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Regiment: 8th Michigan Cavalry
Battles Mentioned:
Historical Figures: John H. Morgan
Sunday July 12/63
Westport Ky. Ohio River
Dear Father
Reached this place via Eminence
& Lagrange 12 o’c last night having
marched 60 miles since night before
last 9 o’c which we think forced
marching. Morgan is over in Indiana
& I presume we will follow him this AM
but cant tell marching orders come sudden.
I am standing it well. Can sleep on
my horse right well & find a hard
floor very fine. We can sleep any
where now.
We have great confidence in our
Comdr. Col. Saunders.
If we can only take Morgan or cut
of his command in no one of us will
regret this march. I enjoy it.
Shall keep you informed of our
movements as much as possible.
Love to all Your son
Watson over
I have to have Billy lead &
now ride a ky horse one of the
captured horses – he is very easy
riding horse but not as full
of life as Billy.
Westport Ky.
July 12/63
