I gave Lowe stamp. I sent a Sioux skull home to father, Lambertville, N. J., by express from St. Cloud. Oysters, 25c. Three rat skins, 75c. Captain Atkinson gone home on furlough.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 10
Received letter from Rev. Loomis, Lewisburg, Penn., and one from Brother Moses Paxson, Newton, Penn.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 10
Larned, Jr., gone to St. Paul. I gave 25c to help make up $7 for McBride of the Times, Lake City. I wrote to (Rev. Wm.) Speer, Lake City, Minn. Sore eyes.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 10
My eyes are improving.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 10
Took charge of the new hospital building.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 10
I copied a letter from Gen. Sibley. Colonel set me to learning artillery for howitzer.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 10
I cut wood.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 10
Lieut. Larned and I surveying from bastions. I numbered them, etc.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 11
Very blustery. Debate on anticipation and possession.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 11
21 below zero and windy.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 11
20 below zero. I wrote to sister Letitia.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 11
Second Lieutenant Randolph and Corporal Taisy returned. I received my mittens.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 11
I wrote to adjutant general. Second Lieut. Randolph spent the evening with me.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 11
I received watch, books, etc., from Lake City. Train arrived in evening. I slept on floor. Some of Barrett's company returned.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 11
Four of Barrett's company under arrest. I wrote out the charges, etc., of three. One mink skin, $2.50. One-half of a rat skin, 10.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 11
Singing book and lessons, $2. Train left.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 11
We received our song books, The Academy Vocalist. A scene about them.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 11
Matches, 15. I sold six traps for $5.50. I paid expressage on box containing Sioux skull, 50.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 11
I copied proceedings of court martial.
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 11
Beautiful mirage. I wrote to Mrs. Dilley, acknowledging the reception of hospital stores. Sergeant Fred Miller, Company G of the 7th, reduced to the ranks. At singing school. (Adjutant sings in my office.)
SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 11
