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William F. Goodhue diary, 1861

1861-07-03

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July, WEDNESDAY 3, 1861. Our Capt. left for Monroe to-day be back on saturday. had our usual drill, preparatory to the 4th When we have to parade in town. the boys all want money for the 4th, THURSDAY 4. We got up at 4 oclock this morn. trimed our tents with trees and bushes, which made it look very pretty. at ten O'clock we marched down town and through the principle streets and then home. it was the dullest 4th I ever passed. FRIDAY, 5. The Brodhead Band Boys arrived here to-day to go as musicians for the Regiment
 
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