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Opening: 44 verso, 45 recto
Date(s) of entries: October 24 to 29, 1864
Author: Alfred Moore
Content: Diary

Number: MSN/CW 8010-1

Transcribed by: Rev. Andy Sebesta, c.s.c., and George Rugg 2010


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MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1864.

Inspection & review of this division of Cavalry by Gen. Rosser & an Inspector Gen. sent by Sect. War for that purpose Regt. ordered to be in readiness to go on picket tomorrow. Start at 8 oclock A M. To releive 12 Regt. Had Regimental drill on foot this evening All perfectly quiet. Weather clear & cold. Made a goose of himself

TUESDAY 25

Regt went on picket this morning, I played sick & did not accompany the Regt. on picket, but went to Mount Jackson, where I have spent a very pleasant day. Returned to camp late this evening. Weathe clear & cool.

WEDNESDAY 26

Regt. is still on picket All is perfectly quiet. This Brigade received orders late this evening (after night) to prepare for a march Brig was soon in readiness & moved off 11th Regt. was releived by Imbodan's command & the whole Brig. moved over to Page Valley. Weather Cloudy

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1864.

Arrived within two miles of Luray this morning about 4 oclock A. M.; where we stoped a short while to repose. From this place we started about 8 oclock A. M., passed through Luray, & went up the Hawk's bill, grazed our horses & slept all day. camped close by at night, no rations in hand. Weather cloudy

FRIDAY 28

Heavy rain last night most of the boys got slightly wet myself among the number I left the command this morning to come to Culpeper County to get a fresh horse & to attend to other business. After a tiresome & lonely day's ride, I put up late at Mr Wilson's in the lower edge of Rappahannock Co Weather clear & cool.

SATURDAY 29

Arrived in Culpeper County this morning, Staid last night in Rappahannock County, at a Mr Wilson's got to Mr Thompson's early this morning, found everything in a flourishing condition in Culpeper, plenty of good apple brandy to drink. Weather clear & mild

 
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