1862 June 20 before Richmond, Va.

[from the diary of Jonathan B. Hager of the 14th Regulars as recopied and annotated by him at a later date]

June 20  Heavy firing today. A shell from a rebel
             fell into a camp not far from us and
             killed a soldier of one of the Connecticut regiments
             We had a brigade drill today.  I acted as
             Lt. Col. and got several scoldings from Col. Buchanan
             our brigade commander, for not getting exactly
             twenty two paces-- My Company went on fatigue
             duty tonight, but not being well I was excused.

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