1862 October 24 Middleton, Va.

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

– Friday 24th.  Started
to Staunton.  Get as far as
Middletown – a distance of
20 miles – very much hindered
by troops and wagons passing
with that exception got along
very well. 
[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

MSS 5526