1862 January 18

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

Sat up pretty late last night
and then took my blanket and
lay down on the table back of the stove.
Did not sleep very well. The Col. and
Lieut Col. of my regiment were here
I have been thinking whether or no I should
go back to the regiment. Have about
made up mind that I shall. They
unloaded this boat to day in order to get
her over the bar but finally concluded
they could not. I have felt very homesick
and uneasy to day. Have been about sick
got cold and my head felt bad, but
I feel pretty well this evening. Saw
James Green to day. He is aboard the George
Peabody, so he tells me.

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