July 6 1861 March began at 6 AM, and this time all the men were ready. #cw150
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Camping tonight at Allinson’s Grove
Camping tonight at Allinson’s Grove, about seven miles west of Jacksonville, Ill. http://bit.ly/jDHYhD #cw150
After a few miles, ordered a halt to allow stragglers to catch up.
After a few miles, ordered a halt to allow stragglers to catch up. March tomorrow will, again, start at 6AM. “Grant” JE Smith #cw150
July 5 1861 Just as before, no one was ready to march at 6 AM.
July 5 1861 Just as before, no one was ready to march at 6 AM. Ordered march to begin anyway. Left half the men in camp. #cw150
Ordered the march tomorrow to begin at 6 AM.
Ordered the march tomorrow to begin at 6 AM. #cw150
July 4 1861 No one was ready to march at 6 AM.
July 4 1861 No one was ready to march at 6 AM. Waited an hour or so for everyone to eat and pack up, then left. “Grant” JE Smith #cw150
July 3 1861 Marched out of Springfield today.
July 3 1861 Marched out of Springfield today. Made eight miles. Ordered march resumed at 6 AM next morning. “Grant” JE Smith #cw150
There is rail communication between Springfield and Quincy
There is rail communication between Springfield and Quincy, but I think “it would be good preparation for the troops to march there”. #cw150
July 1 1861 We have been ordered to move from Springfield to Quincy Ill.
July 1 1861 We have been ordered to move from Springfield to Quincy Ill. I intend to leave on July 3. #cw150
June 26 1861 Discovered that several members of the Guard deserted their post last night.
June 26 1861 Discovered that several members of the Guard deserted their post last night. “Papers of US Grant” p48 #cw150