August 17th, 1864.
Lieutenant Sudborough has received a captain’s commission, and commands the regiment. Rath is in Michigan, recruiting. It is very sickly here; mostly confined to new regiments and recruits. Very little sickness among the veterans.
The Christian delegation is very low; less than half as many as three months ago. Many become scared the first week and leave for their homes. Delicate looking ladies endure the heat, fatigue and malaria much better than the men.
