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William F. Goodhue diary, 1861
1861-05-04
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May SATURDAY 4, 1861. Nine oclock P.M. Last night unbeknown to any one I took the cars for Monroe for the purpose of enlisting in the Monroe Company. signed my name to the roll this afternoon. and drilled with them. SUNDAY 5. Spent the Sunday at Mr. Bradshaws and Dodges. [Coeil] B. tried to persuade me from going, but of no use. Mr. Dodge did not approve of it. I did though. MONDAY 6. Left Brodhed for Monroe for Drill, bid the Folks goodbye, Rained nearly all day cleared up at night. Evening, Went to hear Mr. Whitcomb, at the Court house. subject, Lecture to young volunteers.
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May SATURDAY 4, 1861. Nine oclock P.M. Last night unbeknown to any one I took the cars for Monroe for the purpose of enlisting in the Monroe Company. signed my name to the roll this afternoon. and drilled with them. SUNDAY 5. Spent the Sunday at Mr. Bradshaws and Dodges. [Coeil] B. tried to persuade me from going, but of no use. Mr. Dodge did not approve of it. I did though. MONDAY 6. Left Brodhed for Monroe for Drill, bid the Folks goodbye, Rained nearly all day cleared up at night. Evening, Went to hear Mr. Whitcomb, at the Court house. subject, Lecture to young volunteers.
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