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1863-07-29 -- 1863-07-31

Wednesday 29.  I slept in our sutler's tent last night.  This morning I took breakfast with Lieut. Kyrk.  I went to the division hospital, where I had a long talk with George Wunderlich, who has been very sick.  About 9 A.M. I left camp with my team, had a pleasant trip, Lts. Kyrk and Kranz went with us.  Arrived in our regimental camp about 5 P.M.  Had an interesting time giving three furloughs to my company.  I permitted about a dozen to draw for them.  Naeve, Hemle and H. Irvin were the fortunate ones they will go home for thirty days as soon as we are paid.  We will receive pay in a few days.  

Thursday 30  Port Hudson surrendered on the 9th inst. to General Banks, with 5.000 prisoners and 7,000 stands of arms.  Remained in my tent all day reading the news.  Lee got away safe.  Charleston is besieged hope it will fall soon.  We are going to remain in summer quarters in this place for a short time.  

Friday 31  Early this morning I was seized with a severe chill, the first I ever had in my life, it was very severe, and made me feel very unwell; after it I had a burning fever and suffered much.  I sent for the doctor who gave me medicine, I dread to be sick in camp.

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Wednesday 29. I slept in our sutler's tent last night. This morning I took breakfast with Lieut. Kyrk. I went to the division hospital, where I had a long talk with George Wunderlich, who has been very sick. About 9 A.M. I left camp with my team, had a pleasant trip, Lts. Kyrk and Kranz went with us. Arrived in our regimental camp about 5 P.M. Had an interesting time giving three furloughs to my company. I permitted about a dozen to draw for them. Naeve, Hemle and H. Irvin were the fortunate ones they will go home for thirty days as soon as we are paid. We will receive pay in a few days. Thursday 30 Port Hudson surrendered on the 9th inst. to General Banks, with 5.000 prisoners and 7,000 stands of arms. Remained in my tent all day reading the news. Lee got away safe. Charleston is besieged hope it will fall soon. We are going to remain in summer quarters in this place for a short time. Friday 31 Early this morning I was seized with a severe chill, the first I ever had in my life, it was very severe, and made me feel very unwell; after it I had a burning fever and suffered much. I sent for the doctor who gave me medicine, I dread to be sick in camp.