1862 October 17 Winchester, Va.

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


Friday 17th. – Fix to leave
camp to go to Hospital – leave with
the expectation of going home
report to Hospital in Winchester.
Get permission to board at private
house – go to Mrs. Masseys for dinner
then to Mr. Green’s. – become ac-
quainted with Mr. Braince & Lady.

[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

MSS 5526