University of Texas at San Antonio Civil War Diaries

in their advance had went to Virginia on their "own hook" be -for the 1st battle of Manassas Davis L Wigfall of Texas was the Col, upon our arrival he was made Brig Genl and put in command of the three TXs regt. JC McLeod of Galveston Texas Then became Col of 1st Rainey Maj Lt Col, and Black Maj. The Brigade was ordered to the Potomac where winter [?] were enacted and the winter spent. Nothing of importance transpired during the winter, other than disease, laid many a noble and gallant form beneath the sod, and robed Texas of many proud sons, and valiant soldiers

and they now had an opportunity of testifying their devotion to their country, by bravery on the field of battle. During the winter Genl Wigfall was elected C.S. Senator from Texas, for which Texas has our thanks. Thinly rid -ing us of a bragadacio, and causing to be placed at our head. The great and gallant Hood. The leader of the "Virginin Texans." Thus were we prepared for the in -suing spring campaign in which we hoped to add another luster to that soldier that pleased us mightly at "San Jacinto." Truly were we ready to raise the shout of defiance, and strike for homes & loved ones