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1861-05-14 -- 1861-05-17

Tues. 14     Some of our men are sick owing to their light clothing, which does not keep them sufficiently warm. To day we were sworn into the U.S. service for three months. J. Nanmeter on account of sickness, could not be sworn in and he feels very sorry about it, he has the lung fever. I received a letter from home. The soldiers have organized a prayer meeting and reading room, where some assemble daily.
Wed. 15.     We commenced drilling today, and drilled about 6 hrs. which made us very tired we changed our boarding place were put into a German restaurant, and feel well satisfied with the change.  The order is to drill not less than 2 nor more than 4 hours pr. day, thus it was commanded from headquarters today.
Thurs. 16.     I attended an ice cream party this evening, but must acknowledge, that with all my patriotism I felt ashamed in well dressed society, to make my appearance in shirt sleeves, we present the worst appearance of any company in the regiment.  75.000 cartridges arrived here today for our Reg.
Fri. 17.     St. Louis seems to be an attractive point since the most constant excitement prevails in that city.  The war is vigorously carried on by both sides.

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Tues. 14 Some of our men are sick owing to their light clothing, which does not keep them sufficiently warm. To day we were sworn into the U.S. service for three months. J. Nanmeter on account of sickness, could not be sworn in and he feels very sorry about it, he has the lung fever. I received a letter from home. The soldiers have organized a prayer meeting and reading room, where some assemble daily. Wed. 15. We commenced drilling today, and drilled about 6 hrs. which made us very tired we changed our boarding place were put into a German restaurant, and feel well satisfied with the change. The order is to drill not less than 2 nor more than 4 hours pr. day, thus it was commanded from headquarters today. Thurs. 16. I attended an ice cream party this evening, but must acknowledge, that with all my patriotism I felt ashamed in well dressed society, to make my appearance in shirt sleeves, we present the worst appearance of any company in the regiment. 75.000 cartridges arrived here today for our Reg. Fri. 17. St. Louis seems to be an attractive point since the most constant excitement prevails in that city. The war is vigorously carried on by both sides.