Thursday, November 5, 2009

Saturday Nov 5th [1864]

Up at reveille. Morning clear & cool.
At 8 A.M. we drew a Ration of Beef.
The sun came out and made it very
pleasant. A great many are taking
the Oath & volunteering for the Rebel
Army. they are to do Garrison duty
they went out this morning
The working Squad are done dig-
ing the ditch around the Camp
they are now diging dreans [drains]
through the Camp. At 11 A.M. we
drew our ration of Rice soup.
At 2 P.M. we drew Bread right from
the Oven. Sergt of the Squad gave me
a loaf for tearing my Blanket. Drew
wood green Pine

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