Have rec. orders to be ready to march at moments notice -- Six wagons
only to Reg -- a shelter tent -- a wretched little contrivance allowed
to two men or officers -- least possible baggage --
We heard firing in direction of Centreville this morng.
tomorrow we detail
rifle pits -- besides 100 for picket duty -- & so every day --
A review is ordered for tomorrow.
Heard of the death of one man Co. G. Mr. Cook, at
Gen. Hospital (of measles) -- I shall go dn. there tomorrow
& see our sick -- Held an interesting meetg. in Co. D
tonight -- & a talk with young Slingland Co. C seemed
serious -- & somewhat persuaded to become a Christian
said he prayed often -- & had read the Bible more in Camp
than in 5 years before -- Today I attended funeral
of two soldiers close by camp fr. Hospital -- & visited
Hospital -- talked with several sick & wounded. There are
over 1000 in hos. there -- some 5 die per day on average --
Also saw 3 contraband under guard passing by,
Arranged tent, & baggage also made preparations to pack
& move at short notice & ^ 'with' small baggage
Company G had two men named Cook: Brothers Martin and William W.
Private John Slingland, Co. C., 25th New Jersey
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