We entered Summerville at 10 o'clock and remained there till
noon, when we started for Galesville, Alabama. After marching fifteen miles, we
went into bivouac on the banks of the Ogeechee river. All is quiet in front.
The valleys through which we are marching are quite rich and there are some
fine plantations which afford good forage. It is fortunate for us, as we have
to get most of our living that way while on this expedition. Sweet potatoes are
plentiful and then we also get some fresh pork.
Source: Alexander G. Downing, Edited by Olynthus B.,
Clark, Downing’s Civil War Diary, p. 223
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