Dwight Henry Cory Letters and Diary

Passed through South Boston a station on the R. & D. R. R. and cross the Dan river on a bridge last night. And as it rained very hard we took possession of three shops, barns, etc. about 4 miles from S. B.

Sunday morning the roads are muddy but the sun shines bright and clear and we set out moving towards Petersburg. Joint the 1st & 3rd Divisions at four o'clock but the 2nd has gone on another road Encamp in a shed large enough for all our horses.

Monday, May 1, 1865

Move to Blacks & Whites Station on the Petersburg on South Side road. Here we drew forage and encamped waiting for our Divis. to join us on the road. Find that every thing is ordered back to Washington and that steps are to be taken immediately to discharge the whole army.

Our joy is full

Home seems almost in sight and we march with more willingness if possible than ever before.

Tuesday, May 2, 1865

Drew rations for one Brig. and make ready to issue to them as soon as they arrive. 8 o'clock and we are on the road again and have joined the regiment and are relating our adventures and looking at the horses captured and discussing the future of the army. We have had a hard march but no blood has been shed and a great victory won.

And the war is over.

Words cannot express our joy as we move on to the place where we are to be made citizens.

Wednesday, May 3, 1865

Encamp near Wilson's Station last night after a march of 18 miles. The weather has been as pleasant as the troops could ask and with good roads too, which renders the campaign just past one of the most agreeable that we have ever had.

Reach Petersburg at four o'clock and go into camp and commence the task of settling our affair with the Government.

Tuesday, June 13, 1865

Received a Commission as Captain in the 6th Ohio Cavalry Regt. but on account of a late order mustering out all dismounted men I am unable to get mustered.

Receipt for all G. M. Stores now on hand in the regiment and act as G. M. in Place of St. J. A. Clark resigned.

Issued clothing on the 12th yesterday and everything comes out square.

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