12 October 1861

Saturday, 12th Pleasant. E.I.R.B. II Cron. 9th II Corth. 6th. To day we pitched tents in the green here. Engaged in battalion drill. Bought a long legged pair of boots. To day Gen. Smith's quarters were crowded with people to get passes to go into the country.

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October 12, Carlton Ruggles, Milan, Ohio, sent Oct 11

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October 12, Mr. Carlton Ruggles, Milan, Ohio

11 October 1861

October, Friday, 11th 1861 Pleasant. E.I.R.B. II Cron. 8 11 Corth. 5th. This morning I went to the city and took a dish of oysters. In the afternoon, while drilling, the procession passed conveying the corpse of the cavalryman wounded in the attack by the rebels on the fort. He died at 2 A.M. The scene was beautiful. They led his horse trimmed in black behind the hearse. Before we were done drilling another passed of the Ind. 23d reg. Capt. Bremdeburry of the rebel proclivities was captured to day, also 7 of the rebels supposed to have been engaged in the charge upon our guard was brought in.

Oct 11 John Wall dr. to cash loaned .50

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October 11, Mr. J. W. Howland, Summerfield, Ills.

10 October 1861

Thursday, 10th Pleasant. E.I.R.B. II Cron. 7th II Corth. 4th. Last night the vidette guard of 5 men of the cavalry, co. I, was attacked by a large force of cavalry and all but 2 wounded or taken prisoners. Took all the horses. When the firing took place at 1 o'clock A.M. at night, our boys got up, dressed and prepared to rally into line, but was not called out. Upon returning to our beds, Corp. Heinberger discovered that Carl Hess, a young man who had been unwell for some time, was dead. We got the surgeon, but he could do no good. We procured a coffin and had him buried at 2 P.M.

Oct. 10th 1861 recv. of F. Wagner cash borrowed $5.00

Oct 10th T. Cox dr. for two shirts .75 each 1.50

Oct 10th L. Hobbs dr. to cash loaned 1.00

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October 10, J. W. Howland, Mascoutah, sent Oct 7

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October 10, Mr. Perry Dew, Mascoutah, Ills.

9 October 1861

Wednesday, 9th Pleasant. E.I.R.B. II Cron. 6th II Corth. 3d. This morning we had skirmish drill as a co. of officers under Capt. Kuefner. In the afternoon I engaged in making out the co. clothing book. Had battalion drill in the eve.

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October 9, H. C. Fike, Mascoutah, sent Oct 6

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Mr. H. C. Fike, Mascoutah, Ills. 

8 October 1861

Tuesday, 8th Pleasant. E.I.R.B. II Cron. 5th II Corth. 2d. I came off duty as officer of the day this morning. I then went to the city. Had quite a pleasant chat with Mr. Newman, the beef contractor. To day the Col. gave me the command of co. G as well as my own to make them observe cleanliness. A 29 pounder Howitzer was mounted yest. on works No. 2.

Oct 8th James Fike dr. to L. Webb by cash loaned 1.00

Oct 8th Harlow Bassett dr. to L. Webb by cash loaned 2.75

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October 8, Miss Helen Rayhill, Mascoutah, Ills.