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1863-09-11 -- 1863-09-12

Friday 11  Learned that we must leave our camp in a short time to move several miles to the rear.  I fear we will have a place assigned us where there is no water, which is certainly the most necessary article for the troop at this time.  I as commander of the regiment am often vexed by parties appealing to me in many cases.  Received the furloughs for our men.  They left for Iowa this evening.  I sent a black girl “Ann” who has been in my employ, to my parents.  Had a little discussion with a staunch “Democrat” (?) a negro hater, Jessie Phaudoin; he did not want her to ride in a regimental wagon, but I made her get on, and threatened to place him in arrest if he was not quiet.  I placed the sick men in an ambulance.  

Saturday 12  Received a stock of provisions from Vicksburg for our mess, which consists of Lts. Spencer and Lofland and Whetherrell, and Captain Doran and myself.  We have two black cooks, and have a very pleasant time.  Our chaplain has returned.  He reports Iowa all right in the coming elections.  He says  ex major O’Connor is acting a conspicuous part on the political stage.

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Friday 11 Learned that we must leave our camp in a short time to move several miles to the rear. I fear we will have a place assigned us where there is no water, which is certainly the most necessary article for the troop at this time. I as commander of the regiment am often vexed by parties appealing to me in many cases. Received the furloughs for our men. They left for Iowa this evening. I sent a black girl “Ann” who has been in my employ, to my parents. Had a little discussion with a staunch “Democrat” (?) a negro hater, Jessie Phaudoin; he did not want her to ride in a regimental wagon, but I made her get on, and threatened to place him in arrest if he was not quiet. I placed the sick men in an ambulance. Saturday 12 Received a stock of provisions from Vicksburg for our mess, which consists of Lts. Spencer and Lofland and Whetherrell, and Captain Doran and myself. We have two black cooks, and have a very pleasant time. Our chaplain has returned. He reports Iowa all right in the coming elections. He says ex major O’Connor is acting a conspicuous part on the political stage.