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1864-03-01 -- 1864-03-03

Christ in every thing: next in order, was the question for discussion, Resolved that a representative ought to represent the will of his constituents; briefly argued on both sides, decided in favor of the negative next in order, an Essay on Poland, Noble, Patriotic, but unfortunate people, brief, 5 minutes allowed to deliver or read in, next an impromptu speech by a member, next reading magazine edited by one of the members, different articles both prose and verse, concluded by singing the Doxology,  2ond weather fair, detailed to guard prisoners in Regtal guard house, men of co. E. confined for violation of orders, sentenced by court martial to 14 days in the G.H. on bread & water & wear a 24 lb. ball & chain 4 foot long, attatched to the leg, commenced building the dam of the pond  3d on duty from 12 M

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Christ in every thing: next in order, was the question for discussion, Resolved that a representative ought to represent the will of his constituents; briefly argued on both sides, decided in favor of the negative next in order, an Essay on Poland, Noble, Patriotic, but unfortunate people, brief, 5 minutes allowed to deliver or read in, next an impromptu speech by a member, next reading magazine edited by one of the members, different articles both prose and verse, concluded by singing the Doxology, 2ond weather fair, detailed to guard prisoners in Regtal guard house, men of co. E. confined for violation of orders, sentenced by court martial to 14 days in the G.H. on bread & water & wear a 24 lb. ball & chain 4 foot long, attatched to the leg, commenced building the dam of the pond 3d on duty from 12 M