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William F. Goodhue diary, 1861

1861-06-15

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June, SATURDAY, 15, 1861. E E Bryant, obtained the 2nd Lieut. commission in our Compy. he wont keep it the boys are dissatisfied. I went to Mr Lelands picnic this afternoon the wind blew very hard which made it unpleasant SUNDAY, 16. Took a walk with Sherman into the grove where they had the Picnic. This afternoon I went with Judd Hurlburt out to his house on a visit. had very pleasant one went to Church this eve. MONDAY, 17. did not drill to-day. We got orders to leave. at which the boys expressed their satisfaction in the most violent Cheering. I visited the Halsted girls this evening. and packed up my duds did not go to bed until twelve o'clock. my last night in Monroe.
 
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