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1862
Joseph is preparing to leave his grounds in Camp Ferry Haven. He hasn't been to his home since he was drafted. -
2nd event
Joseph cant obtain absence from the military, hes going to hotel to wash his clothes. He tells his wife to stay here she is rather tan move to Danbury. Hes in Camp Ferry New Haven. -
3rd event
Joseph had spent half of his 6 dollars in a place called Danbury so he cant visit home. He is predicting that he is going to die. Hes still in Camp Ferry New Haven. -
4th event
Joseph had went out on a hunt and got back to Camp Ferry New Haven at 8:00. He askes his wife for money to visit his wife. -
5th event
He tells his wife he is scheduled to leave Camp Ferry New Haven for New York soon. He also tells his wife that they are not paying him. -
6th event
Joseph is in a unknown location. He left his camp and him and his unit marched up state street and got on a steamboat and set out for New York. When they arrived at New York they set up camp at a place named Centerville. -
7th event
Joseph is now in a camp named Camp Buckingham in NY. He tells her its a camp on a island and hes waiting for another boat to go to enemy quarters. -
8th event
Joseph is on a transport board to go to Fortress Monroe, enemy territory. But before they left there was a riot that broke out because the solders were promised leave and pay but they didn't get it. The riot was resolved. -
9th event
Joseph described he been on the boat for 12 days and that there was a terrible storm ahead of them. They are traveling to battle with 5 other boats beside the. He tells his wife goodbye. -