Wednesday, October 12, 2011

1861 October 13

[from the diary of Wesley Hammond of the Dixie Greys, Co. E of the 42nd Virginia]

Morning has a winterlike
appearance. very windy –
detailed for picket – Are sent to
the Yankees old camp on the top
of Big Sewel Mt. Find a great
many remenescences of the Yankees
Remained all night in an old
house at their camp.

MSS 5526

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