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George M. Shearer diary, 1864

1864-12-13 -- 1864-12-15

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DECEMBER. 13. Tuesday Prison Camp near Thomasville Georgi,.- Between 3 and 4 thousand Prisoners are guarded at this place - As yet we are in no stockade, Froze ice last night 14. Wednesday Busy ourselves to day in fitting up quarters The weather is damp & Rainy, A few Prisoners who escaped at Blackshear were brought back to Day 15. Thursday Pleasant weather This Prison Camp is one mile from Thomasville - in the woods no stockade, but a trench is being dug around us,
 
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