[Boston—Tuesday, 6 October 1863]
Oct. 6. The ladies went to Long Island to see the conscripts drilled. They discovered the following facts.
Blue stands for infantry
Red stands for Artillery
Yellow stands for Cavalry.
A simple square on the shoulder and no bar Second Lieutenant
One bar—Lieutenant
Two bars—Captain.
Gold leaf—Major
Silver leaf—Lieut Colonel
Silver eagle—Colonel
One Star—Brigr General
Two Stars—Major General.
Today they have begun to tune the grand organ. If no accident occurs Miss Cushman will read the ode.
