Was again made
"officer of the day." Have ridden on horseback about twenty-five
miles today and feel very tired. Had a scare in camp last night. The long roll
beat and the regiment was in marching order in a very few moments. It turned
out to be a false alarm but it proved that the men were ready if necessary. An
amusing incident occurred: Michael Myers of Co. F, was in bathing at the time
the long roll beat and without waiting to put on anything but his shirt, ran to
his quarters, put on his accouterments, shouldered his gun and took his place
in the ranks in his shirt tail. I will bet he is a brave soldier. The 11th Ill.
returned from an expedition into the country having a skirmish with the Rebs.
The 11th has a good name and is well liked.
SOURCE: Joseph Stockton,
War Diary (1862-5) of Brevet Brigadier
General Joseph Stockton, p. 2
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