Annotations to Maggie’s Civil War Journal: Christmas Past --- Christmas, 1862, Maggie and Sister Kate were in what she called “exile” at Cousin Jane Morgan’s home (Hedge Lawn). It was a time of great uneasiness; in Murfreesboro, a short distant away, the battle of Stones River was looming. Bother Joe, Uncle James Armstrong and many other relatives and friends were about to fight the Yankees. Colonel Howard was Lt. Colonel William Howard, commander of the 59th Ohio Infantry regiment. He and Major Dresser were Union officers who were kind to the Morgan family during the girls stay at Hedge Lawn (ancestral home of the Vaulx family, located about 7 miles from Nashville on the Murfreesboro Pike). Cousin Jane Morgan was Joseph Vaulx’s niece. Christmas, 1863 arrives with the news of the death of a former classmate. Christmas, 1864 surrounds her with the lingering effects of the battle of Nashville. Thursday, Dec 25th 1862. I rose early this morning. Colonel Howard who is encamped in the woods invited us to witness a flag presentation. We all went but I felt sorry that I did as I thought those men were going to fight our dear ones. The Colonel, I think is becoming thoroughly disgusted with the war and thinks the old Union can never be restored. Major Dresser and the Colonel took dinner with us. This is the first Christmas I have ever spent from home and my dear parents and oh! how fervently do I pray that it may be the last. Home, Thursday, Dec 24th/63. I rose this morning late. Studied my lesson for Monday. Clear. Busy knitting all day. Charlie Percy came out this evening. Have felt so sad to-day! Poor Annie Moore is now lying at the point of death, pneumonia. I expected to spend a happy Christmas with her, but our Heavenly Father has ordained it otherwise. How fervently do I pray that He may spare her to her family and friends. Friday, Dec 25th 1863. I rose this morning early. Spent the day knitting little Mamie a pair of stockings. Went over to Liza Branch’s for entertainment and sat up until 5 o’clock. Sunday, December 25th 1864 What a sad Christmas this is! Pa is quite sick with his foot. O! it seems as if all our troubles comes at once, but I trust we will be repaid for our troubles some day. Cousin Ella and Sam and the baby came down. Cloudy and I think will be raining soon. Charlie carried Mr. Woods some provisions to day. Pictured: Maggie Vaulx Go to rosshudgins for information
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