August 18 – 19, 1862

April 3, 2012

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August
18
Started at 4½ ok a.m.
March pleasant. Entreè [sic] into the
Ancient town of Williamsburg
striking +romantic. Passed through
rebel works and over the late
battlefield encamping just beyond.
Hard time finding head quarters
of Artillery.
The woman secessionist.

19
March difficult + arduous.
In charge of lancers to prevent
straggling. The passionate nature
of Gen. S. Encampment within
the rebel lines at Yorktown.
G. + S. returned.