[Gutenberg 51195] • Camp, Court and Siege / A Narrative of Personal Adventure and Observation During Two Wars: 1861-1865; 1870-1871

Excerpt from Camp Court and Siege: A Narrative of Personal Adventure and Observation During Two Wars; 1861-1865, 1870-1871

But we were not to stay long on this enchanted isle. Butler had organized his expedition against New Orleans, and it was now ready to sail. He had applied for Thomas Williams, who had been strongly recommended to him by Weitzel, Kenzel, and other regular officers of his staff. Early in March we re ceived orders to report to Butler at Fortress Monroe. We took one of those rolling tubs they cal propel lers, which did the service between the fortress and Hatteras for the Quartermaster's Department; and, after nearly rolling over two or three times, we reach ed Old Point. Here we found the immense steamer the Constitution, loaded with three regiments, ready to sail. Williams had hoped to have two or three days to run North and see his wife and children, whom he had not seen for months. But with him considerations of duty were before all others. He thought that three regiments should be commanded by a brigadier, and he determined to sail at once. It was a disappointment to us all. To him the loss was irreparable. He never saw his family again.

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