1862 August 19 Kanawha River

[from the diary of Charles Hay, Co. H, 23rd Ohio]
                            

                        Kanawha River, Aug. 19.

A portion of the Regiment left Camp

Piatt last evening, but, for some reason,

Cos. H, I, V & K, did not leave until about

six or seven this morning.  We all embarked

on the steamer “Henry Logan,” which, though

she be somewhat old, can run right well

yet, and has as jolly a Captain as one

would want, either for such position, or for

@ companion.  As we glide smoothly down

the placid Kanawha, our hearts are light,

as the frequent cheers, long, loud, and on the

most trifling occasions, will fully attest.

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