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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
� 176 June 30 1862
reached the scene of action.
A little after dark the firing ceased along our lines and now we expected Every half hour to receive orders to retire; but none came. Lieut. G. was sent to McClellan for instructions. The General himself rode to Heintzleman. Still no orders to move
However about midnight they came, and soon after [inserted] the division was on the march.
I did nothing but cling on to my horse and almost vainly try to keep from sleeping.
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