Monday, November 14, 2011

21 - 27 May 1863

May 21 - Busy as usual sometimes up town, sometimes distribute testaments in battery.  Read and see our own men.

May 22 - As usual.  Warm and dusty.

May 23 - Prep for Sunday.

May 24 - Sacrament at Union Chapel a.m.  Several of our men went.  Did me good.  Whitsunday [Pentecost] sermon p.m.  Col. and others valued the sermon.  Good letter from Ella.

May 25 - Interesting and full chaplain's meeting in p.m.

May 26 - As usual.  Write to Ella home, Henry*, Bishop Bedell and L [could be an F].  Rain much needed.

May 27 - Eve with Major to his cousin Judge Swayne's.  Enjoyed the piano, lemonade and society.  Moonlight ride back.

*Richard's brother, Henry Treat Chittenden, born 18 Dec 1834.

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