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George C. Burmeister diary, 1861
1861-07-12
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Frid.12. At dawn our forces rested near a creek where nearly every one soon disappeared in the brush tired out with fatigue, and fell asleep on the wet ground, about one half of our troops gave out on the road which was rough and steep, the Mo. V. suffered more than the Iowa boys. It is said we marched 46 miles in a day and night, after a few hours next we continued our journey. At midday we passed through a small town called Melville where the stars and stripes floated proudly over the cheerful people, who welcomed us most cordially, we camped near this town, and W.G. Eckels and myself returned to it, and had some bread baked and bought numerous other things, the people are obliging and enterprising, it did my soul good to find so many loyal citizens, we found many ladies here, their husbands are now in Springfield ready to defend our flag and country. I was appointed corporal of some men to go to town and bring in all the soldiers of our regiment, we had a good time and returned about 11 o'clock P.M. We learned that the rascal Jackson and his men were hastening to Arkansas in order to get out of our reach. Since he has left we are not in a great hurry, and general Layon permitted us to enjoy an excellent rest.
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Frid.12. At dawn our forces rested near a creek where nearly every one soon disappeared in the brush tired out with fatigue, and fell asleep on the wet ground, about one half of our troops gave out on the road which was rough and steep, the Mo. V. suffered more than the Iowa boys. It is said we marched 46 miles in a day and night, after a few hours next we continued our journey. At midday we passed through a small town called Melville where the stars and stripes floated proudly over the cheerful people, who welcomed us most cordially, we camped near this town, and W.G. Eckels and myself returned to it, and had some bread baked and bought numerous other things, the people are obliging and enterprising, it did my soul good to find so many loyal citizens, we found many ladies here, their husbands are now in Springfield ready to defend our flag and country. I was appointed corporal of some men to go to town and bring in all the soldiers of our regiment, we had a good time and returned about 11 o'clock P.M. We learned that the rascal Jackson and his men were hastening to Arkansas in order to get out of our reach. Since he has left we are not in a great hurry, and general Layon permitted us to enjoy an excellent rest.
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