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William Legg Henderson journal #6, November 8, 1864-May 14, 1865
Page 171 1865-02-23
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171 Latitudes are quite abundant & somewhat troublesome. The ocean going vesels pass up and down the river to the City in full view of our Camp, the River seems to be & is some higher than the Country which look [well?] indeed. dykes, or Levees, keep the old Dady of water to His bed, so that the Teresterial Inhabitants Can keep their beds although I judge the people here some times get in each other beds.
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171 Latitudes are quite abundant & somewhat troublesome. The ocean going vesels pass up and down the river to the City in full view of our Camp, the River seems to be & is some higher than the Country which look [well?] indeed. dykes, or Levees, keep the old Dady of water to His bed, so that the Teresterial Inhabitants Can keep their beds although I judge the people here some times get in each other beds.
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