Apr 65

Undated: B – Since last muster have marched with General Sherman’s Army from Catawba River, South Carolina to Goldsborough, North Carolina. Now en route for Richmond, Virginia. E – Since last muster have marched from Catawba River, South Carolina to Goldsborough, North Carolina. Now en route for Richmond, Virginia. G – We were last mustered in the field in South Carolina, from thence we marched to Fayetteville, North Carolina; thence to Goldsborough, North Carolina; thence to Raleigh, North Carolina; thence to Holly Springs, North Carolina, distance 190 miles.

10: FS - We again moved going in the direction of Raleigh, North Carolina. F – We again took up our line of march towards Raleigh, North Carolina. I – Moved in the direction of Raleigh. K – Took up our line of march for Raleigh via Smithfield.

13: FS – Arrived at Raleigh. C – Arrived at the capital of North Carolina. F – We reached Raleigh, distance fifty miles. I – Passed through the state capital of North Carolina.

14: FS – Left in the morning in pursuit of General [Joseph Eggleston] Johnston but were stopped at Crutches Cross-Roads by cessation of hostilities. F – Started after Johnston. Marched to Jones’ Crossroads via Holly Springs. Went into camp (distance twenty-five miles).

16: C – Arrived at Holly Springs. I – Arrived at Holly Springs, North Carolina.

27: K – Marched to Page’s Station, eight miles west of Raleigh, where we equipped for our march to Richmond, Virginia.

28: FS – Returned to Page’s Station eight miles from Raleigh.

29: F – Marched to Page’s Station eight miles west of Raleigh, where we equipped for our march to Richmond, Virginia.

30: FS – Moved out sixteen miles in the direction of Richmond, Virginia. Distance traveled, since last muster, 300 miles. F – Marched fifteen miles. Mustered four miles south of Neuse River, North Carolina. Number of miles marched, since last muster, 307. The company lost three men captured by the enemy since last muster. K – On Sunday we marched sixteen miles. Mustered four miles south of Neuse River and fourteen miles northwest of Raleigh. Number of miles marched, since last muster, 307.

Nelson Diary

April, Saturday, 1.

Still remain in camp cleaning up for trial inspection. Weather very pleasant.

Sunday, 2.

Remain in camp at Goldsboro. Gen. Baird + Gen. Hobert + Col. Hunter attends inspection. Weather pleasant. I write to Ada Cook, Mary Moore, Ricks and Lieut. Marshall.

Monday, 3.

Are still camped near Goldsboro. Our Brig. on drill and then march two or three miles to get to show off in town. Very warm and dusty. I write to Zachariah Henmiss and send Lewis money. Make recommendation for K in com. officer D + H.

Tuesday, 4.

Camped near Goldsboro. Our Regt. goes out on picket at 8 a.m. and relieves 74th Ind. Our Div. is reviewed by Gen’s. Schofield, Slocum, Davis + Baird near our picket line.

Wednesday, 5.

Had very pleasant weather. On picket, was relieved by 75th Ind. I am busy making out reports.

Thursday, 6.

Weather pleasant. Are out on battalion drill. Still busy on reports. Receive the glorious news from Richmond for which we heartily say thank God and hope for a speedy end of the war.

Friday, 7.

Weather continues pleasant. Drill a little on the parade ground. I am busy making reports, big job.

Chap J. Shinn’s Letter on Death of Private J.C. Buoy, Co. A, to his Father from Goldsboro

Goldsboro N. C.

April 8th 1865.

Mr. J. C. Buoy

Fairfax O.

Dear Brother

While I sympathize with you, in the deep affliction that has fallen upon you, it becomes my duty to inform of the death of your son, John Buoy, Co H. 89th O.V.I. in Hospital at Newbern N. C. April 6th. He was removed from this place on the evening of the 5th and when he left here he felt quite smart + seemed doing well, but in a few hours after arriving there he passed away. I have not been able to learn as yet the circumstances of his death, or the disposal of his effects.

How unsearchable are the ways of providence. May [the Lord] sustain + comfort you in your sore affliction. If I learn other facts of importance I will write you.

Yours truly

John Shinn

Chap 89. O.V.I.

1. Brig 3. Div. 14. A.C.

Nelson Diary

Saturday, 8.

Weather pleasant. No drill, orders to wash up. I am busy on reports till 1.30 o’clock at night. Rumor that we are to go on the march, Monday; don’t believe it. Make boxes for provisions.

Nelson Diary

Sunday, 9.

The weather continues pleasant. I work a little on my reports. Capt. Stubbs and I go down in town to church. First one German, next crowded to overflowing.

Monday, 10.

Receive orders at 1 ½ a.m. that we will move at 6. Get things ready and start about 7. See 73rd. Weather very wet, rains nearly all day. Strike the R.R.R. at 11 milepost at dinner. Hear fighting all day and camp about 4 p.m. Marched 12 miles.

Tuesday, 11.

Reveille at 3 ½ with orders to move at 6 ½. Skirmishing in front all morning. Got to Smithfield about 1 p.m. Camped for the night. Weather very pleasant.

Wednesday, 12.

Reveille at 3 a.m. Orders to move at 5. Moved through Smithfield + crossed the Neuse River. Receive the glorious news of the surrender of Gen. Lee on the 9th inst. Skirmishing with the enemy continues till 1.30 p.m. when we get to Clayton and stop for the night.

Thursday, 13.

Flag of truce came in last night, surrendered Raleigh. We start early, march hard, roads bad. March 14 miles to Raleigh by 11 ¼ o’clock. Camped near the city + lunatic asylum. Weather pleasant in afternoon. I go through statehouse. Take dinner at hotel. Charged $15, pay 50c in greenbacks.

Friday, 14.

Contrary to expectations + wishes we got marching orders this morning. Foragers detached and I put in charge. Forage all day, get to the column about 3 ½ p.m. March till about 9 ½ p.m. and camp, our Brig. in the rear. Weather very pleasant and roads very good.

Saturday, 15.

It commenced raining about 2 a.m. We start before daylight, our Regt. in rear in charge of Div. train. Have miserable road. Wagons stalling all the time. Get to Holly Springs about 9 p.m. Receive news that Johnson surrendered. Meet a lot of paroled rebels. Rain.

Sunday, 16.

Start from Holly Springs about 9 a.m. with the train. Roads better, weather more pleasant and we join the Div. about noon. Meet more paroled rebels who seem tired of the war. Camp about 6 miles from Holly Springs.

Monday, 17.

Remain quietly where we stopped yesterday. Our Regt. detached from the Brig. and camped near the wagon train. Weather very pleasant.

Tuesday, 18.

Last forage duty. Regt. remains in camp where it stopped Sunday. I am sent out foraging, go out about 12 miles. I resolve never to go again if I can help it. Find some very pleasant + intelligent girls. Heard that Lincoln was killed on 11 inst.

Wednesday, 19.

Remain in camp at Jones’ X Roads where we stopped Sunday. There is a flattering prospect that the war will soon be over. Receive notice that hostilities have ceased.

Thursday, 20.

Are still in camp at Jones’ X Roads. Lt. Oliver starts to Raleigh with wagon train after rations. Weather very pleasant. I mail monthly returns of Co. C + G E. for months of May, June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., + Dec.

Friday, 21.

Still camped near Jones’ X Roads and expect to remain here until we start home. I write to Allie + Fawn. Capt. Harmon moves his wagon train.

Saturday, 22.

We move camp about 300 yards and expect to remain in camp here till this cruel war is over. I write to Mrs. Trimble at Nashville. Weather very pleasant.

Sunday, 23.

Weather very pleasant. We are still near Jones’ X Roads camped. I call on Capt. Stubbs. I mail monthly return for Co. C + G E. for Jan. I write to Julia.

Monday, 24.

Regt. still camped near Jones’ X Roads. I am sent with men and a wagon train to Raleigh. Start at 6 ½ a.m., get to R. about 2 p.m. Saw Jim Simpson. It reported that the Army is to move onto Johnson tomorrow.

Tuesday, 25.

Could not get the train loaded so we spent the day in visiting the city. See Gen. Grant, Sherman, Meigs, Terry +c +c. Weather very pleasant. 17th + 20 Corps start toward the front.

Wednesday, 26.

Got the train loaded and started by 7 o’clock this morning. I stop awhile at the 73rd. Get to camp about 6 p.m. Receive a letter from sister Adelia. Wrote to sister A.

Thursday, 27.

Weather pleasant. We are still encamped near Holly Springs. Make out Q.M. returns for April.

Friday, 28.

About 5 a.m. heard a most terrible firing toward 1st Div. Ordered back to Raleigh, march 16 miles. Glorious News. War over and we are going home. To be reviewed in Washington by president. Weather warm. Camp 8 miles from Raleigh.

Saturday, 29.

Remained in camp near Pages Station where we stopped yesterday. Mail a letter to sister Jen. Rec’d letter from Mary T. Rec’d orders to start at daylight tomorrow.

Sunday, 30.

Started from Pages Station about 5.30 a.m. this a.m., the 89th with forage train. March 15 miles and camp near Thompsons X Roads. Weather pleasant.

May 65

May, Monday, 1.

Started at daybreak from camp 3 miles south of the Neuse River. Crossed the Neuse and Tar Rivers and camped 4 miles from Oxford. Marched 24 miles + stopped about 4 p.m. Passed a Union citizen flag raising, quite a gathering of Union people.

Tuesday, 2.

Started about 6 a.m. Cold. Passed through Oxford, Williamboro and camped on the Clarksville + Ridgeway R.R. Pass plenty of negroes who have just heard that they are free. Pass some very fine country. March about 23 miles.

Wednesday, 3.

Start soon after daylight. Pass the Va. line between 5 + 6 a.m. Stop at the Roanoke River until 1 ½ p.m. I have a talk with the surgeon of the rebel ram "Merimac." March 17 miles. Pass through Boydton + camp 3 miles from B.

Thursday, 4.

Start at daylight but are delayed by the 1st Div. I ride in a wagon nearly all day. Cross the Mehina River. Pass through Lunenburg C.H. March 24 miles and stop about dark 3 miles from Lunenburg C.H. Some rain.

Friday, 5.

Start at daylight and stop for dinner at Nottaway C.H. See part of 6th Corps. March 12 miles from N. C.H. + camp near Dennisville. March in all about 29 miles.

Saturday, 6.

Start at daylight and get to the Appomattox River at 10 o’clock. 1st Div. in the way. Stop for dinner. Start on at 11 ½. March 28 miles, camp near Swift Creek.

Sunday, 7.

Started early and marched to near Manchester by 10 a.m. The Div. arrives in the afternoon. Weather pleasant but warm. I write to Sister Jennie.

Monday, 8.

Remain all day in camp near Manchester. Nothing particular happens only we don’t happen to be able to get to R. I write to sister Adelia. Weather very hot. Rain in afternoon. Orders to move at daylight tomorrow.

Tuesday, 9.

Start early on the march. Cross the James River on pontoons. See Libby Prison. Pass through R. See Statehouse, Washington statue, Lee’s house +c +c. Pass through Mechanicsville and camp at Hanover C.H. Some rain. Hear of Judge Prices sister.

Wednesday, 10.

Remained at Hanover C.H. all day. Weather pleasant. Vickers + I call at Mrs. Winston’s. Spent a very pleasant evening.

Thursday, 11.

Remain encamped at H. C.H. Some indications of rain. Vickers, Scott + I ride out to Dr. Prices. They are the most abominably insulting rebels I ever saw. Gens. Sherman + Slocum + Davis arrive and camp near the C.H. Saw where Patrick Henry’s father kept a grocery.

Friday, 12.

It rained very hard last night. I stayed at Mr. Chisholm's. Gen. Slocum starts out at daylight. We start about 10 a.m., cross the Pamunky about noon. March 12 miles and go into camp at sundown.

Saturday, 13.

Left last night’s camp early this morning. Passed Gen. Slocum’s headquarters at Childsburg about noon. Marched 21 miles and camped in a cedar thicket. Got some wild strawberries.

Sunday, 14.

Started early and marched hard all day, stopping at sundown at Antioch Church in Orange County. Are 8 miles from the Wilderness battleground.

Monday, 15.

Started early, marched 12 miles by 9 o’clock and crossed the Rapidan River at Raccoon Ford. Went into camp about noon and moved on after 5 p.m. Surrounding country is beautiful. Camp again sometime after dark. 2 Div. passed us.

Tuesday, 16.

Were very slow in starting out this morning. Got to the Rappahanock River and crossed about noon at Kelly’s Ford, 2nd Div. trains in the way. March till dark.

Wednesday, 17.

Start early. Weather very hot. Stop for dinner on Cedar Creek. Resume the march at 2 p.m. Pass in sight of 20th A.C. trains and Brentsville. Camp at dark near Manassas Junction, 29 miles from Alexandria.

Thursday, 18.

Start at early daylight. Cross Bull Run at Michels Ford. Pass through the battleground of Thursday, but see no evidences of a fight. Arrive at Fairfax about 10 ½ o’clock. Meet a ambulance load of young ladies.

Friday, 19.

Camp near the middle of the afternoon a few miles back from Alexandria.

Saturday, 20.

March to Alexandria and camp about ¾ of a mile from the city on the heights.

Wednesday, 24.

Grand Review at Washington. Too unwell to march with Regt. Write a pass for myself and get it countersigned by Post Provost Marshall and take boat to Wash. Witnessed review from head of Penn. Ave. near White House. Ret. to Alexandria same eve on boat.

Thursday, 25.

Ordered to move camp to near Washington. Rode in ambulance, unwell from ague. Little girls anxious to give us water to drink + cry because drivers won’t stop to allow us to drink.

The Highland News, List of Troops to Muster Out

List of Ohio Troops to be Mustered Out.

Below we give a list of the Ohio Infantry Regiments that are expected to report for payment and discharge at the several camps in this State, designated by general orders from the War Department for that purpose. It is not definitely understood whether the veteran regiments are to be mustered out entire or not; the presumption is, however, that those members only will be discharged whose term of service expires prior to the 1st of October, 1865.

Organizations that will probably report at Camp Chase and Tod Barracks: 4th veteran, 15th veteran, 20th veteran, 23d veteran, 25th veteran, 26th veteran, 27th veteran, 30th veteran, 31st veteran, 32d veteran, 40th veteran, 43d veteran, 45th veteran, 46th veteran, 51st veteran, 58th veteran, 60th veteran, 62d veteran, 64th veteran, 65th veteran, 66th veteran, 71st veteran, 73d veteran, 76th veteran, 77th veteran, 80th, 81st, 90th, 95th, 96th, 97th, 98th, 102d, 110th, 113th, 114th, 122nd, 126th, 173d, 174th, 175th, 176th, 177th, 178th, 179th, 180th, 181st, 182d, 183d.

Organizations that will probably report at Camp Cleveland; 14th veteran, 19th veteran, 21st veteran, 37th veteran, 38th veteran, 41st veteran, 49th veteran, 55th veteran, 57th veteran, 67th veteran, 68th veteran, 72d veteran, 77th veteran, 82d veteran, 100th, 101st, 103d, 104th, 105th, 107th, 111th, 115th, 118th, 123d, 124th, 125th.

Organizations that will probably report at Camp Dennison: 5th veteran, 11th veteran, 13th veteran, 17th veteran, 18th veteran, 23d veteran, 33d veteran, 36th veteran, 39th veteran, 47th veteran, 50th veteran, 52d veteran, 53d veteran, 54th veteran, 56th veteran, 58th veteran, 63d veteran, 69th veteran, 70th veteran, 74th veteran, 75th veteran, 79th veteran, 82d, 89th, 91st, 92d, 93d, 94th, 106th, 108th, 116th.

The Highland News, Officers Home

Home Again. - A number of the officers and men of the 89th Ohio arrived here on Tuesday evening’s train. Among the number was Capt. James Vickers, Capt. Isaac Nelson, Lt. Ben Foreaker, James F. Doggett, and other Hillsboro boys. Lt. Col. Glenn did not arrive, but is expected this evening, (Wednesday.) The regiment is at Camp Dennison, waiting to be paid off and mustered out.

The Scioto Gazette, Muster Out Story

The 89th Regiment.

The Cincinnati Gazette has the following complimentary but well merited notice of this Regiment - in which, as our readers know, were a large member of Ross county boys.

"This regiment arrived at Camp Dennison on Sunday morning, the 11th inst., having been mustered out at Washington City on the 7th, and was the first regiment sent here to be paid off. The 89th fought at Chickamauga, Chattanooga, all through the Atlanta campaign; at the gallant charge on the rebel works at Jonesboro - was with Sherman at the taking of Savannah - in the campaign through the Carolinas - at the fight at Bentonville, and finally at the surrender of Johnston. This regiment was mustered into the service on the 26th of August, 1862, a thousand strong rank and file, and report here 311 officers and men to receive their pay and discharges, after two years and nearly ten months’ service on the front all the time. The regiment had not been paid for nine months. Field and staff officers with the regiment: Lieut. Col. Wm. H. Glenn, commanding; Major, John H. Jolly; Adjutant, Ed. S. Scott; Surgeon, S. B. Crew; Assistant Surgeon, E. F. Purdum; Quartermaster, Wm. G. Hall; Chaplain, John Shrim."

The Glorious 4th!

CELEBRATION IN HILLSBORO.

Immense Turn-Out of People!

ENTHUSISTIC WELCOME TO THE SOLDIERS.

Oration by Hon. P. B. Swing.

Speeches by Col. Wm. H. Trimble, Adjt. J. M. Barrere, Rev. L. F. Van Cleveland, Capt. Geo. H.Gardner.

The Celebration of the National anniversary in this place was a grand and fitting ovation to the returned heroes of the war, whose valor has preserved the liberties for the establishment of which the patriots of the Revolution pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor. From every part of the county, the loyal, intelligent and patriotic people came up to do honor to the day and to show their gratitude and admiration to the "brave boys in blue," who have been standing like a wall of fire "between their loved homes and war’s desolation." The assemblage is pronounced by all good judges by far the largest ever known in the history of the town, on any occasion; and yet so perfect was the order and decorum maintained, that our friend Col. Trimble, the Chief Marshal of the day, enthusiastically declared his belief that "such a crowd – so large, yet so orderly, and so perfectly capable of taking care of itself, and disposed to do it, never was seen anywhere else, or on any other occasion!" and extravagant as the language may seem, we are almost inclined to endorse it. The Col. also added that he estimated the number of people as fully one-third larger that the great meeting in 1840 when Gen. Harrison was here, and when the Col. acted as Marshal. The spacious grove in the rear of the Academy building was literally crowded with people, horses and vehicles, while other crowds filled the woods around "Jackson Spring," and a constant stream was passing to and from town, the streets of which were also thronged with an enthusiastic and perspiring multitude. The only drawback indeed to the general enjoyment was the intense heat and the dust raised by the numerous passing vehicles.

Want of time forbids our giving as detailed a description of the Celebration as its importance would justify, and we are compelled to give only a mere outline of the prominent features.

Owing to delay in the arrival of the train, the procession did not take up the line of march to the grounds until past 11 o’clock. The line was headed by Capt. Waddel’s cavalry company O. N. G., followed by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, about 150 in number, who made a handsome display – the rear being brought up by Capt. George W. Doggett’s cavalry co. O. N. G. It was found impossible to induce the returned soldiers to form a part of the procession, as had been intended, the veterans all declaring that they had had enough of marching while in the service, and preferred to mingle with their fellow citizens without any efforts at display. Their wishes were of course respected, and only a few of the field officers were in the procession. Among them were Bvt. Gen. McCoy, late of the 175th O.V.I., Col. J. R. Parker, late of the 48th O.V.V.I., Col. Hixson, 13th O.V.C., Lt. Col. W. H. Glenn, 89th O.V.I., Lt. Col. Ed Mullenix, 175th Ohio, and Maj. Marlay, late of the 60th O.V.I. …

It is estimated that about 500 soldiers were here, whose admirable behavior put forever at rest the slander that they have come home "demoralized" by the war.

Funeral Notice.

The funeral sermon of Sergeant B. L. Pratt, late of Co. A, 89th O. V. I. will be preached by Rev. Mr. Middleton, at the M. E. Church in Dodsonville, on Sunday next, August 20, at 10 o’clock A. M. The friends of the deceased are invited to attend.