Mr. Lincoln's War
The Civil War in the words of western New York soldiers and Citizens

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October 11th, 1862

...our daily -routine of duties are about as follows. Fall in line for roll call at 5 A.M. 2-slick up the tents 3- get breckfast 4- squad drill 5- officer drill -6 Company drill and next dinner. In the afternoon battalion drill and dress parade
J. C. Griswold