Monday, April 20, 2026

“…wondering what sort of beds we should probably have in the army.”–Diary of Josiah Marshall Favill.

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Saturday night, April 20th. To-morrow we start for the war. Since Wednesday I have been receiving the utmost attention from everybody. It is so strange to see this wonderful enthusiasm and loyalty. It is impossible for a man in uniform to pay for anything he wants; wherever I go all want to do something for [...]

Diary of a Young Officer – Josiah Marshall Favill (57th New York Infantry)