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Jacob Harrison Allspaugh diary, September 1862-January 1863

1862-10-07 -- 1862-10-08

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(Vertically, at left:-) Tues 7th No reveille till daylight this morning. We did not move out till noon; then only went five miles before night, Some skirmishing in the morning. Passed through a most miserable poor section of country Camped on a high hill, and the remainder of Division on the surrounding hills This would be a most splendid place for a battle, (Vertically, at left:-) Wednes' 8 No reveille this morning Wagons remained in the rear yesterday At 9 operations began in front. Artillery kept up a fire at intervals for two hours, At ten the
 
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