Fort Marshall Md. 
in honor of the event, at every fort and arsenal in the United States. 
Fort Federal Hill Md. 
February 28th 1865. 
Wilmington N.C. fell on the 22d inst. - Left Ft. Marshall yesterday evening, and quartered at this place last night. 
Ft. McHenry March 4th '65 
Came here from Ft. Federal Hill on the 2d inst. and went into quarter within the outer walls of the Fort. 
Ft. McHenry Md. 
March 18th 65.
 Was happily surprised on the 14" inst by Brother Sam, whom I had not seen since Dec. 1860, both of us having served near 4 years in the Army. Shermans progress has brought gold down from 195 to 164 the last 5 days. Definite information has been recd. that he (Sherman) reached Fayetteville N.C. on the 12" inst. 
Fort Marshall Md .
March 21st '65. 
Came here yesterday to drill recruits, Drilled 4 hours to day. Gold down to 153. Sherman and Sheridan still in luck.
