1862 October 6 camp near New Bern, N.C.

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

Monday
October 6
Got up early this morning and ate my
breakfast.  Went up to the surgeons, took
a dose of oil picked up my things and started
for picket.  The Lieutenant had me get on the
team and ride.  We went out about four miles
and took Co. A's place.  Have been fixing up the
tent most of the day.  Have felt much better
than yesterday.  Thank God who has granted
me so many favors.

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