Camp Cairo, Illinois.
Storm has abated. The troops that were
enbarking yesterday will all leave to day. One soldier was drowned yesterday
evening by being shoved overboard Gens. McClernand & Grant & Staffs
respectively leave to day. Col. Buford is in command until noon to day. Gen. Paine
will then assume command of the Three Posts with Head Quarters here. To
inclement for Dress Parade.
SOURCE: Transactions
of the Illinois State Historical Society for the Year 1909, p. 235
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