Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Diary of 1st Sergeant John L. Ransom: September 23, 1864

Shall write any way; have to watch nurses and rebels or will lose my diary. Vinegar reduced I drink and it is good; crave after acids and salt. Mouth appears to be actually sorer than ever before, but whether it is worse or not can't say. Se'rgt. Winn says the doctor says that I must be very careful if I want to get well. How in the old Harry can I be careful? They are the ones that had better be careful and give me the right medicine and food. Gruel made out of a dish cloth to eat.

SOURCE: John L. Ransom, Andersonville Diary, p. 96

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