[from the diary of the Rev. Francis E. Butler, chaplain of the 25th New Jersey]
Dec. 24. Chilly – took good bath & clean clothes –expounded
SS[scriptures?] talked & prayed in hospitals. Regt came in from
picket – wrote letters – Col. Stevens 13 N H & Col Mindell
called. five of our officers have resigned – ill health
&c. accepted. Jno. has washed my change of clothes as
usual. looks like storm. Rumors of Cabinet & Army
Commander changes. Herald of yesterday says all
as before. Burnside takes whole responsibility:
Rebel ascs. Say it is greatest battle on the
Continent – Boys say, Rebel order for “Undouble
files – double quick March!” is – “From four ranks to
to ranks – right Smart – git?”
[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]
MSS 12935
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