Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Diary of Private Edward W. Crippin, Monday, February 3, 1862

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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