March 13 - 14, 1863
Title
March 13 - 14, 1863
Creator
Gordon, Stephen
Date
1863-03-13 and 1863-03-14
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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13th Friday
Clear but very cold and there is a very high wind today. In my box that i had from home was some dried peaches and today i got the baker to bake me some peach fries. the[sic] was very good
14th Saturday
Clear and not very cold the Supply train went to the landing today. they brought flour potatoes pork and hard tacks at night I went over to the regiment. it is nearly a mile from headquarters Gen Torbert was confirmed and assigned to their brigade the news came this afternoon
Clear but very cold and there is a very high wind today. In my box that i had from home was some dried peaches and today i got the baker to bake me some peach fries. the[sic] was very good
14th Saturday
Clear and not very cold the Supply train went to the landing today. they brought flour potatoes pork and hard tacks at night I went over to the regiment. it is nearly a mile from headquarters Gen Torbert was confirmed and assigned to their brigade the news came this afternoon
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Citation
Gordon, Stephen , “March 13 - 14, 1863,” Gordon Diaries, accessed April 17, 2026, https://gordondiaries.umwhistory.org/items/show/4031.