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

Morning very foggy – yet fine appearance

of fine day – [word lined through] We press an ox

to carry our knapsacks – Taken from

us – Had our tents and baggage to car-

ry again – March 4 miles – Feasted

on a fine mess of snaps and corn –

Read 5 C in bible – Hear of the death

of little Joe Chapman

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