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Regiment: 24th Michigan Infantry
Battles Mentioned:
Historical Figures: Robert C. Schenck
Detroit July 28, 1863
Captain Edwards, Dear Sir,
I will give you some account of
myself since I last saw you in the streets
of Gettysburg with the colors in your
hands. I remained in the Court House
Hospital two days, and then went to the
house of Mr. Harpers where I remained
until the 9th when I received a certificate
from Surgeon Ward and I then
proceeded to Baltimore arriving there
on the 10th receiving permission from
Gen. Schenck to go to Detroit. My leave
was dated the 10th of July and arrived
here the afternoon of the 12th. After the
trip my leg was quite painful so much so
that I was unable to walk any distance
and have not been able to walk about
much until within the last week. Within
the last week I have gained more than I
have before since I was hurt.
On leaving Baltimore I thought
twenty days would see me back with the
regiment again and I am sorry I am
disappointed, but I think I will be with
you by the time the twenty days granted
by Surg. Tripler runs out. Major Wright
is doing very well, his doctor will not
allow him to go out of doors. I think he
will never see out of his eye – this seems
to be the impression of the doctor.
Col. Morrow is advertised to speak
in front of the City Hall Thursday
afternoon the 31st inst. The people are
all watching with a great deal of interest
the movements of the two armies and
especially the 24th.
I think everything is prepared for
the draft and should the opponents
undertake the game they tried in New
York City they will be sadly taken in.
You will remember me to the boys of my
company. Tell them I will be with them
as soon as I am able.
And remember me to all who may
inquire.
Yours truly,
R. S. Dillon
