December 1 - 3, 1862
Title
December 1 - 3, 1862
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1862-12-01 thru 1862-12-03
Contributor
Stewart, James
Rights
Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, FRSP 3983-3987, FRSP 15960-15961.
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Language
English
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Text
Text
December 1st.
Brigade dress parade in the morning drilled once in the afternoon drawed one days rations of fresh meat Signed the clothing return. Went to prayer meeting in the evening.
2nd.
Brigade dress parade in the morning. Brigade drill in the afternoon commanded by Col. Tolbets [sic]
3rd.
Brigade dress parade at 9 am. drill from 10 to 11 AM company Battallion [sic] drill from 3 to 4 PM commanded by Major Brown drew three days rations ordered to march at daybreak in the morning
Brigade dress parade in the morning drilled once in the afternoon drawed one days rations of fresh meat Signed the clothing return. Went to prayer meeting in the evening.
2nd.
Brigade dress parade in the morning. Brigade drill in the afternoon commanded by Col. Tolbets [sic]
3rd.
Brigade dress parade at 9 am. drill from 10 to 11 AM company Battallion [sic] drill from 3 to 4 PM commanded by Major Brown drew three days rations ordered to march at daybreak in the morning
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Diary
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Citation
Gordon, Stephen , “December 1 - 3, 1862,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/3948.