Can someone help me with this?

[huskerblitz]

Anyone know what it says for Sept. 1863 and Oct. & Nov 1863? He had been an orderly for the Colonel but I'm not sure what 'Hosler'? would relate to. Thanks.

 

[AndyHall]

"Absint on det. duty." Absent on detached duty

"Col's Hosler" Col's hostler -- looks after the horses.

 

[Frederick14Va]

Yep... just what Andy said... just beat me to it...lol...

 

[huskerblitz]

Much appreciated!