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William F. Goodhue diary, 1861

1861-05-15

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May, MONDAY, 13, 1861. Met for drill at 10 P.M. and drilled our usual hours. Met Mr Mack this evening had quite a talk with him he said that he would help me get my money from Shepard, TUESDAY, 14. Met at the hall at 1/2 past 7 embarked in wagons for Juda drilled all day there, and had a good time. Women and Children turned out enmass. Speeches were made songs sung Anvils exploded, &c. &c. &c. WEDNESDAY, 15. It was very windy to-day and we drilled in the hall. practiced the oblique step I agreed to write for the Independent every week took a run around the Square, on what they call the lope step. xxxx
 
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