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and then enough more for a kitchen and mess-room. I have had three six mule teams turned over to me to do my work of their kind and an Asst. Wagon Master stays in camp to run them. | and then enough more for a kitchen and mess-room. I have had three six mule teams turned over to me to do my work of their kind and an Asst. Wagon Master stays in camp to run them. | ||
By the first of February | By the first of February I think men and horses will be very comfortable, then if we stay till May to enjoy the fruits of this labor, I suppose we must be satisfied. February and March are the worst months of the year here. | ||
I have already completed a log house, 15 x 13 ft. inside, chinked, daubed with mud and whitewashed, for my private quarters and in it we are now living, another for a kitchen is in process of erection, will be done Jan'y. 1st. | |||
Lt. Harmon has a hospital tent, nicely floored and fitted up with a large fireplace, for himself. Out quarters stand at the head of the company street. Bye and bye, when my camp is all done I will send a draft of it. | |||
We have Reveille at dawn, before sunrise, and immediately after grooming and breakfast commence the work which lasts till 3 P. M. when we have to groom again, feed & water to get done before dark. Lt Harmon and myself are with the Co. all of | |||
Latest revision as of 17:00, 13 May 2019
and then enough more for a kitchen and mess-room. I have had three six mule teams turned over to me to do my work of their kind and an Asst. Wagon Master stays in camp to run them.
By the first of February I think men and horses will be very comfortable, then if we stay till May to enjoy the fruits of this labor, I suppose we must be satisfied. February and March are the worst months of the year here. I have already completed a log house, 15 x 13 ft. inside, chinked, daubed with mud and whitewashed, for my private quarters and in it we are now living, another for a kitchen is in process of erection, will be done Jan'y. 1st. Lt. Harmon has a hospital tent, nicely floored and fitted up with a large fireplace, for himself. Out quarters stand at the head of the company street. Bye and bye, when my camp is all done I will send a draft of it. We have Reveille at dawn, before sunrise, and immediately after grooming and breakfast commence the work which lasts till 3 P. M. when we have to groom again, feed & water to get done before dark. Lt Harmon and myself are with the Co. all of