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George M. Shearer diary, 1865

1865-01-13 -- 1865-01-15

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1865. Morning comes raining but ceases about midday A couple of recaptured Prisoners brought in,, Hard fighting reported going on at Richmond Va " Our rations are issued every evening SATURDAY 14 Raw cloudy weather confederate money has decreased in value within the last few days It can be bought 8 & 10 for one in greenback SUNDAY 15 Sumpter Prison Ga We have favorable reports this morning of an exchange of prisoners Also cheering news concerning Army movements The rebels acknowledge themselves whiped at all points
 
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