Dr. Hansen has a leave of absence and has gone home to be examined for the position of surgeon. I hope he may get it and Mills get the position of Asst. Surgeon. Then I think there might be some chance for me
May 16th;
As usual there is nothing stirring. No news from the front. The news from the Army of the Potomac is bad. I guess Hooker got the worst of it.
Sunday May 17th:
Put up prescriptions in the morning and then read until about 11 when the bell rang for church. Went to church and listened to the Post Chaplain. In the afternoon visited the contraband hospital with Dr. Goddard. Found everything all right.
Monday May 18th:
Splendid weather today. Just warm enough to make one feel he didn't care a cuss. I think McCooks Corps will move soon as they are sending all the sick and convalescent to town. Our hosp tals are being inspected in anticipation of the coming battle. I only hope that we may have our usual good success in the next great fight. I have written letters to all my friends since my return but have rec'd none in return.
Tues. May l9th:
Nothing special today. The days come and go without any change. Frank Hamilton the Medical inspector was here today. He is called the first man of his profession. H.A. Stebbins was in from camp and confirmed [...]
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