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1863-06-12 -- 1863-06-15

Friday 12  We pitched our tents near the road and made ourselves comfortable for the day  I was called to see John Ernst who was wounded the other day.  I found him dying, he died at 7 P. M.  I also visited the rest of my sick, who number about 12.  The deceased had a letter with him purporting to render him invulnerable but God does not respect any such humbug.  

Saturday 13  John Ernst was interred near the division hospital.  I have felt rather unwell for the last few days but feel better now.  Kranz is sick.  The rebels wounded a great number of our men today.  I wish we take the city soon.

Sunday 14  Had divine service this morning, by our Chaplain not many in attendance, owing mainly I suppose to the warm weather.  I must remark here that the contrabands are exceedingly religious, they have a meeting in the woods every night, and enjoy themselves very much.  Their preachers have a great influence over them, preaching mainly punishment.  

Monday 15.  This morning we moved our Camp from the road onto a neighboring hill, just as we got ready to pitch our tent, it began to rain, but by strenuous efforts we got things in a tolerable shape, and did not get wet.  Went out to our hospital to see my sick men, who were glad to see me.  I have eleven men in hospital.

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Friday 12 We pitched our tents near the road and made ourselves comfortable for the day I was called to see John Ernst who was wounded the other day. I found him dying, he died at 7 P. M. I also visited the rest of my sick, who number about 12. The deceased had a letter with him purporting to render him invulnerable but God does not respect any such humbug. Saturday 13 John Ernst was interred near the division hospital. I have felt rather unwell for the last few days but feel better now. Kranz is sick. The rebels wounded a great number of our men today. I wish we take the city soon. Sunday 14 Had divine service this morning, by our Chaplain not many in attendance, owing mainly I suppose to the warm weather. I must remark here that the contrabands are exceedingly religious, they have a meeting in the woods every night, and enjoy themselves very much. Their preachers have a great influence over them, preaching mainly punishment. Monday 15. This morning we moved our Camp from the road onto a neighboring hill, just as we got ready to pitch our tent, it began to rain, but by strenuous efforts we got things in a tolerable shape, and did not get wet. Went out to our hospital to see my sick men, who were glad to see me. I have eleven men in hospital.