Monday, May 13, 2024

Diary of Private Edward W. Crippin, September 5, 1861

morning duties performed as usual Lt Allen Officer of the Guard to day. Weather pleasant but showery.—nothing of importance but drilling. Water scarce on account of negligence of water master. Death of Jeff Davis confirmed today—that is still believed. Report this evening that Pillow is within one days march of Birds Point—4 Comp from th[e] 9th Regt. And the Chicago light Artillery left to night tis said for Columbus Ky.

SOURCE: Transactions of the Illinois State Historical Society for the Year 1909, p. 225

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