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1861-09-21 -- 1861-09-25

Sat. 21  No very important news is received here today.  Every body seems to follow his own inclinations, and numerous depredations are committed upon persons d property which pass on unnoticed.
Sun. 22  I attended the E.P. Church to the H. Spirit in which Dr. H. Krebs is pastor, he preached an admirable discourse on the “proper observance of the Sabbath”.  This is the church in which I was confirmed.  I took a walk in the evening.
Mon. 23  Numerous regiments of soldiers departed for the scene of war; it was an affecting scene, to see some bid farewell to their loved ones, wives with little ones, mother, father, brothers and sisters could be seen running to and fro with sorrowful faces.  Ah, such are the sad feelings of war!  Many, many of the brave fellows will never return.
Tues. 24.  Having neglected to post my journal for some time I do not remember what transpired to day, nothing of imminent importance however.  Weather is pleasant.
Wed. 25.  I received a letter from my friend McPherson in which he informs me that he has raised a company in his vicinity and expects to leave soon for the war, he desires to have my opinion on an independent company, I told him I do not approve of the plan.  Join a regiment.

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Sat. 21 No very important news is received here today. Every body seems to follow his own inclinations, and numerous depredations are committed upon persons d property which pass on unnoticed. Sun. 22 I attended the E.P. Church to the H. Spirit in which Dr. H. Krebs is pastor, he preached an admirable discourse on the “proper observance of the Sabbath”. This is the church in which I was confirmed. I took a walk in the evening. Mon. 23 Numerous regiments of soldiers departed for the scene of war; it was an affecting scene, to see some bid farewell to their loved ones, wives with little ones, mother, father, brothers and sisters could be seen running to and fro with sorrowful faces. Ah, such are the sad feelings of war! Many, many of the brave fellows will never return. Tues. 24. Having neglected to post my journal for some time I do not remember what transpired to day, nothing of imminent importance however. Weather is pleasant. Wed. 25. I received a letter from my friend McPherson in which he informs me that he has raised a company in his vicinity and expects to leave soon for the war, he desires to have my opinion on an independent company, I told him I do not approve of the plan. Join a regiment.