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Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.36
er, Md., where we were put on a train and run into Baltimore; marched from the depot to Fort McHenry, where we Found friends. We then proceeded on our way to Baltimore. One night we travelled some distance with a negr perhaps, about twenty-five or thirty miles beyond Baltimore), from whom we learned all about the Secesh in the the road, where he gave us some information about Baltimore. He induced us to hide in a corn patch nearby unting to their home, and we continuing on our way to Baltimore. Should this be seen by one of the above persono far failed to learn their postoffice. Reached Baltimore. The second morning after leaving our friends, ust before day, we came to the edge of the city of Baltimore. Our route was through the city by way of Frederick, Md., to Harper's Ferry. But passing through Baltimore was rather dangerous for a Reb at that time; but it m. We passed on altogether at night after leaving Baltimore, avoiding cities and towns, and met with nothing w
Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.36
re many tents, occupied by United States soldiers. We passed many of them on the sidewalks, but they took no notice of us, or we of them. We passed on altogether at night after leaving Baltimore, avoiding cities and towns, and met with nothing worth relating until we reached the Patapsco river, where we passed over the bridge without being seen by the guard standing at the end, whistling merrily. From here we went on by way of Frederick to Harper's Ferry. We did one mean trick over in Maryland, near the Potomac, which I regret, but it could not be avoided at that time. We broke into some gentleman's spring house, appropriated a little piece of veal and some milk and butter, for all of which we ask his pardon. If he was a good Rebel, as he should have been, it was all right; otherwise, we don't care a cent. We reached the Potomac, just above Harper's Ferry, before midnight, and with a stick to feel our way were soon on Virginia soil. We called at a house close by, got someth
Delaware Bay (United States) (search for this): chapter 1.36
imore; marched from the depot to Fort McHenry, where we remained all night—a night never to be forgotten by one of those ragged, half-starved Confederates. It rained all night, and we stood huddled out in the open slush, unable to lie or sit down. We were then put aboard of a canal boat and carried by way of the Chesapeake and Delaware canal to Fort Delaware, where we were landed about the 6th of July. Fort Delaware was situated on an island of about ninety acres in the upper end of Delaware Bay. We were placed in barrack;, in the northwest corner of the island, with a plank wall around to secure us. We were barely fed enough to keep us alive. On the outside of our enclosure stood the fort, officers' houses, hospital, and other buildings. However, we were never allowed to go out, except now and then in small details to load or unload a vessel (a service I had never been called upon to do). On the way from our barracks to the wharf was a gate in the wall, about twelve feet wi
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 1.36
idence was on our side, and no one saw us. As soon as dark came we hit the road, and were soon in the city. We called at a stable to get a turnout to carry us through, thinking it the safest, but all their teams were out, and, besides, the proprietor, or some one in the stable, was a little insolent in suspecting us to be Johnnies. We gave him some tough jaw and left, making our way through without attracting any attention. Out at this edge of the city were many tents, occupied by United States soldiers. We passed many of them on the sidewalks, but they took no notice of us, or we of them. We passed on altogether at night after leaving Baltimore, avoiding cities and towns, and met with nothing worth relating until we reached the Patapsco river, where we passed over the bridge without being seen by the guard standing at the end, whistling merrily. From here we went on by way of Frederick to Harper's Ferry. We did one mean trick over in Maryland, near the Potomac, which I r
Front Royal (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.36
rlestown. Before reaching Charlestown we lay over one Sunday with a family, who gave us directions how to proceed. We found that Charlestown was occupied by United States cavalry, with their outpost about three or four miles on the road to Front Royal. We kept clear of the road till we passed the outpost, then took the road and reached White Post, just after day, got breakfast and proceeded on our way to Front Royal. About a mile before reaching the latter place we met citizens running Front Royal. About a mile before reaching the latter place we met citizens running out, saying that the Yankees were coming in on the Culpeper road. However, we went on to town, and learned that there was a little raid on the Culpeper road, so we turned our course up the Luray valley to Luray Courthouse, where we met the First Confederate cavalry. We put up at a hotel, where a generous cavalryman paid our bill. The next morning we got transportation on the stage to Culpeper, and stayed over night, and the next day went down to Orange Courthouse, where we found the noble ol
Delaware (Delaware, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.36
land, from which we soon crossed to the mainland of New Jersey by means of a plank. Here we remained that day and the next, resting up. But we got little rest or sleep for the mosquities. So on the second night we appropriated some farmer's little boat and recrossed the Delaware bay. I should have stated that when we landed in New Jersey we could see nothing of the fort, and concluded that we must have travelled at least twelve or fifteen miles. Made for the Chesapeake. Once on Delaware soil, we made for the Chesapeake Bay. On the fifth day after leaving the fort, in an almost starving condition, we came to a house where the old folk had gone to a harvesting, so the children gave us all the loaf-bread and buttermilk we could consume. This occurred about 10 o'clock A. M. After leaving the house we could scarcely walk 200 yards, we were so full of loaf-bread and buttermilk. However, we continued our tramp, and about 2 P. M. came to a little country store. where we had a
Fort Delaware (Delaware, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.36
Escaped from Fort Delaware. From the Richmond Dispatch, August 19, 1900. A Mississippi Confederate tells how he and a comrade Escaped—Afloat on a ladder, then a tramp. A story told by Sergeant Warren D. Reid, of Mississippi, for Mrs. J McIntosh, Vice-Regent, Mississippi room, Confederate Museum. The following thrilling story of the escape from Fort Delaware, by Sergeant Reid, of Holliday, Miss., and his cousin, Joseph G. Marable, now deceased, was written at the request of lie or sit down. We were then put aboard of a canal boat and carried by way of the Chesapeake and Delaware canal to Fort Delaware, where we were landed about the 6th of July. Fort Delaware was situated on an island of about ninety acres in the Fort Delaware was situated on an island of about ninety acres in the upper end of Delaware Bay. We were placed in barrack;, in the northwest corner of the island, with a plank wall around to secure us. We were barely fed enough to keep us alive. On the outside of our enclosure stood the fort, officers' houses, ho
New Jersey (New Jersey, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.36
ng, and finally on the 15th of August, we decided upon Stonewall's plan of taking them in the rear. To do this we must pass the gate and make our exit from the New Jersey side of the island, thus going directly from home. So on the morning of the day mentioned we walked up to the gate and passed out, treating the guard with pesed. We landed, turned our ladder adrift, and after wandering around awhile found that we were on a small island, from which we soon crossed to the mainland of New Jersey by means of a plank. Here we remained that day and the next, resting up. But we got little rest or sleep for the mosquities. So on the second night we appropriated some farmer's little boat and recrossed the Delaware bay. I should have stated that when we landed in New Jersey we could see nothing of the fort, and concluded that we must have travelled at least twelve or fifteen miles. Made for the Chesapeake. Once on Delaware soil, we made for the Chesapeake Bay. On the fift
Harper's Ferry (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.36
ing our friends, on Sunday it was, just before day, we came to the edge of the city of Baltimore. Our route was through the city by way of Frederick, Md., to Harper's Ferry. But passing through Baltimore was rather dangerous for a Reb at that time; but it was a long way around, and we were terribly footsore and dreaded the marchco river, where we passed over the bridge without being seen by the guard standing at the end, whistling merrily. From here we went on by way of Frederick to Harper's Ferry. We did one mean trick over in Maryland, near the Potomac, which I regret, but it could not be avoided at that time. We broke into some gentleman's springh we ask his pardon. If he was a good Rebel, as he should have been, it was all right; otherwise, we don't care a cent. We reached the Potomac, just above Harper's Ferry, before midnight, and with a stick to feel our way were soon on Virginia soil. We called at a house close by, got something to eat, and continued on towards
Patapsco river (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.36
or some one in the stable, was a little insolent in suspecting us to be Johnnies. We gave him some tough jaw and left, making our way through without attracting any attention. Out at this edge of the city were many tents, occupied by United States soldiers. We passed many of them on the sidewalks, but they took no notice of us, or we of them. We passed on altogether at night after leaving Baltimore, avoiding cities and towns, and met with nothing worth relating until we reached the Patapsco river, where we passed over the bridge without being seen by the guard standing at the end, whistling merrily. From here we went on by way of Frederick to Harper's Ferry. We did one mean trick over in Maryland, near the Potomac, which I regret, but it could not be avoided at that time. We broke into some gentleman's spring house, appropriated a little piece of veal and some milk and butter, for all of which we ask his pardon. If he was a good Rebel, as he should have been, it was all rig
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