[from the diary of Wesley Hammond of the Dixie Greys, Co. E of the 42nd Virignia]

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Day tremendous rainy – Marched 6
miles – Pass through Lewisburg – Take
up lodging in a Blacksmith shop
Regt. goes 2 miles further – have our
supper given us – [-] fine load of ap-
ples. and a comfortable bed of straw

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