1861 October 18

[from the diary of Francis G. Hale of the 34th Ohio Zouaves]

I now must close
my book for it is about
full I am still in the
hospittal and expect
I will remain here
I do not know how
long the boys that
was left in care
of the tents are
going to go down
the river to morrow
bag and baggage to the
red house they will
try their luck once
more and then to
Cincinnatti I heard
I have a note book
that I expect to fill
if I can I will
try and write it better
than this

Cotten batten 1 bunch
Oil Silk foot square

This is the property of
Francis G. Hale
34 Regiment OVM
Co F
Col. Piatt Zouave

This belongs to me as you
may see by reading the name
you see

MSS 13405