Friday, August 19. —Went outside the prison to-day for the first time. Lieutenant Eichberg sent for me to pay me the money for my watch. It was sold at auction for $102, of which I got $85, the balance being for commissions, etc. Afternoon and evening cool. Had a general clearing out of bed-bugs. Had the usual number of watermelons. Some letters were received from the North to-day by flag of truce.
War Diary and Letters of Stephen Minot Weld.
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