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muskets, which the men took with him. They left camp at about 101/2 a.am. and went out 2 or 3 miles beyond our pickets for about 6 miles from our camp. Finding plenty of corn there they commenced loading their wagons, and when 2 of 3 were loaded, they were attacked by about 20 mounted rebels, armed with carbines and revolvers. As our party consisted of 10 men including the Lieutenant and [teamsters?] armed with nothing but a few muskets and revolvers. They considered their chances rather small, and accordingly men, wagons and all started, and the Secesh followed them closely. One of the wagons passed the gate safely to the