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[Two portraits in pencil]

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Henry Mosler

By XX M & C Fringant

September 1st, 1862

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Box 670

Nashville

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Sketches sent to Harpers & Bros

ʘPontoon over the Ohio

ʘ “ “ “ Liking

Gen Wallace Qrs

Carolton Ky

Gen Curtis Troops on their way to Louisville

ʘReturn of the Cincinnati Militia

ʘMarket House 5th Street

ʘFort Mitchell

ʘFortified Steamer cruising the Ohio

ʘLouisville Landing - Families leaving

Pontoon Bridge at Louisville and Portland

ʘBuells army entering Louisville

Comic Sketch Louisville Hotel

ʘGen Nelsons Assassination

ʘBuells army crossing Salt River

ʘBattle of Perrysville

ʘPerryville (Town)

ʘReception at Danville

ʘBuells army on the march

ʘGen Smith Comdg 4th Div

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Started from Louisville the lst of October after living in the street

nearly all day waiting while the other divisions with their immense

number of trains had passed on to so that we could march on without

obstruction. In the evening commenced the march passing along

Broadway into the Bardstown Pike. In the rear, the city of Louisville

fading from our sight and before the as yet we get a glimpse of the Body

of troops (moving up a little elevation [illegible] near Cave Hill Cemetary).

Enveloped in the dust of the Limestone Pike and the orange light of

Sun set reflicting on the glittery Bayonnettes rifles the Spear [illegible]

of the flag did not remaining dull also no + after forgetting the Ladies

Waving Handkerchiefs and Flags making in all most glorious Sight‒We made till

about 11 Oclock PM about 10 miles where we encamped till morning when Revelee

was beaten and we again marched onward the weather being very hot and a great

deal of dust, but the monoty of the march was at once broken the distant

report of a cannon screaming only a mile or two ahead (The train of soldiers

I moving along with being the 9th Inda) [illegible] broke out in a cheer

broke out in a cheer which extended the whole line, resembling the savage

when he starts with a yell upon his prey The cannons booming still in the

distance The sky becoming very cloudy at last received a coat of Dark grey

when a rain & Storm followed some merely having Oil cloths to cover them In

the evening we camped in an open field after passing Gen Woods Division

encamped

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at 3 o’clock in the morning we where awakened layed on our arms untill

morning when we after taking our frugal meal on an Oil Cloth resumed our

march moving slow because our advanced skirmished the 6th Ky Reg being sent

in advance as skirmishers at last we crossed Salt River the river being so

low that our troops forded nearly without wetting themselves The Pike Bridge

over Salt river had been burnt only a short time ago by the rebels‒Through the

day we passed Mt Vernon On this side of Salt River we took possession of the

Hills and encamped for the night moved on again without anything of great

interest occuring. [illegible] The wells & Cisterns as usual suffred greatly

by the number of Cantines that where as usual in a hot day like this filled

This evening we encamped about sun down on the same Camp Ground that the

Rebels occupied only this morning ll miles from Bardstown. The Rebels

who had posession of this ground where all Cavalary and a great force

which we could tell by the ground being covered with husks of Corn and

stakes that when left standing besides passes that we found from

Forrest's Cavalry Texan Rangers and can also not forgetting a letter that I

also found from a young lady to her knight, speaking of some of her

friends as being a little weak in the knees. also telling him she would

write oftener but does not know where to direct them too. next morning

we again started early in the morning

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marched within one mile of Bardstown where we halted for rest. Meanwhile for

curiosity I traveled down this lane which wound its way into more and more

picturesque scenery untill we beheld rising above the beautifull foliage a

Castle (so it appeared I could hardly believe my eyes that realy it existed

or weather I was dreaming. The major & myself rode on) towards this sight,

when we where surprised to find ourselves in the Court entering a beautifull

Broad Gate passing closer we found it to be a nunery. we watered our horses

in the tank that appeared was placed there for that purpose dismounted and

surveyed the nuns church in the rear which represented more when we found

nons strolling in their white Caps and pale faces and And then further and we

saw a group of soldiers who had gone for water looking in the high and gothic

shaped windows giggling and laughing and enjoying themselves highly which

immediately drew our attention and the first thing I knew I found myself also

staring in the large window Into the large school room where about a hundred

of beautifull girls now pro-menading up down joking & laughing at the

soldiers as they, but to tell the truth I never beheld more beautifull girls

than I saw there In the evening we encamped about 2 miles this side of

Bardstown Camped all night marched all day to day about 16 miles.

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Camped again 7th Oct To day again we marched all day having a mighty mean

road appeared like walking in the bed of a stream. Water was scarce all day

at lO'oclock at night we camped sleeping with only an Oil cloth over us. To

day the 9th we started at 7 Oclock taking the road towards Perryville within

5 miles of the place we heard the that Bragg had made a stand we heard

Cannonading occasionaly moved up in double quick and where placed in line of

Battle about 4 miles from P. in a little woods about where Cpt. Carter also

was Company was pushed forward as Skirmishers. The scene was a glorious one

our army laying in line of Battle playing cards reading papers & Books joking

laughing and cursing now and then awhile bursting above us or passing over.

Water on this march from Bardstown was hardly to be gotten all springs where

nearly dry. We heard very heavy firing on our left but afterwards found that

McCooks & Gilberts forces had attaked the enemy and drove them. Slept again

without disturbance under open heaven with an oil Cloth Cover all night and

not forgetting to say no blanket and Corn Shoks below us. Today we skirmished

and advanced in line of Battle to Perryville and found it evacuated. In the

evening Col Blake Cotton and myself went out to view the Battlefield which

was a sight that I have not the power to express we where also at the

Hospital where about 200 wounded where lying suffering some crying Oh Mother

Oh! Doctor Oh! give me some water, enough to make any one feel the terror of

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this war we encamped again under a large tree with but a Blanket over us In

the morning I made a sketch of the Battle at Perryville & the town of

Perryville in about 3 hours & sent them to be mailed at Louisville by our

sutler of the 9th Indiana about noon it commenced raining as we where on the

march to Salt River being only a distance of 3 miles from Perryville arriving

at our camp we where at once ordered out as pickets we stationed our pickets,

had quite a [illegible] skirmish with the Rebels and they being in sight our

pickets where in sight of them all night Still it was raining the sky was

black only at the Horizon was a light Bloody streak of light to be seen we

built with rails in the corner of a [illegible]fence near a large hay stak a

little den which we covered with straw and crawled into our horses we had

tied close by saddled and bridled. Slept very comfortable although it rained

all night and was cold. To day we namely the 9th Indiana Ky were ordered to

advance as skirmishers to Bardstown We advanced only a short distance when

the Rebel opened a brisk fire our skirmishers returned the fire bravely we

drove them untill fighting through Danville The citizens not at all

frightened waved the Union Flags & Handkerchiefs while the Bullets were

flying [illegible] The reception was grand People where so overjoyed that

they stopped our horses and force forced us shake hands before we passed in

the evening we returned to our old Camp where we rested well all night being

rather cold. To day we where on the march all day towards Dick Robinson where

the Enemy were in force camped near our old camp all night To day we rested

all morning in the afternoon

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we advanced our Camp within 2 miles of Danville about 4 Oclock Col. Blake &

Capt. Carter Mann & Risley & myself went rode to Danville where we purchased

different things visited (Hospitals of secessionists) & returned In the

evening after supper I rode with the Col to his Brothers Reg In Woods Div

Slept all night without disturbance Today we passed through Danville on our

way toward which we marched camped on the outskirts of town all night(as

Reserve Pikets) To day we marched towards Crab Orchard we where awakened at l

O clock in the morning marched till 4 took Breakfast on the Road reached our

destiny about 18 miles, heard cannonading all day‒To day we had the advance

position next to the 6th Ky when out as skirmishers. In the morning I saw the

Rebels in the distance in line of Battle that is in the valey below the

Scenery here was beautiful and mountainous, the Roads winding The 6th Ky as I

said before skirmished when Seeing the enemy drawn up in line, halted we

placed our Cannons in position and, threw a few shell amongst them which

scattered them immediately the skirmishers advanced in cautiosly when they

where received by a volley of the enemys Lead The 6th Brave as Lyons returned

the reception sent [illegible] altogether with rifles but with a mixture of a

shell or canister The skirmish became fierce The Rebels at last gave way one

on our side was killed some prisoners where taken at noon the ninth Indiana

skirmished they doing the work neater Col Turman with a few men flanked them

and came upon them before they expected it He captured a Captain and some

other Secessionist Cavalry [illegible] We pursued

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them till evening their force was about 2000 Cavalry & one Battery we cam-

pped in Rock Castle River to night To day 17th Oct we only advanced a short

distance where we halted and encamped at Wild Cat the same place known where

Shift Fought. The scenery here is so beautiful and picturesque that my feeble

thoughts and language cannot express. Lofty & high Hills with beautifull

Cliffs, nearly upright now and then sprinkled with a spot of Beautifull

foliage. There also remain the fortification some of earth and others of

timber of felled trees also immense [illegible] I must by no means to mention

the great distance that you can see by ascending the main Hill commanding all

surrounding fortifications they being over l5O foot High‒ Here we halted and

rested all night, the night being very cold and consequently did not sleep

very sound (Col Blake Capt. Carter and myself slept together we slept on the

side of the hill and I crowded Capt Carter badly as he slept at the lower end

of the hill) 18th Today we where ordered (9th Ind) to reconnoiter the enemys

position in advance some 4 miles which we did skirmishing with the Rebel

pikets all day 2 shots where fired at me one while I was standing with Capt.

Risley and the other while I went in open view to see them they being hid on

behind felled trees across the road on a promenance our skirmishers shot a

Lieut Napier in the eye of the 3rd Georgia Cavalry he was taken in a Blanket

to a log house 2) house 1) log where his wounds was dressed by Dr Gillmon.

his note Book was given in my possesion and I examined it finding his will

and $6.75 in Confederate Scrip which I delivered in Hed. Qrs. Slept well all

night 19 Today we where again on the march stopping often occassioned by the

trees felled on the road by the rebels In the afternoon we stopped in the

road as usual by delay when In the

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distance I perceived a log House and a crowd of the 9th standing and

encircling the front of the House I for curiosity dismounted and advanced

also gazing, was surprised to find a Beautifull Blue eyed girl staring at me

now and then also laughing turning around to the other girls talking——(I

judged they that thought they knew me) but our pleasure of asking them

questions about the rebels was soon disturbed by the Bugle sound of ‘forward’

The soldiers fell in the ranks and marched I lingered behind but moved ahead

slowly when one of the men still standing called to me I advanced A women

standing there said (In the language of the mountain regions) "Thems girls

thunk they knew you" They then asked whether I had been down this way before

I told them no They thought I was a Telegraph Operator and invited me to come

and see them to night if convenient that is if we did not camp far, which I

was perfect willing In the evening I had no time as the rebels remained

within a short distance from Our camp we where allowed to build fires when

about 8 P.M. a rebell cannon ball was fired came wizing into our camp passed

only a ˄ few feet above Hed. Qrs. A log house (deserted) we stayed in fires

where immediately distingtushed so that they could not get range of the

camp‒To day I had my horse saddled and started back to see those girls with

whom I had a pleasant time and will a lot time [illegible] For fear of the

Rebels they hid their furniture in the woods I politely offered my assistance

to bring forward those things I was received we marched through the yard over

the fence in a winding path Crowded by Underbrush of Pine so that you could

not see 10 steps ahead then passed into a road also in the depth of the

forest. I always keeping a sharp lookout with Carbine in hand. While moving

cautiously along I noticed some secession Biscuits on the ground. I halted

and said I to her I suppose you are not leading me into a trap. There were

secession troops here says I. Yes. says she only yesterday

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their pikets where here before you came we took a rest on my shawl

packed the horse with flour Blankets & &c I returned where I left for camp found camp

had been moved about 2 miles ahead to the Cross Roads the rest of this day I drew a

pictures for Harpers Weekly called Buells army on the march slept well all night—- To

day we moved back to Rock Castle River some 12 miles Here we stayed one day In the

morning soldiers where washing their clothes & themselves. To day we marched back to

Mt. Vernon & stayed the rest of the day within 3 miles this side of Mt. Vernon on the

way to Sommerset. 25 To day‒About noon I rode ahead to get an interview with Genl

Smith followd him about 8 miles when I found him stopping at a log house I presented

my letters from Col. Blake, made a sketch of the General, he handing me his Biography

so we parted he treating me with the greatest respect The sky was dark casting a

gloomy look over the country The weather becoming perceptible colder. I met the 9th a

short time I left Gen Smith we [illegible] marched some 3 miles further camped in the

woods when it began to Hail and then change into a sleety snow & rain and wound up by

a good snow Col. Blake Capt Carter & myself stopped at a house all night & slept in a

bed. The only jealousy I felt was that the owner of this house an old mean looking

"cuss" had a young good looking wife 26 To day or this morning we found everything

coated in a white sheet of snow 8 inches deep The trees and limbs where bending

towards the ground from the weight of the snow The leaves still where still green some

red as you are used to see them in fall. The effect was beautifull but very cold‒To

day we marched 15 miles to wards Sommerset Ky which I troop made without a halt the

march was a trying thing mud up to the knee and freezing, forward we marched through a

kind of stew (compared only by a brown Ice cream), we at last reached Sommerset about

evening nearly froze to death where we went to camp South of S. we cleared the snow

had our darkies bring wood and started in a short time a krakling fire spread our

Blankets and pushed our feet towards the fire & [illegible] rested here for the night

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27 To day the Col. Blake furnished me with sufficient papers to see Gov O. P.

Morton of Indiana and other persons of note I had my horse saddled and so had

Capt. Carter & his boy Davy after diner giving Col Blake farewell we started

on our journey towards Lebanon a distance over 60 miles but before leaving

I made a sketch of Somm-erset We passed through S. and trotted leasurely

away on our journey the roads where not very good being mostly cordouroyed

evening shortly overtook us the evening began to get cold we left S. 10 miles

in our rear halted before a farm house and inquired for lodging. The dogs

barked furiously and at last a man was seen at the gate He had no place to

accomodate us but directed us to his neighbours Yong. which place we soon

found and gained admittance (I must surely not forgett [illegible] a

ridiculous thing that occured in the afternoon and which cost me a great deal

of physical pain. In short we got [illegible] Davy to climb a psimon tree

that stood in our way and ate a few of [illegible] them to many I slept well

all night except throwing up occasionally caused by Psimons‒28 This morning we

got Breakfast very early where I could not help noticing a beautifull blond

(blond) girl we payed our Bill 3.00 and started upon our journey cutting

across through a byroad to B[illegible] and thrice taking a mud road to

Liberty at which place we took dinner had our horses fed started over a high

knob and then having a ridge road for 10 miles and no town to be found and so

we had to push our way onward through the gloomy woods now & then a little

moonshine forcing its way through the thiket as I said before we could find

no house at last we again descendet another steep knob and a

distance of about 9 miles from Liberty we found a house. I dismounted let

Davy hold my horse and knoked for admittance which was soon

given to me I stood in the doorway as I saw a lady

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sitting at a large hearth and asked for permission for me and my friends to

stay When the a voice I could not see from which exclaimed‒Come in and lets

see who you are I advanced. When I beheld saw and old red faced

fa[illegible]ced Grey Headed man. he said what are you I spoke boldly a Union

man Sir! who are those with you. I said also men belonging to the U.S. army

who‒when he immediately gave us shelter. for he would not have a secessionist

stay near him we stayed rested in a good feather bead and a good fire near us

all night This being a great luxury after a short campaign 29 This morning

after we and our horses had been fed we started on having a distance of about

20 miles to go, mostly Pike. We also on the road met Union house guards

occosi-nally who where very happy to see us, one I will especially mention he

was an odd looking character dressed in our old (grey) uniform We asked him

quite a number of questions in regard to Guerillas, one being whether he had

any fear if they would come. No said he speaking in a musical tone changing

from base to treble I've got‒a mighty good musket and 40 rounds for them And

many more things he mentioned which I consider to vulgar to state for I dont

know in whose hands this book may yet fall. After following the winding road

crossing & recrossing Valin River we at last arrived at Lebanon about 2 In

the afternoon

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Notes

Immagination is more

than ˄one half of Realization

My earnest A new

A style of portrait I

shall adopt either to paint

[illegible]th be more effective than

others or more odd

Is [illegible] this to produce this

by a dull & opake

Back ground‒

which shall make

the colours of the

face appear more

bright__Now the

task is to find this N

tint for the Bakground,

which I shall make

my study from the time

of this thought 18 Jan 63 sick

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[Sketch of streetscape of Danville]

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o’er Juanita Soft onthe mountain Lingering falls the Southern moon Bright on the fountain Brake the day too soon. Breaks

In thy dark eye‘s splendor Where the warm light loves to dwell Weary looks yet tender Speak thy fond farewell

Nita, Juanita, let us never never part Nita, Juanita, Lean thou on my heart.

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When in thy dreaming Moons like this shall shine again And day light beaming Prove thy dreams are vain Wilt thou not relenting For thine absent lover sigh In thy soul consenting To his prayer gone by Nita Juanita Let me linger by thy

side‒ Nita Juanita be my own fair bride

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Theo. R. Davis Care Capt Leo Brown Iron Clad Indianola

Miss River Flotilla‒

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Sophia Smith London Ky

John Brandon Paid 30ˎ00 Make a deduction if necessary From the 70,00

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Beautifull View 8 miles this side of Rich mountain near kittles farm Looking down tje Valley of [illegible]gers

River ‒‒‒

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6x Gov Wright of Indiana Moses Marks & Lady

22+27 --- $50ˎ00 Franklin 5 pictures

20 + 24 ‒‒‒ $100.00 Stromberg‒3,000 25 + 30‒ Pd Sam Marks $22 ½ Leo Marks & wife 20 -24 $45.00 Louchhan & wife 22 x 2 5000 Guy Scott -- $2000

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Come all ye sons of freedom And join our Southern band Were going to fight the enemy And drive them from our land Justice is our motto And providence our guide Jump into the wagon And we’ll all take a ride -Chorus-wait for the wagon

The dissolution wagon The south is our wagon And well all take a ride

Secession is our watch word Our rights are all demand And to defend our firesides We pledge our hearts and hand Jeff Davis is our president With Stephens by his side And Beauregard our general Well join us in the ride

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[Pencil drawing of bearded figure and setting]

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Texas & Florida are also no the ring My would nt have a government Where cotton was king Miss Alabama & Louisiana Have by long since replied And we’ll all take a side Missouri North Carolina and Arkansas are slow They will have to hurry or we’ll have to leave them And where will they go? Theres old Kentucky and Mary

-land Each about make thier Mind So I reckon after all Will have to take them

up behind

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Col Davis potted me other and You the know what is in Got to lg the rebel Our cause is just & holy Our men are brave & true To whip the Lincoln cut- throats Is all we have to do God bless our whole army In them we all confide Jump into the wagons And we’ll all take a ride

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Capt. W Cooper Nelson about 50 feet behind Left with rear of Capt. Buell & Staff on The right (the Captain's Horse) Bay horse 4 white Legs Bald face ½ size Whole ginger

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Gen Nel walked Privey & back — Struck Jeff Davis of a question put to him on

fire right side of the Neck God drn him I guess he dont know who I am‒he asked

Gibson whether he had a weapon Gov Morton, Gen Nelson replyed (he would

remember not) Nelson struck him Davis took an attitude just if he intended to

strike Nelson afterwards Davis tried to walk past where Nelson again struck

him on the left cheek when [illegible] Davis said this shall not end yet

occured about 9 O'clock

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Gov Nelson stept to Gov and asked him did you come to wittness this insult to

me. Sir I was asked standing here to see what —— was said -— Nel then walked

to west end of the room through tin door Davis walked off appeared to be

walking from Gibson who was in the east end of the room Davis passed out of

the room to go to the door I observed he had a pistol in his right hand he

passed out to the right and I immedietely heard the pistol I heard a struggle

in the Hall and immediatly Jeff Davis appeared holding Jeff Davis illegible

get held by an Officer who afterwards they were parted when someday send

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9th Ind Capt Carter $2,00 “ Madden (cash) 1600 100 1000 Paid “ S[h]erman 10.00

Col. Blake Cash 16,00 “ Hazen Act. Brig 600 $1,00

6th Ky. Major Shackleford(cash) 16 00 “ in pictures 185 00 6th P. Battery Capt Bradley 40 50 Due to Ferguson 2 75 Ballance 37 50

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Lent 50 copies Jealous To Nickerson Laporte Ind ______________________ A Geiter near Chiset No 624 Ben Marks ______________________ Mr. A. Samuelson Friends of Benzinger ______________________ Leyt Charles Young furnish 3 pictures ______________________ Stromberg portraits 25 x 30 [illegible]