1862 October 16 Washington, D. C.

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


Thurs 16. Ordered to report to Gen Casey as Chaplain – examined
my papers   sd I had a clean record.  Some of the Chaplains
had not -  At 12 reviewed by Gen. C – Whole Brig –
at P.M.- Visited Camps of our Brigs – Attended Eveg prayer
                       
in Camp of Vt. 12.  pretty Light – Held six tent prayer
meetgs in eveg, a Corporal used rather impudent words to me –
a Rom. Cath.  &  rebuked him mildly – trust he will do better
first case of improper treatment I have recd – some meetgs
very pleasant, all respectful - & grateful –

[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

MSS 12935