August, Friday 1, 1862

Sperryville, Va.

In the morning bath.

Order that Captain Hoefer,* Lieutenant Bisky who was relieved as Ordnance Officer by Quartermaster Rocke,** Lieutenants Doerr*** and Wiegand**** are to report to the regiment. This order is, regarding myself and Hoefer withdrawn verbally. I still am to perform my duties. The arrival of General Pope is awaited. I receive a parcel containing clothing from home, which Captain Hoefer brought as far as Warrenton and from there sent by express through the General Quartermaster.

Evening: Hoefer and I go bathing.
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* HOEFER, OSCAR-Age, 26 years. Enrolled , September 12, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. G, September 16, 1861; as first lieutenant, Co. C, November 29, 1861; as captain, March 11, 1862; discharged, 1862 with rank from November 28, 1861, vice F.A. Dessauer, promoted Captain May 26, 1862, with rank from March 11, 1862, vice J.W. Shoenecker, resigned.

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**ROCKE, HERMANN-Age, 36 years. Enrolled, September 9, 1861 at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as first lieutenant and quartermaster, October 8, 1861; discharged for disability, August 19, 1864; commissioned first lieutenant and quartermaster, November 4, 1861, with rank from October 8, 1862, original

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***DOERR, CHARLES-Age, 28 years. Enrolled, August 24, 1861, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as first lieutenant, Co. A, September 9, 1861; dismissed, April 26, 1862; commissioned first lieutenant, November 4, 1861, with rank from August 24, 1861, original

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****WIEGAND, OTTO-Age 32 years. Enrolled September 12, 1862, at New York city, to serve three years; mustered in as second lieutenant Co. G, September 16, 1861; discharged, September 12, 1862; commissioned second lieutenant, November 4, 1861, with rank from September 16, 1861, original.

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