Friday, May 1, 1863

Mr & Mrs Merwin at Mr. Dean’s to spend the afternoon.  She is a pretty, genteel, woman.  Mr. Merwin discorsed, but not unkindly, Col.  E. B. Andrews, who has lately resigned the command of the 36^th O. V. I.   --That Regiment has conducted in this matter in a way to be much regretted--they have treated Col. Andrews shamefully--