August 23 – 24, 1862

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Troops partly embarked last
night. Gen. + Staff took passage
on board of the Monohansett.
Sailed until 10 ok p.m. when we
anchored in the Chesapeake 20
miles from its mouth.

24th Sunday

Got under way early and
arrived at Acquia Creek about
half past ten a.m. Ordered
to go on to Alexandria which
we did arriving there at about
one o’clock p.m.
Everything quiet and sabbath-like.

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