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1862-11-01 -- 1862-11-03

Sat. 1.  Our country us at present agonizing in the most terrible crisis, that ever visited any country, and the prospect is that it will totally ruin it.  The recent elections show plainly that the majority of the people do not willingly support the president at Washington.  The picture of our land is painted with blood, and my God the end is not yet, may patriots assemble at the nation’s cry and drive back its enemies into everlasting darkness, so that we never may again behold this terrible calamity of brother killing brother.  But may our land again be bright with peace and liberty.
Sun.  2.  To day I was visited by a good many friends who were rejoiced to see me, a good many staid till late in the evening, leaving me with many good wishes.  One by the name of [Schloemann?] who is always very ready to boast of his patriotism, said if his son was large enough he should go with me, I told him, I would take him as he is, and promised to put him with the cooks so that he should not do any hard work not be placed in a dangerous position.  He studied the matter over a few moments and then backed out, offering a few trivial excuses.  This kind of patriots are numerous and I told him so.
Mon. 3.  This morning early Henry& I bade farewell to our family, it was a very affectionate parting such as I never want to experience again.

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Sat. 1. Our country us at present agonizing in the most terrible crisis, that ever visited any country, and the prospect is that it will totally ruin it. The recent elections show plainly that the majority of the people do not willingly support the president at Washington. The picture of our land is painted with blood, and my God the end is not yet, may patriots assemble at the nation’s cry and drive back its enemies into everlasting darkness, so that we never may again behold this terrible calamity of brother killing brother. But may our land again be bright with peace and liberty. Sun. 2. To day I was visited by a good many friends who were rejoiced to see me, a good many staid till late in the evening, leaving me with many good wishes. One by the name of [Schloemann?] who is always very ready to boast of his patriotism, said if his son was large enough he should go with me, I told him, I would take him as he is, and promised to put him with the cooks so that he should not do any hard work not be placed in a dangerous position. He studied the matter over a few moments and then backed out, offering a few trivial excuses. This kind of patriots are numerous and I told him so. Mon. 3. This morning early Henry& I bade farewell to our family, it was a very affectionate parting such as I never want to experience again.