Diary of Orrin Brown—Jan 26, 1865

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Diary of Orrin Brown, Springfield, Georgia Thursday–Jan. 26th We received orders last night to be ready to march at 6.30 AM, we left camp about 7 AM. We passed through where the town of Springfield used to stand about 1 PM but the place was almost entirely distroyed by the yanks on the other compaign. […]

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Diary of Orrin Brown—Nov 29, 1864

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Diary of Orrin Brown, Louisville, Georgia Tuesday–Nov. 29th The day has been clear and warm, there has been some of our foragers killed by Rebbels today, we are still in camp here one mile east of Louisville. War is hell.  There should be no illusion when men take up arms against other men, with the […]

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