[from the diary of the Rev. Francis Butler, chaplain of the 25th New Jersey]
Tues 14. Very busy again – Several sick – We have N.J. 25th & 2
& Vert. 12 & 13 in our Brigade - At Eveg. held prayer
meeting in five tents – Sibleys, 20 men each – about – started
one Mess Field & Staff Officers. Men ordered to sleep on arms &
40 rounds ammunition served – about 10 P. M. rumor of attack – no reason
[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]
MSS 12935
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