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Andrew F. Davis diary, 1861-1862
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burned and ware both beautiful structures. About one house in evry ten is occupied by the owners. the remainder have been occupied by the secesh soldiers who have burned up nearly every rod of fence in the town, and it almost makes one shed tears to see the beautiful & costly dwellings thrown open to the mod to pillage and destroy and their once beautiful grounds and yards turned out to the commons. The place formely contained about 8000 inhabitants. The bridge was repaired so that the teams could commence cross
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burned and ware both beautiful structures. About one house in evry ten is occupied by the owners. the remainder have been occupied by the secesh soldiers who have burned up nearly every rod of fence in the town, and it almost makes one shed tears to see the beautiful & costly dwellings thrown open to the mod to pillage and destroy and their once beautiful grounds and yards turned out to the commons. The place formely contained about 8000 inhabitants. The bridge was repaired so that the teams could commence cross
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