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1861-10-23 -- 1861-10-26

Tues. 23.  The report concerning Gen. Fremont recorded on the preceding page is considerable.  I left Ady’s and made double quick time in going to [Summit?], got on the cars there, and went as far as Wilton where by mistake I got on the Muscatine train and stayed at the Eichelberger hotel till next morning.  I visited Mr. Daymude’s school.
Wedn. 24  I was appointed Recruiting Officer for the 14. I. Regt.  Started for Marengo early this morning; where I arrived at noon, made inquiry about recruits found none.  Went to Bishop’s where I received a hearty welcome, arrived at home about dusk, where they were exceedingly glad to see me.  Went to bed late telling my experience.
Thurs. 25.  Nothing of special importance occurred to day.  I helped to dig potatoes, went over the farm and examined the improvements which are not many, but are perceptible.
Frid. 26  The thrashing machine was set here to day, a number of our neighbors helped us thrash, who were glad to see me, I assisted on the machine by cutting bands, the men were very much engaged discussing the present crisis of our country.  I felt tired tonight.

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Tues. 23. The report concerning Gen. Fremont recorded on the preceding page is considerable. I left Ady’s and made double quick time in going to [Summit?], got on the cars there, and went as far as Wilton where by mistake I got on the Muscatine train and stayed at the Eichelberger hotel till next morning. I visited Mr. Daymude’s school. Wedn. 24 I was appointed Recruiting Officer for the 14. I. Regt. Started for Marengo early this morning; where I arrived at noon, made inquiry about recruits found none. Went to Bishop’s where I received a hearty welcome, arrived at home about dusk, where they were exceedingly glad to see me. Went to bed late telling my experience. Thurs. 25. Nothing of special importance occurred to day. I helped to dig potatoes, went over the farm and examined the improvements which are not many, but are perceptible. Frid. 26 The thrashing machine was set here to day, a number of our neighbors helped us thrash, who were glad to see me, I assisted on the machine by cutting bands, the men were very much engaged discussing the present crisis of our country. I felt tired tonight.