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Lt. Shelton Diary, 1864
1864-07-05 Page 04
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timent was in full - and as I was taken up without notice I made a very small response but did the best I could - Many of the responses were very good and worthy a better celebration than one in a rebel land - I was the officer of the guard yesterday - long will I remember this fourth of july - This is quite a pleasant day and the 42nd. of our service the time flies swiftly and it will soon be gone I care not how soon - Oh how I will appreciate home when I get there -
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timent was in full - and as I was taken up without notice I made a very small response but did the best I could - Many of the responses were very good and worthy a better celebration than one in a rebel land - I was the officer of the guard yesterday - long will I remember this fourth of july - This is quite a pleasant day and the 42nd. of our service the time flies swiftly and it will soon be gone I care not how soon - Oh how I will appreciate home when I get there -
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