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George C. Burmeister diary, 1861
1861-08-18 -- 1861-08-22
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Sun. 18. I revisited some old, formerly familiar places, but I found to my astonishment that a great change had come over them many innovations have been made during my absence, especially in the lower part of the city. I recognized several of my old friends who were glad to see me. The change from country to city life is very perceptible. The people are excited about the late battle. Mon. 19. Hermann and myself went to the N. Market where I found my brother Charles, who called at our house in the evening when we went to the upper part of the town and took a bath and had a talk about "auld lang syne". Tues. 20. Took a ride for the first time in the new railroad car now used in the streets of the city. Visited the arsenal where our regt. is camped (but most are lodging in private houses) very few men and still fewer officers could be found. I left as soon as I could not liking the filthy quarters and contaminated atmosphere. Wed. 21. Hermann moved from his father's house and commenced housekeeping, which suits me a great deal better because the old man was apparently not very well pleased with my presence. We were mustered out of the U.S. service. Thurs. 22. I continue to roam about town without having a definite object in view having suffered considerable disappointment in obtaining my money.
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Sun. 18. I revisited some old, formerly familiar places, but I found to my astonishment that a great change had come over them many innovations have been made during my absence, especially in the lower part of the city. I recognized several of my old friends who were glad to see me. The change from country to city life is very perceptible. The people are excited about the late battle. Mon. 19. Hermann and myself went to the N. Market where I found my brother Charles, who called at our house in the evening when we went to the upper part of the town and took a bath and had a talk about "auld lang syne". Tues. 20. Took a ride for the first time in the new railroad car now used in the streets of the city. Visited the arsenal where our regt. is camped (but most are lodging in private houses) very few men and still fewer officers could be found. I left as soon as I could not liking the filthy quarters and contaminated atmosphere. Wed. 21. Hermann moved from his father's house and commenced housekeeping, which suits me a great deal better because the old man was apparently not very well pleased with my presence. We were mustered out of the U.S. service. Thurs. 22. I continue to roam about town without having a definite object in view having suffered considerable disappointment in obtaining my money.
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