June 1st.—Am so much better, to-day, that I have to report for duty. Am instructed to remain at my quarters near the hospital till further orders. I think I can foresee a plan in this to keep me at this hospital during the fights before Richmond. It is a dangerous thing in this army for a subordinate officer to think.

Journal of Surgeon Alfred L. Castleman.
Previous post: Diary of David L. Day.
Next post: The Cruel Side of War – Katherine Prescott Wormeley.