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William F. Goodhue diary, 1861

1861-10-18

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Heard the firing plainly at Harpers Ferry all day October, WEDNESDAY, 16, 1861. Our Co had a fight with the Rebels at Harpers Ferry [wis?] whipped them, Co C lost three men killed two wounded. Ed Ross wounded and taken prisoner S.C. Moshere & H Raymond killed Corp. Foster & Gay wounded. THURSDAY, 17. The dead and wounded arrived at Frederick City this afternoon, the troops came this eve and the Regt. as well as the citizens welcomed them enthusiastically, the Funeral will take place tomorrow. FRIDAY, 18 Today was a solemn one the four killed and one died in the Hospital was buried with Military honors the five were burried in one grave, the citizens followed the Regt. to the grave in great numbers. 'Peace to the dead mens ashes."
 
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