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men laughing. Col Hays
having received an order to
march for Matamoras with as
little delay as possable has ordered a march
to morrow morning. Our men are
in high glee with the prospect of
leaving this place. We having
become very tired with laying
so long in one place. We have
several sick in our company Capt
Acklin being one of them.
Friday July 31st 1846
Struck camp early this morning
and took up the line of march for
Matamoras. Went to the Battle ground
of Palo Alto and camped. Rained
today. This evening rode over the
battle ground and found plenty
of dead Mexicans and horses.
We commenced standing guard
to night for the first time since
we were mustered into the service.
The measles has broke out in camp
and it makes it bad for the sick they
having to ride in the waggons.

Saturday August 1st 1846
Started this morning from camp
and went within one mile of the
Rio Grande River and piched camp.
Mr Hyman and myself rode down to
the River this evening and took a