A lovely spring day worthy of the “Sunny South.” Woke this morning to find the sun shining warm the birds singing and the air redolent of spring’s indescribable perfumes. Went over to 6th in the afternoon. Stopped with Bundy. Luitchell came in and sat awhile in the evening. Staid all night with Brandy. He’s sick with cold.
Bowdoin
March 5, 1863
Thursday. Had morning drill from 7 to 7.45—then from 9 to 11. In afternoon, the whole Brigade marched to Camp Banks to be reviewed by Genl. Augun. We though[t] our Brigade made quite a decent appearance, tho’ one Regt. Was not able to bring out more than about 200 men—a whole Co. being out on picket, & other men on post guard. Our actual strength now, we suppose to be about 300 men besides commissioned officers. These frequent reviews & inspections are supposed to portend “a move,” in some direction. The forces here have been increased of late by the arrival of Cavalry & Artillery, besides which several mortar vessels have come up the river within a week.
Diary of Isaac Winslow Case [Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection]