Sun
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Notes on entry 54:

August 2, 1864 - Tuesday

Today I am at liberty to do what I wish in the quarters.

Captain Clark who was in the engagement of the 30th is in a helpless condition, he being paralyzed all below his wounds in the side.

Leiutenant Hickcock is very low.

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Notes on entry 55:

August 3, 1864 - Wednesday

Today I am again on guard.

I answer a letter to Miss Emily of Annapolis and have last night been the reciever of one from Anna.

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Woman
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Notes on entry 56:

August 4, 1864 - Thursday

Today is a day of fasting and prayer by the President.

This morning I am off guard and expecting a fatigue detail from the sargent.

I write a letter to Miss Minerva Barton of Apalochen Fioga Company, N.G.

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Notes on entry 57:

August 5, 1864 - Friday

Today I am again on guard whis is, under the circumstances, quite severe.

I for myself (am) feeling very unwell but think I (am) more fortunate to be so healthy while hot weather lasts.

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Notes on entry 58:

August 6, 1864 - Saturday

Today I am quite sick in wing quarters.

We are today ordered back to the regiment with quite a number of others who have not been to the front for several weeks.

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Notes on entry 59:

August 7, 1864 - Sunday

This day is a day of some rejoicing to men belonging to Company D.

In our regiment it is understood that their time is out for certain in about eight days.


Rejoice
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Notes on entry 60:

August 16, 1864 - Tuesday

Great News from Mobile.

Admiral Garagut is giving them a hard one to swallow.

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Notes on entry 61:

August 17, 1864 - Wednesday

Today I am so unwell that I get excused by the surgeon which I ought to have before done.

I recieve a letter from Emily of Annapolis, M.D. with a picture of her.

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Notes on entry 62:

August 18, 1864 - Thursday

Today the regiment's time is out, and well pleased are all those that are going (home).

The colors are taken but Captain Samson goes and demands them at Corps Headquarters, and gets them back.