December 18 — I was on Round Hill to-day, which is situated about four miles west by south from Strasburg. The hill is on the cone order, and very prominent in this part of the Valley landscape, and its summit affords a comprehensive view both up and down the Valley. On top of the hill is a rude observatory constructed of unhewn pine logs. It is about eighteen feet high and was built by General Banks’ men last spring and used by his signal corps.
Three Years in the Confederate Horse Artillery — George Michael Neese.
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