Saturday, 8th–The boys are in fine spirits because we have orders to leave. All are at work getting ready—some are mending their shirts, pants or coats, others their socks or shoes, or anything which needs fixing up before leaving for the South.
Downing’s Civil War Diary.–Alexander G. Downing.
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