What a wonderful effect the hardships of camp life, with the troubles and cares which they entail on a surgeon, have had on my health. For m...

After breakfast had a siege of chess with Mr. Barney. A very hot day. A great many friends around St. Louis. Remained in camp till evening ...

Mr. Birge told us of Martin Fitch's death by drowning. God sustain the afflicted. After washing up at the Gibson House, Melissa went to...