The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-12-20

: August 6. Mr.. Waterman wounded
in the hand and forehead.
august 8. Firing heard in the dis
lance. In hopes that it is our troops
to the rescue. Two men MORALLY
wounded by pieces of shell. Mr..
Thornhill had very narrow escape
from musket ball.
august 9. DR.. Mcdonald and MIR.
Bruce died Of cholera. The Hush
ANS baby died of dysentery.
august II. Mrs. Barlow's baby's
eye came Out-a horrid thing to wit
ness. Poor little thing! 1t lives and
struggles with life. She lies and
sleeps. 1t appears a disease with her.
! shake and shake her, saying the
child is crying to be nursed but she
cannot rouse herself. | take up the
poor infant, wash and make ii COM
Portable and put it to it's mothers
breast, and she perfectly Indifferent.
august 10. Teddy Clarke died
a happy release for the poor suffering
child and to his mother, who is very
delicate, unfit to weather the trou-
bles with which we are surrounded
What lovely colored hair she has
real auburn Poor young thing! !
feel strong beside her, although in
years not older. We are very friend
ly.
Misery and Suffering.
august 16. Feeling i'll with fever
Tiny Martin died. Another young
spirit fed to its Creator. Happy lit
tie angels! What misery they have
escaped. This poor little fellow, l am
certain, starved.
august II. Still feeling very Ill
and in great pain. must expect to
suffer In my present position. How
anxious it makes me. have no
means of making my preparations for
the little stranger.
august Is. Another mine exploded
by the enemy under the yard where
Arthur cher husband) is on duty. He
escaped most miraculously. Eight
drummers buried In the debris. One
poor man was carried over into the
midst of these fiends; of course, was
not spared. Mercifully they cut off
his head. They effected breach but
were too cowardly to carry out their
advantage.
August %. Mosquitoes trouble
some. Rats, too. One huge horror
ran up me but my screaming fright
ened it away. They are as large as
kittens few days old.
August "a. Tolerably well again
but miserable. What have l at best
in prospect? The birth of an infant
without even necessaries. All, well!
God in his goodness will send me help
in time of trouble.
September 2. Mrs. Thomhill's baby
died, aged four days. She was well
cared for. | wish my troubles were
over.
September 8. Mr.. Birch shot dead
by one of our sentries. A terrible mis-
take to make.
September 5. Major Bruere shot
dead above this room, one of the
posts. Am very sorry. He was a nice
man beloved by his men. He leaves
a widow and seven children.
September Z. Were ordered into
little side rooms with mud walls. No
windows; only Ioopholes for light. The
larger apartment, which contained
thirty of us is considered dangerous
nine and twelve-pounders making con-
slant breaches in 1t. The enemy must
know it is occupied by ladies.
September 8. A boy killed by round
shot.
September IA. A sortie made for
some tents. Captured syce (horse-
keeper) who said our troops had
crossed the river 1000 strong. think
he gives false information.
September Is. Mr.. Fulton killed
by round shot. Bought bullock's
heart at fabulous price. The wife of
doctor gave me sleeps head.
What an eccentric woman she is;
dressing transparency. Certainly most
of US have scanty wardrObes fsatir-
ical), but we manage to cover our
selves; she could be seen through.
September Is. Mr.. Fullerton fell
accidentally-some say threw himself
from the hospital balcony. Died
shortly afterwards. Bought a little
sugar.