Wednesday, August 24, 2011

1861 August 24

[From the diary of Eugene M. Cox, of the Border Guard, Wise Legion]

9 A.M.
Spent the night very comfortably--arose this morning much refreshed--From what we can learn it is probably that we will remain here for some time and it is to be hoped that we will be able to get all of our necessary equipments before we move again but experience has taught us that there is no certainty in movements of a military campaign, especially in a mountainous country like this with so large a number of points to guard and comparatively a small force with which to do so. Men are all washing their clothes which have gotten quite dirty since we left the "White"--We have a beautiful place for camp and have plenty of good water and wood, things very necessary to the comfort of an army--p P.M. Spent the day very agreeably--and are now preparing for sleep--by 9 1/2 P.M. Taps--out must go our lights.

MSS 38-221

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