1861 October 25

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

Morning cold and frosty good deal
March troop Mt. to Marlin’s
Bottom. Greenbrier Bridge. Cross
2 mountains. distance 16
miles. Hear that the Yankees have
left Valley Mountain – Left a cannon.
Received letter from N. & P. R. Y.

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