long bridge met Rev. Mr. __ who sd. the 2nd Pa. Cavalry were still
waiting for me as Chaplain -- Called on Mr. Hilgard -- gave me maps
found -- Cook dead & buried -- & his brother just breathed his last --
Nicholson. apparently dying with measles all -- others convalescent
some -- most -- nearly well -- one with typhoid better -- spent about four
hours there -- talking -- counselling comforting them & others fr. other
Regts Saw some fine sweet looking ladies ministering to
the wants of the soldiers. One however of dift. stamp excellent
disposition but not judicious came up & implored my help --
"for what" -- "Why I want you to persuade these men to lay by money
& have themselves embalmed!" I told her I had rather they
would take care of their souls than their bodies. The idea
of urging men to that, & yet she meant it well, I know,
turned my horse homeward -- reached Long Bridge -- it was
broken & no travel -- went back by way of Georgetown
Stopd. for hasty dinner at Mr Hilgards -- It was dark as I
came out of his house -- my horse (not tied) was gone, I ran
down block, up the alley -- enquired for Provost Marshalls
Office took course up street. Saw a dark object crossed over
there stood old Speed --
back to Camp -- pretty tired -- ridden some 25 miles
little dash of rain on way home. Sent for Nicholson's brother,
talked to him about his brother -- made arrangements for him to go
in & see him tomorrow. On way in met GenCasey & staff
going out to review. Saluted & part.
Brothers Martin and William W. Cook
As Mr. Hilgard gave Butler maps he may possibly be the German-American engineer Julius Erasmus Hilgard (1825-1890), acting superintendent of the Coast Survey, who constructed maps and charts for the Union army and navy during the Civil War.
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