August 13 — This morning we went on picket. First we went east of Orange Court House, on a high hill where the Seventh Regiment of Virginia Cavalry was. We remained there about two hours, when Colonel Jones ordered us west of town just in rear of the town lots. We got a splendid position on a hill commanding the Culpeper road. We remained there till nearly night, but no Yanks appearing we returned to camp. I saw General Longstreet to-day for the first time.
Three Years in the Confederate Horse Artillery — George Michael Neese.
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