Almond Chesbro (1842-1863) was the son of Hiram Hale Chesbro (1816-1886) and Laverna Clark Hall (1822-1882) of Potter county

Sgt. Almond Chesbro of Co. G, 53rd Pennsylvania Volunteers. Almond was killed at Gettysburg on 2 July 1863.

T R A N S C R I P T I O N

Sunday, February 15, 1863—Came home from Uncle Jerome’s. Stopped at Mr. Hydern’s a short time, then stopped at Mr. Reynold’s to leave Sarah. Took supper at Uncle D’s. From there went home. Arrived there about 9 o’clock.

Monday, 16—Came over to town in company with Uncle Dennis. This week id court week. Quite a lot of people in town. Ordered myself a pair of boots made. Evening went over to see Mary. Had a good time.

Tuesday, 17—Did not busy myself about anything special today, only to go over to C’s two or three times. Yes and had a tooth extracted and two filled. Had to go see my little wife as usual this evening. Can’t stay away only about so long.

Wednesday, February 18, 1863—Went to see Mate this morning and she sent me away. Thought I would not go again in a week but again this afternoon was over and she cried because she had offended me. Made me strip all right. Got her to see my sergeant stripes on. Done it nice.

Thursday, 19—Went to Oswayo Village with Merrick Jackson. Bought a few things of Ben. Then came home. Evening went over to C’s to see M. Had a very pleasant evening. Made her a present of a pint of Balmoral.

Friday, 20—Did not do much today but smoke and visit with the little girl. Was over to C’s three times today. Enjoy myself so well in her society that I want to be with her always.

Saturday, February 21, 1863—Got up this morning. Had a talk with Heister. Saw John Brooks. Quite a visit with him. Went once to Cole’s. Saw Mate. Had a good visit as usual. Watched with the sick with Mate.

Sunday, 22nd—Came home. Got Real up. Say he is a going away to be married today. Seen him off. Then went over to see Mary. Found here abed—not feeling very well from the effects of last nights warmth. Had some singing tonight.

Monday, 23rd—Cleaned my revolver. Sat around and smoked till dinner time. Afternoon was over tosee the little girl. Watch with Mrs. Green to keep the little girl company. Came home about five in the morning.

Tuesday, 24th—Did not get up till about noon. Eat dinner. Did not amuse myself about anything particular. Have a very bad headache. Was over to see the litle girl a few minutes this evening.

Wednesday, 25—Came home this morning. Found the folks all well. Made a bully shot with my revolver. Cleaned it up all nice ready for action. Wrote a letter to Fannie and Ann. Now about to retire.

Thursday, 26—Did nothing especial today but read. Shoot with revolver. went over and stayed with Lon. Had a good visit as usual. How lonesome it seems here at home. Can hardly stay all night.

Friday, February 27, 1863—Came home about 10 o’clock. Sit around the house and visited with the old women till night. Then went to spelling school. Stayed till 11 o’clock with Lon, Cyrus, Cy, and George.