1862 October 29 New Bern, N.C.

[from the diary of Jesse Calvin Spaulding, Co. F, 25th Massachusetts]

Wednesday
Oct 29
Had to go down farther from camp, three of
us as picketts.  Had a very pleasant time
in thinking of home and building air castles about
the farm.  Had quite a time with Pollard about
smoking in which I lost my temper somewhat, for
which may God forgive me.  This afternoon and evening
have been taking care of Phineas who is sick.  Heard
that the Colonel was going home, having resigned, which
makes me feel bad.

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