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Lt. Shelton Diary, 1864
1864-05-20
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in the rear of the quarters, today I was on dress parade for the first time- Met with a caucus to elect field officers-- the subject was laid over untill three tomorrow. One of our men Mr. Hendricks was quite sick today and we sent him and Dorland to town- beautiful weather- =May 20th Had an excelent nights rest, awaked while the roll was being called. About 7 received orders to report at head quarters to serve as Capt of Guards Reported in due time-
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in the rear of the quarters, today I was on dress parade for the first time- Met with a caucus to elect field officers-- the subject was laid over untill three tomorrow. One of our men Mr. Hendricks was quite sick today and we sent him and Dorland to town- beautiful weather- =May 20th Had an excelent nights rest, awaked while the roll was being called. About 7 received orders to report at head quarters to serve as Capt of Guards Reported in due time-
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