Transcribe
Translate
William F. Goodhue diary, 1861
1861-06-20
More information
digital collection
archival collection guide
transcription tips
June, TUESDAY, 18, 1861 We left for Fon du Lac this morning. a sword was presented to the Capt. and a Flag to us. Our farewell was a tearful one, especialy among the Ladies. We arrived at Fon du Lac at 5 P.M. My first sight of camp was favorable. WEDNESDAY, 19. Camp Hamilton Last night was my first night as a soldier, tent sleeping is not so bad, I never slept better. Our eating arrangement is very poor, our food is not fit to eat. I did not drill to-day I felt very unwell. The boys went to the Lake. THURSDAY, 20. Got up at 5 A.M. eat breakfast at 1/2 past six, squad drill at 9 A.M. Company drill at 11 till 1/2 past 12. dinner at one. drill from two to four P.M. regimental drill at five supper at six, roll called at 9. then all to bed
Saving...
prev
next
June, TUESDAY, 18, 1861 We left for Fon du Lac this morning. a sword was presented to the Capt. and a Flag to us. Our farewell was a tearful one, especialy among the Ladies. We arrived at Fon du Lac at 5 P.M. My first sight of camp was favorable. WEDNESDAY, 19. Camp Hamilton Last night was my first night as a soldier, tent sleeping is not so bad, I never slept better. Our eating arrangement is very poor, our food is not fit to eat. I did not drill to-day I felt very unwell. The boys went to the Lake. THURSDAY, 20. Got up at 5 A.M. eat breakfast at 1/2 past six, squad drill at 9 A.M. Company drill at 11 till 1/2 past 12. dinner at one. drill from two to four P.M. regimental drill at five supper at six, roll called at 9. then all to bed
Civil War Diaries and Letters
sidebar
