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Lewis Crater diary, 1864-1898

Diary Page 154

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154 obliged to come to Virginia for Refuge where the family hath since continued." The peculiar wording and spelling make this stone quite a relic, and the boys have began breaking it up. The size is about 6 feet x 3 ft. of a fine grained brown sand stone. Tuesday 13th Bought a pair of Bars instead of shoulder straps - cost 50c. Very heavy cannonading, from two forts in our front. Was detailed for Picket this evening and instructed to report to Captain Day for orders.
 
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