Rumors that one thousand go off to-day to our lines and the
same number every day until all are removed. It was not believed until a few
moments ago the Lieutenant stepped upon the bank and said that in less than a
week we would all be home again, and such a cheering among us; every man who
could yell had his mouth stretched Persons who fifteen minutes ago could not
rise to their feet are jumping around in excitement, shaking hands with one
another and crying, “A general exchange! a general exchange!” All in good spirits
and we talk of the good dinners we will get on the road home. Food twice to-day
and a little salt
SOURCE: John L. Ransom, Andersonville Diary, p.
16-7
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