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and one of his A.D.C.'s fell at Williamsburg. I knew both of them by sight, Wilson and Barbard were their names. Such is war.

Capt. Montgomery, A.A. G. of Newton's staff had a narrow escape + so did Gen. Franklin's A.D.C. Baker, in our fight of the 7th. My position is quite as exposed as any and in the general engagement that would come off probably at Bottom bridge their will be no difference.

This is the aniversary day of my baptism. Let me celebrate it by earnest prayer and meditation.

Shall I ever forget the examination of the Negroe brought into camp and suspected of being a spy!? Especially Lt. Col's mode of questioning.