Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Harper's Ferry” in chapter 1.4, section c.1.4.13, page 67 of Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 28.:
... we took it the best way we could, and, after the first relief was over, endeavored to find something to eat, but were not very successful.
I frequently recall this first night on guard, barring my Harper's Ferry experience, and must confess that it was almost as disagreeble as any other night I ever spent in that occupation.
The next day we had some rations issued to us,
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