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All the columns were enroute for the designated points by 12 noon July 4th. The 6th Iowa at 3PM took its proper place in the column of the division and marched 10 miles to the Big Black River in the vicinity of Birdsong's Ferry and Camped for the night at Hill's House. The troops remained idle in the Camps all day on the 5th. At dark, an order was given to effect a crossing at Jones' Ford. a guide selected to direct the 6th Ia. lost his way & led the men a merry chase from early evening until midnight, thru fields, forest, canebrakes
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All the columns were enroute for the designated points by 12 noon July 4th. The 6th Iowa at 3PM took its proper place in the column of the division and marched 10 miles to the Big Black River in the vicinity of Birdsong's Ferry and Camped for the night at Hill's House. The troops remained idle in the Camps all day on the 5th. At dark, an order was given to effect a crossing at Jones' Ford. a guide selected to direct the 6th Ia. lost his way & led the men a merry chase from early evening until midnight, thru fields, forest, canebrakes
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