Wednesday, October 19, 2011

1861 October 19

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

On battalion this morning –
became very much fatigued
drilling - and aggravated at
our Colonel – Sent our sick
back towards Lewisburg – Receive
orders at dress parade, to leave
here at 8 A. M. tomorrow. The
Cavalry remain here – Read
8 chapters in bible.

MSS 5526

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