May 4, Wednesday. — Marched 5:30 A. M. from Blake’s to Prince’s, fifteen miles; Third Brigade, Colonel Sickles, in advance. Fine, bright weather. Soldiers call out to General Beckley: “Now bring on your militia!” A laugh rings out.
Rutherford B. Hayes.
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