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Opening: 50 verso, 51 recto
Date(s) of entries: October 1 to 6, 1863
Author: James Boardman
Content: Diary


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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1863.

Rains very hard all day Not quite so well

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1863.

Cool Past Cairo in the night Ran on a snag driving it through the side of the boat & through one bunk On a bar 7.A M

 

FRIDAY 2

Very fine Orderd to St Louis Start at 12 O C. On board the R C Ward Hospital Boat

 

MONDAY 5

Cool Arrive at Jefferson Barrucks Hospital at 2.O.C.P.M, Verry tired & sore, Assined to Ward H Hospital No 1

 

SATURDAY 3

sun shines bright & pleasent Run a ground last night

 

TUESDAY 6

Cloudy & Cool In a good Hospital Dont believe the Dr is as good as at Memphis

 
Transcription last modified: 11 Jun 2003 at 05:48 PM EDT


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