[from the diary of Wesley Hammond]
This morning saw Gen. [Robert E.] Lee
for the first time – Skirmish
and Company drills – Read
13 Chapters in bible – Read
Military Tactics two or three
hours. Day quite rainy –
Nothing to eat this evening
and do not when we will get
any provision.
Confederate soldier in the Dixie Greys (42nd Virginia, Co. E.)
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