Newton Scott Civil War Timeline

Guard Duty

Oct 24, 1862

Video about camp life during the Civil WarNewton Scott stands guard, in the freezing cold, at Camp Lincoln in Keokuk, Iowa. During this event Newton feels cold and lonely because he misses his family and it is freezing cold in Iowa.

New Lands

Nov 24, 1862

Steamboats during the Civil WarNewton Scott and the rest of his company leave Camp Lincoln by boat. During this event Newton feels happy that he is going somewhere else.

Arrival

Nov 26, 1862

Camp lifw during the Civil WarNewton Scott and the rest of his company arrive in St. Louis Missouri. During this event Newton felt tired because he had marched a long way to get there.

On The Road

Nov 28, 1862

Marching during the Civil WarNewton Scott and the rest of his company leave for Helena, Arkansas. During this event Newton is sad because had to leave some of his friends from his company behind because they were sick.

Vicksburg

Jul 4, 1863

Vicksburg campaignNewton Scott and the rest of his company fight in the Battle Of Vicksburg, During this event Newton felt sad because he had to kill for the first time in the war and seeing the aftermath of the battle was devastating to him.

Company A

Jul 23, 1863

<ahref='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infantry_in_the_American_Civil_War' >Infantry during the Civil War</a>Newton Scott returns to Company A, the original company he was in. During this event Newton is happy because he gets to go back to his old friends.

On The Move

Aug 11, 1863

Video about marches during the Civil WarNewton Scott and the rest of his company will leave Helena Arkansas at 3:00 PM to march to Little Rock, Arkansas. During this event Newton is skeptical because he doesn't know if there is going to be a battle along the way or how everyone is going to meet up(the different armies).

Hanging

Dec 8, 1863

Military exectuions during the Civil WarNewton Scott along with the rest of his company witnessed the hanging of David O. Dodd. During this event Newton was unsure because he was sad but felt contempt at the same time.

Christmas

Dec 25, 1863

Newton Scott and the rest of his company celebrate christmas through stories and conversations of home. During this event Newton felt jolly because he was given a sense of christmas spirit even though he is at war.

New Captain

Jul 18, 1864

Rankings during the Civil WarNewton Scott has a new captain named Seargent Marshall Law 1st Lieutenant and will be officially his captain if Captain Porter dies. During this event Newton feels sad because he liked his old captain and he doesn't like his new one.

Bushwhacking

Jul 22, 1864

How to bushwhackNewton Scott and the rest of his company are bushwhacking up and down the White River to make a path for more soldiers. During this event Newton is bored because he isn't doing much.

Election

Nov 3, 1864

Video about Abraham Lincoln's lifeNewton Scott and the rest of his company vote for Abraham Lincoln. During this event Newton is excited because he likes President Lincoln.

Sick

Aug 18, 1865

Civil War army hospitalsNewton Scott and the rest of his company are all sick. During this event Newton is upset because he just wants to feel better.

Discharged

Aug 19, 1865

Average Union soldier during the Civil WarNewton Scott is discharged from his service in the Union Army. During this event Newton is excited because he is happy to get to go home.

I'm Good

Aug 19, 1865

Guns during the Civil WarNewton Scott decides not to pay the $6.00 fee to keep his gun as it will be no longer be of any use to him. During this event Newton is satisfied with his decision.