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Diary of Orrin Brown—May 1, 1865

Diary of Orrin Brown, off Hampton Roads, Virginia Monday–May 1st When I got up this morning I found myself in sight of Ft. Clark on Hattarass Inlett. The boat just haulted long enough for the Pilot to land and then … Continue reading

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Diary of Orrin Brown—Oct 17, 1864

Diary of Orrin Brown, On a train in Southern Indiana. Monday–Oct. 17th It was quite cool last night but it has come of warm and pleasant, there were 8 Reb. prisoners brought into camp this morning all officers, they were dressed … Continue reading

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Diary of Orrin Brown—Oct 16, 1864

Diary of Orrin Brown, Indianapolis, Indiana Sunday–Oct. 16th We got up this morning and found it quite cool, I wrote a letter home this fournoon, we had an Oyster dinner today and it went like hot Cakes, I read 10 … Continue reading

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Diary of Orrin Brown—Oct 15, 1864

Diary of Orrin Brown, Indianapolis, Indiana Saturday–Oct. 15th Got up this morning and found it cloudy and a little cooler, we were arroused about 3AM on account of the desertion of 3 or 4 Bounty jumpers or Subs. from Canada … Continue reading

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Diary of Orrin Brown—Oct 14, 1864

Diary of Orrin Brown, Indianapolis, Indiana Friday–Oct. 14th Arrived at Mich. City just after daylight and had to waith till after 9AM and then started south arrived at Leafyette Ind. at 4PM arrived at Indianapolis about 9PM were marched up … Continue reading

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