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coming to camp
He came to camp today -
first season
He had his first battalion drill today -
Guard duty
He had his first expierence with guard duty today. -
home
Left camp for home today -
back to camp
he went back to camp today -
sworn in
Received his guns and equipment today and formally sworn into the U.S. service as a Regiment -
sabbath
He had sabbath today -
His wife dies.
His wife Carrie dies -
sisters
sisters come today -
Saying goodbye
Went to Uncle William’s in forenoon and said goodbye to Carrie.At 11 PM he left for camp saying goodbye to everyone, for maybe forever. -
Arlington Heights
Arrived where he was supposed to be late the night before, so he camped at Arlington Heights above five miles from Washington, and near the estate of General Rebel Lee -
started
he started his march today -
sick
He was very sick on this day.He thought that it was because of his diet related to how much labor he had done. -
death
he died today.
