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1862-11-16 -- 1862-11-18

Sun. 16  It is raining this morning.  I do not feel well.  There is not a single officer present this morning except myself, and very few privates.  I spent this forenoon in posting up my journal which had been neglected for some weeks.
Mon. 17.  My 2d Lt. was initiated as a brother mason.  I am setting up my accounts as fast as I can for we are awaiting marching orders.  We are now crowded with relatives and friends of the soldiers who are anxious to see them before we depart from this place for a more southern clime, some of them feel very serious about our apprehended departure, the citizens of Muscatine Co. feel a deep interest in our regiment, since 4/5 of the regiment is taken from this county.  Many a noble young man the hope and pride of his aged parents and relatives, goes forth in high spirits never to return to his waiting friends.  We can not divine the future, but must be content to drain the cup which it prepares for us be it bitter or sweet.  So mote it be.
Tues. 18.  I made some purchases of necessary articles of clothing &co; I am ready to leave at a moment’s warning.  Miss Barrows had been kind enough to furnish me with a portfolio, needle case, a pair of mittens &co.  We had an excellent little party at Joe Walton’s, I enjoyed it very much.  Dr. D.H. Goddno, is adjutant of the 37th Grey Beard regiment, I wish him success, he is a very good man.

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Sun. 16 It is raining this morning. I do not feel well. There is not a single officer present this morning except myself, and very few privates. I spent this forenoon in posting up my journal which had been neglected for some weeks. Mon. 17. My 2d Lt. was initiated as a brother mason. I am setting up my accounts as fast as I can for we are awaiting marching orders. We are now crowded with relatives and friends of the soldiers who are anxious to see them before we depart from this place for a more southern clime, some of them feel very serious about our apprehended departure, the citizens of Muscatine Co. feel a deep interest in our regiment, since 4/5 of the regiment is taken from this county. Many a noble young man the hope and pride of his aged parents and relatives, goes forth in high spirits never to return to his waiting friends. We can not divine the future, but must be content to drain the cup which it prepares for us be it bitter or sweet. So mote it be. Tues. 18. I made some purchases of necessary articles of clothing &co; I am ready to leave at a moment’s warning. Miss Barrows had been kind enough to furnish me with a portfolio, needle case, a pair of mittens &co. We had an excellent little party at Joe Walton’s, I enjoyed it very much. Dr. D.H. Goddno, is adjutant of the 37th Grey Beard regiment, I wish him success, he is a very good man.