A
change of focus from the winter weather and local happenings.
During
the American Civil War a number of young men from the Town of Covert enlisted
if various units. John L. Ryno was a member of Co. C 126th NY Volunteers and
the 3rd Brigade Band, 3rd Division, 2nd Army
Corps. The Interlaken Historical Society has copies of his diaries from 1862,
1863 and 1864.
A few days in February 1864.
February 6, 1864
Order came this AM to move promptly at 7. The Band
got ready to go but General Owen said we need not go. Heavy skirmishing was
going on all day until 5 P.M. when the Rebels made a charge on our Division and
drove them across the river. Corp Chestnut of Co C was killed by a shell. Lieut
Sheats of Headquarters’ Staff was wounded in the breast during the charge.
Frank Rappleye started for home on a 10 day furlough this A.M. It has rained
nearly all day.
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| John Ryno and Samuel Stone detail from 1910 Civil War Veterans Memorial Day photograph taken at Lake View Cemetery, Interlaken Historical Society photo #203 |
February 7, 1864
Warm and pleasant this A.M. Heavy firing was heard
about 10 A.M. in direction of Raccoon Ford. Our Brigade returned to camp this
P.M. feeling first rate. Co. C did not lose but one man killed. Received a
letter from Annie last night.
February 8, 1864
All quiet in Front today. The troops have all
returned to camp. Andrew Chestnut was buried this afternoon. He was killed by a
bursting shell. It entered his right breast passing through his heart and coming
out at the left hip.
February 9, 1864
Played for guard mounting at the usual time this
A.M. Eugene [Holton] got his barrel this afternoon. It had some dried fruit, a
pair of socks, and dried beef in it.
Dewitt’s
Diary Saturday, February 8, 1964
Temperature 20, clear. Snow squalls and periods of
sunshine all day. More like March weather.
We did some carpenter work in the house.
Took Lena Hiltbrand down a half bushel of potatoes.
Drove to Lodi after some plywood. [On February 6th
Dewitt noted he was building a tea table, which would be the carpenter work he
refers to.]
Snow blowing, high of 25 today.
Clear temperature 20 tonight.
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