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William F. Goodhue diary, 1861
1861-10-01
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"Camp Banks Tuesday, 1, To-day it rained hard and was very dull throughout camp. In the afternoon we got our extra blanket, under shirts, Hats, Socks, & shoes, & over coats, Jonas Kramer left for Wis this noon Wednesday, 2. It rained to-day and rather cool. Thursday, 3. Got a Pass & went to town got my picture taken to send home, had a glass of Beer first I have had since leaving Wis. the Col. drilled the Regt. in Street Firing or to fire in marching through a defile. it was well done for new troops"
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"Camp Banks Tuesday, 1, To-day it rained hard and was very dull throughout camp. In the afternoon we got our extra blanket, under shirts, Hats, Socks, & shoes, & over coats, Jonas Kramer left for Wis this noon Wednesday, 2. It rained to-day and rather cool. Thursday, 3. Got a Pass & went to town got my picture taken to send home, had a glass of Beer first I have had since leaving Wis. the Col. drilled the Regt. in Street Firing or to fire in marching through a defile. it was well done for new troops"
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