm
Tuesday, July 4, 1865
Millican, Texas. Nothing doing in camp
Wednesday, July 5, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today. This afternoon a Rebbel Captain
tore down one of our flags an ran off. Dress parade at 6 P.M.
Thursday, July 6, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today Dress parade at 6 P.M.
Friday, July 7, 1865
Millican, Texas. Nothing doing in camp today. Dress parade
at 6 P.M.
Saturday, July 8, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today. Weather cloudy hot
Sunday, July 9, 1865
Millican, Texas. Co inspection by Lieut Allison at 9 A.M. Dress parade at 6 P.M. Weather cloudy and very warm
Monday, July 10, 1865
Millican, Texas. Today I am on patrol duty in town. The Provo
Marshall working all day Paroling Reb Soldiers
Tuesday, July 11, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today. The 29th Ill Vol Regt arrived here
at 9 P.M. They came to relieve us and we recive marching Orders
Wednesday, July 12, 1865
Millican, Texas. This morning we get on board the cars at 8 oclock and start for Houston. Arrive at Houston at 9 P.M. Slept at the depot all night
Thursday, July 13, 1865
Houston, Texas. This morning we take up our quarters in the
Trinity Hall near the Depot
Friday, July 14, 1865
Houston, Texas. Nothingdoing today. Weather cloudy very hot
Saturday, July 15, 1865
Nothing doing today. Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Sunday, July 16, 1865
Houston, Texas. Co inspection at 9 A.M. Dress parade at 5 P.M.
Weather very hot
Monday, July 17, 1865
Houston, Texas. Today I am on Provost guard. Nothing of
importance transpired today Weather very hot
Tuesday, July 18, 1865
Nothing doing in camp today Weather cloudy hot
Wednesday, July 19, 1865
Houston, Texas. Today our officers commence to make out our muster out Rolls
Thursday, July 20, 1865
Nothing doing today. Weather cloudy and very hot
Friday, July 21, 1865
Nothing doing today
Saturday, July 22, 1865
Houston, Texas. Nothing doing today. Weather very hot
Sunday, July 23, 1865
Nothing doing today
Monday, July 24, 1865
Nothing doing today Weather very hot
Tuesday, July 25, 1865
Houston, Texas. This morning the 120th Regt O.V.I. Started
to Galveston to be transferred to the 48th Regt O.V.I.
Wednesday, July 26, 1865
Today Gov Hamilton arrived on train from Galveston
Thursday, July 27, 1865
Houston, Texas. Nothing doing today Gov Hamilton Speech at the Houston Hall at 6 P.M. (Ed. Note: Provisional Governor A. J. Hamilton appointed by President Andrew Johnson)
Friday, July 28, 1865
Houston, Texas. Today the mustering Officer arrived from
Galveston to examine our muster rolls. Weather cloudy very warm
Saturday, July 29, 1865
Today our officers are busy making out our discharge papers
Weather very hot
Sunday, July 30, 1865
Houston, Texas. Today the officers are finishing our discharge
papers. In the evening I went to the Episcopal Church. Weather
very warm
Monday, July 31, 1865
Houston, Texas. This morning the 114th Reg O.V.I. were mustered out of the Service. Went on board the Ruthven at 11 A.M. and left at 3 P.M. for Galveston. Weather pleasant
U.S.Patch
August 1865
Tuesday, August 1, 1865
Arrived at Galveston at 8 A.M. went on board the Steamer
Prometheus at 2 P.M. and left for New Orleans at 5 P. M.
Wednesday, August 2, 1865
On board the Prometheus. Today we moved along briskly all day
Heavy rain and Storm in the evening
Thursday, August 3, 1865
On board the Prometheus. This morning the Storm continues.
Arrived at the mouth of the Miss.river at 3 P.M. weather cloudy
warm
Friday, August 4, 1865
Arrived at New Orleans at 10 A.M. where we disembarked to change boats. Went on board the Steamer Sunny South at 4 P.M. left New Orleans at 7 P.M. Weather cloudy pleasant
Saturday, August 5, 1865
114th Regt O.V.I. on board the Sunny South. Landed at Baton Rouge at 3 P.M. and took on some forage. Passed Morganza at 11 P.M. River very high and still rising. Weather clear and warm
Sunday, August 6, 1865
On board the Sunny South. Passed the mouth of Red river at 6 A.M. Landed at Natchez, Miss at 4 P.M. to take on some coal. Left Natchez at 7 P.M. Weatherclear very warm
Monday, August 7, 1865
On board the Steamer Sunny South. Passed New Carthage, La at 10 A.M. passed Warrenton, Miss at 2 P.M. Arrived at Vicksburg at 4 P.M. where we took on some coal. Left Vicksburg at 7 P.M. passed Milligans Bend at 9 P.M. Weather clear warm
Tuesday, August 8, 1865
On board the Steamer Sunny South. Passed Lake Providence at 10 A.M. passed the new Steamer Ruth at 11 A.m. on her way to New Orleans
Wednesday, August 9, 1865
On board the Sunny South. Passed Napolean, Ark at 8 A.M. Landed at the mouth of the White River, at 9 A.M. left at 10 A.M. landed at Helena, Ark. at 11 P.M. Weatherclear very warm
Thursday, August 10, 1865
On board the Sunny South. Arrived at Memphis, Tenn at 2 P.M. took on some coal and left at 6 P.M. Weather clear and very warm
Friday, August 11, 1865
On board the Steamer Sunny South. Passed Fort Pillow at 6 A.M. This afternoon we were obliged to tie up about an hour on account of a heavy storm and rain
Saturday, August 12, 1865
On board the Steamer Sunny South. Passed Hickman, Ky at 6 A.M. Arrived at Cairo, Ill at 1 P.M. here we disembarked and took the cars. Left Cairo at 9 P.M.
Sunday, August 13, 1865
Passed Centralia, Ill at 9 A.M. Arrived at Mattoon at 11 A.M. here we changed cars. Arrived at Terehaute, Ind at 5 P.M. changed cars and left at 7 P.M. Arrived at Indianapolis, Ind at 11 P.M.
Monday, August 14, 1865
Indianapolis, Ind. This morning we took the cars and left
Indianapolis at 11 A.M. passed through Richmond, Ind at 4 P.M.
Passed through Greenville, Ind at 6 P.M.
Tuesday, August 15, 1865
114th O.V.I Arrived at Columbus, Ohio at 2 A.M. At 5 A.M. we marched from the depot to Tods Barracks. This afternoon we signed the pay rolls and turned over some of the guns
Wednesday, August 16, 1865
Tods Barracks Columbus, Ohio camp of the 114th O.V.I. nothing doing in camp today.
Thursday, August 17, 1865
Tods Barracks Columbus, Ohio This forenoon we received our pay and discharge. This afternoon I reached home at 5 oclock.
August 17th 1865
Columbus, Ohio
Today our Regt the 114th O.V.I. were paid off and discharged
from the U. S. Service in which we had served three years
M. L. Roof
October 1865
After returning to Circleville , Ohio having served three years in the Civil War, Martin Luther Roof continued his diary. The following entries are for the remainder of the year 1865.
Wednesday, October 11, 1865
Husked corn for Michael Miller
Thursday, October 12, 1865
Today I was hauling in corn for M Miller
Friday, October 13, 1865
Husked corn in the forenoon and chopped wood this afternoon for
M Miller
Saturday, October 14, 1865
No entry
Sunday, October 15, 1865
No entry
Monday, October 16, 1865
Bought a horse of Michael Miller for one hundred dollars
Tuesday, October 17, 1865
Worked for M Miller in the afternoon
Wednesday, October 18, 1865
No entry
Thursday, October 19, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller in the afternoon
Friday, October 20, 1865
Today I went to Circleville with father and bought me a sadle
and bridle
Saturday, October 21, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Sunday, October 22, 1865
No entry
Monday, October 23, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Tuesday, October 24, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller one half day. Worked for father in the
afternoon
Wednesday, October 25, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Thursday, October 26, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Friday, October 27, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Saturday, October 28, 1865
Hauled wood for father in the morning. Went to Lithopolis in the
afternoon and to Adam Schneiders
Sunday, October 29, 1865
No entry
Monday, October 30, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Tuesday, October 31, 1865
Today I came home and husked corn for father in the afternoon
November 1865
Wednesday, November 1, 1865
Husked corn for father today
Thursday, November 1, 1865
Husked corn for father today
Friday, November 3, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Saturday, November 4, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Sunday, November 5, 1865
No entry
Monday, November 6, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Tuesday, November 7, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Wednesday, November 8, 1865
Husked corn in the forenoon and choped wood in the afternoon
for M Miller
Thursday, November 9, 1865
Husked corn in the forenoon for M Miller. Went home and to
L Baums in the afternoon
Friday, November 10, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Saturday, November 11, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller in forenoon . Went to Lithopolis in the
afternoon
Sunday, November 12, 1865
No entry
Monday, November 13, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Tuesday, November 14, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Wednesday, November 15, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Thursday, November 16, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Friday, November 17, 1865
Husked corn in the forenoon for M Miller. Choped wood for
father in the afternoon
Saturday, November 18, 1865
Worked for M Miller today
Sunday, November 19, 1865
Went to meeting at St Pauls
Monday, November 20, 1865
Helped Jacob Miller butcher
Tuesday, November 21, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Wednesday, November 22, 1865
Worked for M Miller
Thursday, November 23, 1865
Worked for M Miller
Friday, November 24, 1865
Worked for M Miller
Saturday, November 25, 1865
Husked corn at home in the forenoon
Sunday, November 26, 1865
Went to L Raney in the morning
Monday, November 27, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Tuesday, November 28, 1865
Worked for M Miller
Wednesday, November 29, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Thursday, November 30, 1865
Worked for M Miller in the forenoon. came home in the
afternoon
December 1865
Friday, December 1, 1865
Today I went to Circleville
Saturday, December 2, 1865
Helped Noeckers saw wood on Courtright farm
Sunday, December 3, 1865
Went to meeting at Mount Vernon
Monday, December 4, 1865
Helped Noeckers saw wood
Tuesday, December 5, 1865
Husked corn for M Miller
Wednesday, December 6, 1865
Worked for M Miller
Thursday, December 7, 1865
Worked for M Miller
Friday, December 8, 1865
Helped Lewis Rhoads Butcher in the forenoon. Hauled wood
for father in the afternoon
Saturday, December 9, 1865
Husked corn for Father in the afternoon
Sunday, December 10, 1865
Went to meeting at the Trinity Church
Monday, December 11, 1865
Worked for M Miller
Tuesday, December 12, 1865
Worked for M Miller
Wednesday, December 13, 1865
Took a load of Barley to Circleville for M Miller
Thursday, December 14, 1865
Worked for M Miller
Friday, December 15, 1865
Worked for M Miller in the forenoon. Hauled wood for Father
in the afternoon
Saturday, December 16, 1865
Helped M Miller saw wood
Sunday, December 17, 1865
Went to meeting at the Trinity Church
Monday, December 18, 1865
Helped father get ready to butcher. Went to Baum's in the
afternoon
Tuesday, December 19, 1865
Husked corn for father
Wednesday, December 20, 1865
Helped father butcher
Thursday, December 21, 1865
Took a load of pork to Circleville for Father
Friday, December 22, 1865
Staid about home all day
Saturday, December 23, 1865
Went up to M Millers and got my horse. Went to Jacob Baum's
in the evening
Sunday, December 24, 1865
Came home from J Baum's this evening
Monday, December 25, 1865
Went to John Schneiders
Tuesday, December 26, 1865
Went to McFarlans and to New Salem. Staid at Will Waltemires
all night
Wednesday, December 27, 1865
Went to Uncle Josephs in the morning
Thursday, December 28, 1865
Staid at J waltermires all day
Friday, December 29, 1865
Today I came home from Perry Co
Saturday, December 30, 1865
Staid at home all day
Sunday, December 31, 1865
Went to meeting at Rehobeth in the forenoon. Went to William
Peters in the afternoon
