1862 February 21 [Roanoke Island]

[From the diary of Jesse Calvin Spaulding, Co. F, 25th Massachusetts]
Have been occupied to-day in
re-arranging our quarters. This
afternoon had a battalion drill about a
couple of hours, which I enjoyed very well.
It has been a warm pleasant day, and
God has granted me many favors, blessed
be His name. I have now got a berth
with Phineas and George, so I feel at
home once more. The Capt. gave us
orders to night to get ready to march
to-morrow morning at nine o'clock with
knapsacks and all, though we may not have to
go. May God so order events, if consistent
with His will, that peace may soon
return to our land and that we may
all return to our friends once more.

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