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16 January, 201521 January, 2015 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, apples, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, food, herbs, milk, NH history, SOURCE=HHS, weather

Colby 100: Warm Weather

Enjoy it while it lasts, and send home for treats!

15 January, 201516 January, 2015 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, NH history, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 99: “Parker Richardson is in camp”

A well-connected visitor passes through ...

21 December, 201415 January, 2015 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, NH history, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 98: Quick Note

News from Newton!

20 December, 201421 December, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, medicine, NH history, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 97: Hope

A brother's concern about the wartime hospital system ...

19 December, 201427 December, 2015 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, bread, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, NH history, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 96: Newton’s Transfer

Newton finally ships out on a barge bound for Washington ...

18 December, 201419 December, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, death, NH history, religion, sabbath, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 95: Sunday

A sabbath (of sorts) in camp:

13 December, 201418 December, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, medicine, NH history, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 94: Casualties

Mounting casualties feed anti-war sentiment at the North ...

11 December, 201413 December, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, bread, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, food, medicine, NH history, SOURCE=HHS, weather

Colby 93: Medicine Enough

Colby's health woes continue, but he returns to duty at last ...

10 December, 201412 December, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, Henniker, NH history, Reference Links, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 92: Another Rebel Raid

Even in winter quarters, the 39th Mass. Volunteers can't quite relax ...

7 December, 201430 December, 2015 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, chicken, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, Henniker, NH history, SOURCE=HHS, turkey

Colby 91: Tea

A dipper of hot tea brings back memories of home ...

5 December, 201410 December, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, chicken, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, NH history, SOURCE=HHS, turkey

Colby 90: Unpacking

1862: Now that the holiday boxes have finally arrived, the boys choose to look on the bright side...

4 December, 201410 December, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, NH history, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 89: Knife

Colby's father sends him a knife in his holiday box, but will it get past Capt. Richardson?

3 June, 20147 July, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, NH history, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 83: Be Prepared

1862: Hard to get a good night's sleep when rumors of raids run rampant ...

22 May, 20143 June, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, NH history, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 82: On the March (Again)

Can't you just hear Captain Richardson's teeth grinding in rage? ...

20 May, 201422 May, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, Henniker, NH history, Reference Links, SOURCE=HHS, weather

Colby 81: Camp Desolation

The regiment prepares for Winter Quarters ...

9 May, 201425 February, 2015 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, firewood, NH history, Reference Links, SOURCE=HHS, weather

Colby 80: Stoves

Finally, a fire in the tent! ...

6 May, 20148 May, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, NH history, Reference Links, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 78: Pay

Colby displays a distinct lack of confidence in the stability of the US currency ...

5 May, 20146 May, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, apples, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, food, NH history, potatoes, Reference Links, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 77: Regimental Sutler

1862: Sutler Pullen provides the goods... IF you have the money!

26 April, 20145 May, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, food, hardtack, NH history, Reference Links, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 76: Rations

Talking food with the tent-mates ...

24 April, 201426 April, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, medicine, NH history, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 75: Bravado & Hardihood

Some of the men are "hardier" than others ...

23 April, 201424 April, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, medicine, NH history, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 74: Scanning Our Worn Clothes

Eviction day for Colby's corporeal guests ...

20 April, 201423 April, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, medicine, NH history, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 73: Graybacks

1862: The sick tent has other inhabitants, besides the patients ...

18 April, 201423 April, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, medicine, NH history, Reference Links, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 72: Hospital Tent

1862: Colby succumbs to medical treatment ...

16 April, 201420 April, 2014 Marek 1860s, 39th MA, Civil War, Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, medicine, NH history, SOURCE=HHS

Colby 71: The Yallers

1862: And now we have a diagnosis!