MARCH
During our march Gronen and Dietz are elevated to Brevet Lieutenants. As we left camp we had assigned to our Company as a Soldier, a man of "High Birth" by the name of "Friedrich" a former Prussian Lieutenant.
I felt unusually well during our march. I have put my high boots in with the baggage and am marching exceptionally well in my carpet slippers everywhere.
Captain Bickelhaupt sprained his foot last Saturday evening consequently must remain behind in Camp. Sergeant Siebert, Coffe, Feuerbacher and a few others from Company C remain behind.
Morning 2:30 o'clock alarm formation for 4:30 o'clock. 7 o'clock departing from Hunters Chapel.We are the 2nd, 6th, 7th Wisconsin, 19th Indiana. Most of them have small tents strapped around themselves. Weather gloomy, slight rain. Rations for us cannot be packed as the Quarter-master has nothing in reserve. He has promised to follow on when it is cooked and prepared. General Blenker makes his appearance. We are marching until 5 o'clock.
Rest in forest, direction Fairfax, Compnay K, Forest Cross ? Calves, Pigs, Chickens ---No Rations.
General Stahl is trying to save the calves.
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