1862 January 12

[from the diary of Z. Lee Gilmer, Sgt. Co. B, 19th Virginia (Albemarle Rifles)]

Came off camp Guard
this morning (Sunday)
staid behind My comp
went on picket to day
I remained behind will
go down tomorrow to
post No 3 I am now
in Lt Blair Jon Blair
Wades & Whites tent.

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