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

Tuesday 9th – Spend most of day in
Winchester – in evening go out to Kernstown
Wednesday 10th Visit old battle field
of Kernstown – pick up several tro-
phies on field.  Return to Winchester
leave town in evening to go back to
Paris.  Stay all night near Rillwood.

[transcribed by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]

MSS 5526