Saturday, 29th–We had a heavy rain during the night and the day opened cloudy and dismal. Our entire expedition started on the return journey for Vicksburg. We covered twenty-six miles and camped for the night on Oak Ridge. Some of the men had found too much of the “Southern bay rum,” and imbibing quite freely, became so top-heavy on the way that they had to be hauled all day.
Downing’s Civil War Diary.–Alexander G. Downing.
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