[from the diary of the Rev. Francis E. Butler, chaplain of the 25th New Jersey]
Sat 24 About but sick. Mrs Harris Mrs Liper[?] came
with for comforts for sick – A whiskey ration drawn
but not issued. Regt. pd. off to 31st Oct.
Surprised by brother Williams arrival – came at Col
request to take me home – Glad to see him, felt better.
[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]
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