.NDM5.Mzg4Mg

� 171

Here we met Genl. McClellan again and his staff -- my lemons were of great service in assuaging the thirst of several wounded ones among whom I noticed a little drummer boy. What groans from the poor sick and wounded!

We laid down to sleep early but did not sleep long, for the constant interruptions. The General was so fatigued that he dropped to sleep at once and could not even be aroused when Col. Torbet came to learn what bridge he was to destroy. Then the general would talk incoherently about Bottom's bridge. The Dr's supper of beef soup in can and hard bread was excellent and was devoured voraciously.

[line]