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Lt. Shelton Diary, 1864
1864-05-21
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Think it rather fast for first full day in camp. I think I have done well for a hand who never did service before. I met today Col. [Vial?] Dr. Stetsman and many others whom I did not know were in the regt. 21st This morning at 9 oclock I was released from guard duty. spent the forenoon in taking rest. In the afternoon went to town and took supper with Hayden had a pleasant time returned to late for dress parade but went out with
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Think it rather fast for first full day in camp. I think I have done well for a hand who never did service before. I met today Col. [Vial?] Dr. Stetsman and many others whom I did not know were in the regt. 21st This morning at 9 oclock I was released from guard duty. spent the forenoon in taking rest. In the afternoon went to town and took supper with Hayden had a pleasant time returned to late for dress parade but went out with
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