1861 October 21

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

Battle of Leesburg fought.
[The above line added later.]
March from Frazier’s to Mead-
ow Bluff 10 miles – Was quite
sick this evening – fell out of
line before arriving at camp –
Evening very cold and rainy.

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