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were so light-colored, which it would be improper to repeat.
The colonel seemed to be unaware that his remarks were insulting, and most of the men he addressed born free.
Sergt. Henry Stewart, of Company E, a faithful soldier who had actively engaged in recruiting the regiment, died of disease September 27, and was buried with proper honors.
His and other deaths, with an increased sick list, called for sanitary measures about this time.
No radical change of camp was possible, as the ground available for such purposes was limited; but tents were struck so that the air and sun could reach the ground beneath, and a daily inspection of streets, sinks, and the cooked food instituted.
The Sanitary Commission furnished ice, raspberry vinegar, pickles, and other needed supplies; but there was a lack of fresh vegetables.
Early in October, however, Mr. Reuben Tomlinson brought a large supply for the Fifty-fourth,—a present from the contrabands about Beaufort; and similar welcome gifts followed from the same source from time to time.
Tobacco, dried apples, lime-juice, writing-paper, brushes, etc., were purchased with the company funds, as the men had no money.
To replace the State color lost on July 18, Governor Andrew caused a new one to be forwarded to the Fifty-fourth.
Its receipt on October 2 was attended with great enthusiasm, the rousing cheers of the men being heard for a mile around.
It was noticeable about the 1st of October that our fire was stronger than for several weeks upon Sumter, Johnson, and Moultrie.
Two monitors were doing picket duty near the island.
The monotony of daily events was broken at 10 A. M.,
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