The Home News, November 16, 1861
Two companies of the 63d regiment left Camp Putnam, on Thursday morning, for the Narrows, a mile or two down the river, for the purpose of practicing a little in the field, prior to taking the field in earnest. They were employed in erecting breastwork, mounting columbiads, and in other warlike occupations. We like the idea. Much better employ them in improvising sham fortifications than allowing them to “spoil” in camp. We hope no steamboat will be frightened out of the water by the terrible appearance on our side of the river. Woe to the secesh who dare to brave the fury of our entrenchments!
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