Camp Ewing, November 11. Monday. – Today private Roach, Company I, was killed by a pistol shot accidentally discharged by a comrade. Rode down to reconnoitre enemy’s position up the river. Saw Captain Mack fire at them with Parrott six-pound guns.
Diary of Rutherford B. Hayes.
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