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January
24,, Was selected again to act as
officer of the guard today; but I
am too sick to do duty and so
shall remain at my tent. Have
been quite unwell for the past three
or four days, in spite of the doctors
Rhubarb and Quinine. Am now
going to cure myself by letting
all medicines alone and eating
sparingly of food. Jimmie is still sick at
the hospital. The doctor does not
think him very sick and tells
me he will get out in a few
days. I hope so truly