1862 March 15

Were turned out at six. A.M.
Harnessed up at seven, and at 8 were
again in motion. At three P.M after
a very slow march through rain and
mud, we arrived at our old encamp-
ment on the Leesburg Turnpike. I
never knew it to rain harder than it
has to day.

1862 March 14

Were turned out at six. A.M. It is
reported that we are to return to
Alexandria and ship for Fort
Monroe, and move on Richmond
from that point. At five P.M we
received orders to move back to A.
and at six were on the road. at
midnight we halted and encamped
at Annandale. The day was quiet
quite mild and Pleasant. but during
the night very rainy and cool.

1862 March 13

Were turned out at six A.M. Everything
inside our lines has been very quiet. altho-
ugh we are in readiness to move at
any moment. Gen McClellan passed
along our lines to day and was most
most enthusiastically received. the day
has been mild and pleasant.

1862 March 12

Were turned out at six A.M. The report
of the evacuation of the Manassas is
confirmed to day. The place was occup-
ied by Gen. Philip Kearney and the
1st New Jersey Brigade of Franklin's
Division. Large numbers of contraban-
ds arriving inside our lines report.
the place to have been evacuated
about one week, the rebel army having
fallen back to the Rappahannock
River. the day has been pleasant
and mild.

1862 March 11

Were turned out at six A.M expect-
ing to resume our march. After
breakfast packed up, but no orders
to move made their appearance.
About 10. A M the report that the
rebs had evacuated Manassas,
began to circulate among the
troops, although at first it was hardly
credited. Troops have been marching
in all day steadily. The day has been
Pleasant and mild.

1862 March 10

All night long great activity and
excitement prevailed, orderlies were
flying in all directions with orders
to move at daylight,
in the morning
At three A.Ml were turned out, and
by six were on the move for the
boasted stronghold of the rebels,
Manassas. By 10. a.M the entire
army was in motion, moving in
three separate columns, Gen Slocum's
Brigade and our battery having the
advance of the center column.
Arrived at Annandale at noon where
we halted for a rest, at one P.M
moved on again. At 4. P.M arrived
at Fairfax Ct. House, here we went.
in to park and encamped for the
night. the weather has been very cool
and unpleasant. Toward night quite
windy.