June 1 - I hear from Ella regularly. She is pretty well and so is the boy I am happy to say.
June 2 - Hundreds of wounded arriving from Vicksburgh about his time.
June 5 - Several men taking small pox removed to pest-house. I wish they had a chaplain.
June 6 - Great Union celebration in Memphis in commemoration of the occupation of the city by the Federals June 6 1862. Speeches etc. Not many of the aristocracy present.
June 7 - Fine day. Tracts a.m. Not quite so formal in distributing so many to every tent. At 11 went to Episcopal church. A good sermon and staid to communion. P.m. preached to regiment and eve service at union chapel.
June 8 - Chaplain's meeting in p.m.
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