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of the forces (Col Brunnett being in comannd
of the two Regts we fixed up for a comfortable
stay as we were told that we would
probably ocupy this place ten day
A short exploreing tour disclosed the fact
that within a mile of camp we could
overlook the whole confederacy and I
shall ever remember the sight there
presented- you will remember that
this was Saturday the 19th the day on which
the battle began + from the look out the
two lines of battle could be discerned
although not very distinct as the whole
valley was one cloud of smoke + dust
The distance was too great to hear musketry
but the rear of Artillery was incessant
and the clouds of smoke ascending
showed us plainly their position: and
camp fires of the two armies sparkeled
brightly in the night air presenting a
beautiful picture but the scene lost
much of its beauty when we thought
of the suffering wounded soldiers that

p.

337
of the forces (Col Brunnett being in comannd
of the two Regts we fixed up for a comfortable
stay as we were told that we would
probably ocupy this place ten day
A short exploreing tour disclosed the fact
that within a mile of camp we could
overlook the whole confederacy and I
shall ever remember the sight there
presented- you will remember that
this was Saturday the 19th the day on which
the battle began + from the look out the
two lines of battle could be discerned
although not very distinct as the whole
valley was one cloud of smoke + dust
The distance was too great to hear musketry
but the rear of Artillery was incessant
and the clouds of smoke ascending
showed us plainly their position: and
camp fires of the two armies sparkeled
brightly in the night air presenting a
beautiful picture but the scene lost
much of its beauty when we thought
of the suffering wounded soldiers that

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