Tuesday, 13th E.I.R. Bible 2 Kgs. 10 Acts. 9th. Eng. in drilling. Toward eve learned of the fight in Mo. One of our men took three prisoners to day in Mo. Brought them in. They pretend that they were taken on purpose to be delivered from the southern army.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
12 August 1861
Monday, 12th Engaged in drilling. Read 2 chapt. in bible. 3 gun boats arrived here yesterday.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
11 August 1861
August, Sunday, 11th 1861 Went to church at 11 A.M. In the eve, went to the fort. Was admitted into the magazine for the first time.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
10 August 1861
Saturday, 10th Pleasant. Left Chicago at 6:50, arrived at Cairo at 12 in the night. Learned of the accidental death of J. Niece.
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| (CMSR of James Niece in 90 days service, from NARA rg94, e519) |
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
9 August 1861
Friday, 9th Pleasant. To day is my birth day. I am 23 years old. Started from Pr. du Chien at 7. Took dinner at Madison, supper at Chicago.
Monday, August 8, 2011
8 August 1861
Thursday, 8th Pleasant. Got off the bar at 10 A.M. Arrived at Prairie due Chine at 12 A.M. in the night. Saw Dan Rice on board. Had some talk with him. Found him to be a well posted sharp fellow.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
7 August 1861
Wednesday, 7th Rains. Started, after bidding farewell to all, for Red Wing. Arrived at 1 P.M. Took passage on the Golden Era at 6 P.M. Got fast on a bar all night till 10 A.M. next day.
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