Tuesday, 22d–Relieved from picket this morning. It was quite cold last night. I was on an outpost and our detail consisted of a sergeant, a corporal and twelve privates. We took turns standing on vedette, one hour at a time.
Downing’s Civil War Diary.–Alexander G. Downing.
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