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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
� 141 1862 May 30 Mechanicsville
A terrible rain storm has come on this afternoon and almost drowned us all. At any rate we were cleared out of the tent and our blankets soaked. The thunder was terrific.
Since living here on the outposts we have enjoyed ourselves wonderfully. We live splendidly; as Capt. Hopkins says "on the fat of the land". We have had strawberries at almost every meal, and for vegitables lettuce, green peas, onions, and potatoes.
We go back to our old headquarters this evening.