1861 September 8

[from the diary of Wesley Hammond of the Dixie Greys (Co. E of the 42nd Virginia Infantry)
Sunday 8
Attended preaching in the
morning – quite a good Sermon.
In the evening Attended the or-
ganization of the Soldiers Chris-
tian & Literary Association of
our reg. chosen soc. [sic] of the
meeting. Quite an interesting
meeting. Read 6 chapters in
bible. Wrote to Bro. William.
Attended the [---]
[--] To day is the
first Sabbath I have spent
in camp for a long time and
enjoyed the religious privilidges [sic]
of the same.

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