4 June 1861

"Tuesday, 4th Arose from the bed which was the floor of a flat boat. Came to the quarters. Read in the Bible 3 chapt. Ate breakfast and then went to my duty. This eve at 4 o'clock we had brigade drill. Had a speech from Gen. Prentiss inviting us to enlist for 3 years. Two reg. arrived this eve in command of Col. McArther, Col. Cook. Weather warm and pleasant."

3 June 1861

Monday, 3d This morn being some better in health, I was appointed Capt. of the Police. At about 8 o'clock this morn a man of co. A was shot while in a skiff. Learned that S. A. Douglas was dead. To day I talked with several persons from the south. Heard the trial of A. M. Pully who was taken as a secessionist, proved guilty and put to wheeling dirt. He is a member of our legislature from Williamson co.

2 June 1861

Sunday, 2nd I am yet quite unwell but some better than yest. Heard Bro. George Compton preach yesterday. Received some letters. Read 7 chapt. in the Bible. Our reg. worked yest. on the fortress & the barracks. It did not seem much like the sabbath to me. I tried to keep my mind on heavenly things. I thought of home, the family circle and its associations. Surely, said I, there is no Sabbath in war. At night we sang several good old hymns, then retired to rest.

1 June 1861

June, Saturday, 1st 1861 Awoke this morn quite unwell with the bowel complaint.  Remained at the quarters all day taking medicine. This morn. they fired the 32 pounder and 24 lb. Captured some southerners. Some took the oath of allegiance. One would not and they took charge of him.

31 May 1861

Friday, 31st rose at reveille. E.I. Reading 4 chapters in the Bible. After breakfast. E.i.d. Took a remedy for the diarrhea with success. 2 P.M. had my picture taken. Sent it to Atta. In the eve. went in comp. with several others to Birds Point. Was introduced to the Col. Drank some wine with him, then returned. 32 pound guns mounted to day.

30 May 1861

Thursday, 30th Took a ramble about town this morn. with Misses Fike, Swagard and Griffen. Had my likeness taken. Went and looked at the large cannon at the Battery. E.I.R.B. E.I.d. At night met with A. J. Cox and sung several good old religious hymns, then went to bed with many heavy thoughts on my mind of my condition and prospect in life.

Registry of Letters received 1861

May 30, H. Webb, Red Wing, Min.

29 May 1861

May, Wednesday, 29th 1861 To day it rains. No drilling. Misses Swagard, Griffen and A. Fike came from Mascoutah. One reg. of soldiers from St. Louis arrived under command of Col. Scheittner. They occupy Birds Point.

Registry of Letters received 1861
May 29, Wm. Slade, Mast, Ills