Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-08-13
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the rebels came from the opposite side Of tbe
river, and from batteries that bad been placed
10 position during the dAy under cover Of the
thick WOOds That skirt the southern shore Of
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move at such 40 bODr IN the night; when
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