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14 March 22, 23, 24

Saturday 22. In camp at
Hawkinsville.

Sunday 23. Was detailed to
go with a party about three
miles down the river & fell
trees to obstruct the river.
About 2 o clock returned &
had dress parade & inspection
of arms in the afternoon.

Monday 24. To day there there
is great excitement in camp.
The first report was that
one boat with about 16 men
from the federal gunboat
at Symrna atempted to go the
river we ambuscaded & all
killed. “not one left to tell
the tale” –