Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Diary of Private Lewis C. Paxson, Friday, April 24, 1863

The steamer International arrived from Georgetown at 5p. m. Broke the howitzer trail by firing a salute. I and Sergeant Thorpe rode seven miles on her way up. I received a letter from Sally. I lent Faverow $18.

SOURCE: Lewis C. Paxson, Diary of Lewis C. Paxson: Stockton, N.J., 1862-1865, p. 16

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