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Monday, October 31, 2011

31 October 1861

Thursday, 31st Pleasant. E.I.R.B. II Cron. 29 Phil. 3d. This morning we had inspection by Col. Mersy, then we were mustered by Gen. Paine. At 2 P.M. we had brigade review. The 9th, 12, 40, 41, Buell's Battery, Geilman's cavalry were all reviewed by Gen. Paine and staff. We then marched through the city several times. This evening I was out in town. Saw some of the displays of the art of mesmerism by Lieut. Fetter upon a lady.

Oct – 1861 List of Letters rec. by Capt. L. Webb
October 31, Miss Helen Rayhill, Mascoutah, Ills., sent Oct 22
October 31, Miss Hettie Richardson, Mascoutah, Ills., sent Oct 24

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