Wednesday, May 21, 1862

 

1862 Diary Entry

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Wednesday 21st

    Remained in camp awaiting further orders. The rumors about the foraging party were partly incorrect, those taken prisoners were shot down, the rebels affirming cooly, we take no prisoners. Came near being shot by an excited dutchman because I had no pass to get through the guard. 

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