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1861-10-27 -- 1861-10-30

Sat. 27.  Worked with the machine till noon, after which I did not do much of any thing.  The weather is pleasant.
Sun. 28  Stayed at home and enjoyed myself in company with my brothers in diverse ways.  The people seem to be less effected by the hard times than those farther south.  
Mon. 29  Went to Western where I found but very few changes made during my absence.  The school is not very prosperous yet.  Five more of my fellow students among whom is the president’s son, have enlisted I took supper with them at the president’s house where we had an excellent time.  I visited the meeting of the Young Men’s Institute where many young ladies attended.  We had a promenade after the society adjourned.   I enjoyed myself very much.  The people and my friends generally were glad to see me.
Tues. 30  Some of the volunteers left Western this morning, I accompanied them to Shueyvlle where I bid them farewell.  The weather is dreadful stormy and rainy, I was compelled to accept the hospitalities of Mr. C.B. Shuey my old school-mate, who is married.  I had an excellent time in recounting our mutual school day experiences.  I pity the poor volunteers who have to be in this storm.

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Sat. 27. Worked with the machine till noon, after which I did not do much of any thing. The weather is pleasant. Sun. 28 Stayed at home and enjoyed myself in company with my brothers in diverse ways. The people seem to be less effected by the hard times than those farther south. Mon. 29 Went to Western where I found but very few changes made during my absence. The school is not very prosperous yet. Five more of my fellow students among whom is the president’s son, have enlisted I took supper with them at the president’s house where we had an excellent time. I visited the meeting of the Young Men’s Institute where many young ladies attended. We had a promenade after the society adjourned. I enjoyed myself very much. The people and my friends generally were glad to see me. Tues. 30 Some of the volunteers left Western this morning, I accompanied them to Shueyvlle where I bid them farewell. The weather is dreadful stormy and rainy, I was compelled to accept the hospitalities of Mr. C.B. Shuey my old school-mate, who is married. I had an excellent time in recounting our mutual school day experiences. I pity the poor volunteers who have to be in this storm.