http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/images/common/logo.gif http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ The Wisconsin Historical Society presents Historic Diaries, a means of describing events of the past in a communication medium of today. en-us Wisconsin Historical Society <webmaster@wisconsinhistory.org> 2009-09-02T01:31:35-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003964.asp [...] When I came home at noon, Nellie met me at the gate telling me that Pa had received our transportation papers. I was very glad to hear it at first, and went to work immediately to get my trunk... 3964@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-09-02T01:31:35-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003963.asp At home until four o&#39;clock, then went up to see the Governor. I wished to find out whether or not he would give us transportation if we should not obtain it of Gen. Pope. He told me that as soon... 3963@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-09-01T01:31:01-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003962.asp Did not feel very well this morning. Went up town. Saw Joe Curtis, an old friend, at home on furlough. He goes back in a few days. Got a new calico dress. Several friends called upon me today. It seems... 3962@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-08-31T01:30:19-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003961.asp Went to church this morning. Mr. Goodspeed of Janesville preached for us. He gave us a very good sermon. Staid to Bible Class. It seemed good to be in our old church once more. Mr. Campbell came to see me... 3961@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-08-30T01:29:02-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003960.asp Saturday 29th Rose this morning with a strange feeling at finding myself at home, not very well, did not eat any breakfast, unpacked my trunk, made me a white apron, and wiped the dishes, then dressed and went up town.... 3960@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-08-29T01:27:49-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003959.asp Friday 28th Rose early this morning after a passable night&#39;s rest, dressed as well as the motion of the cars would allow and went into the other car. It is very cold indeed, not much like the weather we have... 3959@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-08-28T01:26:49-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003958.asp Thursday 27th We had quite a fright early this morning. I think between two and three o&#39;clock I was awakened by a loud crash, and afterwards we heard screams and the boat stopped suddenly. We rose immediately, hastened on our... 3958@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-08-27T01:25:35-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003957.asp Wednesday 26th Rose early after a good night&#39;s rest and after dressing, finding no one in the cabin, went out upon the guard. It was very cold. We passed Fort Pillow in the night. After breakfast I read a short... 3957@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-08-26T01:24:19-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003956.asp Tuesday 25th We went up to the office immediately after breakfast to see what the prospects were for going home. Mrs. Burke went with us, Mr. Smith said that it was very probable that we would go tonight. We made... 3956@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-08-25T01:23:35-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003955.asp Monday 24th At home all day making wreaths of evergreens for my ward. A young sergeant of the Guard by the name of Andrews helped me. He is quite a fine fellow and I liked him very much. I have... 3955@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-08-24T01:22:57-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003954.asp Sunday 24th [23rd] At home all day. The girls went to church this evening. I remained at home. Mr. Casey spent the evening with me. Dr. Nelson called this afternoon and we analyzed a flower which we found yesterday, which... 3954@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-08-23T01:22:09-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003953.asp Saturday 23d [22nd] It looked like rain this morning, but cleared up before noon. I staid in my ward all day until noon. We started for the [Orphan] Asylum about two, a couple of gentlemen from the Small Pox Hospital... 3953@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-08-22T01:16:04-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003952.asp Friday 22d [21st] Received an invitation today in common with the other girls to a picnic at the Orphan Asylum. In my ward most of the day. Did not go out in the evening.... 3952@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-08-21T01:15:19-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003951.asp Thursday 21st [20th] To my great surprise and also very much to theirs, five of our convalescents received furloughs and started home today, this leaves us only 7 men in the ward beside the nurses. I am glad to see... 3951@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-08-20T01:14:34-06:00 http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/003950.asp Wednesday 20th [19th] We went out to the Small Pox Hospital today with Cordy Reynolds. Went all over it, also to the Catholic Cemetery where we rambled around an hour or two, accompanied by the sexton, an old Irishman and... 3950@http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/diary/ Emily Quiner, 1863 2009-08-19T01:01:15-06:00