December 22 - 23, 1862
Title
December 22 - 23, 1862
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1862-12-22 and 1862-12-23
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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Dec 22nd Monday
There Is nothing new today a regimental Inspection was ordered but it was countermanded Mart Kintner and I have tented together since the 5th of October last and to day The Woodruff came in with us. we got some wheat flour and made wheat cakes and we relished them very much.
Dec 23 Tuesday
In the morning we all went out and carried and cut firewood In the afternoon Mart Kintner and myself went to the brook and washed our clothes. I was not very well today had a severe headache. The weather has been clear and nice all day dress parade at 5 PM. Drew fresh meat today
There Is nothing new today a regimental Inspection was ordered but it was countermanded Mart Kintner and I have tented together since the 5th of October last and to day The Woodruff came in with us. we got some wheat flour and made wheat cakes and we relished them very much.
Dec 23 Tuesday
In the morning we all went out and carried and cut firewood In the afternoon Mart Kintner and myself went to the brook and washed our clothes. I was not very well today had a severe headache. The weather has been clear and nice all day dress parade at 5 PM. Drew fresh meat today
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Citation
Gordon, Stephen , “December 22 - 23, 1862,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/3974.