This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1889 Excerpt: ...turned over our guns and accoutrements preparatory to our departure for home. Monday; January 18: We crossed the Ohio River to New Albany; Ind.; in the morning; and remained in the railroad yards all day. The weather was cold; with snow; sleet; and rain. At 6 P.m. we embarked on cars for Michigan City; Ind. We were fortunate enough to have passenger coaches; something we had not had since we left Chattanooga. January 19: We were still on the road; sixty miles from New Albany. The railroad company had no wood for fuel; and the water-tanks were all more or less frozen up. The engines died out on the road every twenty-five or thirty miles. After dragging along at a snail's pace for some time we arrived at Crawfordsville; where we were received by a delegation of ladies; who supplied us with coffee and lunch. While here the band was stationed in the depot and discoursed national airs; while the boys ate their lunch and flirted with the young girls. But all good things have an end. The command "Fall in!" was heard; and soon the tall form of Colonel Bishop was seen forming the regiment into position to board the cars; and three cheers were given for the ladies of Crawfordsville. While we were taking our seats in the cars; the ladies on the platform sang "Bally round the flag; boys;" which sounded fainter and fainter; until it was drowned to the ear in the noise of the swiftlyrushing train. "Good-by; ladies; may God bless you!" Thursday; January 21: We arrived at Michigan City; and were transferred to the Chicago road; arriving at Chicago at 6 A.M. on the 22d. Had breakfast at the Soldiers' Home; and immediately proceeded on our journey to La Crosse; Wis.; where we arrived at 3 P.m. and were quartered in Turner's Hall. At 9 P.m. we we...
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