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Sewell Van Alstine diary, 1863-1864
1864-01-24 -- 1864-01-28
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28 by Chaplain of the 13 Iowa, 25th [Post?] review & inspection, were inspected for the prizes offered by Col. Humprey 26th capt. Schellenger detailed for Brigade officer of the picket, 27th on detail for picket with Leut. Ronsom, some alteration made in the disposition of the pickets, only about half as many are detailed for picket weather fair & warm, countersign: Pulaski: a fleet of transports load with troops came down, said to be the 15th A:C: it is supposed that a raid is to be made back in the country; perhaps an advance on Mobile also reported that the rebels are in [force?] & fortifying at Champion hill; the prizes awarded as follows: Co. G. the first 25,00, Co K. the 2nd 15,00 Co B. the 3d of 10,00. 28th went to town got a crystal in my watch
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28 by Chaplain of the 13 Iowa, 25th [Post?] review & inspection, were inspected for the prizes offered by Col. Humprey 26th capt. Schellenger detailed for Brigade officer of the picket, 27th on detail for picket with Leut. Ronsom, some alteration made in the disposition of the pickets, only about half as many are detailed for picket weather fair & warm, countersign: Pulaski: a fleet of transports load with troops came down, said to be the 15th A:C: it is supposed that a raid is to be made back in the country; perhaps an advance on Mobile also reported that the rebels are in [force?] & fortifying at Champion hill; the prizes awarded as follows: Co. G. the first 25,00, Co K. the 2nd 15,00 Co B. the 3d of 10,00. 28th went to town got a crystal in my watch
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