Kentucky
September 1862
September 62
3: FS – was ordered to Kentucky. Arrived at Fort Mitchell, Kentucky same day; distance traveled by railroad fifteen miles. Marched four miles. A – Left Camp Dennison. Arrived at Camp Taylor, Kentucky same day. D – Left Camp Dennison. Traveled by railroad to Cincinnati, Ohio, distance seventeen miles. Marched four miles to Camp Layton, Kentucky same day. F – Left Camp Dennison. Arrived at Camp Taylor, Kentucky. G – Left Camp Dennison. Went down the Little Miami Railroad to guard bridges. H – Left Camp Dennison for Kentucky and arrived at point of destination same day, a distance of twenty-four miles. K – The regiment left Camp Dennison and arrived at Camp Taylor, Kentucky same day.
4: A – Removed to Camp King, distance three and one-half miles, where we remained. D – Left. Marched four miles and arrived at Camp King, Kentucky same day. F – Left. Arrived at Camp King. K – We went to Camp King, Kentucky.
5: FS – Ordered to and arrived at Camp King; distance marched three miles. G – Left the railroad for Camp King, Kentucky. Arrived same day.
7: A – We left for Camp Saint John, distance from Camp King about one mile. Marched about eleven miles to reach the camp. D – Left and after a march of eight miles arrived at Camp Saint John the evening of same day. F – Left Camp King. Arrived at Camp Saint John. G – Left Camp King for Camp Saint Johns, distance about one mile. Marched about eleven miles to get there. K – Left Camp King and arrived at Camp Saint John the night of the same day after a march of eight miles.
8: FS – Ordered to and arrived at Camp Sholer, Kentucky, distance proper one mile. Marched through Covington to Newport; thence around Alexandria Pike; thence across to Licking Pike to camp making a march of eleven miles. A – We left the camp for Camp Sholer one mile distant, where we remained. D – Left in the evening. Marched one mile to Camp Sholer, Kentucky same evening. F – Left Camp Saint John. Arrived at Camp Sholer. G – Left for Camp Sholer, distance one mile. K – We went to Camp Sholer, Kentucky.
30: FS – Ordered to Point Pleasant, [West] Virginia. A – We left for Point Pleasant, [West] Virginia via Marietta and Cincinnati and Scioto and Hocking Valley Railroad, reaching Hamden Junction same evening, where we encamped. D – Left Camp Sholer. Marched three miles to Little Miami Depot. Took Marietta train to Hamden, Ohio, distance 130 miles, same day. F – Left Camp Sholer. G – Left Camp Sholer for Point Pleasant, [West] Virginia. Took the Marietta and Cincinnati and Hocking Valley Railroad to Portland, Ohio. G – Left Camp Sholer, Kentucky en route to Point Pleasant, [West] Virginia, a distance of 185 miles. K – We left Camp Sholer. Marched to Cincinnati. Took the cars. Traveled 150 miles.
Private S. Weaver to his Father from Camp Dennison
Camp Dennison
The orders has arrived that we have to leave to-morrow morning and I am going to send my clothing by Joe Hardee and Charley Parker. I am going to send my money by them, $20.00.
Samuel Weaver.
Private D. W. Crawford to his Father from Camp Dennison
Camp Dennison
September 1st 1862
Dear father:
Our regiment is under marching orders for tomorrow. It is thought we will leave for Washington City. It is not certainly known however. I send my bounty with Daniel Smith to Williamsburg. You will find his receipt of the money enclosed. Take the receipt and present it to him and it will be all right.
I am hurried and not write any further. When you write direct to Daniel W. Crawford Co. B 89th Regt O.V. U.S.A. Care of Capt. Wm A. Townsley.
September 1st 1862
Recd of Daniel W. Crawford thirty five dollars in trust for Jackson Crawford.
General excitement in camp. Not to leave till tomorrow. Drawed all our equipment. Sent note home. Got county county 50$.
OR, I, Series 23, Vol 16/2, p. 473. Extract. Invasion Response 1
FROM: N.H. McLEAN, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff.
Headquarters Department Of The Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, September 2, 1862.
TO: Maj. Gen. HORATIO G. WRIGHT, Louisville, Ky.
At Covington, Ninety-sixth Ohio, fall regiment, armed and equipped, and about 800 men, armed, belonging to independent companies; also two companies Eighteenth United States Infantry; the One hundred and fourth Regiment expected to-night and the Eighty-ninth in the morning.
OR, I, Series 23, Vol 16/2, p. 473. Extract. Invasion Response 2
FROM: N.H. McLEAN, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff.
Headquarters Department Of The Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, September 2, 1862.
TO: Maj. Gen. HORATIO G. WRIGHT, Louisville, Ky.
The Fiftieth, Seventy-ninth, Eighty-ninth, One hundred and sixth, One hundred and eighth, Camp Dennison; equipments and ammunition; will average 750 strong; can be in Cincinnati in twenty-four hours.
The Highland News of 4 Sep 62, Grey Pony Letter from Camp Dennison
Camp Dennison, Ohio,
Sept 2d, 1862.
Dear News: All is excitement and bustle in camp today--occasioned by the late intelligence from Kentucky-All the talk is, "Cincinnati will be attacked," etc.
The 89th received marching orders for Monday last. Time was, however, extended until 6 o'clock tomorrow, (Wednesday) morning, at which time we will starts for ****. Five days' rations have been issued--three of which are cooked, and ready for the "haversack."
Our boys have been fully armed and equipped. The Austrian musket, said to be a superior arm, has been assigned us. The boys are in excellent spirits, and eager for the march.
The paymaster called on us last week and left his "card." He was followed by a number of "sharks," "mit goot watches," etc., who were doing a sweeping business, selling pewter watches at the reasonable price of $15 dollars apiece, until "Grey Pony" informed Lt Col Rowe of the swindle. But a short time intervened until watches were handed back, "Green Backs" refunded, and the "children of Abraham" escorted without the lines.
Lieut. S. A. Glenn was presented, one day last week, with a handsome sword, belt and sash by the non-commissioned officers of Capt. Glenn's company. A more deserving officer never wore a sword.
Adjutant Spargur's horse, presented by a number of his Highland County friends, is a handsome roan charger, and makes an equally good appearance with his rider. You may just set "Reub" down on your books as a "trump."
Your correspondent has been a recipient of a brace of revolvers-silver mounted-presented for "Speaking out in meeting" vs. "Red Tape." In this connection-i.e. "Red Tape"-allow me to say, it's "played out." The boys say-Died-On the 29th ult., from the effects of an overdose of exposure, administered by "Grey Pony,"-"Red Tape."
Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah, is now commander of this post, vice Capt. Brookfield removed. What the General will do, remains to be seen.
Below will be seen the assignment of companies –
Co. A, Capt. Wm. H. Glenn.
Co. B, Capt. Wm. A. Townsley
Co. C, Capt. Wm. Hays
Co. D, Capt. Allison L. Brown
Co. E, Capt. John H. Jolly
Co. F, Capt. Marcellus A. Leeds
Co. G, Capt. Wm. Haight
Co. H, Capt. Elam Day, Jr.
Co. I, Capt. David M. Barrett.
Co. K, Capt. Wesley A. Adams.
The next time you hear from your correspondent, it may, (at least it is my desire that it should) be from the battlefield. Until then, "adoo" to
GREY PONY
Corp J. W. Johnston to his Brother from Camp Dennison
Sept 2nd [1862]
our time here has been extended to tomorrow morning at 6 oclock. we are to go to Kentucky. We have been armed with austrian rifles. We are completely equiped. We have overcoats and will take no tents. We have been very busy today. I sent twenty four dollars by the Reverend Mr Gibson. I send my satchel and clothes by express to you. Mr Gibson said he would take my money safe if no one robed him. I told him that if he was robbed I would not hold him responsible. I might have sent it by express if I had know that I could have gone to the express office before I started. I have no time to write more now. I remain you affectionate brother
J W Johnston
Private John Bennett Diary
The folks came over from home. Not to leave till in the morning at 6. Got all ready.
Private J. Dunseth Diary
September 3rd left camp denison for Kentucky to defend cincinnati from invasion by the rebels. Remained back of covington and newport till the first of october 1862.
Private John Bennett Diary
Got off at 6. Went by R.R. to Cin. Marched around through town & then 4 miles back of Covington. Very tired. Enjoyed good nights rest in a brier patch.
Corp. D. King to his Mother from Kentucky
Sept 8 1862
My Dear Mother
I have not time to write but I thought I would make time. we are encamped on a verry ruff place and I have no good place to write or I could write better. I have not much to say. you must not think hard of me because I dont write. I am going to try my best. Mother I am glad to say that I have not tuched a drop of whiskey since I left home an[d] I am not going to. I hope I will get back to see you all. if I do not get back I hope I will meet you in a better home. we are expecting a fight. we was drawen in to line of battle three times yesterday.
John has got my money. tell Ell the first time I get a chance to send her some money I will. Dont tell pop to write. I will send him my money and let him divide it between you three. tell sister to write to me. I know she feeles sorry about Charlie’s death and I do to. when you write tell me all the news. I must close. Give my love to all.
Dudley
tell Ell to write soon
The Highland News, 89th’s Location
The 89th and 50th regiments are in the fortifications opposite Cincinnati, 4 miles back of Newport, on the east side of Licking river. They are in the same brigade, commanded by Col. Taylor of the 50th.
The Highland News, Co. A’s Roster
List of Officers and Privates of Co
A, 89th Regiment, O.V.I.
Captain – Wm. H. Glenn
1st Lieut. – Joseph H. Mullenix
2nd Lieut. – S. A. Glenn
1st Sergeant – John B. Gamble
2d Sergeant – Joseph B. Foreaker
3d Sergeant – Benj. L. Pratt
4th Sergeant – Aaron W. Spees
5th Sergeant – Isaac C. Arthur
1st Corporal – Thomas J. Barrere
2d Corporal – John W. Glenn
3d Corporal – John L. Riggs
4th Corporal – John Pence
5th Corporal – Samuel A. Shaper
6th Corporal – Benj. A. Willits
7th Corporal – James Stroup
8th Corporal – Eli Sinclair
Musicians
Fifer – Louis Wilkins
Drummer – Andrew Runyan
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Detail from Company
L. A. Allen, Quartermaster’s Assistant
J. P. Doggett, Quartermaster’s Assistant
Alfred Izod, Drum Major
[Top of Page]Private A. Bartley to his Father from Camp Licking
Camp Lickin Batery Sept the :11: 1862
Dear Father i take the pleaser of riteing you a few lines to let you no me and Tine is well and i hope those few lines may find all of you in the same health. father we are looking for a fight every minet. we can hear heavy canonadeing towards Ripley. we have ben in a line of battle ever since three o’clock this morning. now it is ten and they have not come yet. they say the rebels has attaced the left wing of our brigade and was fighting last night at dark. we have got plenty of big guns here. the 89 is suporting a batery on the hill back of newport. some of the boys is in the hospital. when we lay on the hill at night, we roll to the bottom. we have no tents yet. we haft to take the rain. i will bring my leter to a close. rite soon. Direct to newport ky 89 Regt Co E
Private A. Everhart to his Father from Kentucky
Dear father it is with pleasure that i rite to you to let you [know] that we are well at this present time and hope you are the same. i sent an order an order in george manlover letter. for you to get that money that you must go to [unreadable] manlover and get the order. it is to magoffins. We haint [?] got much time to rite for we have to go on a long march we expect. But we dont no where to. some of them says we will go to maysville and maby not [unreadable]. i have just been caled to my supper. i belong to mess number 1. we have have to take too days rations in our haver sacks. tell Sanford Havens that Albert got his letter to day and got five from Beckey [unreadable]. a big rain last night. Rite.
tell [unreadable] tom Everhart and if they could go for longer than days i should not go at all.
Direct you letter to newport camp licking battery kentucky in care of cap E day Co H – 89 Reg ovi. tell old mister swope that Jim aint got any letter since he has been out. tell them to rite to him he says. no more at this present time.
A. J. Everhart
good by to all
i got one letter to day from home
The Highland News, 89th’s Location
The 89th and 50th regiments are still in the fortifications opposite Cincinnati.
The Highland News, County Draft Status
The Draft – According to the figures of the Military Committee, the number of men required to fill up the quota of our county under both the last calls, was, on Saturday last, 165. The townships which still fall behind their quota are as follows: Fairfield 1; Paint 21; Penn 19; Salem 15; Hamer 15; Concord 25; Jackson 29; Brushcreek 13; Newmarket 3; Washington 24.
We are indebted to the politeness of Wm. Scott, Esq. Drafting Commissioner of this county, for the following table, which will be found interesting at this time. The figures may be slightly changed by corrections of errors in the returns, but will not vary materially from those given.
2d Lieut. C. Thomas to his Friend from Camp Shaler
Camp Shaler Licking Point Battery Kentucky
18 Sep 62
Much esteemed friend, with pleasure to I this pleasant morning attempt writing a few lines in answer to your most welcome letter which I received yesterday and was happy to learn that you was well; I have thought of writing something in reference to the proceeding in camp and of trying to describe the position we now occupy. But the present circumstances will not admit the time to write much and feeling an indisposition to write, shall at present be as brief as possible. Last night was the first time that I have felt any fear since I have been in camp and this was not caused by a rumor of the rebels being near us. for them me fear not, but it was on account of the terrible phenomena presenting by the raging elements which is not subject to human power. we are now encamped on a steep hill side, in a beautiful grove which would be a delightful place were the hill not so steep and me in danger of being crushed by the falling timbers in time of storms, as we was on last evening: though far as I can learn all of the 89th escaped, save one who was badly injured by the fall of a shanty which was blowing over. But perhaps such knews is not nay desirable. I suppose when the knews came that the rebels was coming to Yellow Bud that there was great excitement especially amongst those home guards. But such knews you may never believe until you know that the 89th has been annihilated or is coming on before them. I should like to know whether that man of yours has volunteered yet or whether he is still talking about it; oh. I guess I had better stop writing for the present.
No more but remain yours as ever Clement Thomas
Corp D. King to his Father from Camp Shaler
Camp Shaler Ky Sep 19
Dear Father
I recieved your letter and was glad to here from you. I have just come in off of picket gard. I stand it verry well. our company was on gard. there was some men in company K was on gard on the outside post just before us, 6 mena and one copril [corporal] they every one went to sleep on ther post. they have got them under gard. I dont know what they will do with them but I think they will be shot. we had the best supper I have had from a long time. we went to a farmers house and helpt our selvs. I hardly know what to write to you. there is nothing new as I know of. I am well and so is John. tell mother I am going to keep my word what I said I do.
John sent my money home to Mr Phillips. Pop you can do as you please with it. give Mother some and Ell if you want to and keep some your self. tell Ell to write soon. write with ink and plain because it takes so long to read your letters. pop I do not think there is any Rebbles here if there is they dont make them selvs knowen. tell Ell I wrote to her the other day. tell sister to write.
Mother write soon
give my love to all
Dud
I am glad to here that my Poney is well. give my same to it.
The Highland News, Lt Vickers in Town and Recruiting
Lt James Vickers of the 89th Ohio is in town and wishes to obtain a few good recruits for Co. I, of that regiment, Capt. D. M. Barrett. This is one of the best regiments and companies in the service. Go in, boys, "out of the draft."
Private M. Boots Letter to his Parents from Camp Shaler
Camp Shaller [Shaler]
September 25 1862
dear mother and father
i take my pen in hand to inform you that I am well at this time I hope that these few lines may find you all well.
riley Seymore [Seymour] is well at this time. I wont you to rite to me and Send me them posig Stamps. I have rote four letters. I wont you to rite Soon. I will rite this won and if I donte get a letter I will Stop riteing to you.
martin boots
[Covington] [Kentucky]
[Addition on inside right side of folded note paper]
Camp Shaller
September the 25 1862
James Sollers
i am well at this time and i hope that these few lines may find you well. I wont you to Send me five dallors.
Covington kentucy
martin boots
1st Sergt I. Arthur to his Aunt from Camp Shaler
Camp Shaler
Sept., 26th 1862
Dear Cynth:
As I have an opportunity to send a letter home, I thought I would write a few lines. I haven't got much time to write. We drill all the time. There is an awful sight of complaining because we drill so much. It wouldn't be so hard if we had a good level camp; but we are on top of a hill and have to go about half a mile before we can drill. Our Colonel is held in contempt by all his men. He has been drunk or crazy ever since we came here. The commissioned officers of the Regt sent a petition to the Gov' to have him removed. I expect Maj Hatfield will be Col. and Capt Glenn will become Maj. I suppose Jack will be at home soon. I understand that the 87th Reg't is going to reorganize and go west to fight the Indians. I suppose the 60th will be sent to fight the Indians also. I have been sick during the past few days, but have not been unable for duty. I would rather be on duty than go to the hospital. There are a great many belonging to the Reg't sick. Out of a hundred and one men, we hardly ever have more than fifty on drill, sometimes not over thirty. They are on guard duty and sick. There are about twenty men detailed every day for some kind of duty. On last Tuesday our company was ordered to Newport to build a pontoon bridge. We had a gay time. About half the boys got tipsy. They were all put on double duty. All that got drunk. I would like to have something good to eat awful well. For breakfast we have Rice, Coffee and Crackers. For dinner, Soup, meat, and Crackers. For supper about the same. I expect we will stay here all winter. The 89th is guarding a battery. All the Reg'ts that were here have gone, but one or two. I would rather not stay here this winter. The water is not fit to drink. It makes me sick every time I drink it. Did you get my things, that I sent from Camp Dennison. I sent my carpet sack and my Photograph by Ben Holems. In my last letter I sent you an order to draw my bounty. When you draw it give 20$ to Uncle Ed (take his note) and send me 5.00$ immediately. I haven't got a cent, and I need a good many things such as paper and envelops. Give my love to Grandma and all who think enough of me to inquire how I am. My love to Beck and you. Write soon and tell me all the news. If Jack comes home tell him to come over and see me. We are only about three miles from Newport.
Direct your letters to Newport.
Your aff. Nephew,
I. C. Arthur