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camp, little realizing that the two scows which they had raised would play such an important part in the events of the following week.
At this time the regiment still lacked 194 of its full quota, and there were 49 officers and men on the sick list.
Much of the sickness was due to the want of proper clothing and blankets.
The overcoats with which the regiment was furnished were of a very light fabric, entirely insufficient for the protection of the men, especially those upon duty at night.
The blankets also were very light and the men suffered much from the cold.
Chills and intermittent fever were the prevailing diseases.
Salem Press. Co., Salem, Ma., 1906.
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