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1861-05-05 -- 1861-05-07

Sunday 5.    We met in the armory this morning, and upon consultation between the officers it was decided to leave this place by 6 o'clock A.M. on the cars en route for Clinton. I packed my things and prepared myself to depart at the required time. It rained pretty hard this morning. The company decided to leave at 6 o'clock A.M. tomorrow. I received my money after paying some discount, from Carpenter Stibbs and Company. 
Mon. 6.    I rose a little after 4 o'clock, took breakfast for the last time in Cedar Rapids, and the company left on the 6 o'clock train mid the cheers and good wishes of the citizens who thronged to see us leave. We were hailed with enthusiastic cheer at the stations, and upon our arrival in Clinton, were addressed by the mayor of the city, to whom Mr. Eberhardt responded; we were lodged in the Iowa central house, where we had very excellent fare. We expected the steamer this evening, but she did not arrive. We paraded, with the praises of the citizens. 
Tues. 7.    The steamer Wm L. Erving came into port immediately after supper, and our company went on board, and parted from the citizens of Clinton, with thundering cheers, and booming of cannon. We had a great time, sleeping upon the cabin floor, and many ludicrous scenes were witnessed. The river scenery is splendid, every thing presents itself in its most beautiful form.

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Sunday 5. We met in the armory this morning, and upon consultation between the officers it was decided to leave this place by 6 o'clock A.M. on the cars en route for Clinton. I packed my things and prepared myself to depart at the required time. It rained pretty hard this morning. The company decided to leave at 6 o'clock A.M. tomorrow. I received my money after paying some discount, from Carpenter Stibbs and Company. Mon. 6. I rose a little after 4 o'clock, took breakfast for the last time in Cedar Rapids, and the company left on the 6 o'clock train mid the cheers and good wishes of the citizens who thronged to see us leave. We were hailed with enthusiastic cheer at the stations, and upon our arrival in Clinton, were addressed by the mayor of the city, to whom Mr. Eberhardt responded; we were lodged in the Iowa central house, where we had very excellent fare. We expected the steamer this evening, but she did not arrive. We paraded, with the praises of the citizens. Tues. 7. The steamer Wm L. Erving came into port immediately after supper, and our company went on board, and parted from the citizens of Clinton, with thundering cheers, and booming of cannon. We had a great time, sleeping upon the cabin floor, and many ludicrous scenes were witnessed. The river scenery is splendid, every thing presents itself in its most beautiful form.