This is Jennie Shedd's birthday and also the birthday of our sweet little Jennie who died last April.
George Cutter went to town to say goodby to his brother, William whose regiment was moved by three trains to Camp Dennison today. Two companies were sent forward tow or three das ago to make ready their quarters. Col. Hildebrand leaves about 50 men of the 77th sick with measles in hospital at Marietta. The 63rd regiment Col. Craig is still at Camp Putnam. An attempt was made to consolidate the 63rd with a regiment at Camp Dennison. The arrangement proved unsatisfactory and time was given to each to fill up their ranks.
Peggy's comments:
Jennie Shedd was the sister of Rufus, Ephraim, Kate & Lucy Dawes. Jennie had married in 1859 and she and her Presbyterian minister husband immediately left to do missionary work in Persia.
"Sweet little Jennie" refers to Margaret Jane Cutler, William and Lizzie Cutler's baby daughter who died in infancy.
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