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� 98 April 22, 1862 Off Poquoisic River
At 6 ok this morning I left the ship on board of the life boat to obtain a tug or steamer to use during the day in bringing the rations to land to be cooked. I obtained three boats. The first went to Old Point Comfort the second ran aground and the third succeeded in reaching the ship.
We also got off our horses who by this time must be feeling stiff and sore. They will have an opportunity to stretch themselves and lay down which they so much need.
This kind of life is getting to be extremely monotonous. The men can do but little in the way of bodily exercise and they have to pass the time by singing,