Fought my first battle today.There aint nothin to it all I got to do is walk
and play my little drum.By da way names John I'm 11 and boy can I beat a
drum.I'm a Confederate from old Virginie.Didn't think much of joinen the army
till I knew I wouldn't have to do as many chores; but boy was I wrong.I aint
done so many chores in my life.In the battle today a bullet whizzed right by
my leg.
We fought today in my home town Leesburg, Virginia.Got to see my folks.Man I aint had such a good meal since
I left for war.Pa gave me a new Bible with my name written on it.Ma sewed my uniform up and shined my buttons
and medals.My brother Cody surprised me and joined the war.Cindy gave me some paper and ink to write with.And last but he aint least Sam.He didn't give me nothin.But I gave him a gun from Bull Run.
March 9, 1862
Today the Monitor and the Merrimac started shootin at each other.That started the battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac.Nobody won but I think the Merrimac went easy on the Monitor.
April 7, 1862
Today was my last battle tomorrow me and Cody go home.A nice guy named Patrick is taken my place.I offered money but he didn't want none.Well, guess thats all my fighten.In wars that is.
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