1862 September 25 Suffield, Conn.

[from the diary of the Rev. Franics E. Butler, future chaplain of the 25th New Jersey]



Thurs 25   Finished Ser, on Matt 20:22.
Called at Mr Hs.  found  Miss H.    Dr & Mrs. Evenfield
there.  about 9 P.M. Mr Duran called there.  He
has just been elected Col. of 25 Regt N. J. V.                                       
he tendered me Chaplaincy – I sd. of I was ready
but must consult my Ch –
In prayer about it before & now I have tried to
keep my mind balanced ready to go or stay as
God wld  direct – I am ready – but would not
solicit a Chaplaincy –

[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

MSS 12935