| Summary: | This is the order book/journal of Isaac Jasper "Jake" Rogers, who was born in Jefferson County Alabama in 1836. During the Civil War, Rogers enlisted alongside other men in Company B, 27th Alabama. He served as a sergeant, lieutenant, and captain, commanding 60 skirmishers. Later in the war, Rogers received a wound that disabled him for service. [page 1]
Order Book
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[Sticker cropped] Nashville A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I J K. L. M. N. O. P Q. R S.
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K MANUFACTURERS. Nashville Tenn Dec the 19th 1864
135 Main Street
Cinncinnati.O. Nashville Tenn [underlined] Dec [underlined] the 19th 1864
Henryville Tenn Tuscambia Ala
Mt Pleasant " Florence Ala
Columbia " Henryville Tenn
Franklin Mt Pleasant Tenn
Columbia Tenn
Tuscumbia
Lines
Lines To Matter
[various illegible cursive letters]
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1869 [underlined]
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I. J. Rogers. Book. captured at Columbia Tenn
Isaac J. Rogers I J Rogers I J Rogers Nov the 28th 1864
I J I J. Rogers capt RJR 4R Pennmans [runs down page] Pennmanship [runs down page]
Co, "B" 27th Regt Ala vols
Pennmanship P Company B 27th Regt Ala
Pennmanship [various cursive letters, "P" and "R"]
One day after date we or ether of
Order [underlined]
Book [underlined]
[curved underline]
Company [underlined] A 175th O.V.P.[underlined]
Company A 17th R.W. [underlined] Johnston [underlined] Capt. [underlined]
I I.J. Rogers Capt
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1871
State of Ala Franklin County June the 1st
Superintendents office
Mr Henry J Williams is hereby authorised
to Teach in any of the Public Schools of
Franklin County for the term of two
years April the 1st 1871
I.J. Rogers
Frater an[overlapped writing] Superintendent Public
Schools
Fraternally
I.J. Rogers.
I.J Rogers IJ Rogers Franklin County
I.J Rogers I.J. Rogers
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Pleasant Site Ala Head Quarters 175th Reg O.V.P.
Penmanship Penmanship Camp McCoy Tenn.
Phraseology Orthography October 20th 1864
Special Orders [brace] Orthography Reading Arithmetic
No 2 [brace] Etymology Syntax and Prosody
II The following calls are
published for the guidance of the
Officers and men of this Regiment
Reville and Drill 5 Oclock AM
Headquarters 175th Recall 6 " " "
Regt O.V.P. Surgeons Call 7 " " "
Guards [illegible] 8
Columbia Company Drill 9 " " "
Knoxville Recall 11 " " "
Nashville Dinner 12 M
Evensville Battalion Drill 2 o clock PM [various cursive]
Cedar Creek Recall 4 " " "
Camp McCoy 1st Sergts call 4 1/2 " " "
Oct the 19th 1865 Dress Parade & retreat 5 " " "
October 13 3th Tattoo Tattoo 8 " " "
Oliver Taps Taps Taps 9 " " "
IJ Rogers [various cursive]
By Order of Let Col Dan Mc Coy
Conely Regiment
J E Carpenter
1st Let & Octgt [underlined]
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August the 11th 1868
one day after date we on ether of us pr[inked out] to pay I J Rogers
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Cruel War Pleasant Site Ala
1st .Dearest love do you remember Feb the 2 1871
.When we last did meet Satete of Ala
.When you told m how you loved me
.Kneeling at my feet I County
.O how proud you stood before me
.In you suit of grey
.When you vowed to me and country
.Neve to go astry
2 .When the summer breeze is sighing [various cursive]
.Mournfully along
.Or when autumns leavs are falling
..Sadly breeths the song
.Oft in dreams i see the lying
.On the Battle plains
.Lonely wounded even dying
Calling but in vain
[scratched out] If amid the din of Battle
Nobly you should fall
.Far away from those who loved you
.None to hear your call
.Who would whisper words of comfort
.Who would soothe your pain
Oh the many cruel fancies
.Ever in my brain
4th But our country calls you loved one
A[page damaged]ls guard your way
[page damaged] Southern [page damaged] fighting
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Pleasant Site Dec the 19th 1861
I was mustered into the Confederate servis Dec
the 19th 1861. By A. A. Hughes. remained in the neighbo
urhood of home drilling till the 27th.
Left home on the 27th went to Buzzard roos that day
camped at the Depot that night. 28th took the train for
Tuscumbia then to Florence. where we remained till
the 1st day of Jany 1862. Then took steamboat down
the Tenn River for FT Hieman Ky. nothing of any
note occured on the way. landed there on the 2d pitched
our tents on the South bank of the River where other Co.st.
from North Ala had come down and camped waiting
for us and others to come down to organize a Regt.
Which was done by electing A. A. Hughes Col. James Jackson
[written between lines] and took the name and number of the 27th Regt Ala [underlined]
Lt. Col. and E Mc Alexander Major. Nothing of mutch
importance occured till the 4th of July. except we had very
disagreeable weather. Rain. Sleet. & Snow. and we camped
in the bottom it became very muddy and caused a great
deal of sickness. Many died from the exposure they underwent
and many more with Measles and other contagious diseases
here our rations became scarse and we met up with
many little hardships and privations. Which we thought
was very hard to put up with at the time. But we very
Soon found we had to undergo these with a great
many others. which I have not space to mention here.
On the night of the 4th Feby. we were called into a line of Battle
But the alarm proved fals. We then went back to our tents
and soon recieved orders from General Tighlman to cross
the River and be at FT Henry by daylight on the 5th
The notice was so short we did not have time to cook
rations. So we left FT Hieman on the 5th leaving all
of our Baggage, We landed at FT Henry at daylight
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Marched out to the Breastworks. built fiers and remained
there Several hours waiting the approach of the enemy who
did not make their appearance. We then went back to the Fort.
Then hearing that the enemy had not moved we were ordered in
to camps it being near night. We built large fires and
began to make preparations for Sleeping. We Just settled down
and falling into a Sweet Sleep. Such as none but a weary
Soldier knows anything about. after a hard days march
fatigue. It began to rain and roused us up from our Sweet
repose. We had no Sheltering whatever not so much as a
Blanket. I dont think it seased raining one minute during
the night. On the 6th we were wet and hungry [words crossed out]
At 1. Oclock the Gun Boats came up and the fight
commenced. and continued one hour and a quarter when
the fort was almost completely demolished and many of
our guns dismounted. So the Fort and garrison was surren
dered unconditionally. by Genl Tighlman.
Col. Hieman of the 10th Tenn Regt commanding the infantry
retreats to Fort Donaldson in great disorder loosing all
of our artillery and a good many prisoners the distene from
Henry to Donaldson is 12 miles but we had to take a circuious
rout. to avoid the enemy who were marching up the River
to cut off our retreat. So we marched about twenty five
miles which tooks us all night and many did not get in
till next day. All Baggage was thrown away and Overcoats
infact everything that would hinder a speedy retreat.
So we arrived at Fort Donaldson on the morning of the 7th
without Bead or Blanket. The [ink spot] weather was extremely cold and
we suffered very much. Nothing of interest occured up to the 12th
except our Suffering was severe with cold and sore
feet and limbs. caused by our recent hard marching
and wading the mud and waters which were very high
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Emory Rains County Texas
Nov. 10th 1870
Mr. I.J. Rogers Dear Cousin I seat
myself this evening to answer yours of the
18th Sept. which came to hand last mon-
-day- It was a source of one of the greatest
gratifications to get a letter containing so
much of my long-sought for information - Yes
you can hardly imagine the [page damaged]
upon hearing of the happy fate of so many
of my most esteamed Relatives all members
of one family of having passed through the
war of wars yes one of the most Bloody wars
that will ever be recorded in the annals of
this or perhaps any other country- - -
Though I sincerely deplore the loss of your
Brothers & Sister- - -
Myself and family are well I have
five children three Sons & Two Daughters
one daughter quite grown- named Margaret
Elizabeth, next Theodocia Earnest next
John William next Thos Edwin & Jo. Bunyan
Father is in fine health works hard and
is quite miscievous for a man of his age
his head as white as wool. He lives in
Vanzandt Co. Texas about 15 miles from me
is living with his third wife- and has
enough of the comforts of Life around him
Sister Sarefeta is the only child living with
him- She was born in 1852 Elizabeth
& Wilson Spradling are living about 1/2
mile from me they have six children
4 sons & two daughters 2 boys about grown
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William Ratliff (Arnett) lives in one mile
of me Malissa died in Dec 1863 leaving
4 children John Alabama Benjamin & Thos
John & Ala. are Grown & Thos died in his
infancy- William is living with his third
wife- has a daughter by each of his last
two wifes William works hard has
made 8 or 10 Bales of Cotton this year
and corn [page damaged] a plenty but manages badly
Thos is living 3 miles from me has been
maried twice all since the war his first
wife had a son which died in its infancy
his second wife has a daughter only-
Thos has a good Farm very well improved
adjoining Emory our County site will make
some 8 or 10 Bales of Cotton & 400 bl corn
This season [water stain] He professed Religion &
joined the Missionary Church before the
war- His occupation is principally that
of a teacher & Surveyor. Land agent &c
Manila Since the war maried a man
by the name John Rushing My Wife's
Brother- They have no children,
are living 7 miles from me is Stock raises and
traider- William & Judson are in Western
[written between lines] at Uncle Willims McCunes Howard P.O. Bell Co. Texas
Texas,, Framing and stuck driving both single
stack driving in this country is one of
the principal as well as the most profitable
employments - Wages from $30.00 to $60.00 per
Month (Specie) Specie being the basis
on which all contracts are made in this
country Sarepta as above stated is living
with father She is a native of Texas
and very much resembles my Mother
while living
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Mother died on the last day of Dec [page damaged]
very suddenly with (choking) qinnzy lived
only 2 days from the time she was taken
complained of being hungry to the last
but could not swallow any thing, died
rational, in pleasing & happy prospects
of dwelling in that Heavenly City after
death who maker and builder is God
--So Note-it-Be--
Isaac I am Living on the Same place
that I settled when I began to try to keep
house a small tract of 100 acres I
farm on the one horse plans rear corn
and hogs I have also a Stock of horses
on the Prairie & Some cattle-
I am in 2 1/2 miles of Emory our conty
cite- Rains is a new County made by
special act of Legislation last june
The portion in which I live was originally
Wood Co- You spoke in you letter of
hearing the Owl hoot during the war
Thos & I went out in /61 served in Texas
Seven months thence to Ark. Thence
to Indian Territory thence to Memphis
Tenn. After being dismonted, thence to Corinth
Remanued there till it went up - thence
to Tupelo probably you and I were together
if we had known it at some of these points )
Thence to East Tenn. Thence to Ky,
under Genl. E Resby Smith forming a
junction with Bragg at Harrodsburg Ky.
Thence Back to Knoxville Tenn.
Thence to Murpheys borough at wich
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[Page damaged]tle Thos was Shot through the thigh
and was captured in Hospital, taken up
to Indianapolis in his Short tail remained
there all witer- took gangrene in his
wound suffered very much finally got
well, with his knee bent on an angle of
about 45° and was exchanged discharged
and returned home on his crutches by
which mend he had to travel for about 15 most
His Leg has come Strate but defiant in
strength- I visited Eleven of the Southern
States during the war and finally got
home without the Loss of a drop of blood
Except when I'd stump a toe nail off
which was quite common as I was
frequently bare footed-
Uncle Ben Gurley, his two
oldest Boys & his 3rd daughter in order
are dead Jim Spradling Sinthy & Pop are
dead Ooliver Spradling's & Ben Wilson's wives
are dead Abnen Cozby & wife are dead
John & Deavers & William died in the war
Old Billy Cozby & Wif are living and doing
well- Ephragm Y. Hix died in this Country
Aunt Betsy Allred lives in Dallas county, Ark
Princeton is her P.O
Cousin Green Strother and Cousin David
Elliot lives in Grayson Co. Texas Farmington's their
P.O.- "One of Uncle Reuben Allred's Sons
lives in Anderson Co don't know his P.O
Jo Spradling married Young Elisha Hix's
daughter and lives in one mile of me-
Refer to the extra-
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On the evening of the 12th we were ordered into line of Battle by
Genl Pillow who had assumed command. and marched out
formed our lines where we expected to be attacked. But they
made no attack that evening. Forests cavalry went out and
had a fight the enemies advance. Several kiiled on both sides
When night came on we commenced throwing up fortification
and by daylight had very good works. working all night
13th Soon after daylight cannonuding commenced with
very little damage to either side. The enemy made an attack
on our left wing and wer driven back. About 12 OClock
they made another on our center and were driven back again
with heavy loss. Our loss very Slight
The gunboats also made an attack on the Fort in the evening
and were driven back with heavy damage to their Boats
our loss in the Fort one killed and two or three wounded
late in the evening it commenced raining and Sleeting and
that night there came a violent Snow Storm which
covered the ground to the debth of several inches. our suffering
that night was almost unindurable. As we were so close to
to the enemies lines we were no allowed to have fier
14th as soon as day began to dawn the firing commenced
and was continued through the day. with great damage
to the enemy. but very little to us as we were protected by
our Breastworks. Our Generals found that they were reinfo
rcing on us and that we were likely to be overpowered
And determined to make a vigorous attack on their extreme
right wing at daylight [words crossed out] and force our way
out and give up the place. Accordingly everything was
put in readiness that night for the attack at daylight
15th In compliance with orders at daylight [words crossed out] the battle commenced and
and our forces were so successful and drove the enemy from
every position so easily by 12 OClock we had driven them 2 miles
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Our Genls thought they could hold the place. And did not
go out while the way was opened. But kept pushing them
closely. The Battle continued till late in the evening
our men leaving their own works and attacking them in their
own position. This was the hardest day of the fight
We found them ready and waiting for us. But we Soon
routed them. They leaving their knapsacks Blankets and
Baggage generally. Their loss was very heavy ours small
Late in the evening they made an attack on our right wing
and got into our works. but were driven out again
So we whiped them on every part of the ground all
day Saturday. Our troops were nearly worn out having
been in line four days and nights. It's raining Sleeting
or Snowing. our clothes freezing on us our suffering
was almost inexpressible. The enemy Reinforced heavily
that night. Our Generals found that their men was
almost exhausted. and the enemy was continually bringing
fresh troops against us. They thought it best not to risk another
engagement. So to our great Surprise on the morning of
16th we were Surrendered as Prisoners of War.
Sunday morning the 16th the enemy marched in and took
possession of the Fort. and all of the government Stores.
And begun to make preparations to send us off we knew
not where. We expected to be paroled. But was mistakened
we remained there till Monday morning the 17th
17th Started down the Cumberland River on the Steamer
White Cloud about one thousand on one Boat crouded
up like So many hogs. here we suffered with cold
and hunger had no means of cooking what little we
got to eat. We were confined on this Boat for nearly a
week was carried up to St. Louis then by R.R. to
Chicago, Ill.
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We suffered severely on the Cars Sixty men crouded
into one Stock car. We were two nights and one day without
fier the weather freezing and the ground covered with
Snows with nothing to eat but bread and not enough of
that. We arrived at Chicago on the 23rd were marched
down through town to Camp Douglass where we were
Shown our quarters. almost worn out with fatigue and
exposure. The camp contained about 100 acres and was
walled in with a high plank fence about 10. ft. high
and houses built inside of this wall with stoves
in them and would be very comfortable
had not so many been crouded into one house
They gave us plenty to eat at first but the water did
not agree with us nearly all were taken Sick
we were so thinly clad and no Blankets many of
the Prisoners died from exposure. The Snow fell at Donaldson
on the 13th of Feby and the ground was never clear till the 1st April
Our camps was situated in a low muddy place on
Lake Michigan and when the thaw came was very
muddy. There being so many in the camp. about Eight thous
and besides the Federals who were guarding us. that they
kept it worked up like a hog pen. There was nothing very
interesting occured while we remained in Prison. Some
made their escape other tried but failed and were brought
back. Some were Shot in the attempt to get out.
Our general conversation was about geting off and being
exchanged and going home. and telling over our hardships
and talking over the passed conjecturing what the future
would be. The weather was so cold we could do little
else but sit round our Stoves and talk and when
we could not talk sense we would talk nonsense
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We had Preaching nearly every day when the weather was good
Sometimes Rebels and sometimes by northern men
On the 21st of April we had very cold weather and a right smart
Snow. I have saw the Snow knee deep.
On the 23rd I was taken sick and was down for several days
25th There was some frost it then turned off warm
and we were pleased to see it for we had had very little
pleasant weather since we left home.
May set in very cool with a cold rain winds high with
some Sleet. continued cool for several days then turned
warm about the 15th the timber began to bud as it
does in dixie in March. When Spring came and the Flowers
and grass began to spring up and trees began to bud I became
worse discontented that ever. I thought of many happy hours
and pleasant days I had spent in Dixie. among the beautiful
pleasant hill and vallys in the Spring time. and longed
to be there again But alass I am Shut up in prison and
can only just get a glimpse outside. continues cool through May
about the last of the month I was taken down with the
Rheumatism and the sore eyes about the same time and
was almost passed going for several days
June 1st cold rain with a cold east wind weather
very changeable during this month Joshua Chaffun
died on the 23rd day of July we had twenty three
captured and he was the only one died while in
prison. nothing strange up to the 1st of August except an outbreak
of the prisoners. in which about one hundred made good their
escape. about a dozen were recaptured and brought back and
punished. Some by confinement others by having a large
board tied to their back with large letters on it These
Escaped Prisoners Recaptured and marched
over the camps that others might see them
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August the 7th I received the sad intelligence that Brother
Wesley was killed on the 6th day of April 1862 at Chilow
This was the first time I had heard from home since
I left. Nothing new happened during this month we
took our regular rounds playing ball every day as
we had kept it through the Spring and Summer
We also played marbles and every other Sporting game
that would give us any amusement. We also had
Books of almost every kind to read. I read my
Testament through twice during my imprisonment
Toward the last of the month there was some excitement about
the exchange of Prisoners. Which was at last agreed upon by
the two Governments. And according to a previous agreement
the first lot of prisoners left camp Douglass. Sept 2nd [written above "Douglass"] Though some
left the first by taking the oath) and on the 3rd another detachment
went out. Oour Regiment went out in the 4th of September
And a proud set of boys we were to Set free from the
lothesome place where we had been closely confined for
more than six long months. in solitary confinement-
surrounded by Yankee bayonetts. Cut off as we were from all
civil society. and not permitted even to hear from home
We took the 6 OClock train for Cairo the weather
warm and the car crowded. we arrived at Cairo on
the 6th in the morning. Marched down on the boat and
anchored out in the River where we remained till the 8th
in the evening. Then set sail down the Mississippi River
with a fleet of ten Boats loaded with prisoners
We passed many Southern Ladies on the way who welcomed
us back to Dixie land once more. Landed at Memphis
on the 10th to take on coal. The Ladies came down in
large numbers and regardless of the Yankees or Yankee
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bayonetts. gave cheers for the South and the Dixie Boys
We remained there till the 11th and were treated with every
kindness that they could give. on the evening of the 11th we
left Memphis. landed at Helina on the 12th evening
remained there till the 13th evening. arrvied at Vicksburg
on the evening of 16th. and on the morning of 17th
Stept got off the hated yankee Boat on Dixie soil once
more in the State of Louisania on the opposite side
of the River from Vicksburg walked across the bend
about one mile crossed the River and went over
in Town. where they had dinner cooked and prepared
for us all. here we met with our officers who had been
separated from us in prison it was a day of rejoic
eing with us. But our rejoiceing was mixed with sorrow
for when we let our minds run back to the land of
imprisonment. we found that about one fourth of our
Regiment had died and been buried and left in a foreign
land. There was about two hundred and eighty captured
over sixty of that number died. we were in prison
exactly Seven Months. We left Vicksburg on the 18th
on the Train for Jackson Miss arrived there in the evening
went into camps out cast of town in the old Fair ground
remained there a few days. then moved camps about
four miles from Town. Reorganized the Regt. for three
years or the war by electing the same field Officers
On the 24th of Sept I was Elected 2nd Lieut of my Co-
the Regt was thrown into two companies and consol
idated with the 1st Miss & 9th Tenn Regts. Commanded by
Col. Simington of the 1st Miss. we drew Clothing &
Blankets & guns and were ordered immediately to
Holly Springs. remained there only a few days and was
then sent out in the direction of Riply. Price had had a
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fight at Corinth and was repulsed and we had started
to reenforce him but found the army was falling back
So we fell back to Holly springs again all the Surpulus officer
were sent off on recruiting service I was left with the Regt.
We remained here only a few days and was then ordered
to Port Hudson La. We went on the train to Tanpipiho
then had to march through. distance sixty miles and were
put on a forced march. This was very hard on us not being
accustomed to marching we made the trip in a little over
two days. here we was put in command of Genl Vilipigue
who died in a short time. Genl Beal then took command
We went to work and fortified the place tolerably well
Genl Gardiner was sent down to take command of the
post and girison. and had a reconstruction of all the
works both on the River and land works and made
them impreganable. about the 1st of 1865 March the enemy came
up from below with a fleet of Boats and a land force
and made a night attack on our water Batteries. The
firing commenced at 11 OClock and continued about
two hours two Boats passed up one was set on fire
and others badly damaged, our Batteries cleared the River
in a very short time and sustained very little loss.
we were expecting a land attack at the same time
but the fleet was so badly whiped out that the land
forces retrated back in hast. so they made a
complete failure. All remained quiet till about the 1st of
April. when there seemed to be offensive movements in Tenn
and all the troops that could be spaird from this
department were ordered to Tullahoma Tenn. There was a
new Brigade formed. consisting of 27th 35th 55th & 55 Ala Regt
& 3rd 7th & 8th Kys Regt, and 9th Ark Regt. and General
A Buford of Ky was placed in command
[page 20]
And on the 6th day of April left Port Hudson for Tenn
Marched out to Osyker on the New orleans & Jackson R. R.
distance sixty miles. then took the train for Jackson
where we arrived on the night of the 14th remained there till
15th I made an application for leave to go by home and meet
the Brigade again at Stepenson Ala. which was granted
I then left on the 6 OClock train for Meridian then up
Mobile and Ohio R.R. to Ohalona. Then on foot 70
miles home where I arrived on the 19th being sixteen
months since I had left there had been many changes
since my departure. I remained at home only one week
went to Decature Ala crossed the Tenn River took
train for Huntsville Ala where I learned that my
command had been ordered back to Miss they did not
get further than Montgomery Ala. I went on round
by the way of Chattanooga Atlanta Montomery Selma
Meridian and then back to Jackson Miss where I
met my command coming out of the Bakers creek
fight. Bufords Brigade had been put in Lorings
Division on their return to Jackson. The Battle of
Bakers Creek was on May the 16th. All the Army went
into Vicksburg commened. Genl Pemberton comm
anding. Genl Joe Johston was sent immediately to
take command of the remaining forces. We got reenforce
ments from Georgia and South Carolian and moved
up to Canton. then out to Benton in direction of
Yazzo City. remained there a few days. then fell back
to Big Black River and moved down near the
crossing of the R.R. remained there till after the
fall of Vicksburg on the 4th of July. After the
surrender the whol Yankee force was turned against
[page 21]
Johnstons little army we then fell back to Jackson
and there made a stand. the enemy [word crossed out] made several atte
-mpts to break our lines but failed we remained
there till the 16th of July. when it was found that the enemy
was crossing the River in order to get in our rear and
cut off our communications So we evacuated the place
on the night of the 16th and fell back on the Southern R.R
in the direction of Meridian we made a stand at
Morton and Forest Stations the enemy did not pursue
We remained here the most part of the summer. Breckenridge
and Walker Divisions were sent to Tenn Lorings remaining
in Miss. Grant fell back to Vicksburg and distributed
his forces in other departments. Early in the fall we
moved back to Canton. built winter quarters and
remained there till near spring. I was here promoted
to Captain of my Company in place of Captain Watson
who deserted us on the retreat from Jackson the 17th July
I got a furlough from this place. on the 23rd of december
for twenty five days. and went home. and rejoined
the army at Canton about the 1st of July. when there was a
heavy force sent out from Vicksburg under Genl
Sherman our force was small consisting of Frenches
& Lorings Divisions with Jacksons cavalry. we fell back
in the direction of Meridian again the enemy pursuing
us with a large force. the retreat was well conducted
under the direction of Genl Polk. Genl Johnston
having been sent to take command of the army
of Tenn in December. The retreat was continued to
Demopolis Ala. where we made a stand and
got reenforcements from Tenn. The enemy leaving
this and their cavalry also recieving a very bad
[page 22]
whiping at the hands of Genl Forest. they again fell
back to Vicksburg in haste. the army remained at
Demopolis several weeks. Our Regt with the 35th Ala were
detached and ordered to North Ala. where they were raisd
to recruit. we left Demopolis on the 4th day of March 1864
March about two hundred miles landed at Mount Hope Ala
on the 15th found the enemy ocupying the Tenn Valley to
some extent which hindered us from recruiting
about the last of March we had a skirmish and killed
and captured sevral at Moulton Ala our loss two or three
We remained in North Ala till the last of April.
on the 13th of April a detachment of two hundred men
from both Regts crossed the Tenn River to attack about
an equal number of Yankees. we were all across soon
after midnight marched out three or four miles and
completely surprised and captured one captain Two Lients
and fourty one men about one hundred head of horses and
mules. two or three hundred head of beef cattle Bacon
guns and accoutriments. our loss one killed the enemies
five. We recrossed the River about sunrise in safety.
We then went back to Mount Hope. and Soon Received orders
from Genl Polk to rejoin the army at Mountevallo. as
the army of Miss was ordered to Georgia we left Mt Hope
the last of April. marched to Mountevallo distance 160 miles
there rejoined our Ala Division wet up in the train to
Blue Mountain. then marched through to Rome Ga in
about two days distance 65 miles there took train
to Kingston then up the Chattanooga R.R. to Resacca
where we arrived on the 11th of May and met Genl
Johnstons army retreating from Dalton. here the
army made a stand and the fighting commenced on
the 13th W.T. Wren of my co was killed.
[page 23]
The fight continued till the 16th when we again fell
back in the direction of Atlanta but made many
stands and held them in Check for weeks at a time
Skirmishing all the time day and night killing and
wounding many of the enemy Genl Polk was killed at
Kenesaw Moutain and Genl Stewart was placed
in command of our corps. The enemy outnumbered
us greatly and the retrograde move was continued
till we came to Chattahoocha River. we fell back
across this River and had several day rest
Gel Johnston had managed the army with great
Skill. thwarting the enemies plans in every instance
and was univarsally beloved in the army by both
officers and Men. But here [words crossed out] about eight miles
north of Atlanta after the army had crossed the River in
good condition. From some cause not not known to
me Genl Johnston was relieved of the command of
the army of Tenn by the authorities at Richmond.
and Genl Hood. placed in command. this was a sad
change it cast a gloom over the entire army and if
the news had came round that Genl Johnston had been
killed the army would not have been much more
affected. We hated very much to part with Old Joe
as all familirly called him but we had to give him
up and trust to an inexperienced officer.
The enemy soon began to cross the River on our
extreme right wing. and on the 20th day of July we
were ordered out to meet them. they had came over and
threw up breastworks. we was ordered forward with
order to let nothing Stop us. our lines went forward
carrying everything [word crossed out] before them. till they came to
enemies Strong works here we were brought to a Stand
[page 24]
here the fight became desperate our orders were to take
the works our boys went forward with a yell. our Regt
went into the works captured some prisoners one stand
of Colours and several pieces of of artillery but these had
to be abandoned as the right of our Brigade had to
advance through an open field and could not come up
this caused a failure of the whole line So we had
to retreat leaving our dead and many of our
wounded in the hands of the enemy. The attack
was a complete failure we fell back to our former
position. two Brigades of our division loosing about half
Adams was not engaged. other commands lost heavily
We then fell back to Atlanta in a few days and
commenced fortifying the enemy followed us closely
Hardees Corps passed through Atlanta and made
a flank movement. and on the 22nd of July attacked
them on their extreme left wing and drove them two
miles killing and capturing a great many and also
about twenty peaces of artillery and caused them
to abandon the flanking movement on our right
they then commenced moveing on our left and on
the 27th Hood determined to attack them again
which he did and was repulsed with great loss
in both officers and Lt Genl Stewart and Major
Genl Loring wer wounded with many other valu
able officers. We fell back to our former position
and strengthened our fortifications. The enemy adv
aned up in close range threw up fortification and
planted Batteries on every hill. And the Cannonading
and Skirmishing continued untill about the last
of August without any general engagement
though killing and wounding many on both sides
[page 25]
The weather was extremely warm and the troops suffered
very much being continually in line of Battle exposed
to the hot rays of the Sun. working and picketing day
and night. I had four holes shot through my clothes
and one through my cap while on this line.
Our Regiment became very Small and by order of
Genl Scott was consolidated with the 35th and 49th
Regts Ala, I was left without any command
and was ordered to take command of the 56th Ala
dismounted cavalry. in Sears Brigade Frenches
Division I remained with this command during
the Siege. about the last days of August the enemy
withdrew from our front and fell back to the
Chattahoocha River and made a flank movement
around our extreme left wing and struck the R.R.
at Jonesborough Station on the Macon R.R. cuting
off all communication this forced us to evacuate
The place destroying several trains of cars and
Ordnance commissary & quartermaster Stores on
a bundance. we then fell back to Lovejoy Station
25 miles South of Atlanta in the direction of Macon
the enemy pursued and continued Skirmishing
for several days and the fell back to Atlanta
All became and remained quiet for several days
there was an armistice gotten up for ten days
to remove the citizens from Atlanta as Genl
Sherman would not let them Stay in the place
after our evacuation. on the 14th of Sept I was
ordered by Genl Hood to North Ala on recruiting
service. I reached home about the 20th staid at
home about one month done nothing of a consequence
in the way of recruiting
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Recieved as Treasurer of The Association
Liberty Oh 5.00 Liberty 5 00
Hopewell 5.00 Hopewell 5 00
Cane Creek 5.00 Cane Creek 50
Harmony 5.00
Shiloh 2 50
Bethlehem 5 00
Pilgrims Rest 5 00
Bethel 5 00
C. Graham Pd 1.00 +
JW Morrow pd 1 00 +
GW Harget pd 1 00 +
A J Higgins pd 1 00 +
J M Hill 1 00
Daniel Mason 2 00
[various drawings of plants and flowers]
[page 27]
.When you Strike for God and freedom
.Let all nations see
How you loved our Southern Banner
emblem of the free.
[various cursive lettering]
Chorus
Weeping sad and lonely
Sighs and tears how vain
When this cruel war is over
Praying then to meet again
A B C D E F G H I. J. K. L M N O P Q R S T
Keeping Sad and lounly. Sighs and tears how [page damaged]
When this cruel war is over Praying then to meet again
One day after date we or either of us promise
to pay IJ Rogers One hundred and fifty dollars
for value Recd of him this July the 26th 1871
SS Anderson SSS S.S. Anderson
One day after date we or either of us
promise to pay IJ Rogers one cent for value
recd of him this Jany the 17th 1871
The State of Alabama Franklin County
The State of Alabama Franklin County
A man today tomorrow may be laid
in clay the evils of intoxicating liquors
are abroad in our land Jas J Leadbetter
Evil communications corrupt good manners
Evil communications corrupt good manners
Each individual fills a space in creation
Pennmanship by IJ Rogers IJ Rogers RJW
Penmanship Constituity [?] SSSS SSSS
[page 28]
Why am I so weak and weary
See how faint my heated breath
All around to me seems darkness
Tell me comrads is it death
O how well I know your answer
To my fate I meekly bow
If you,'ll only tell me truely
Who will care for Mother now
Chorus.
Soon with angels I,'ll be marching
With bright laurels on my brow
I have for my country fallen
Who will care for Mother now
Who will comfort her in Sorrow
Who will dry the falling tear
Gently smooth her wrinkled forhead
Who will whisper words of Cheer
Even now I think I see her
Kneeling praying for me, how
Can I leave her in her anguish
Who will care for Mother now
Let this knapsack be my pillow
And my mantle be the sky
Hasten comrads to the Battle
I will like a soldier die
Soon with angels I'll be marching
With bright laurels on my brow
I have for my country fallen
Who will care for Mother now
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