Tuesday, August 9, 2011

1861 August 9

[from the diary of Wesley Hammond]

This morning saw Gen. [Robert E.] Lee
for the first time – Skirmish
and Company drills – Read
13 Chapters in bible – Read
Military Tactics two or three
hours. Day quite rainy –
Nothing to eat this evening
and do not when we will get
any provision.

Confederate soldier in the Dixie Greys (42nd Virginia, Co. E.)

MSS 5526

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