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William F. Goodhue diary, 1861
1861-07-26
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July, WEDNESDAY, 24, 1861. To-day our muskets were exchanged for the rifle minnie musket. it has a sight for shooting either, 100. 300. 500 yds. the ball is conical with a hollow place at the base which is filled with powder. THURSDAY, 25. Our Camp is called Camp. Pinckey in honor of our Lieut, Col., Col. Pinkney. FRIDAY, 26. (No Entry)
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July, WEDNESDAY, 24, 1861. To-day our muskets were exchanged for the rifle minnie musket. it has a sight for shooting either, 100. 300. 500 yds. the ball is conical with a hollow place at the base which is filled with powder. THURSDAY, 25. Our Camp is called Camp. Pinckey in honor of our Lieut, Col., Col. Pinkney. FRIDAY, 26. (No Entry)
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