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Re: Day 5

by admin » Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:36 am

13th. The rebels took us to Harrington and then back to Jefferson; had nothing to eat these two days and men very hungry.

Re: Day 5

by admin » Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:36 am

The enemy proved to be the advance of General Lee's army; remained prisoner at Jefferson all night.

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by admin » Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:36 am

All the prisoners were dismounted,

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by admin » Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:35 am

At 5.00 PM we were overpowered, cut off from the division, and 127 of our regiment, among whom was your humble servant, were compelled to surrender.

Day 5

by admin » Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:35 am

I2th. About six this morning enemy appeared in our front and drove in our pickets ; skirmishing all day, assisted by Cavalry.

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