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1862-11-12 -- 1862-11-15

Wed. 12.  This evening we met and took the side degree called Knight of St. Constantine.  After which we adjourned to Reuling’s where we had a splendid oyster supper.  Then went to camp.  On the road I met Corp. Mueller and Private John Ernst, who had [?] guard, I forced them to go back to camp with me, they gave me their word of honor, never to do it again.
Thurs. 13.  I went out on battalion drill with my company today, the regiment did admirably.  It was said by Captain Wallace that it is inferior to none that ever left the state.   The German company is highly praised for its good drill.  I am proud of it.  
Fri. 14.  Mc. Clellan is removed from his command, so is Buel, Burnside, supercedes the first, and Rosencranz the last.  I should think this an admirable move.  Give us good Generals and the war will soon be ended, if we do not get them it may last for years.
Sat. 15.  Gen. Baker telegraphed to St. Louis that the 34, 35, & 36 Reg’s were ready to move by next Tuesday, we may expect our marching orders every minute now.  I went up town and transacted some business, after which I returned and staid in camp all night.  The weather changed today, it is very cold and disagreeable.  2/3 of my men went home.

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Wed. 12. This evening we met and took the side degree called Knight of St. Constantine. After which we adjourned to Reuling’s where we had a splendid oyster supper. Then went to camp. On the road I met Corp. Mueller and Private John Ernst, who had [?] guard, I forced them to go back to camp with me, they gave me their word of honor, never to do it again. Thurs. 13. I went out on battalion drill with my company today, the regiment did admirably. It was said by Captain Wallace that it is inferior to none that ever left the state. The German company is highly praised for its good drill. I am proud of it. Fri. 14. Mc. Clellan is removed from his command, so is Buel, Burnside, supercedes the first, and Rosencranz the last. I should think this an admirable move. Give us good Generals and the war will soon be ended, if we do not get them it may last for years. Sat. 15. Gen. Baker telegraphed to St. Louis that the 34, 35, & 36 Reg’s were ready to move by next Tuesday, we may expect our marching orders every minute now. I went up town and transacted some business, after which I returned and staid in camp all night. The weather changed today, it is very cold and disagreeable. 2/3 of my men went home.