My next order of business at Crystal River was to march across to the Union camp. The Union camp didn’t have as much shade as the Confederate camp. Again the environment was totally calm with row after row of canvas tents. The Union troops on first inspection seemed to be outnumbered by at least 5 to 1.
Camp fires could only be lit in designated areas since it had not rained in weeks and it was feared that any fire would spread fast through the dry grass. Some women were still cooking over the few fires that were allowed. Officers seemed to be camped in the prime spots back by the shady trees. Everyone was aware that a battle would likely take place that day and they were preparing for the worst. One man was walking around the camp trying to sell life insurance to the soldiers who were about to go on the battle filed.
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These folks are committed, aren’t they?
On another note…Wayburn told me that he THOUGHT he might have caught a glimpse of you tonight at the Fair event…?
…is this so? 🙂
Indeed I was sketching at the fair. I did a sketch of old Wayburn that I am very pleased with and I will post it right after Civil War week wraps up. The fringe acts left me joyous and excited. Thanks for the last minute tip.