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1861-04-23 -- 1861-04-25

Mon 22.    We arrived in Cedar Rapids toward evening. Did considerable running about. Elected T. Z. Cook, captain of the company; Marvin first lieutenant; Stinzen, 2d lt. Stibbs 3d lt. There was very much contention in the comp. Some excitement concerning, a misunderstanding in the Mt. Vernon delegation. Staid with Bruff Carpenter, and had an excellent time.  
Tues 23.    Several of the Western people were here. I was informed that a company of 48 men and 8 ladies was organized in Western last night. I am growing tired of this continual idleness, I long to be away from here, on the field of battle rather. I spent the evening at Carpenter's got to bed rather late, and was very tired.  
Wed. 24.    Nothing of importance transpired today. We are put through drill rather rigorously and not being used to labor it has a tendency to make me tired. I find also that we have as a general thing about as intelligent a company as can be found anywhere. But as may be expected some are pretty scaly. 
Thurs. 25.    The war news is not very exciting, and is very meager, mostly depending upon rumors. We do not yet know our destination, or departure, and are in suspense.

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Mon 22. We arrived in Cedar Rapids toward evening. Did considerable running about. Elected T. Z. Cook, captain of the company; Marvin first lieutenant; Stinzen, 2d lt. Stibbs 3d lt. There was very much contention in the comp. Some excitement concerning, a misunderstanding in the Mt. Vernon delegation. Staid with Bruff Carpenter, and had an excellent time. Tues 23. Several of the Western people were here. I was informed that a company of 48 men and 8 ladies was organized in Western last night. I am growing tired of this continual idleness, I long to be away from here, on the field of battle rather. I spent the evening at Carpenter's got to bed rather late, and was very tired. Wed. 24. Nothing of importance transpired today. We are put through drill rather rigorously and not being used to labor it has a tendency to make me tired. I find also that we have as a general thing about as intelligent a company as can be found anywhere. But as may be expected some are pretty scaly. Thurs. 25. The war news is not very exciting, and is very meager, mostly depending upon rumors. We do not yet know our destination, or departure, and are in suspense.