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Sewell Van Alstine diary, 1863-1864
1863-11-03 -- 1863-11-08
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13 morning, sincerely hope that before another year passes away, we shall be at home with our families, in the enjoyment of health, peace, & prosperity & our government permanently triumphant over rebelion, an order issued to send several officers & men north to recruit for the regt. our co. send Corp. Joseph R. Lilly. the 5th. rainy morning, rained half the night last night showery all day, quite warm, made a fire place and chimney to day, rained some in the night. 6th. bright & clear morning, warm & beautiful day, no duty, no work for me went to town in the afternoon, fleet of transports at the landing to take troops up to Memphis. 7th. fair & warm, Tuttles division embarked for Memphis, destination supposed to be Chattanooga, 8th. Sunday
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13 morning, sincerely hope that before another year passes away, we shall be at home with our families, in the enjoyment of health, peace, & prosperity & our government permanently triumphant over rebelion, an order issued to send several officers & men north to recruit for the regt. our co. send Corp. Joseph R. Lilly. the 5th. rainy morning, rained half the night last night showery all day, quite warm, made a fire place and chimney to day, rained some in the night. 6th. bright & clear morning, warm & beautiful day, no duty, no work for me went to town in the afternoon, fleet of transports at the landing to take troops up to Memphis. 7th. fair & warm, Tuttles division embarked for Memphis, destination supposed to be Chattanooga, 8th. Sunday
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