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BOOKS: The Capture of Jefferson Davis

to the south to look out for and try and intercept Mr. Davis, who was reported to be trying to make his escape after the surrender of General Lee. At 5.00 o'clock P. M. one battalion of our regiment started on the expedition.

Sunday, May 7, 1865, very warm. We are out on hunt for old Jeff. Davis. We hope that we may drop on him. Travelled all last night, reaching Marion at break of day, making about twenty-three miles. No news of Jeff. yet. Left company A to guard cross roads, and patrol the vicinity, without stopping only to feed horses and get dinner; pushing on to Dublin, reaching there about 5:00 o'clock P. M., making about forty-five miles from Macon.

Monday, May 8, 1865. Cloudy, with quite a rain at noon, and light showers in afternoon. Broke camp at 4:00 o'clock A. M., and on strength of information gained, though not very conclusive, started south on the Jacksonville road, along which we pushed some distance, gaining some more confirmatory information. Before noon, the trail left the

BOOKS: The Capture Of Jefferson Davis

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