January 12, 1863
Title
January 12, 1863
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1863-01-12
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
Jan 12th Monday.
This morning more express boxes came the things that was in them was nearly all spoiled. we drilled as usual in the morning no drill in the afternoon today we went to work and finished our tent. weather very fine. Last night after roll call the mail came in I got a letter from mother also a red silk pocket handkerchief an almanac and some writing paper and postage stamps. we had pot pie for dinner Col Fowler arrived here tonight
This morning more express boxes came the things that was in them was nearly all spoiled. we drilled as usual in the morning no drill in the afternoon today we went to work and finished our tent. weather very fine. Last night after roll call the mail came in I got a letter from mother also a red silk pocket handkerchief an almanac and some writing paper and postage stamps. we had pot pie for dinner Col Fowler arrived here tonight
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Diary
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Citation
Gordon, Stephen , “January 12, 1863,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/3993.