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George C. Burmeister diary, 1861
1861-06-26 -- 1861-06-30
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Wed. 26. Two young men of the Mt. Pleasant co. were wounded, by an accidental discharge of a musket in their tent. My team and consequently my title as M.D. was taken from me because another co. was entitled to it. Some of the regulars are selling their superfluous clothing cheaply. I bought a fine blue military overcoat for fifty cents. The 1st Regt. I.V. received their money for state service, I received seven dolls., this cheers us up. Thurs. 27. It rained a little this morning, I took a bath. Preparations for leaving are being made by all the troops. Each man received a canteen and haversack. Fri. 28. I inspected the breast works which the German pioneers have thrown up and found it to be firm, and apparently strong enough to resist successfully a pretty large force. I went to town and spent a good part of my money, especially in buying things agreeable to my stomach. Sat. 29. The constant idleness which prevails in our regiment at present is almost worse than hard labor since it makes us lazy, and fit for nothing, that is useful to society. Sun. 30 To day I feel like moralizing by the hour, but of what benefit is it? None. Heard a good sermon preached by Rev. [blank space]. The steamer "Spread Eagle" was fired at, and forced to ly to. Boys have plenty fun.
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Wed. 26. Two young men of the Mt. Pleasant co. were wounded, by an accidental discharge of a musket in their tent. My team and consequently my title as M.D. was taken from me because another co. was entitled to it. Some of the regulars are selling their superfluous clothing cheaply. I bought a fine blue military overcoat for fifty cents. The 1st Regt. I.V. received their money for state service, I received seven dolls., this cheers us up. Thurs. 27. It rained a little this morning, I took a bath. Preparations for leaving are being made by all the troops. Each man received a canteen and haversack. Fri. 28. I inspected the breast works which the German pioneers have thrown up and found it to be firm, and apparently strong enough to resist successfully a pretty large force. I went to town and spent a good part of my money, especially in buying things agreeable to my stomach. Sat. 29. The constant idleness which prevails in our regiment at present is almost worse than hard labor since it makes us lazy, and fit for nothing, that is useful to society. Sun. 30 To day I feel like moralizing by the hour, but of what benefit is it? None. Heard a good sermon preached by Rev. [blank space]. The steamer "Spread Eagle" was fired at, and forced to ly to. Boys have plenty fun.
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