1862 September 28 Suffield, Conn.

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



Sun 28.  My last Sab. before going to the war –
Attended meetg. to organize a mission school –
Preached twice – addressed S. School & P.M. prayer meetg.
Morn. audience large – Eveg. crowded to excess & hundred
went away.  Afternoon prayer meeting very tender &
affective – It is a great grief for me to leave a people
so attached & sympathizing.  Cloudy out – Stars clear
as we came out – Shook hands with many a[t] close of
service – May God bless us all –

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