In camp eight miles
from Oxford. We cannot move our camps but a few miles distance from the
railroad, as all our subsistence depends on our being able to keep the road
open. Our camp is in a beautiful forest of splendid large trees, fine water,
and I enjoy the large log fires we have, particularly at night when it is the
only light we can have. There are a number of Germans in my company who sing
very well and it is always a pleasure to me to have them come up to my quarters
and sing. Days are warm and pleasant. Sent a few leaves of holly to Kate as my
Christmas gift. Also sent some to St. James church for a Christmas wreath.
SOURCE: Joseph
Stockton, War Diary (1862-5) of Brevet Brigadier General Joseph
Stockton, p. 6
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