THANKSGIVING.
According to the customs of our Puritan Fathers, last Thursday
was observed in Massachusetts and other states as a day of thanksgiving to God,
for his manifold mercies and bounties to the erring children of men. The day
was observed here throughout all the camps as a holiday. All drills were
suspended, and in our camp religious services were held, after which the boys
engaged in ball playing and other amusements to which their inclinations might
lead. Although deprived of joining our friends at home in their festivities and
meeting them around the dear old board, it seems we were not forgotten. Our
thanksgiving dinners are just beginning to arrive, and our camp is literally
piled up with boxes and bales containing good things from the dear ones at
home.
SOURCE: David L. Day, My Diary of Rambles with the
25th Mass. Volunteer Infantry, p. 13
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