June 22, 1864.
Our Adjutant Wagstaff is out of the service and the
recommendation for Frank Lermond to receive the appointment has gone on to
Governor Yates. Frank is well worthy of the place and has earned it. We flatter
ourselves that no regiment has less skulkers than ours in battle, and we have
through the corps, a name that Fulton need not fear will disgrace her. We have
all day been ready at a moment's notice to support the 4th Corps. Saw Chandler
yesterday. He is on M. L. Smith's staff. I wish a little party of Cantonians
could be here to-night to see the artillery firing. Our view of the Rebel guns
is excellent. With glasses we can see them load. The artillerists say our field
glasses are not so good. Many are prophesying that the Johnnies will vamoose
during the “stilly night.” Much as I want to, can't see it. Looks like too good
a thing.
SOURCE: Charles Wright Wills, Army Life of an
Illinois Soldier, p. 266-7
