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William F. Goodhue diary, 1861
1861-05-09
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May, TUESDAY, 7, 1861. Monroe. Met for drill at 1/2 X 8, Rained part of the fore noon, and after noon both. Practiced the Charge Step. William Kimberley and myself commenced boarding at J Halsted. A ball was given this evening. WEDNESDAY 8 Commenced drill at the usual time, this morning. The Juda band arrived here this noon, played all the after noon, Practiced marching in Colums, done very well. THURSDAY, 9. At the usual signal we met at the hall for drill. eight new recruits to day. very warm weather. Sprained my knee this afternoon, which is very painful, can hardly walk Smoked a Cigar, &c..&c.
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May, TUESDAY, 7, 1861. Monroe. Met for drill at 1/2 X 8, Rained part of the fore noon, and after noon both. Practiced the Charge Step. William Kimberley and myself commenced boarding at J Halsted. A ball was given this evening. WEDNESDAY 8 Commenced drill at the usual time, this morning. The Juda band arrived here this noon, played all the after noon, Practiced marching in Colums, done very well. THURSDAY, 9. At the usual signal we met at the hall for drill. eight new recruits to day. very warm weather. Sprained my knee this afternoon, which is very painful, can hardly walk Smoked a Cigar, &c..&c.
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