Monday, October 3, 2011

1861 October 4

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

Are aroused this morn-
ing long before day to strike
tents – From the movements
in camp thought we would
get into a fight but all was
quiet in camp during the
day – Read 36 Chapters in
bible – Dress parade.

MSS 5526

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