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Jacob Harrison Allspaugh diary, Oct. 1863-Jan. 1864

1863-12-06 -- 1863-12-07

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being stowed away like hogs, I got a good berth on deck and slept well, but our good friends at home do not know what we endure Our patriotism is unsullied & God is on our side 7th A daylight we got off, and slowly went down the river Cold and disagreeable Boat contrary Passed over shoals five or six times, it being quite dangerous, The scenery was most grand along the route Reached Bridgeport at 3 P M. and after being unloaded waited.
 
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