Diary 2 (August 1, 1862 - June 30, 1863)

Aug 1st, 1862 I was examined and passed by doctor Ryerson and swore in the United service by Capt. James H. Simpson. Aug 5th Started from Newton at 7 A.M. for Camp fair oaks, Flemington, Hunterdon County, where we arrived about 7 P.M. Got supper and…

9th. Heavy shower in afternoon went on fair ground and washed clothes. 10th. Prepared for inspection. Wrote a letter to D. Father H. 11th. Worked on the parade ground. 12th. Was detailed for guard about 11 o’clock P.M. eleven recruits came into camp,…

17th. Sunday. Prepared for inspection at eight o’clock heard the articles of war read by Lieu. C. C. Shimer, thought that they was very strict – attended meeting in woods on the camp ground. Text was First Timothy 6th chapter, 12 ve. 18th. In the…

20th. Visitors from Newton: Job. B. Woodruff and Oakley B. Rellett. In afternoon Martin Ryerson made a speech about the allotment system. Signed the roll for Government bounty. 21st. Signed more bounty rolls recruits Chancey Anderson and Dayton…