July 1, 1863

Dear Diary,

This war becomes more interesting by the minute. We continued to 
march towards Gettysburg all the while receiving updates on the 
action taking place there. First, I learned that of the 120
mutineers that I addressed yesterday, 116 of them decided to join 
the fight. I only hope that by the time we are thrown into it the 
other four will come around. I must have made quite an impression 
upon them. I still feel that we need every man available. 

I was informed that two of our corps are heavily engaged in the fight 
and the casualties are mounting. The most notable of our reported 
casualties is General John Reynolds who was shot in the head while 
leading a charge trying to flush a group of Rebs from in front of 
him. Along with this news came the orders to continue marching on through 
night until we arrive on the battlefield. The situation sounds desperate 
at best. With these new found additions to my regiment I pray that we can 
fulfill our mission when we get there. More Later.