18 June 1861

Tuesday, 18th Mr. Shepherd took me to Mascoutah to Dr. Ross.

17 June 1861

Monday, 17th Much better. Started at 4 P.M. for Mascoutah. Before reaching Lebanon took worse. Went to Prof. Blair's.

16 June 1861

Sunday, 16th To day quite sick and still at the Hospital.

15 June 1861

Saturday, 15th Still at the Hospital.

14 June 1861

Friday, 14th Being quite sick I went to the Hospital.

13 June 1861

Thursday, 13th This morn I am still unwell, but better than yest. E. in reading Bible. This morn a man was found in the river, drowned, of Comp C, 9 reg . To day Maj. Gen. McClellan arrived here and reviewed the troops. He is a fine looking fellow. I made the acquaintance of a man in 7 reg. to day. I felt some better in mind to day. I was some what cheered up by the reception of some letters from friends.

Registry of Letters received 1861
June 13, H. R. - Masc.
June 13, Wm. Howland
June 13, P. Fry
June 13, Wm. Nelson

Registry of Letters written 1861
June 13, W. Howland
June 13, H. K. - Masct.

12 June 1861

Wednesday, 12th Arose this morn quite sick. E.i.R. 3 chapt. in Bible. Remained at camp all day. Mr. T. D. Seawell and his friend called on me to day. This morn the "City of Alton" went with 2 companies to Columbus. Took down their Secession flag and brought it to Cairo. To day, as usual, my mind ran out over the bloody fields of the future. I study, my duty to my self and to my country, and I try to seek wisdom of the Lord. I think of home that I have not seen for so long. My prayer is Lord save our country.

Registry of Letters written 1861

June 12, H. Webb, Wm. Price

Registry of Letters received 1861
June 12, F. Webb