Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Diary of Private Edward W. Crippin, January 16, 1862

Our march is resumed again this morning—but not in the direction of Columbus. Our course is now towards Milburn a little town 7 miles distant from our last encampment, Which we reached about 3 O'clock P. M. On the account of water we had to march 4 or 5 miles farther taking the direction of Paducah after leaving Milburn we encamped for the night about 9 O'clock. Lieut Allen was left behind at Milburn not being able to proceed any farther, Lt, Brock also staid with him.

SOURCE: Transactions of the Illinois State Historical Society for the Year 1909, p. 234

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