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Sewell Van Alstine diary, 1863-1864
1863-12-19 -- 1863-12-25
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22 letters & things from home for the boys. sunday the 20th preaching by the Chaplain, wrote a letter to Sis. 21st fair bright morning, James Vincent died this morning at 4 o.clock, buried at 3, P.m. done my own washing to day, 22ond warm & comfortable, looks like rain saw Wm Sawyer from Belvidere, drew clothing to day prayer meeting at night 23d on patrol duty in the city, all quiet, went to hear an old missionary, (Dr. Warner) lecture on India, lost my pocket Book, 24th pleasant christmas eve, went to the presbyterian church to meeting, Dr. Warner delivered the discourse 25th Christmas, no drill, merry day for the most of the boys. three men killed last night in the city, raised a flag staff
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22 letters & things from home for the boys. sunday the 20th preaching by the Chaplain, wrote a letter to Sis. 21st fair bright morning, James Vincent died this morning at 4 o.clock, buried at 3, P.m. done my own washing to day, 22ond warm & comfortable, looks like rain saw Wm Sawyer from Belvidere, drew clothing to day prayer meeting at night 23d on patrol duty in the city, all quiet, went to hear an old missionary, (Dr. Warner) lecture on India, lost my pocket Book, 24th pleasant christmas eve, went to the presbyterian church to meeting, Dr. Warner delivered the discourse 25th Christmas, no drill, merry day for the most of the boys. three men killed last night in the city, raised a flag staff
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