At about midnight I could stand up no longer, and lay down
in the mud and water. Could hardly get up. Shall get food this morning, and
after eating shall feel better. There is a good deal to write about here, but I
must postpone it until some future time, for I can hardly hold a pencil now. Later: Have drawn some rations which
consisted of nearly a quart of corn meal, half a pound of beef, and some salt.
This is splendid. I have just partaken of a delicious repast and feel like a
different person. Dr. Lewis is discouraged and thinks he cannot live long in
such a place as this.
SOURCE: John L. Ransom, Andersonville Diary, p.
41
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